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SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port
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SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port

Expert rating7.9 / 10

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Port Count:
8
Video Standard:
N/A (KM only, no video)

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Manufacturer: SmartAVI Last updated: 2026-09-12

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SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port Review

SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P secure pro 8-port KM switch CAC smart card reader eight computer PIV government classified authentication

Take the 8-port SKMN-8S and add a switched CAC/PIV reader port and you get the SKMN-8S-P, a full watch-floor solution for operators who must badge into whichever of eight classified networks they're currently working, all through one physical card reader.

One Card Reader, Eight Networks

The CAC port switches in lockstep with the keyboard and mouse, so an operator selecting network 6 on the front panel gets network 6's smart-card path too, with no cross-talk to the other seven isolated hosts.

Scale Without Adding Readers

Facilities that would otherwise need eight standalone CAC readers on a single desk can consolidate to one, cutting both cost and the audit burden of tracking multiple reader endpoints per seat.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the SmartAVI SKMN-4S-P, this is the same CAC-enabled architecture doubled in port count for larger watch floors. Compared to the Belkin Advanced Secure KVM's CAC-capable configurations, the SKMN-8S-P is a KM-only unit and costs less when a separate video matrix such as the SX82PHU-4 is already in place.

Our verdict

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

Expert rating7.9 / 10

The go-to 8-port secure KM switch when CAC/PIV authentication has to follow the operator across every network on the desk.

Best for

  • Large watch floors needing switched CAC across 8 classified networks
  • Facilities consolidating multiple CAC readers into one switched unit
  • Sites already running a separate secure video matrix for 8 systems

Not for

  • Desks without a CAC/PIV requirement (SKMN-8S is cheaper)
  • Setups wanting integrated video switching in the same box
  • 4-system desks better served by the SKMN-4S-P

Specifications

What these specs mean

Design

Port Count8
Switching MethodFront-panel pushbutton

Topology

KVM SegmentSecure

Video & Features

Video StandardN/A (KM only, no video)
USB Hub Ports3
Audio SupportNo

In the box and price

Price861.42 USD

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port?

The SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port is a KVM switch from SmartAVI. Key specs: Port Count 8, Switching Method Front-panel pushbutton, Video Standard N/A (KM only, no video), Max Resolution N/A, USB Hub Ports 3.

Who is the SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port best suited to?

Best suited to: Large watch floors needing switched CAC across 8 classified networks; Facilities consolidating multiple CAC readers into one switched unit; Sites already running a separate secure video matrix for 8 systems.

What are the drawbacks of the SmartAVI SKMN-8S-P 8-Port Secure Pro KM Switch with CAC Port?

Not the best fit for: Desks without a CAC/PIV requirement (SKMN-8S is cheaper); Setups wanting integrated video switching in the same box; 4-system desks better served by the SKMN-4S-P.

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