StarTech.com SV1115IPEXT User manual

IP KVM Switch
1-Port USB PS/2 Server Remote
Control IP KVM
with Virtual Media and Serial
SV1115IPEXT
Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver•
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Required Cables and Hardware ..................................................2
Installation....................................................................... 3
Connecting to the Host Computer and Network..........................3
Connecting a Local Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor....................6
Disabling Mouse Acceleration on the Host Computer .................7
Configuring the SV1115IPEXT ....................................... 8
Web Configuration Using the On-Screen Display........................8
Web Configuration Using DHCP .................................................10
Web Configuration Using Static IP ..............................................11
Terminal Configuration Using a Serial Cable...............................12
Using the Web Interface.................................................. 14
The Login Screen ........................................................................14
Web Interface Introduction...........................................................15
Main Menu selections..................................................................16
Using the Terminal Interface via Serial Port.................................27
Accessing the VNC Interface.......................................... 28
Web Interface ..............................................................................28
Native VNC Client........................................................................29
SSH Tunnel (with Native VNC client) ...........................................29
Using the VNC Menu ....................................................... 30

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Bribar Feature..............................................................................31
Main Menu...................................................................................33
VirtKeys Menu .............................................................................35
Video Tuning Menu......................................................................36
Disk Control Menu.......................................................................40
Using the IPMI Feature ................................................... 40
Configuring IPMI on the SV1115IPEXT ......................................42
Accessing the Status Screen.......................................................43
Accessing IPMI Controls .............................................................44
Using the Modem Feature .............................................. 45
Connecting a Modem ..................................................................46
Modem configuration...................................................................47
Configuring the Remote Connection ...........................................48
Accessing the Web Interface .......................................................49
Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................51
Serial Remote Control operation ................................... 52
Advanced Configuration Using the Integrated SSH Shell............54
About Security Certificate Warnings............................................56
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 57
Supported Protocols....................................................... 60
Specifications.................................................................. 61
Technical Support........................................................... 62
Warranty Information...................................................... 62

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
1 x SV1115IPEXT unit•
1 x Power Adapter•
1 x Power Cord•
1 x Instruction Manual•
1 x PS/2 KVM cable•
System Requirements
PS/2 or USB enabled computer system or KVM switch•
Note: KVM switch must have a USB hub port
Standard 104-key PS/2 wired keyboard•
Standard 3-button PS/2 wired mouse•
VGA enabled monitor/display•
10/100Mbps compatible TCP/IP network•

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Required Cables and Hardware
The included integrated KVM cable will allow you to connect the
SV1115IPEXT to most IBM compatible computers. Depending on your
requirements and how you wish to handle the initial configuration of the
unit, you may wish to use the following additional cables and hardware.
All applications
1 x Straight-through Ethernet patch cable (to connect the unit to your•
LAN)
StarTech.com part number: M45PATCHxxxx
To use the optional dedicated WAN port
An additional straight-through Ethernet patch cable to connect the•
unit directly to a dedicated WAN/Internet connection
StarTech.com part number: M45PATCHxxxx
Configuration via serial port
1 x Straight-through RS-232 serial cable with 9-pin DB9 male/female•
connectors
StarTech.com part number: MXT100
–or—
1 x Null modem RS-232 serial cable with 9-pin DB-9 female/female•
connectors
StarTech.com part number: SCNM9FF
To use USB connections on host and/or virtual disk emulation
1 x USB Type A to B cable•
StarTech.com part number: USBFAB_3
To install the SV1115IPEXT into a rack or cabinet
1 x Rack kit (supports up to two units)•
StarTech.com part number: 1110EXTRACK

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Installation
Connecting to the Host Computer and Network
Follow these instructions if the host computer uses a PS/2
keyboard and mouse:
Power down the computer to which the SV1115IPEXT will be1.
connected (host computer). If purchased, install the unit in your
rack or cabinet following the instructions that came with the
1110EXTRACK (optional, not included).
If present, disconnect the existing monitor and PS/2 keyboard/2.
mouse from the host computer.
Using the provided integrated KVM cable, locate the end with3.
Remote User
Local keyboard/mouse/monitor
(native PS/2 or optional USB)
VGA port
(Host)
PS/2 Keyboard
(Host)
PS/2 Mouse
(Host)
USB port
(Host)
RJ45 port
(WAN)
RJ45 port
(LAN)
Serial port
(DCE)
Power
connector 1
Power
connector 2

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the male VGA (monitor) connector and connect it to the VGA-out
connector on the back of the host computer.
Connect the PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors on the same4.
end of the integrated KVM cable as the male VGA connection you
completed in the previous step.
Insert the connectors on the opposite end of the integrated KVM5.
cable (female VGA monitor connector, keyboard, mouse) to the
Video (IN), Host Keyboard, Host Mouse ports on the rear panel of
the SV1115IPEXT as appropriate.
Using a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable, connect the LAN6.
connector on the rear panel of the SV1115IPEXT to a network data
jack (usually on a hub, switch, router, or pre-wired wall jack).
Optional: If needed, connect the WAN connector on the rear panel7.
of the SV1115IPEXT to a network data jack (usually a hub, switch,
router, or pre-wired wall jack). For more information on the WAN
port, please refer to the section Configuring SV1115IPEXT for
important information.
Important: If you want to continue to use the host computer locally,8.
skip step 10 and go directly to “Connecting a Local Keyboard,
Mouse, and Monitor” after completing step 9. Otherwise, complete
steps 9 and 10 now and continue to Configuring SV1115IPEXT.
Connect the power cord (provided) to an appropriate electrical9.
outlet, plug the opposite end of the power cord into the AC/DC
adapter, and insert the power connector into either the DC-in or
DC-in-2 port on the rear panel of the unit. The LED underneath the
power connectors will be solid green when the unit is powered.
IMPORTANT: If you wish to add power redundancy to the unit, simply
connect the optional second AC/DC adapter to the unit following the
instructions in step 9 above. This provides a load-balancing feature
between the two power sources and allows the unit to function if one
adapter fails. *Please note: The additional power supply used with
SV1110IPEXT can NOT be used with SV1115IPEXT.
Power on the host computer.10.

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Follow these instructions if the host computer uses a USB
keyboard and mouse:
IMPORTANT: Not all computers fully support USB mice and keyboards
and recognize them on startup. It is strongly recommended that you
test the USB devices you will use with the host computer before
configuring the SV1115IPEXT. If the computer does not work properly
with USB devices, you can attempt to update the computer’s BIOS to
the most recent version to see if it adds USB input device functionality.
Consult your computer manufacturer for details.
Power down the computer to which the SV1115IPEXT will be1.
connected (host computer). If purchased, install the unit in your
rack or cabinet following the instructions that came with the
1110EXTRACK (optional, not included).
If present, disconnect the existing monitor and USB keyboard/mouse2.
from the host computer.
Using the provided integrated KVM cable, locate the end with3.
the male VGA (monitor) connector and connect it to the VGA-out
connector on the back of the host computer.
Insert the female VGA connector on the opposite end of the4.
integrated KVM cable to the Video (IN) port on the rear panel of the
SV1115IPEXT.
Connect a USB Type A to B cable to the USB port on the rear panel5.
of the KVM.
Connect the opposite end of the USB Type A to B cable to an6.
available USB port on the managed computer.
Using a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable, connect the LAN7.
connector on the rear panel of the SV1115IPEXT to a network data
jack (usually on a hub, switch, router, or pre-wired wall jack).
Optional: If needed, connect the WAN connector on the rear panel8.
of the SV1115IPEXT to a network data jack (usually a hub, switch,
router, or pre-wired wall jack).
Important: If you want to continue to use the host computer locally,9.
skip step 11 and go directly to Connecting a Local Keyboard,
Mouse, and Monitor (next page) after completing step 10. Otherwise,

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complete step 11 now and continue to the section entitled
Configuring SV1115IPEXT.
Connect the power cord (provided) to an appropriate electrical10.
outlet, plug the opposite end of the power cord into the AC/DC
adapter, and plug the power connector into either the DC-in or DC-
in-2 ports on the rear panel of the unit. The LED underneath the
power connectors will be solid green when the unit is powered.
Power on the host computer.11.
NOTE: If you are using cables other than those provided in the
SV1115IPEXT package or branded by StarTech.com, ensure that
the cables are of high quality and use the minimum possible distance
necessary. Low quality or excessively long (particularly video) cables
between the host computer and the SV1115IPEXT could degrade
performance.
NOTE: In the event that you do not have enough integrated USB ports
available on the managed computer to directly connect the keyboard,
mouse, and SV1115IPEXT, you may use a high-quality USB hub on
one of the computer’s USB ports to make all of the connections.
IMPORTANT: The SV1115IPEXT is convection-cooled. As such,
please ensure the vents on both sides are unobstructed.
Connecting a Local Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
SV1115IPEXT has the capability to connect a local keyboard, mouse,
and monitor to the host computer for maintenance and monitoring,
allowing users to physically use the host computer as though
SV1115IPEXT were transparent. If needed, the unit can be run through
a typical KVM switch like any other computer. Using a KVM cable, you
can connect the Server Remote Control’s host computer inputs to the
Serial port
(DTE)
R-Port
USB hub ports
PS/2 keyboard
(Local)
PS/2 mouse
(Local)
VGA port
(Local)
RESET button