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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.

Read more about IPMI in Selectel's blog article IPMI — technology overview.

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

Connect to the server via a KVM console can only be done 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 control panel go to Servers and hardware → Servers.
  2. Open the tab Server list.
  3. In the server card, click . KVM console will start in a new browser tab. If required, 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 pressing Run.
  6. If the KVM console prompts for authorization, move the cursor sequentially to the Username and Password and click on username and password in the lower right corner of the window. The values in the fields will be inserted 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, from the left menu, select the Remote control. On the remote access page, tap Launch H5Viewer.
  8. Authorize on the server. View login (username) and password (password) can be in control panel under Servers and hardware → Servers → server page → tab Operating system → field Login and Password. The password is available for review 24 hours from the start of the OS installation or configuration change. If you are connecting to a Windows server, 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 menu Options → Preference.
  2. Open the tab Window.
  3. Uncheck the box Auto resize window.
  4. Click Okay.. 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 — file a ticket.
  2. In the KVM console window, open the menu Mouse.
  3. Uncheck the box Synchronize Cursor.
  4. Check the box Synchronize Cursor.