Black Box KVS4-8001HX
Expert rating8.5 / 10
- Port Count:
- 1 (secure single-host)
- Video Standard:
- HDMI
- Max Resolution:
- 4K@30Hz
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Manufacturer: Black Box Last updated: 2026-09-12
Black Box KVS4-8001HX (1-Port Secure HDMI KVM Switch / NIAP Certified / $527.20, was $558.48) Review
Black Box KVS4-8001HX secure HDMI KVM switch NIAP certified single host
A NIAP-certified secure KVM appliance for a single classified HDMI host, with a tamper-evident enclosure and isolated buffers meeting government data-separation requirements, discounted slightly from $558.48.
Formal NIAP Certification for a Single Host
Unlike the NIAP-style designs elsewhere in this catalog, the KVS4-8001HX carries actual NIAP PP4.0 certification, the documentation government procurement often requires, with a tamper-evident enclosure protecting a single secure HDMI host.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against Vertiv's SC920DPH-400, which handles two DisplayPort hosts with NIAP-style isolation, the KVS4-8001HX is single-host but carries the harder-to-find formal NIAP certification HDMI buyers may specifically require. Its DVI-input sibling, the KVS4-8001VX in this same batch, serves the same certification tier for DVI infrastructure.
Specifications
Design
| Port Count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Switching Method | Front-panel pushbutton |
Video & Features
| Video Standard | HDMI |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 4K@30Hz |
| USB Hub Ports | 2 |
| Audio Support | No |
In the box and price
| Price | 527.20 USD |
|---|
| Security Certification | NIAP PP4.0 certified |
|---|---|
| Data Isolation | Isolated video and USB buffers, tamper-evident enclosure |
| Was | $558.48 |
| Brand | Black Box |
| Model | KVS4-8001HX |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.5 / 10
The right pick when formal NIAP certification documentation is a hard procurement requirement for a single HDMI host.
Best for
- Government procurement requiring formal NIAP certification
- Single classified HDMI host isolation
- Tamper-evident secure desk deployments
Not for
- Multi-host switching needs
- DVI-native infrastructure (see KVS4-8001VX)
- Commercial/non-regulated environments
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Black Box KVS4-8001HX (1-Port Secure HDMI KVM Switch / NIAP Certified / $527.20, was $558.48)?
The Black Box KVS4-8001HX (1-Port Secure HDMI KVM Switch / NIAP Certified / $527.20, was $558.48) is a KVM switch from Black Box. Key specs: Port Count 1 (secure single-host access point), Switching Method Front-panel pushbutton, Video Standard HDMI, Max Resolution 4K@30Hz, USB Hub Ports 2.
Who is the Black Box KVS4-8001HX (1-Port Secure HDMI KVM Switch / NIAP Certified / $527.20, was $558.48) best suited to?
It suits government procurement requiring formal niap certification, single classified hdmi host isolation, tamper-evident secure desk deployments.
What are the drawbacks of the Black Box KVS4-8001HX (1-Port Secure HDMI KVM Switch / NIAP Certified / $527.20, was $558.48)?
It is a poor fit for multi-host switching needs, dvi-native infrastructure (see kvs4-8001vx), commercial/non-regulated environments.
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