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SmartAVI SDVN-4Q-P 4-Port Quad-Head Secure Pro KVM (DVI-I)
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SmartAVI SDVN-4Q-P 4-Port Quad-Head Secure Pro KVM

Expert rating8.3 / 10

KVM SwitchesView on SmartAVI
Port Count:
4
Video Standard:
DVI-I
Max Resolution:
1920x1200 per head (x4)

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Manufacturer: SmartAVI Last updated: 2026-09-12

SmartAVI SDVN-4Q-P 4-Port Quad-Head Secure Pro KVM (DVI-I) Review

SmartAVI SDVN-4Q-P 4 port quad head secure pro KVM DVI-I four monitor CAC classified analyst workstation

Built for the heaviest analyst workstations, the SDVN-4Q-P switches four DVI-I monitors at once across four classified computers, with a switched CAC port included, so a full quad-monitor situational-awareness setup can move between networks in one action.

Four Monitors, Switched as One

Rather than the dual-head switching of the SDVN-4D-P, this unit ties four independent DVI-I displays to a single switch, keeping a demanding four-screen intelligence or fusion-cell workstation intact when moving between classified networks.

CAC Included, Not Optional

Given the workstation complexity this unit targets, SmartAVI only offers the quad-head DVI-I model with the Pro CAC-equipped configuration — there is no non-CAC quad-head DVI-I variant in this lineup.

Comparison to Alternatives

Its direct sibling on DisplayPort is the SmartAVI SDPN-4Q-P, priced higher for DP's higher bandwidth requirements. Compared to the dual-head SDVN-4D-P, this is the right upgrade for four-monitor fusion-cell or watch-floor seats rather than standard two-monitor analyst desks.

Specifications

Design

Port Count4
Switching MethodFront-panel pushbutton

Video & Features

Video StandardDVI-I
Max Resolution1920x1200 per head (x4)
USB Hub Ports3
Audio SupportNo

In the box and price

Price1638.20 USD
Security CertificationNIAP PP4.0 compliant design
Data IsolationIsolated quad-head video buffers per channel
CAC/Smart Card SupportYes, dedicated switched CAC/PIV reader port
BrandSmartAVI
ModelSDVN-4Q-P

Expert Review

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

Expert rating8.3 / 10

The clear choice for four-monitor classified analyst workstations that need all four displays, plus CAC, to switch together across four networks.

Best for

  • Four-monitor fusion-cell or intelligence analyst workstations
  • Facilities needing switched CAC on a full quad-head DVI-I desk
  • Watch floors consolidating heavy multi-monitor setups per network

Not for

  • Two-monitor desks better served by the SDVN-4D/SDVN-4D-P
  • DisplayPort-native quad-head needs (see SDPN-4Q-P)
  • Budget buys where quad-monitor switching isn't required

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the SmartAVI SDVN-4Q-P 4-Port Quad-Head Secure Pro KVM (DVI-I)?

The SmartAVI SDVN-4Q-P 4-Port Quad-Head Secure Pro KVM (DVI-I) is a KVM switch from SmartAVI. Key specs: Port Count 4, Switching Method Front-panel pushbutton, Video Standard DVI-I, Max Resolution 1920x1200 per head (x4), USB Hub Ports 3.

Who is the SmartAVI SDVN-4Q-P 4-Port Quad-Head Secure Pro KVM (DVI-I) best suited to?

It suits four-monitor fusion-cell or intelligence analyst workstations, facilities needing switched cac on a full quad-head dvi-i desk, watch floors consolidating heavy multi-monitor setups per network.

What are the drawbacks of the SmartAVI SDVN-4Q-P 4-Port Quad-Head Secure Pro KVM (DVI-I)?

It is a poor fit for two-monitor desks better served by the sdvn-4d/sdvn-4d-p, displayport-native quad-head needs (see sdpn-4q-p), budget buys where quad-monitor switching isn't required.

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