Planet KVM-210 M Series User manual
17" Combo VGA LCD KVM Switch
xKVM-210-xM series
Quick Installation Guide
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 3
2. Package Contents................................................................................. 4
3. Physical Introduction ............................................................................ 5
3.1 8-/16-Port Combo KVM Switch........................................................ 5
3.2 Rear Panel of IP Module (IKVM-210-08M/IKVM-210-16M only)........... 7
3.2.1 System Requirements............................................................ 7
3.2.2 IPKVM Software Installation ................................................... 8
3.2.3 Web Management ............................................................... 10
4. Hardware Installation.......................................................................... 12
5. Hardware Installation.......................................................................... 15
Further Information: ................................................................................ 17
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing PLANET 17” Combo VGA LCD KVM Switch. The
“xKVM-210-xM series” is used as an alternative name in this Quick
Installation Guide. The following is the xKVM-210-xM series:
KVM-210-08M 17” 8-Port Combo VGA LCD KVM Switch
KVM-210-16M 17” 16-Port Combo VGA LCD KVM Switch
IKVM-210-08M 17” 8-Port Combo VGA LCD IP KVM Switch
IKVM-210-16M 17” 16-Port Combo VGA LCD IP KVM Switch
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2. Package Contents
The KVM Switch provides a useful function that controls a computing
infrastructure that combines multiple computers with other peripherals.
Open the box of the KVM Switch and carefully unpack it. The box should
contain the following items:
zLCD KVM Switch x 1
zQuick Start QR Code Sheet x 1
zKVM Cable x 1
zPower Adapter x 1
zPower Cord x 1
zRack-mounting Kit x 1
zStand Kit x 1
zM6 Screw x 12
zIP Module x 1(IKVM-210-08M/IKVM-210-16M only)
If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for
replacement.
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3. Physical Introduction
3.1 8-/16-Port Combo KVM Switch
Control Platform
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No. Component Function Description
1LCD 17” LCD screen
2Port Select Panel Switch the Port Number and display the online
port
3Touchpad Mouse Operation
4Keyboard Keyboard Operation
5Slide Rail Single Slide Rail
68-/16-port KVM Modular KVM for 8/16 ports
7LCD Panel OSD Buttons Controls Display Required Quality
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Rear Panel
DC 12V 87654321
DC 12V 87654321
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
Interface Description
Power Jack
The input power is 12V DC.
Use the power adapter included in the package;
otherwise, it may damage the unit and result in
danger.
USB Port Plug external USB keyboard and mouse into this port.
Computer Port Install the KVM cable connected to a PC here.
Port Select Panel
Interface Description
Online If a corresponding LED number is on, it means the port is
online. Otherwise, the port is o.
Select The selected port number will display here in segment
display.
RST Detect the PS2/USB signal of port again.
ENT
User can select by pressing the number buttons and press
“ENT” to conrm, then it will switch to the corresponding
port. If that port is oine or the wrong number is pressed
which is not included in display scope, there will be no
response, but just keep the present status.
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3.2 Rear Panel of IP Module (IKVM-210-08M/IKVM-210-16M only)
Reset Reboot
LAN
Interface Description
LAN Port One 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ45 auto-MDI/MDI-X port.
Reboot Press and release to restart the system.
Reset Press for 5 seconds to reset to factory default.
3.2.1 System Requirements
PLANET IKVM Series provides an IPKVM utility to remotely control the server.
The following are required for further management:
CPU Intel Dual Core 2.0GHz or higher
RAM 2GB or above recommended
Video RAM 128MB or above recommended
Operating System Windows 7/10 or higher
Video Resolution 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x1024,
1920x1080
Browser version
IE10.0 or higher
Firefox 48.0.2 or higher
Google Chrome 23.0.1271.97m or higher
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1. The video resolution is based on the monitor and display
card. Please select Full HD monitor and display card for IKVM
Series.
2. The maximum video resolution of LCD is 1280x1024 with
IKVM-210-08M/16M, so remote video solution only supports
1280x1024 or lower.
3.2.2 IPKVM Software Installation
Step 1. Insert the bundled CD disk into the CD-ROM drive to launch the
autorun program. Once completed, a welcome screen will appear.
Click the “Utility (IPKVM Software)” button and the InstallShield
Wizard dialog box will appear as shown below.
If the PC or workstation is not equipped with CD-ROM driver,
please download the IPKVM software from the PLANET website.
http://www.planet.com.tw/en/support/download.
php?view=8184&key=IKVM-210#list
Step 2. Once the Setup program starts running, please click the “Next”
button for starting installation.
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Step 3. Click “Install” for starting installation.
Step 4. Click the “Finish” button for completing the IPKVM Setup.
Please do not disable the Launch IPKVM. The IKVM needs
registry to initiate the IPKVM software to enable to remotely
control PC.
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3.2.3 Web Management
The following shows how to start up the Web Management of the IKVM-
210 Series. Note the IKVM-210 Series is congured through an Ethernet
connection.
Step 1. Connect manager PC to RJ45 LAN port to enable to remotely
manage a PC. The default IP address of the IKVM-210 Series is
192.168.0.10, then the manager PC should be set to 192.168.0.x
(where x is a number between 1 and 254, except 10), and the
default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
IP Address:
192.168.0.x
IKVM Series
IP Address:
192.168.0.10
RJ45/UTP Cable
RJ45 Management Port
Reset Reboot
LAN
Default DHCP Client N/A
Default IP Address 192.168.0.10
Default Port 80
Default Login User Name admin
Default Login Password admin
Search Tools PLANET Smart Discovery Lite
Step 2. Log in the Web Management. The username and password are both
admin.
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