Setting up a Dualhead in MacOS with Universal SKVMs.

Use case

Before you begin

What is DisplayLink?

Operator requires a NIAP PP 4.0

Secure KVM with dual displays at desktop in a macOS environment with TAA-compliant components.

What you’ll need.

• Up to eight (8) host Apple Computer(s) with minimum of 2 video outputs

• One (1) – Universal Secure KVM (2-, 4- or 8-port)

• Two (2) – Console cables

• One (1) – Remote control (2-, 4- or 8-port) (OPTIONAL)

F1DN-MOD-REM2 for two 2-port SKVMs

F1DN-MOD-REM4 for two 4-port SKVMs

F1DN-MOD-REM8 for two 8-port SKVMs

• Up to eight (8) host cable & dock combinations for each Mac per Channel:

• Upper host port

One (1) HDMI to HDMI Cable

• F1DN1CCBL-HH6t – HDMI/USB/Audio Cable, 6’ OR

• F1DN1CCBL-HH10t – HDMI/USB/Audio Cable, 10’

• Lower host port

One (1) USB-C to DP/USB/Audio Cable

• F1DN1CCBL-CP6t – USB-C to DP/USB/Audio Cable, 6’ OR

• F1DN1CCBL-CP10t – USB-C to DP/USB/Audio Cable, 10’

• One (1) TAA-compliant DisplayLink USB-C Dock

INC002ttBK-TAA – USB-C Dual Display Docking Station

DisplayLink is a technology that makes it easy to connect a computer to a universal docking station and use multiple devices such as external displays, extra USB ports, and audio or ethernet devices through the dock.

DisplayLink* allows your Mac to support multiple external displays using your Belkin dock.

Before you use your dock, ensure you use the most up to date DisplayLink drivers for your Mac. Failure to do so will keep you from using the display functionality of your dock.

Download DisplayLink drivers for macOS® computers

Note: Mac mini (M2 or M2 Pro), Mac mini (M1, 2020) or Mac mini (Intel, 2018) do NOT require DisplayLink drivers as they natively support multiple monitors. Belkin is NOT associated with DisplayLink. DisplayLink drivers are developed and hosted by DisplayLink.

How to assemble a Mac Dual Display/SKVM setup

1. Disconnect power supply from SKVM and displays.

2. Connect display #1 to upper console port on SKVM.

3. Connect display #2 to lower console port on SKVM.

4. Connect the remote control to the RJ14 adapter.

5. Connect RJ14 adapter to RC port on SKVM.

6. Connect hosts:

MacBook Pro

i. Connect MacBook Pro host port #1 to DisplayLink dock with supplied USB-C to USB-C cable then connect dock to Channel 1 upper host port on SKVM using HDMI to HDMI cable.

ii. Connect MacBook Pro host port #2 to Channel 1 lower host port on SKVM using USB-C to DP/USB/Audio cable.

Mac mini

i. Connect Mac mini host HDMI port to Channel 2 upper host port on SKVM using HDMI to HDMI cable.

ii. Connect Mac mini host USB-C port to Channel 2 lower host port on SKVM using USB-C to DP/USB/Audio cable.

7. Repeat step 6 for all macOS host computers.

8. Connect power supply to all displays and dock.

9. Connect power supply to SKVM.

10. To adjust display arrangement, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Displays in the sidebar. Drag displays to the desired position.

Note: Setup has been successfully tested with multiple Apple chip configurations including:

MacBook Pro 13’’, M2, 2022

MacBook Pro 13’’, M1, 2020

MacBook Pro 13’’, Intel, 2017

Mac mini, M1, 2020

One MacBook Pro 13’’, M2, 2022

One Mac mini, M1, 2020

Notes:

Channel 2 skipped for ease of diagram reference. Setup can include a combination of Windows and macOS hosts.

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Who we are.

At Belkin International, we create products that help people realize the power of technology and make people’s lives better, easier, and more fulfilling. This has been Belkin’s mission since our inception in 1983. As a leading provider of SKVM switches for mission-critical applications, we positively impact and improve worker efficiency by delivering innovation and peace of mind to users working across multiple security enclaves. Our offer is certified to the latest Common Criteria NIAP Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Devices version 4.0 along with all applicable modules.