ADDER AVSV1002-XX User Manual

ADDER AVSV1002-XX User Manual Manual pdf 8 page image

 7 Smartcard devices (supported only on enhanced models)The smartcard reader and smartcards, used with enhanced models of the switch(AVSC1102-XX and AVSC1104-XX), must be approved against the securitypolicy of your organization. The smartcard reader must be plugged directly intothe switch’s USB card reader port with no adapters or converters. The smartcardreader is powered down and reset at every switchover to clear stored states.Smartcards may contain memory that can be both readable and writable. Caremust therefore be taken when configuring a system using smartcards.The smartcard system inside the switch is designed to introduce no greater riskthan would be present if each computer had a separate card reader and thecard was moved between them. To achieve this, the switch provides a layerof isolation between the computers and the shared card reader. This protectsagainst threats involving sharing a physical card reader hardware device. Asan additional precaution against theoretical leakage threats, the circuitryassociated with providing the generic card reader function is powered downand its memory is actively cleared at every channel switchover. The switch doesnot decode or store the smartcard data flowing between the computer and thesmartcard itself.CONSOLEINDOOR USE ONLY5V 2.5ACONSOLEWhen using enhanced models, if smartcard capabilities are not required fora particular computer, then use a non-smartcard cable (without the yellowsmartcard connector). This will ensure that the computer does not see anysmartcard reader function as all the smartcard functionality is presented to thecomputer on the yellow USB connector only. Any computers that would notnormally have card readers connected should not be connected to the switchusing the yellow USB connector.Smartcard access required?: üUse cable set: VSCD6Smartcard access required?: ûUse cable set: VSCD7Note: Standard models of the switch (AVSV1002-XX and AVSV1004-XX) alsohave a smartcard USB socket at the rear panel (labeled ), however, it is notfunctional on these models.