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KVM console

KVM console

KVM console (IPMI) is an interface for server administration and management of a dedicated server regardless of CPU, BIOS or operating system operation. It is realized on the basis of the BMC controller built into the motherboard. It is used for maintenance and remote server management when the server cannot be accessed via SSH or RDP.

Learn more about IPMI in the Servercore IPMI blog article IPMI — Technology Overview.

A KVM console is available by default for every dedicated server except Chipcore Line servers. For these, you can to activate additional service Temporary IP-KVM connection for Chipcore Line servers.

To connect to the server via the KVM console You can only connect to the server from the server card in the control panel.

Operations are available in the KVM console menu:

  • full screen display mode of the console;
  • turn on, turn off, reboot the server;
  • to pass the keyboard shortcut;
  • reconnect to the console.

Connect to the server via KVM console⁠

For different servers, the connection process and interface for controlling the server through the KVM console may vary slightly. This depends on the type of server motherboard and the built-in KVM controller.

If you launch the KVM console of the same server multiple times, you can only enter text on the tab you opened first.

  1. In the control panel, in the top menu, click Products → Dedicated Servers.
  2. In the Servers section, open the Server List tab.
  3. In the server card, click . The KVM console starts in a new browser tab. If necessary, expand the KVM console window.
  4. If you have an X8DTU motherboard, synchronize the cursor.
  5. If the KVM console asks for permission to start, confirm the permission by clicking Run.
  6. If the KVM console requests authorization, place the cursor in the Username and Password field and click username and password in the lower right corner of the window. The values in the fields will be filled in automatically. If you do not see the button in the lower right corner, reconnect to the console.
  7. If the KVM console control panel appears in front of you, select Remote control from the left menu. On the remote access page, click Launch H5Viewer.
  8. Authorize on the server. You can view username and password in the control panel: in the top menu, click Products → Dedicated Servers → Servers → Server → Server page → Operating System tab → Login and Password field . The password is available for 24 hours from the start of OS installation or configuration change. If you connect to the server with Windows OS, make sure that the English layout is enabled on the server when entering the password.

Working with KVM console⁠

Expand the KVM console window⁠

  1. In the KVM console window, open the Options → Preference menu.
  2. Open the Window tab.
  3. Clear the Auto resize window checkbox.
  4. Click Ok. A button to expand the KVM console window will appear in the upper right corner.
  5. Expand the window.

Synchronize the cursor⁠

For servers with the X8DTU motherboard, you must synchronize the cursor each time you connect.

  1. Make sure you have an X8DTU motherboard. If you have a different motherboard, please create a ticket.
  2. In the KVM console window, open the Mouse menu.
  3. Clear the Synchronize Cursor checkbox.
  4. Check the Synchronize Cursor checkbox.