Vertiv SC920DPH-400
Expert rating8.4 / 10
- Port Count:
- 2
- Video Standard:
- DisplayPort
- Max Resolution:
- 4K@30Hz
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Manufacturer: Vertiv Last updated: 2026-09-12
Vertiv SC920DPH-400 (2-Port Secure DisplayPort KVM Switch / NIAP-Style Isolation / $1063.50) Review
Vertiv SC920DPH-400 2-port secure DisplayPort KVM switch NIAP data isolation
A 2-port secure KVM built to Vertiv's Secure Console standards, isolating each DisplayPort channel's video and USB buffers so an operator can safely switch between a classified and unclassified system on one console.
Secure Isolation for Two Systems
The SC920DPH-400 is designed for desks that need to keep two DisplayPort systems electrically and logically isolated — typical in government or regulated environments where data leakage between channels is unacceptable.
Comparison to Alternatives
It sits alongside SmartAVI's SDHN-2D-P secure switch in this catalog, both targeting the same NIAP-influenced secure desktop category; the Vertiv unit stays native DisplayPort in and out rather than converting to HDMI output. Against Black Box's KVS4-8001HX, which handles a single secure host with more elaborate certification documentation, the SC920DPH-400 is the simpler two-source desktop option.
Specifications
Design
| Port Count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Switching Method | Front-panel pushbutton |
Topology
| KVM Segment | Desk |
|---|
Video & Features
| Video Standard | DisplayPort |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 4K@30Hz |
| USB Hub Ports | 2 |
| Audio Support | No |
Display continuity
| EDID Emulation | Yes |
|---|
In the box and price
| Price | 1063.50 USD |
|---|
| Security Certification | NIAP PP4.0-style compliant design |
|---|---|
| Data Isolation | Isolated per-channel video and USB buffers |
| Brand | Vertiv |
| Model | SC920DPH-400 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | No |
| Monitors | 2 |
| Spec Score | 5.4 |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8.4 / 10
A trustworthy 2-port secure DisplayPort switch for regulated desks; not needed where isolation certification isn't a requirement.
Best for
- Government and regulated dual-network desks
- Operators needing classified/unclassified isolation
- DisplayPort-native secure environments
Not for
- Casual home or SMB switching
- Users needing audio switching
- Environments without security compliance needs
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Vertiv SC920DPH-400 (2-Port Secure DisplayPort KVM Switch / NIAP-Style Isolation / $1063.50)?
The Vertiv SC920DPH-400 (2-Port Secure DisplayPort KVM Switch / NIAP-Style Isolation / $1063.50) is a KVM switch from Vertiv. Key specs: Port Count 2, Switching Method Front-panel pushbutton, Video Standard DisplayPort, Max Resolution 4K@30Hz, USB Hub Ports 2.
Who is the Vertiv SC920DPH-400 (2-Port Secure DisplayPort KVM Switch / NIAP-Style Isolation / $1063.50) best suited to?
It suits government and regulated dual-network desks, operators needing classified/unclassified isolation, displayport-native secure environments.
What are the drawbacks of the Vertiv SC920DPH-400 (2-Port Secure DisplayPort KVM Switch / NIAP-Style Isolation / $1063.50)?
It is a poor fit for casual home or smb switching, users needing audio switching, environments without security compliance needs.
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