Planet IKVM-8010 User manual

8/16-Port IP KVM Switch
IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010
Quick Installation Guide

Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 3
1.1 Features............................................................................................... 3
1.2 Package Contents ................................................................................. 4
1.3 Technical Specications ......................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Installation....................................................................................... 5
2.1 System Requirements ........................................................................... 5
2.2 Hardware Installation Procedures ........................................................... 6
2.3 Initial Conguration............................................................................... 7
Further Conguration ....................................................................................... 8

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Chapter 1 Introduction
With the innovative IP-Based technology, PLANET has turned the traditional KVM
switches into true networking devices. The IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 capture,
digitizes and compresses video signal, then transmits it with keyboard and mouse
signals through IP network. Multiple remote sites can monitor the same PC server
simultaneously. With HTTPS/SSL authentication and data encryption, the IKVM-8010
/ IKVM-16010 provide a non-intrusive solution for remote access and control. The
remote access and control software operates on its embedded processors only, but
not on mission-critical servers, so that there would be no interference with server
operation or decrease on the network performance.
The IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 will detect the current video mode of the console
automatically; and manual ne-tuning is also available to receive an optimal video
quality. The IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 will accept video streams with a dot clock
rate up to 110MHz, therefore, the remote VGA resolution can up to 1600 x 1200
with a frame rate of 60 Hz. User can connect up to 8 / 16 PCs to the IKVM-8010
/ IKVM-16010. The IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 can fully control the connected PCs
of any platform through any at-hand browser or just work as a normal 8/16-Port
KVM Switch in local site. By the support of daisy chain function, users can cascade
one IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 to multiple KVM-800 or KVM-1600, and manage this
KVM chain with one single IP. The IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 are the ideal choice
for those users who want to maintain their PC system at ofce or home 24/7.
1.1 Features
Remote mass storage controll
LED Display for easy status monitoringl
Keyboard status restored when switching PCsl
Buzzer sound for switching port conrmationl
Compliant with DOS, Windows, Netware, Unix, Linuxl
Supports password protection and search PC server namel
Built-in one extra daisy chain port to cascade with KVM-800/1600l
No DIP switch setting needed and auto detect daisy chain bankl
Automatically senses video resolution for best possible screen capturel
Supports SSL protocol for any encrypted network trafc between itself and a l
connected client.
Supports Hot Plug function. Add or Remove PCs without power off the KVMl
switch or PCs.

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High Video Quality – Resolution Up To 1920 x 1440 (local side), 1600 x 1200l
(remote side)
No Software Required - easy PC selection via On Screen Display (OSD) menu,l
Push Buttons, Hot Keys
1.2 Package Contents
Footpads x 4
CD-ROM x 1
Power Adapter x 1
IP KVM Switch Unit x 1
Rack Mount Kit x 1 set
DC2.5M to DB9F Cable x 1
1.3 Technical Specications
Supported Protocol TCP, IP, ARP, ICMP, HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet, DHCP/
BOOTP, PPP, SMTP, DNS, NTP, Dynamic DNS
Local Console
Connectors
(all female type)
USB keyboard port
USB mouse port
HDDB 15-pin VGA port
Daisy Chain Connectors
(all female type)
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
HDDB 15-pin VGA port
Remote Console RJ-45 port
Host Connectors
(all female type) HDDB 15-pin x 8
VGA Resolution Local console: 1920 x 1440
Remote console: 1600 x 1200
Client Software Microsoft Java VM, Sun Java VM (Plug in), Netscape
Java VM

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 System Requirements
Local Console: One USB Keyboard, one USB Mouse and one Monitor
Remote Console: Computers installed with TCP/IP
For an insecure connection to the IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010, the following browsers
can be used:
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher on Windows 98, ME, 2000, XPl
and Win7
Netscape Navigator 7.0 or Mozilla 1.6 on Windows 98, Windows ME,l
Windows2000, Windows XP, Linux and other UNIX-like Operating Systems
In order to access the remote host system using a securely encrypted connection,
you need a browser that supports the HTTPS protocol. Strong security is only
assured by using a key length of 128 Bit. Some of the old browsers do not have a
strong 128 Bit encryption algorithm.
For using the Remote Console window of your managed host system, the browser
must come with a Java Runtime Environment version 1.1 or higher. If the browser
has no Java support (such as on a small handheld device), you are still able to
maintain your remote host system using the administration forms displayed by the
browser itself. The recommended environment is Sun JVM 1.4.
Host: 8/16 PCs or servers

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2.2 Hardware Installation Procedures
1. Connect the power supply to IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010.
2. Connect a monitor to the VGA connector in LOCAL CONSOLE side.
3. Connect a keyboard to the purple USB connector in LOCAL CONSOLE side.
4. Connect a mouse to the green USB connector in LOCAL CONSOLE side.
5. Use 3-to-1 cable to connect IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 and PCs. On one end, it
has just one HDDB 15-pin male connector. Please plug it into the computer port
on the rear of IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010. The other end has three connectors
(male type HDDB 15-pin for PC video, male type Mini Din 6-pin for keyboard
and male type Mini Din 6-pin for mouse). Please plug these three connectors
into the respective ports of computer. If there are multiple PCs, please repeat
the same produce to connect them all. Now, you have nished the hardware
installation of IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010.

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2.3 Initial Conguration
By default, the IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 will obtain its IP address from a DHCP
server in the network. If a DHCP server is found, it may provide a valid IP address,
gateway address and net mask.
Before you connect IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 to your local network, please
make sure the corresponding conguration of your DHCP server is completed.
It is recommended to reserve a xed IP assignment to the MAC address of the
IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010. You can nd the MAC address labeled on the bottom
side of the metal housing. If this initial conguration does not meet your local
requirements, use the setup tool to adjust the values to your needs. The setup
tool can be found on the CD-ROM delivered with this package. You can follow the
procedure described below.
1. Connect the IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 to the same network as your adminis-
trative PC, or you can use an USB cable (type A to type B) to connect admin-
istrative PC and IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 directly. The USB connectivity only
supported in windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Win7 and the response time of
USB connection would be longer than LAN connection.
2. Insert the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the “auto run”
program. Click on “Setup Utility” hyperlink in the menu screen to execute the
program. If the menu screen is not shown, you can click “Start” button and
choose “Run…” When the dialog box appears, enter “E:\utility\psetup.exe”
(suppose “E” is your CD-ROM drive) and click “OK”.
3. Once the utility is executed, it will search for available IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010
automatically.
4. On the upper left corner, the MAC address of the IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010 is
displayed. To manually detect the MAC address again, press the button “Refresh

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Devices”. The displayed MAC address is the same MAC address printed on the
sticker
Placed on the bottom of the IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010. If the IKVM-8010 /
IKVM-16010 are connected via USB, it is classied as an USB device and an
appropriate drive letter is chosen for this device.
5. On the lower right corner of the window, there are two buttons: “Query Device”
and “Setup Device”. Press the “Query Device” button to display the precong-
ured values of the network conguration. The values are displayed in the text
elds located above. If necessary, adjust the network settings according to your
requirement. To save the changes, enter “super” in the “Super user login” eld
and “pass” in the “Super user password” eld. Then press the “ Setup Device “
button.
6. On the lower left Authentication eld, you can change the super user password
here. However, the super user name is xed to “super” and can’t be modied.
The default super user password is “pass”. It is recommended to change the
super user password as soon as you get this device.
Further Conguration
For more settings of IKVM-8010 / IKVM-16010, please refer to the user’s manual
in the CD. If you have any difculty on resolving the problem while installing or
using the device, please feel free to contact your local dealer or PLANET Technical
Support.