SmartAVI

SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM

Expert rating7.7 / 10

Port Count:: 2
Video Standard:: DVI-I
Max Resolution:: 1920x1200 per head

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Manufacturer: SmartAVI Last updated: 2026-09-12

SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM Review

SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2 port dual head secure pro KVM DVI-I CAC smart card PIV classified

The Pro version of the SDVN-2D adds a switched CAC/PIV reader port to the same 2-computer dual-head DVI-I design, so smart-card authentication travels along with the two monitors instead of requiring a separate unswitched reader on the desk.

CAC Switching Added to Dual-Head

The added smart-card port switches in sync with both monitors and the peripherals, closing the gap that an external, unswitched CAC reader would otherwise leave in an isolated desk.

Same DVI-I Dual-Head Core

Video behavior is identical to the base SDVN-2D, both DVI-I monitors move together between the two computers, the Pro designation is purely about the added CAC path.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Belkin F1DN102KVM-UN, which is a single-head 2-port CAC-capable secure KVM on DisplayPort, the SDVN-2D-P is the choice for dual-head DVI-I desks needing the same CAC functionality. Scaling up, the SmartAVI SDVN-4D-P covers 4 systems with the same CAC feature.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating7.7 / 10

The right dual-head DVI-I pick whenever CAC/PIV authentication needs to switch along with two monitors across two systems.

Best for

2-system dual-monitor desks with CAC/PIV authentication requirements
Facilities standardizing switched smart-card access on legacy DVI-I
Desks consolidating an external CAC reader into the KVM itself

Not for

Sites with no CAC requirement (base SDVN-2D is cheaper)
DisplayPort-native environments (see SDPN-2D-P)
4-system desks better served by the SDVN-4D-P

Specifications

What these specs mean

Capability Score

6.3/10

How much this switch can do compared with other secure KVM switches, rated from its certification and specifications.

Design

Port Count	2
Switching Method	Front-panel pushbutton

Topology

KVM Segment	Secure

Video & Features

Video Standard	DVI-I
Max Resolution	1920x1200 per head
USB Hub Ports	3
Audio Support	No

In the box and price

Price	479.25 USD

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM (DVI-I)?

The SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM (DVI-I) is a KVM switch from SmartAVI. Key specs: Port Count 2, Switching Method Front-panel pushbutton, Video Standard DVI-I, Max Resolution 1920x1200 per head, USB Hub Ports 3.

Who is the SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM (DVI-I) best suited to?

Best suited to: 2-system dual-monitor desks with CAC/PIV authentication requirements; Facilities standardizing switched smart-card access on legacy DVI-I; Desks consolidating an external CAC reader into the KVM itself.

What are the drawbacks of the SmartAVI SDVN-2D-P 2-Port Dual-Head Secure Pro KVM (DVI-I)?

Not the best fit for: Sites with no CAC requirement (base SDVN-2D is cheaper); DisplayPort-native environments (see SDPN-2D-P); 4-system desks better served by the SDVN-4D-P.