Asus ASMB4-iKVM User Manual

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ASMB4-iKVM/ ASMB4-SOL PLUS

Server Management Board

E6568

Second Edition V2

March 2011

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Contents

Notices.........................................................................................................	vi
Safety information.....................................................................................	viii
About this guide..........................................................................................	ix
ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS specifications summary.....................	xi

Chapter 1:		Product introduction
1.1	Welcome!	.......................................................................................	1-2
1.2	Package contents.........................................................................		1-2
1.3	Features.........................................................................................		1-3
1.4	System requirements...................................................................		1-4
1.5	Network setup...............................................................................		1-5

Chapter 2:		Installation
2.1	Before you proceed......................................................................		2-2
2.2	Hardware installation...................................................................		2-2
2.3	Firmware update and IP configuration.......................................		2-4
	2.3.1	Firmware update..............................................................	2-4
	2.3.2	Configure BMC IP source static IP..................................	2-6
	2.3.3	Configure BMC IP source DHCP.....................................	2-7
2.4	BIOS configuration.......................................................................		2-8
2.5	Running the ASMC4 utility.........................................................		2-11
	2.5.1	Configuring the LAN controller......................................	2-13
	2.5.2	Configuring the user name and password.....................	2-14
2.6	Software installation...................................................................		2-15
	2.6.1	Installing the ARC..........................................................	2-15
	2.6.2	Launching ARC..............................................................	2-16

Chapter 3:		ASUS Remote Console
3.1	ASUS Remote Console (ARC).....................................................		3-2
	3.1.1	ARC sections...................................................................	3-3
	3.1.2	Connecting to the remote server.....................................	3-6
	3.1.3	Retrieving sensor information..........................................	3-8
	3.1.4	Displaying FRU information...........................................	3-10
	3.1.5	Displaying system event logs.........................................	3-11
	3.1.6	Using Remote Console..................................................	3-12
	3.1.7	Displaying all remote server sensors.............................	3-13

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	3.1.8	Adjusting the monitoring settings...................................	3-14
	3.1.9	Controlling the remote server power.............................	3-16
	3.1.10	Viewing PET information...............................................	3-17
3.2	ASUS Host Management Controller Setup....................................		3-20
	3.2.1	Installing and launching the ASUS Host	3-20
		Management Controller Setup utility....................	3-20
	3.2.2	Command fields.............................................................	3-21
	3.2.3	Initial..............................................................................	3-21
	3.2.4	View...............................................................................	3-21
	3.2.5	Set.................................................................................	3-24
	3.2.6	Monitor...........................................................................	3-25
	3.2.7	Help...............................................................................	3-26

Chapter 4:		Web-based user interface
4.1	Web-based user interface............................................................		4-2
	4.1.1	Loging in the utility...........................................................	4-2
	4.1.2	Using the utility................................................................	4-3
4.2	System Information......................................................................		4-4
4.3	Server Health.................................................................................		4-4
	4.3.1	Sensor Readings (with Thresholds).................................	4-5
	4.3.2	Event Log........................................................................	4-5
4.4	Configuration................................................................................		4-6
	4.4.1	Alerts...............................................................................	4-6
	4.4.2	PEF..................................................................................	4-7
	4.4.3	Mouse Mode....................................................................	4-7
	4.4.4	Network...........................................................................	4-8
	4.4.5	SMTP...............................................................................	4-8
	4.4.6	SSL..................................................................................	4-9
	4.4.7	Users...............................................................................	4-9
	4.4.8	Configure LDAP.............................................................	4-10
	4.4.9	Date/Time/NTP Settings................................................	4-10
4.5	Remote Control...........................................................................		4-11
	4.5.1	Console Redirection.......................................................	4-11
	4.5.2	Server Power Control....................................................	4-12
	4.5.3	Capture Screen Video...................................................	4-12

Contents

	4.5.4 Chassis Identify Command............................................	4-13
4.6	Maintenance................................................................................	4-13
4.7	Languages...................................................................................	4-14


Appendix:		Reference information
A.1	BMC connector.............................................................................		A-2
A.2	LAN ports for server management..............................................		A-3
A.3	Troubleshooting............................................................................		A-4
A.4	BMC Sensor Codes Table............................................................		A-5

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 manufacturer’s 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 to 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.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation,Authorization, and

Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/ REACH.htm.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the server.

•When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing server before you add a device.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the server, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•Before installing any component to the server, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

•Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

•Place the product on a stable surface.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the server management board.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports.

•Chapter 2: Installation

This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the board supports.

•Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console

This chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Remote Console (ARC) that the server management board supports.

•Chapter 4: Web-based user interface (ASMB4-iKVM only)

This chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the server management board supports.

•Appendix: Reference Information

The Appendix shows the location of the LAN ports for server management and BMC connector on server motherboards. This section also presents common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the server management board.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
	that you must press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
	Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3>	If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
	names are linked with a plus sign (+).
	Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command	Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
	then supply the required item or value enclosed in
	brackets.
	Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
	format a:

ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS specifications summary

Chipset

Internal RAM

Internal ROM

Timers

Main features

Form factor

Aspeed 2050

56 Mb for system

8 Mb for video

16 Mb

32-bit Watchdog Timer

IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports KVM over LAN

Web-based user interface (remote management) Virtual media

22 mm x 17 mm

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the server		1
management board features and the new
technologies it supports.
Chapter 1:		Product
	introduction

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS server management board!

The ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-compliant board that allows you to monitor, control, and manage a remote server from the local or central server in your local area network (LAN). With ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS plugging in a server motherboard, you can completely and efficiently monitor your server in realtime. The solution allows you to reduce IT management costs and increase the productivity.

Before you start installing the server management board, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your server management board package for the following items.

•ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board

•Support CD

•User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3Features

1.IPMI 2.0

•System interface (KCS)

•LAN interface (support RMCP+)

•System Event Log (SEL)

•Sensor Data Record (SDR)

•Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)

•Remote Power on/off, reboot

•Serial Over LAN (SOL)

•Authentication Type: RAKP-HMAC-SHA1

•Encryption (AES)

•Platform Event Filtering (PEF)

•Platform Event Trap (PET)

•Watchdog Timer

2.Private I2C Bus

•Auto Monitoring sensors (temperature, voltage, fan speed and logging events

3.PMBus*

•Support Power supply for PMBus device

4.PSMI*

•Support Power supply for PSMI bus device

5.Web-base GUI

•Monitor Sensor, show SDR, SEL, FRU, configure BMC, LAN

•Support SSL (HTTPS)

•Multiple user permission level

•Upgrade BMC firmware

6.Update Firmware

•DOS Tool

•Web GUI (Windows® XP/Vista/2003/2008, RHEL5.2, SLES10SP2

7.Notification

•PET

•SNMP Trap

•e-Mail

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8.KVM over Internet (ASMB4-iKVM only)

•Web-based remote console

9.Remote Update BIOS (ASMB4-iKVM only)

•Use Remote floppy to update BIOS

10.Remote Storage (Virtual Media) (ASMB4-iKVM only)

•Support two remote storage for USB/CD-ROM/DVD and image

11.Remote Install OS (ASMB4-iKVM only)

•Use remote storage to remote install OS

*A power supply supported PMBus and PSMI is necessary.

**Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1.4System requirements

Before you install the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board, check if the remote server system meets the following requirements:

•ASUS server motherboard with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector*

•LAN (RJ-45) port for server management**

•Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or later; Firefox

* Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for an updated list of server motherboards that support the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS.

** See the Appendix for details.

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1.5Network setup

The ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS server management board installed on the remote server connects to a local/central server via direct LAN connection or through a network hub. Below are the supported server management configurations.

Direct LAN connection

RJ-45 cable

Remote server		Remote console with
with ASMB4-iKVM/
ASMB4-SOL PLUS		web-based browser

LAN connection through a network hub

Hub or router



Remote server							Remote console with
Remote server							Remote console with
with ASMB4-iKVM/							web-based browser
ASMB4-SOL PLUS

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This chapter provides instructions on how	2
to install the board to the server system and
install the utilities that the board supports.
Chapter 2: Installation

2.1Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install the server management board to the remote server system.

•Unplug the server system power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

•Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

•Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

•Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

•Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2.2Hardware installation

To install the server management board:

1.Remove the remote server system cover, and then locate the Baseboard Management

Controller (BMC) connector on the motherboard.

Refer to the Appendix section for the location of the BMC connector on supported motherboards.

2.Place the board on the BMC connector of the motherboard, aligning with the pin connectors.

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3.Press the board firmly until it is completely seated in place.

4.When installed, the board appears as shown.

5.Reinstall the remote server system cover, then connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.

Everytime after the AC power is re-plugged, you have to wait for about 30 seconds for the system power up.

6.Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port for server management.

Refer to the Appendix for the location of the LAN port for server management.

7.For direct LAN configuration, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the local/central server LAN port.

For connection to a network hub or router, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the network hub or router.

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2.3Firmware update and IP configuration

You need to update the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS firmware and configure

IP source before you start using the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board.

2.3.1Firmware update

To update the firmware:

1.Insert the support CD into the optical drive.

2.Restart the remote server, then press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup.

3.Go to Boot menu and set the Boot Device Priority item to [CD-ROM].

4.When finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

5.On reboot, the main menu appears. Select ASMB4-iKVM (or ASMB4-SOL

PLUS) Firmware Update for Preserve Configuration, and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

ASUS Server Z8PE-D12X MB FreeDOS command prompt

Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN3

Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN3

ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Preserve Configuration ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Clear Configuration

6.Aconfirmation message appears, asking whether you want to update the firmware or not. Select <Yes> to update.

WARNING !!!

UPDATE ASMB4-iKVM FIRMWARE NOW !

DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?

No Yes

The firmware updating process starts.

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7.When the update process is completed, the following screen appears.

NewImageSize = 10MB, offs = 0

Uploading Firmware Image : Completed

Flash Update Completed

Device Firmware has been upgraded successfully.

The device will be reset within 10 seconds for the new firmware to take effectt.

Press any key to continue ...

You may update firmware from the web-based user interface. Refer to page 4-13 for details.

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2.3.2Configure BMC IP source static IP

1.Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.

2.On reboot, the main menu appears.Select Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 (or LAN3), and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

ASUS Server Z8PE-D12X MB

FreeDOS command prompt

Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1

Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN3

Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN3

ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Preserve Configuration

ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Clear Configuration

3.Aconfirmation message appears, asking if you want to configure the BMC IP source static IP now. Select <Yes> to continue.

WARNING !!!

CONFIGURE BMC IP Source STATIC IP NOW !

DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?

No Yes

4.When the configuration is completed, the below screen appears.

Detect	Motherboard	-> (Z8PE-D12X)
Detect	KCS Interface

New BMC IP Source : Static IP

Press any key to continue ...

5.Go to BIOS menu to set the IP. Refer to section 2.4 for IP settings in BIOS menu.

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2.3.3Configure BMC IP source DHCP

1.Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.

2.On reboot, the main menu appears.Select Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 (or LAN3), and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

ASUS Server Z8PE-D12X MB

FreeDOS command prompt

Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for for LAN3 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for for LAN3

ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Preserve Configuration

ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Clear Configuration

3.Aconfirmation message appears, asking if you want to configure the BMC IP source DHCP now. Select <Yes> to continue.

WARNING !!!

CONFIGURE BMC IP Source DHCP NOW !

DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?

No Yes

4.When the configuration is completed, the below screen appears.

Detect Motherboard -> (Z8PE-D12X)

Detect KCS Interface

New BMC IP Source : DHCP

Press any key to continue ...

5.Then you can get IP from DHCP server.

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2.4BIOS configuration

You need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct configuration and connection to the central server.

• Update the remote server BIOS file following the instructions in the motherboard/system user guide. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.

•The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

Running the BIOS IPMI configuration

To configure the IPMI in the BIOS:

1.Restart the remote server, then press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup.

2.Go to the Server menu, then select the IPMI Configuration sub menu. Use this sub-menu to configure the IPMI settings.

3.When finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

IPMI Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Server

IPMI Configuration
BMC Firmware version : 1.03
Set LAN1 Configuration
Set LAN3 Configuration
View BMC System Event Log
Clear BMC System Event Log
BMC Watch Dog Timer Action	[Disabled]

InPut for Set LAN Configuration command. See IPMI 1.5 Spec, table 19.1

NOTE:-

Each question in this group may take considerable amount of time.

	Select Screen
	Select Item
Enter	Go to Sub Screen
F1	General Help
F10	Save and Exit
ESC	Exit

Select Set LAN1 Configuration for shared LAN; select Set LAN3

Configuration for dedicated LAN.

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