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How to use the QuantaPlex KVM
Reviewed on 16 August 2023 • Published on 16 July 2021
This page shows you how to use KVM on a QuantaPlex Dedibox.
Requirements:
- You have an account and are logged into the Dedibox console
- Your Dedibox server has a Quanta Computer QuantaPlex KVM-over-IP device
Creating a KVM session
- Click Server > Server List in your Dedibox console. The list of your dedicated servers displays.
- Click the name of the server you want to access. The server’s status page displays.
- Click KVM OVER IP in the menu on the right. A pop-up displays.
- Accept the terms for KVM access by clicking I Accept.
- Enter the authorized IPv4 address for the KVM connection. The IP address of your Internet connection is already pre-filled in the form. Then click Create to generate your credentials.
Note:
Currently only IPv4 addresses are accepted.
The connection URL and your credentials display. Click on the link to access the KVM interface.
Accessing the KVM-over-IP device
- Open the connection URL of your KVM in your web browser, then log in using the credentials displayed during access creation.
- Click Remote Control in the side menu of the BMC device.
- Click Launch KVM on the Remove Control page:
- Click Browse File* in the KVM window and select your operating system’s ISO file.
- Click Start Media to mount the virtual drive and reboot the machine:
- Press F11 during the boot process to enter the boot menu:
Select the boot device AMI Virtual CDROM0 to boot from the ISO file:
The server boots into installation mode. Follow the wizard of your operating system to complete the installation.
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