HP Business Slim CCID Smart Card Keyboard USB Z9H48AA#ABA
HP Business Slim CCID Smart Card Keyboard USB Z9H48AA#ABA (Z9H48AA#ABA) — contact Zent Networks for specifications, pricing, and availability.
- Secure Access: Enables multi-factor authentication through an integrated smart card reader, significantly reducing unauthorized access risks for critical systems.
- Efficient Data Entry: Features a full-size, mechanical keyboard layout with a numeric keypad, ensuring comfortable and productive typing for daily business tasks.
- Compliance Support: Compatible with Class A, B, and C smart cards, supporting FIPS 201, PIV, and CAC standards for regulated industry environments.
- Space-Saving Design: Offers a slim, reduced-size form factor that optimizes desk space without sacrificing essential functionality or key layout.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The HP Business Slim CCID Smart Card Keyboard (Z9H48AA#ABA) is a wired USB peripheral featuring a full-size (100%) mechanical keyboard and an integrated smart card reader, designed for secure data entry and authentication in professional settings. Its sleek, black design and 1.8m cable length ensure flexible deployment across various workstations.
This keyboard is engineered to enhance security protocols by supporting Class A, B, and C smart cards, crucial for organizations adhering to PIV and CAC standards. It offers broad compatibility with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10, ensuring frictionless integration into existing IT infrastructures and reducing deployment complexities.
- Secure Authentication & Input: Integrates a CCID smart card reader for robust multi-factor authentication, protecting sensitive data and systems from unauthorized access.
- Enhanced Productivity: Provides a full-size mechanical keyboard with a numeric keypad, delivering a tactile typing experience that boosts user efficiency and reduces input errors.
- Streamlined Compliance: Supports industry-standard smart card protocols, enabling organizations to meet stringent regulatory requirements for secure identity verification.
- Optimized Workspace: Features a slim, space-saving design that maintains a familiar layout, allowing for more organized and efficient desk arrangements.
- Compatibility & Build Quality: Engineered for broad compatibility with Windows operating systems and constructed for durability, ensuring reliable performance and a longer operational lifespan.
This HP Business Slim Smart Card Keyboard is an essential tool for organizations seeking to enhance security, maintain compliance, and improve user productivity.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
Full Specifications
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Common Uses
Secure Workstation Access
In environments requiring stringent security, employees use smart cards for login and authentication to their desktop or laptop. This keyboard provides the necessary integrated reader, streamlining the secure access process.
Financial institutions, government contractors, healthcare providers, legal firms
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Organizations implementing MFA policies for network resources, applications, or cloud services require a reliable hardware token. The integrated smart card reader facilitates this, enhancing overall system security.
IT operations teams, compliance-driven businesses, remote access users, data centers
Digital Signature & Encryption
For tasks involving digital document signing, email encryption, or secure transaction authorization, a smart card provides cryptographic capabilities. This keyboard enables these functions directly from the user's desk.
Executive offices, legal departments, procurement teams, secure development environments
Key Features
Integrated CCID Smart Card Reader
Enables robust multi-factor authentication, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches for critical business systems.
Full-size (100%) Mechanical Keyboard
Provides a familiar layout and tactile feedback, enhancing typing accuracy and employee productivity during extended work sessions.
USB Wired Connectivity
Ensures a stable, reliable connection without battery concerns or wireless interference, guaranteeing consistent uptime for critical input tasks.
Windows Operating System Compatibility
Supports a wide range of Windows versions (7, 8, 8.1, 10), ensuring frictionless integration into existing IT infrastructures and reducing deployment complexities.
Slim, Space-Saving Design
Optimizes desk space in professional environments, contributing to a more organized and efficient workstation layout for employees.
Compatible With
Business Workstations
HP ProDesk, Dell OptiPlex, Lenovo ThinkCentre, custom-built PCs
Enterprise Laptops
HP EliteBook, Dell Latitude, Lenovo ThinkPad, Microsoft Surface Pro
Identity Management Systems
Active Directory, Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity, smart card middleware
Secure Access Platforms
VPN clients, remote desktop services, single sign-on (SSO) solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of smart cards are compatible with this keyboard?
The HP Business Slim CCID Smart Card Keyboard is compatible with Class A, B, and C smart cards, supporting a wide range of industry-standard authentication protocols.
Does this keyboard require special drivers for the smart card reader?
This keyboard utilizes a CCID (Chip Card Interface Device) reader, which typically uses standard drivers included with Windows operating systems, simplifying deployment and setup.
Can this keyboard be used with non-Windows operating systems?
While primarily designed and tested for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10, the keyboard's basic input functions may work with other operating systems that support USB HID devices, though smart card functionality may vary.
What is the cable length of the keyboard?
The HP Business Slim CCID Smart Card Keyboard features a 1.8-meter (approximately 5.9 feet) USB cable, providing ample reach for most workstation setups.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer warranty applies. Contact Zent Networks for warranty terms specific to this product.
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.