Planet IKVM-8020 User manual

8-Port Combo IP KVM Switch
IKVM-8020
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....................................................................................... 6
2.1 System Requirements .......................................................................... 6
2.2 Hardware Installation Procedures .......................................................... 7
2.3 InitialConguration ............................................................................. 8
FurtherConguration ......................................................................................10

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Easily Control Servers with Flexibility
The PLANET 8-Port Combo IP KVM Switch, IKVM-8020 is an enterprise-class,
secure, KVM-over-IP switch that provides BIOS-level control of up to 64 servers.
Use a dedicated micro-controller and potentially specialized video capture hardware
to capture the video, keyboard, and mouse signals, compress and convert them
into packets, and send them over an Ethernet link to a remote console application
that unpacks and reconstitutes the dynamic graphical image. This IP KVM solution
includes standard features such as Powerful Mouse / Keyboard Support such as
installingsoftware,transferringlesandbackingupdata.
Powerful VGA / Mouse / Keyboard Support
The IKVM-8020 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-8020 will accept video streams with a dot clock rate up to 110MHz, therefore,
the remote VGA resolution can up to 1600 x 1200 video resolutions.
User can connect up to 8 PCs to the IKVM-8020. The IKVM-8020 also fully supports
various models of PS/2 and USB mice manufactured by Logitech, Microsoft and IBM
as well as compatible PS/2 and USB mice of other brands. The KVM supports the
PS/2 and USB Keyboard Port of the CODE SET1/2/3 and further allows you to use
the KVM for all kinds of servers and PCs.
Easy Switching, Efcient Management
The IKVM-8020 can fully control the connected PCs of any platform through any
at-hand browser or just work as a normal 8-Port KVM Switch in local site. By
the support of daisy chain function, users can cascade one IKVM-8020 to multiple
KVM-810 or KVM-1610, and manage this KVM chain with one single IP. The IKVM-
8020 is the ideal choice for those users who want to maintain their PC system at
ofceorhome24/7.
1.1 Features
Hardware
19” rack mount 1U size designl
LED display for easy status monitoring
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Built-in one extra daisy chain port to cascade with KVM-810 and KVM-1610
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High Video Resolution up to 1920 x 1440 (local side) or 1600 x 1200 (remote
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side)
Supports hot plug; no need to power off the KVM switch or PCs when adding or
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removing PCs

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System
Supports SSL protocol for any encrypted network trafc between itself and al
connected client
Automatically senses video resolution for best possible screen capture
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No Software Required: easy PC selection via On Screen Display (OSD) menu,
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Push Buttons, Hot Keys
Compliant with DOS, Windows, Netware, Unix, Linux, iMAC, Power MAC and Sun
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Micro Systems with USB port by connecting with a USB-PS/2 adapter
Installation
Remote mass storage controll
Supports password protection and PC server name search
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Buzzersoundforswitchingportconrmationl
Keyboard status restored when switching PCs
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1.2 Package Contents
1 x 8-port KVM switchl
1 x User’s Manual
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1 x Adapter
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2 x KVM Cable
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2 x Rack Mount Kit
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6 x Rack Mount Screw
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4 x Pad
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1.3 Technical Specications
Model IKVM-8020
Hardware Interface
PC Port 8
Host Connectors
(all female type) HDDB 15-pin x 8

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Local Console Connectors
(all female type)
USB keyboard port & USB mouse port
PS/2 keyboard port & PS/2 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 10/100Mbps Ethernet, RJ-45
Control Feature
Max connected PCs 64 (by cascade 8 KVM-810)
Max cascade levels 2
Port Selection Keys 8
PC Selection On Screen Display Menu / Hot Key / Button
VGA Resolution Local console: 1920 x 1440
Remote console: 1600 x 1200
NetworkandConguration
Network Standard IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
Supported Protocol TCP, IP, ARP, ICMP, HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet, SSH,
DHCP/BOOTP, PPP, SMTP, DNS, NTP, Dynamic DNS
Client Software Microsoft Java VM, Sun Java VM (Plug in), Netscape
Java VM
Remote Access Key 128-bit SSL / 256-bit SSL (Firefox)
Keyboard / mouse
Emulation USB & PS/2
DDC / EDID
communication DDC2
Environment
Dimension 160 x 444.5 x 44.3 mm (W x D x H)
Weight 2.76kg
Environmental
Specication
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 50 Degree C
Storage temperature: -20 ~ 60 Degree C
Relative humanity: 0 ~ 80% (non-condensing)
Power Requirement 12V DC, 1.5A
Electromagnetic
Compatibility FCC, CE

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 System Requirements
Local Console: One USB / PS2 Keyboard, Mouse and one Monitor
Remote Console: Computers installed with TCP/IP
For an insecure connection to the IKVM-8020, the following browsers can be used:
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8.0 or higher on Windows 2000, XP and Win7
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Mozilla on Windows 2000, Windows XP, Linux and other UNIX-like Operating
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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 or 256 bit. Some of the old browsers do
not have a strong 128 Bit encryption algorithm. Only Firefox and Opera can use
256 bit SSL.
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 PCs or servers

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2.2 Hardware Installation Procedures
1. Connect the power supply to IKVM-8020.
2. Connect a monitor to the VGA connector in LOCAL CONSOLE side.
3. Connect a keyboard to the purple USB or PS/2 connector in LOCAL CONSOLE
side.
4. Connect a mouse to the green USB or PS/2connector in LOCAL CONSOLE side.

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5. Use 3-to-1 cable to connect IKVM-8020 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-8020. 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-8020.
2.3 Initial Conguration
By default, the IKVM-8020 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-8020 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-8020. 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-8020 to the same network as your administrative PC, or you
can use an USB cable (type A to type B) to connect administrative PC and IKVM-
8020 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”.

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3. Once the utility is executed, it will search for available IKVM-8020 automatically.
4. On the upper left corner, the MAC address of the IKVM-8020 is displayed. To
manually detect the MAC address again, press the button “Refresh Devices”. The
displayed MAC address is the same MAC address printed on the sticker, placed
on the bottom of the IKVM-8020. If the IKVM-8020 is 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.

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Further Conguration
For more settings of IKVM-8020, 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.

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