Asus ASMB6-iKVM User Manual

ASMB6-iKVM

Server Management Board

E6918

First Edition V1 January 2012

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Contents ...................................................................................................... iii

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

ASMB6-iKVM specications summary ..................................................... xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Features ........................................................................................

1.4 System requirements ...................................................................

1.5 Network setup ..............................................................................

Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Hardware installation ...................................................................

2.3 Firmware update and IP conguration .......................................

2.3.1 Firmware update .............................................................

2.3.2 Congure BMC IP source static IP ..................................

2.3.3 Congure BMC IP source DHCP ....................................

2.4 BIOS conguration ......................................................................

2.4.1 Running the BIOS BMC conguration ............................

2.4.2 BMC network conguration .............................................

2.4.3 System Event Log .........................................................

2.5 Running the ASMC6 utility ........................................................

2.5.1 Conguring the LAN controller ......................................

2.5.2 Conguring the user name and password ....................

2.6 Software installation ..................................................................

2.6.1 Installing the ARC .........................................................

2.6.2 Launching ARC .............................................................

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Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console

3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) ..................................................... 3-2

3.1.1 ARC sections ..................................................................

3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server .....................................

3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information .........................................

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3.1.4 Displaying FRU information .......................................... 3-10

3.1.5 Displaying system event logs .........................................

3.1.6 Using Remote Console .................................................

3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors ............................

3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings ..................................

3.1.9 Controlling the remote server power .............................

3.1.10 Viewing PET information ...............................................

3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup ...................................

3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host Management

Controller Setup utility ...................................3-20

3.2.2 Command elds ............................................................

3.2.3 Initial ..............................................................................

3.2.4 View ..............................................................................

3.2.5 Set .................................................................................

3.2.6 Monitor ..........................................................................

3.2.7 Help ...............................................................................

Chapter 4: Web-based user interface

4.1 Web-based user interface ........................................................... 4-2

4.1.1 Loging in the utility ..........................................................

4.1.2 Using the utility ................................................................

4.2 FRU Information ...........................................................................

4.3 Server Health ................................................................................

4.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds) ................................

4.3.2 Event Log ........................................................................

4.4 Conguration ................................................................................

4.4.1 Active Directory ...............................................................

Procedure: ...................................................................................... 4-7

To add a new Role Group .............................................................. 4-8

To Modify Role Group .................................................................... 4-8

To Delete a Role Group .................................................................. 4-8

4.4.2 DNS ................................................................................

4.4.3 LDAP ...............................................................................

4.4.4 Mouse Mode .................................................................

4.4.5 Network .........................................................................

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4.4.6 Network Bond ............................................................... 4-13

4.4.7 NTP ...............................................................................

4.4.9 PEF ...............................................................................

4.4.10 RADIUS ........................................................................

4.4.11 Remote Session ............................................................

4.4.12 Services ........................................................................

4.4.13 SMTP ............................................................................

4.4.14 SSL ...............................................................................

4.4.15 Users .............................................................................

4.5 Remote Control ..........................................................................

4.5.1 Console Redirection ......................................................

4.5.2 Server Power Control ....................................................

4.5.3 Chassis Identify Command ...........................................

4.5.4 Power Button ................................................................

4.6 Maintenance ...............................................................................

4.6.1 Firmware Update ..........................................................

4.6.2 Restore Factory Default ................................................

Appendix: Reference information

A.1 BMC connector .............................................................................A-2

A.2 LAN ports for server management .............................................

A.3 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................

A.4 Sensor Table .................................................................................

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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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 modications

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

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the server.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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

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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.

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

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

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

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 (ASMB6-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 nd 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

yers, 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:

ASMB6-iKVM specications summary

Chipset Aspeed 2300

Internal RAM 112 MB for system

Internal ROM 32 MB

Timers 32-bit Watchdog Timer

Main features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports

Browsers Support - HTML5/JS based UI

OS Support Host Operating System:

Form factor 22 mm x 17 mm

* Specications are subject to change without notice.

16 MB for video

KVM over LAN Web-based user interface (remote management) Virtual media Network Bonding support

- Multi-language support in Web interface with English as the currently supported language

- Internet Explorer 7, 8 (IE6 for SP2)

- Firefox 3.0 and above

- Google Chrome 2.0 and above

- Safari 3.0 and above

- Opera 9.64 and above

- Windows Server 2003 32/64-bit

- Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit

- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x 32/64-bit

- SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.x 32/64-bit

- SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.x32/64-bit

Client Operating System:

- Windows XP

- Windows Vista

- Windows Server 2003 32/64-bit

- Windows 7 32/64-bit

- Fedora Core 9 and above 32/64-bit

- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x 32/64-bit

- Mac OS X

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

Chapter 1: Product

introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® ASMB6-iKVM server management board!

The ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 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

ASMB6-iKVM plugging in a server motherboard, you can completely and efciently

monitor your server in real-time. 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.

1.2 Package contents

Check your server management board package for the following items.

• ASUS ASMB6-iKVM Card

• Support CD

• User guide

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

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1.3 Features

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, congure BMC, LAN

• Support SSL (HTTPS)

• Multiple user permission level

• Upgrade BMC rmware

6. Update Firmware

• DOS Tool

• Web GUI (Windows

XP/Vista/2003/2008, RHEL5.2, SLES10SP2

7. Notication

• PET

• SNMP Trap

• e-Mail

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8. KVM over Internet

• Web-based remote console

9. Remote Update BIOS

• Use Remote oppy to update BIOS

10. Remote Storage (Virtual Media)

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

11. Remote Install OS

• Use remote storage to remote install OS

* A power supply supported PMBus and PSMI is necessary.

** Specications are subject to change without notice.

1.4 System requirements

Before you install the ASMB6-iKVM 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 ASMB6-iKVM.

** See the Appendix for details.

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1.5 Network setup

The ASMB6-iKVM 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 congurations.

Direct LAN connection

RJ-45 cable

Remote server with ASMB6-iKVM

LAN connection through a network hub

Hub or router

Remote server with ASMB6-iKVM

Remote console with web-based browser

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

Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Before 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.

2.2 Hardware installation

To install the server management board:

1. Locate the ASMB6 connector on the motherboard.

Refer to the Appendix section for the location of the ASMB6 connector on supported motherboards.

2. Place the card on the ASMB6 connector of the motherboard, aligning with the pin connectors.

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3. Press the board rmly until it is

completely seated in place.

4. When installed, the board appears as shown.

5. 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.

6. For direct LAN conguration, 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.

7. Ensure the VGA, USB, PS/2 cables are corrected, then connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.

Everytime after the AC power is re-plugged, you have to wait for about 60 seconds for the system power up.

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2.3 Firmware update and IP conguration

You need to update the ASMB6-iKVM rmware and congure IP source before

you start using the ASMB6-iKVM board.

2.3.1 Firmware update

To update the rmware:

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 nished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

5. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select for Preserve Conguration, and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

ASUS Server Z9PE-D16 MB

FreeDOS command prompt

Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for DM_LAN1

ASMB6 Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)

ASMB6 Firmware Update for Clear Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)

ASMB6-iKVM Firmware Update

6. A conrmation message appears, asking whether you want to update the rmware or not. Select <Yes> to update.

WARNING !!! UPDATE ASMB6 FIRMWARE NOW ! DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?

No Yes

The rmware updating process starts.

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

NewImageSize = 32MB, 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 rmware to take effect. Please wait for 70 seconds to initialize rmware. Delay 70 seconds Press any key to continue ...

You may update rmware from the web-based user interface. Refer to page 4-13

for details.

8. Select <Y> twice to conrm.

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2.3.2 Congure BMC IP source static IP

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

2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select for LAN1 (or DM_LAN1), and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

ASUS Server Z9PE-D16 MB

FreeDOS command prompt

Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1

Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for DM_LAN1 ASMB6 Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username) ASMB6 Firmware Update for Clear Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)

3. A conrmation message appears, asking if you want to congure the BMC IP

source static IP now. Select <Yes> to continue.

WARNING !!! CONFIGURE BMC IP Source STATIC IP NOW ! DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?

4. When the conguration is completed, the below screen appears.

Congure BMC IP Source Static IP

No Yes

Detect Motherboard -> (Z9PE-D16 Series)

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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2.3.3 Congure BMC IP source DHCP

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

2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select for LAN1 (or DM_LAN1), and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

ASUS Server Z9PE-D16 MB

FreeDOS command prompt

Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1

Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1

Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for DM_LAN1 ASMB6 Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username) ASMB6 Firmware Update for Clear Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)

3. A conrmation message appears, asking if you want to congure the BMC IP

source DHCP now. Select <Yes> to continue.

WARNING !!! CONFIGURE BMC IP Source DHCP NOW ! DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?

4. When the conguration is completed, the below screen appears.

Congure BMC IP Source DHCP

No Yes

Detect Motherboard -> (Z9PE-D16 Series)

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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2.4 BIOS conguration

You need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct

conguration and connection to the central server.

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Update the remote server BIOS le following the instructions in the

motherboard/system user guide. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com)

to download the latest BIOS le 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.

2.4.1 Running the BIOS BMC conguration

To congure the BMC in the BIOS:

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

2. Go to the

sub-menu. Use this sub-menu to congure the BMC settings.

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

2.4.2 BMC network conguration

Allows you to set the BMC LAN Parameter settings.

Ap tio Set up Util ity - Copy rig ht (C) 201 0 A meri can Me gatr end s, Inc. Mai n Ser ver Mg mt E ven t Lo gs Adva nce d Mo nit or B oot Too l E xit

BMC Fi rmw are Ver sio n : 1 .02

FRB -2 Tim er t ime out [6 min ute s] FRB -2 Tim er P oli cy [ Res et] O/S Wa tch dog Tim er [D isab led ] O/S Wt d T imer Ti meo ut [10 mi nute s] O/S Wt d T imer Po lic y [R eset ]

S yste m E ven t Lo g B MC n etw ork con fig ura tion

Server Mgmt menu, then select the BMC network conguration

E na bl e/ D is ab le in te rf a ce s to co mmun ica te with BM C.

: Sel ect Sc reen

: S elec t I tem En ter: Se lec t +/ —: Ch ang e Op t. F1 : Ge ner al Help F9 : Op tim ize d De fau lts F1 0: Save ES C: Exi t

Ve rsio n 2 .01 .120 4. Cop yrig ht (C) 201 0 A mer ican Me gat rend s, Inc .

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Ap tio Set up Util ity - Copy rig ht (C) 201 0 A meri can Me gatr end s, Inc. Ser ver Mgm t

BMC ne two rk c onf igu rati on

DM_ LAN 1

DM_ LAN 1 I P Ad dre ss in B MC : 00 0.00 0.0 00. 000 DM_ LAN 1 S ubne t M ask in BMC : 00 0.00 0.0 00. 000 DM_ LAN 1 G atew ay Add ress in BM C : 000 .00 0.00 0.0 00 DM_ LAN 1 M AC A ddr ess in BMC : 90 .E6. BA. 0A. 20.B A

Conf igu rat ion sou rce [P revi ous St ate]

Lan 1

Lan 1 I P A ddre ss in BMC : 00 0.00 0.0 00. 000 Lan 1 S ubn et M ask in BMC : 0 00.0 00. 000 .000 Lan 1 G ate way Add res s in BM C : 00 0.00 0.0 00. 000 Lan 1 M AC Addr ess in BMC : 90 .E6. BA. 0A. 20.B A

Conf igu rat ion sou rce [P revi ous St ate]

Ve rsio n 2 .01 .120 4. Cop yrig ht (C) 201 0 A mer ican Me gat rend s, Inc .

Se lect to co nfig ure LA N ch ann el pa rame ter s s tati cal ly or dy nami cal ly( DHCP ). Do noth ing op tion wi ll not mod ify any BM C ne twor k p aram ete rs d uri ng BIOS ph ase.

: Sel ect Sc reen

: S elec t I tem En ter: Se lec t +/ —: Ch ang e Op t. F1 : Ge ner al Help F9 : Op tim ize d De fau lts F1 0: Save ES C: Exi t

Configuration Source [Previous State]

Allows you to select the IP address source type. Set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically.

The following items are available when you set Conguration Source to [Static].

Station IP Address

Allows you to set the BMC IP address.

Subnet Mask

Allows you to set the BMC subnet mask. We recommend that you use the same

Subnet Mask you have specied on the operating system network for the used

network card.

Gateway IP Address

Allows you to set the Gateway IP address.

Router MAC Address

Allows you to set the Router MAC address.

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2.4.3 System Event Log

Allows you to view all the events in the BMC event log. It will take a maximum of 15 seconds to read all the BMC SEL records.

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Ena bli ng/ Disa bli ng Opti ons SEL Co mpo nent s [D isab led ]

Era sin g S etti ngs Era se SEL [N o] Whe n S EL is F ull [ Do Not hing ]

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SEL Components [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable all features of system event log during booting.

The following items become congurable when you set SEL Components to [Enabled].

Erase SEL [No]

Allows you to select how to erase SEL.

Conguration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset]

When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]

Allows you to select what to do to a full SEL.

Conguration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

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: Sel ect Sc reen

: S elec t I tem En ter: Se lec t +/ —: Ch ang e Op t. F1 : Ge ner al Help F9 : Op tim ize d De fau lts F1 0: Save ES C: Exi t

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2.5 Running the ASMC6 utility

The ASMC6 utility allows you to update the ASMB6-iKVM rmware, congure the

LAN setting for the remote server and change the user name/password in DOS environment. This utility is available from the support CD that came with the package.

To run the ASMC6 utility:

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 nished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

5. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select then press <Enter> .

ASUS Server Z9PE-D16 MB FreeDOS command prompt

Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for DM_LAN1 ASMB6 Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username) ASMB6 Firmware Update for Clear Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)

FreeDOS command prompt, and

6. When the

C:> prompt appears, type ASMC6 -?, then press <Enter> to

display the ASMC6 Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown.

+----------------------------------------------------------+

| ASUS Server Management Card Utility 6.01 Help Menu |

+----------------------------------------------------------+

Usage:

ASMC6 -kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data....

ASMC6 -bmc_ip_source source[1:Static, 2:DHCP] ASMC6 -bmc_ip ip_addr[10.10.10.20] ASMC6 -bmc_mask ip_mask[255.255.255.0] ASMC6 -bmc_gateway ip_addr[10.10.10.254] ASMC6 -pet_ip_mac ip_addr[10.10.10.20] mac_addr[010203040506] ASMC6 -bmc_ip_s_lan1 source[1:Static, 2:DHCP] ASMC6 -bmc_ip_lan1 ip_addr[10.10.10.20] ASMC6 -bmc_mask_lan1 ip_mask[255.255.255.0] ASMC6 -bmc_g_lan1 ip_addr[10.10.10.254] ASMC6 -pet_ip_m_lan1 ip_addr[10.10.10.20] mac_addr[010203040506] ASMC6 -adm_name new_name_string ASMC6 -user_name new_name_string ASMC6 -adm_password new_adm_password ASMC6 -user_password new_user_password

Press any key to see next page.

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<Press any key to see the next page> <ESC key to break> ASMC6 -sol_baud 57600[9600/19200/38400/57600/115200] ASMC6 -bmc_info ASMC6 -fru -view fru_id ASMC6 -fru -load fru_le ASMC6 -fru -save fru_id ru_le ASMC6 -sel -clear C:\>

ASMC6 Help Menu options

Options Description

-kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data....

-bmc_ip_source source[1: Static, 2: DHCP] Set the IP source

-bmc_ip [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_ip 10.10.10.20)

-bmc_mask [ip_mask] (e.g., bmc_mask 255.255.255.0)

-bmc_gateway [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_gateway 10.10.10.254)

-pet_ip_mac [ip_addr] [mac_addr] (e.g., pet_ip_mac 10.10.10.20 010203040506)

-bmc_ip_s_lan1 source[1: Static, 2: DHCP] Set the IP source for shared LAN

-bmc_ip_lan1 [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_ip 10.10.10.20)

-bmc_mask_lan1 [ip_mask] (e.g., bmc_mask 255.255.255.0)

-bmc_g_lan1 [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_gateway 10.10.10.254)

-pet_ip_m_lan1 [ip_addr] [mac_addr] (e.g., pet_ip_mac 10.10.10.20 010203040506)

-adm_name new_name_string

-user_name new_name_string

-adm_password new_adm_password

-user_password new_user_password

-sol_baud [baud rate] (e.g., sol_baud 57600)

-bmc_info Displays the BMC and PET IP and

-fru -view fru_id Displays the system FRU information

-fru -load fru_le Update system FRU data from le

-fru -save fru_id fru_le Save system FRU data to le

-sel -clear Clear system event log

Send IPMI command

Write the BMC IP address for dedicated LAN

Write the subnet mask for dedicated LAN

Write the gateway address for dedicated LAN

Write the PET destination IP and MAC addresses for dedicated LAN

Write the BMC IP address for shared LAN

Write the subnet mask for shared LAN

Write the gateway address for shared LAN

Write the PET destination IP and MAC addresses for shared LAN

Change the administration name Change the user name Change the administration password Change the user password Set the communication Baud rate

MAC addresses

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2.5.1 Conguring the LAN controller

Before you can establish connection to the ASMB6-iKVM board, you must

congure the LAN port for server management used by the remote server to

connect to the local/central server.

To congure the LAN port of the remote server:

1. Run the ASMC6 utility from the support CD following the instructions in the previous section.

2. Set IP source:

(a) Type ASMC6 -bmc_ip_source 1 if you want to set a static IP address. (b) Type ASMC6 -bmc_ip_source 2 if you want to get IP from DHCP server.

3. Type ASMC6 -bmc_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, then press <Enter> to assign any IP address to the remote server LAN port (if necessary). The screen displays the request and response buffer. Write the remote server IP address in a piece of paper for reference.

c:\>ASMC6 -bmc_ip 10.10.10.243 Detect MotherBoard -> (Z9PE-D16 Series) Detect KCS Interface New BMC IP : 10.10.10.243 c:\>

When nished, the utility returns to the DOS prompt.

Make sure that the assigned IP address for both remote and local/central servers are in the same subnet. You can use the network settings utility in your OS to check.

4. Congure your (a) subnet mask and (b) gateway address if necessary.

(a) Type ASMC6 -bmc_mask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (your subnet mask encoded in

hexadecimal system)

(b) Type ASMC6 -bmc_gateway xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (your gateway address

encoded in hexadecimal system)

5. Restart the remote server, enter the BIOS setup, then boot from the hard disk drive.

6. Adjust the local/central server network settings, if necessary.

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2.5.2 Conguring the user name and password

You may change your user name and password from the ASMC6 utility.

To change the user name and password:

1. Follow steps 1-5 on page 2-11.

2. When the press <Enter> to change the user name.

3. Type ASMC6 -user_password xxxxxxxx, then press <Enter> to change the password.

4. Restart the remote server, enter the BIOS setup, then boot from the hard disk drive.

C:> prompt appears, type ASMC6 -user_name xxxxx, then

C:\>ASMC6 -user_name super Detect MotherBoard -> (Z9PE Series) Detect KCS Interface

Change User Name to super C:\>

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2.6 Software installation

You can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS Remote Console (ARC). The ARC is a web-based application available from the support CD that came with theASMB6-iKVM package. You must install the ARC on the local/central server to access the remote server.

Before you install the ARC:

• For SNMP Service: View the Platform Event Trap (PET) information. See page 3-17 for details.

• For Microsoft details.

2.6.1 Installing the ARC

To install the ARC to the local/central server:

1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support

CD to locate the le ARC.EXE in the ARC folder. Double-click the ARC.EXE to

install the application.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click the item ASUS Remote Console.

ActiveSync: Enable the SMS feature. See page 3-15 for

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3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility.

2.6.2 Launching ARC

To launch the ARC utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Remote Console > ASUS Remote Console from the Windows® desktop.

OR Double-click the ASUS Remote Console icon on the Windows® desktop.

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

Chapter 3: ASUS

Remote Console

3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC)

The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility, designed for ASMB6-SOL PLUS, that allows you to monitor the remote host’s hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets you instantly power on/off or reset the remote server.

The ARC window is made up of six sections:

1. Menu bar

2. Tool bar

3. Navigation window

4. Detail/SEL window

5. Event window

6. Status bar

Refer to the following sections for details.

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3.1.1 ARC sections

Menu bar

The Menu bar contains all the commands for the ARC application. Click on a menu to display a list of available commands.

Menu Available commands

Server add, delete, connect, disconnect server or change the server

View show or hide the tool bar, status bar, navigation, and PET windows Control power down/up, reset, power cycle, power on Lan Edit delete the System Event Log (SEL), PET log, Reset PET destination,

Help open Help contents or view information about the ARC application

Tool bar

The Tool bar buttons correspond to commonly used commands. The Tool bar offers faster access and execution of these commands. Roll the mouse pointer over a button to display its function.

Navigation window

The Navigation window displays the directory of connected and disconnected remote server(s). For multiple monitoring, this window allows you to navigate through the remote servers. Click the All Servers root directory to display all connected and disconnected servers, then click on the server you want to monitor or control.

Click before the server connection to display available remote server information including the SDR (Sensor Data Record),

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit), SEL (System Event Log), and Remote Console.

settings; load/save server node list; general setting; dump/restore all conguration

Reset Baud Rate; Set MAC address

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Some remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor groups such as Temperature, Voltage, and Fan. Click before the remote server information to display the sensor groups.

Click before a sensor group to display individual sensors. For example, clicking before the sensor group Temperature displays the CPU1 and system temperatures.

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Sensor groups

You can also change the server directory display by clicking the buttons on top of the window. For example, clicking the IP button displays the remote server IP address instead of the remote server name (N). Selecting ID displays the remote server ID instead of the server name or IP address.

Sensors

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Detail/SEL window

The Detail/SEL window displays the detailed SDR and FRU information, and the SEL (System Event Log). The window provides the link for detailed sensor information or system events and allows you to adjust the sensor threshold values.

Event window

The Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information includes the event index, source IP address, enterprise,

community, generic and specic traps, and time ticks. The PET information is a

system management alert in SNMP Trap format and is used for IPMI alerting.

Status bar

The Status bar located at the bottom of the ARC window displays the connection status to the remote server, connection duration, IP address of the remote server, and the progress of SDR/SEL/FRU information download.

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3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server

To connect to the remote server:

1. From the menu bar, click

Server,

then select Add New Server

Node. An Add new server connection window appears.

2. Type the remote server name and

IP address on the elds. Click

Save Default to set the remote server connection as the default. Otherwise, click OK to continue or Cancel to close the window.

The default server connection name and IP address are automatically displayed everytime you add a new server connection.

3. When prompted, select IPMI Server, then click Continue.

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The navigation window displays

the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Detail/SEL window.

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4. Use any of these options to connect to the server:

• Click

before the remote server to display the remote server information,

then select from the list.

• Double-click a remote server information from the

• Click

Server, then select Connect.

Detail/SEL window.

5. When prompted, enter the default user name (admin) and password (admin).

6. Set the connection request level authentication and privilege, then click OK.

• The default connection request level authentication is HMAC-SHA1 with

Administrator privileges. You may change these conguration according to

your network settings or preference.

• Check the box before Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

Enable Payload Encryption if you want to use

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3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information

The Sensor Data Record (SDR) provides remote server system information through available sensors including CPU/system/power temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, chassis intrusion, etc. The SDR also provides information on the sensor location (e.g. CPU1, CPU2, FAN1), event generation, and access information.

To retrieve a sensor information:

1. From the navigation window, click

before the server name to display the

remote server information.

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2. Click

before the SDR to display the sensor groups (e.g. Temperature), then click before a sensor group to display the individual sensors. Select a sensor (e.g. CPU1 Temperature) to display its values in the Detail/SEL window.

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The

Detail/SEL window displays the sensor data attributes, values, and meanings. From this window, you can adjust the sensor threshold values by clicking the up/down arrow button after each value.

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3. Click More. A sensor window appears displaying additional information on the sensor.

The Information tab displays basic

sensor information including the sensor name, current status, current value, and sensor type.

The tab also displays the sensor

record ID and SDR version.

4. Click the

Settings tab to adjust the sensor threshold values. Click on the up/down arrow button after each threshold value to adjust.

Click

OK to close the window.

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3.1.4 Displaying FRU information

The Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information provides the manufacturer, product name, and/or serial number of various modules and components installed on the remote server. For example, the FRU feature can display the remote server motherboard name, model, and serial number. You can use this feature when retrieving information on a module or component installed on the remote server.

• The FRU information feature allows you to obtain component or module information even when the remote server is down or off.

• The motherboard information is not included in the FRU information.

To display the FRU information:

1. From the navigation window, click

before the server name to open the

remote server information.

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2. Click

before the FRU to display available FRU information, then click before the module/component. Select a module or component from the list to display the FRU information in the Detail/SEL window.

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3.1.5 Displaying system event logs

The System Event Log (SEL) is a non-volatile storage area where all remote server system events are stored for real-time tracking or later retrieval. The ARC

application can display system events for efcient remote server monitoring and

troubleshooting.

To display the sytem events:

1. From the navigation window, click

before the server connection, then click SEL. The status bar displays the progress of the SEL download. When nished, the Detail/SEL window displays the system events in chronological order.

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2. Double-click an event to display an Event Information window.

This window displays the sensor

type and record ID, event message, current and threshold values, and other system event information.

3. Click

OK to close the window.

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3.1.6 Using Remote Console

The Remote Console feature lets you see the remote server screen (text only) and is useful when you adjust the remote server BIOS settings.

To display the remote server console, press the Remote Console item from the navigation window. The remote server screen appears in the Detail/SEL window.

(used in combination with other keys)

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Delete key

ARC function keys

F1–F10 keyboard function keys

Reboot to enter BIOS setup menu

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3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors

To display all remote server sensors in graphical format:

1. From the navigation window, click

before the server name to open the

remote server information.

2. Click

All Sensors value. All remote server sensors are displayed on the

Information window in graphical format.

The color bar represents the upper/lower threshold values of each sensor.

The green pointer indicates the current value of the sensor.

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3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings

The ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring settings including SEL polling, SDR reading, and PET.

To adjust the monitoring settings:

1. Click

2. Click on the up/down arrow button

3. Click

Server on the menu bar, then select General Setting from the drop-down menu. A Server Settings window appears.

after each setting to adjust the value.

OK to save your changes

and close the window; otherwise,

click Cancel to ignore your changes.

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Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature

The Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Platform Event Trap (PET) information on your smart phone (ASUS P505).

You must install Microsoft® ActiveSync® before you enable the SMS feature. Visit www.microsoft.com to download Microsoft® ActiveSync® .

To enable the SMS feature:

1. Check the box before the

Enable

Short Message Service feature.

2. Click

3. When the

Set Phone List.

SyncSMS mobile

phone number setup window

opens, key-in the mobile or PDA phone number in the box.

You may click the box before each

phone number to disable it.

4. Press

OK.

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3.1.9 Controlling the remote server power

ARC allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using the power menu.

Before turning off or resetting the remote server, make sure that it is not being used and that no application is currently running on it to avoid data loss.

To power down the remote server:

1. Click

Control on the menu bar, then select Power down from the drop-down menu.

OR Click the power down button on the

tool bar.

2. Click

Yes when the Conrm

power down window appears.

3. The remote server is turned off. Click OK to close the window.

Use the same instructions as

reference when powering up or resetting the remote server.

Power Down

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3.1.10 Viewing PET information

The Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system management alerts. When the ARC receives a PET, it displays a pop-up window notifying you of the alert and its source (IP address). Right-click the window to close.

You need to install an SNMP service to the remote server to receive PET information.

To install an SNMP service to the remote service:

1. On the Windows

Start > All Programs > Control Panel.

taskbar, click

2. Double-click

Add/Remove

Programs.

3. Double-click

Add Windows

Components.

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4. Double-click Management and Monitoring Tools.

5. Select

Simple Network

Management Protocol (SNMP).

6. Click

OK.

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Important notice for Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) users

If the local server system is behind a rewall, you must create a UDP port to

receive PET information. To create a UDP port:

1. Double-click the the My Network Places link.

2. Click the the remote server system is using.

3. Right-click the LAN connection, then select menu.

4. Click the Connection Sharing area.

5. On the

6. Type a name on the

7. Type the IP address of the local/central server, then set the

8. Select

You must also adjust the Internet Explorer settings to allow active contents to run in the local/central server. To do this:

1. From the

2. Click the

3. Enable the item “

4. Click the

Services tab, click the Add button to display a Service Settings

window.

Internal Port number to 162.

UDP, then click OK. The created service is displayed in the Services

list. Check the box before the service, then click OK.

from the drop-down menu.

My Computer icon from the Windows® desktop, then click

View network connections link, then select the LAN connection

Properties from the drop-down

Advanced tab, then click the Settings button in the Network

Description of service eld (i.e. ASUS ARC).

External and

Internet Explorer menu, click Tools, then select Internet Options

Advanced tab.

Allow active content to run in les on My Computer”.

Apply button, then click OK to close the window.

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3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup

The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise conguration

and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL) generation and System Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode.

This utility also supplies conguration sequences for the type of host interface

as well as direct real-time monitoring of system information including CPU temperature(s), fan speeds and system voltages.

3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility

To install the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility:

1. Boot the server in DOS mode using the support CD.

2. At the prompt, type

Help Menu. The screen appears as shown.

C:\>ASMC6

3. The main utility screen appears. Press <Enter>.

ASMC6, then press <Enter> to display the ASMC5 Utility

Initial View Set Monitor Help

↑↓ : Select Menu ESC: Exit Up/Down KCS

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ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support

ASMC6 Setup Utility

Version 6.00 Build 0001

3.2.2 Command elds

The utility menu bar has ve commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You

can select a command using the left or right arrow button on the keyboard. After selecting a command, use the down arrow key to display available options. Select a command, then press <Enter> to execute.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

Clear SEL

Exit

Menu options Menu bar

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3.2.3 Initial

The Initial command allows you to clear the SEL information or exit the utility.

Go to Initial command, then select Clear SEL to empty all System Event Log information for a refresh set of data records. Use the Clear SEL command when creating a new log that begins at an exact time for precise system monitoring.

Select Exit to close the utility and return to the DOS prompt.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

Clear SEL

Exit

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3.2.4 View

The View command displays the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) data record including the System Event Log (SEL), the System Data Record (SDR), and general BMC information.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

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BMC SEL

BMC SDR

BMC Info

To view the System Event Log (SEL):

1. Select BMC SEL from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A

complete list of system event records appear on the left pane. The right pane displays the SEL information.

The number on the left bottom of the window shows the system event

displayed in the right window pane over the total number of system events in the remote host.

2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor event.

3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

Systen Event Log: (Hex)

01 00 02 09 4E 98 45 20 00 04 02 3A 01 50 19 09

1/202

↑↓ : Select Menu ESC: Exit Up/Down KCS

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Record ID : 0001h Record Type : 02h (System Event Record)

Date & Date : Fri Jan 21 20:43:00 2011

General ID : 2008h EvM Rev : 04h (IPMI 1.5) Sensor Type : 02h (Voltage) Sensor Number: 3Ah (+1.1V_IOH) Event Dir : 01h (Threshold) Event Datal : 50h Event Value : 19h (0.2 V) Threshold : 09h 1.0 V) Offset: Lower Non-critical - going low

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To view the System Data Record (SDR):

1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A complete list of data records appears on the left pane. The right pane displays the sensor data information.

The number on the bottom left of the screen indicates the data record

displayed in the right window pane over the total number of sensor data records in the remote host.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

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Sensor Data Record:(Hex)

01 00 02 09 4E 98 45 20 00 04 02 3A 01 50 19 09

1/28

↑↓ : Select Menu ESC: Exit Up/Down KCS

Record ID : 0001h SDR Version : 51h Record Type : 01h (Full Sensor Record) Owner ID/Lun : 20h/08h Sensor Number : 31h (CPU1 Temperature) Sensor Initial: 7Fh Capabilities : 68h Sensor Type : 81h (Temperature) Event Type : 01h (Threshold) Assert Mask : 0280h Deassert Mask : 3200h Reading Mask : 1010h Nominal Read : 20h (40 ºC) Upper Critical: 50h (80 ºC) Upper Warning : 50h (80 ºC) Lower Warning : 18h (24 ºC) Lower Critical: 18h (16 ºC) ID String : CPU1 Temperature

2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor data record.

3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

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To view the BMC information:

1. Select BMC Info from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A list of BMC information appears on the left pane.

2. Use the down arrow button to select a BMC information. The BMC information is displayed in the right pane.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

IPMI Information

SEL Information SDR Information BMC Real Time Clock

↑↓ : Select Menu ESC: Exit Up/Down KCS

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Device ID : 20h Device Revision : 01h (No SDR) Firmware Revision : 1.04 IPMI Version : 2.0 Manufacturer ID : 001043h Product ID : 0B43h IPMI Device Support: Chassis Device -> Support Bridge -> No Support IPMB Event Generator -> Support FRU Inventory Device -> Support SEL Device -> Support

SDR Repository Device -> Support Sensor Device -> Support

3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

3.2.5 Set

The Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

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Host Interface

BMC Timer

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To select the host interface:

1. Select Host Interface from the Set command option, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the host interfaces supported by the server management board.

2. Use the down arrow button to select a host interface, then press <Enter>.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

↑↓ : Select Menu ESC: Exit Up/Down KCS

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Set Host Interface

[-] KCS Interface [ ] SMIC Interface [ ] BT Interface [ ] PCI Interface [ ] KCS2 Interface

Cancel

You can select from the following interfaces:

KCS Interface - Keyboard Controller Style SMIC Interface - Server Management Interface Chip BT Interface - Block Transfer PCI Interface - Peripheral Component Interconnect KCS2 Interface - Keyboard Controller 2 Style

3. When nished, press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

To set the BMC Timer:

1. Select BMC Timer from the Set command option, then press <Enter>.

2. Set the BMC IPMI timer to the current system time.

3. When nished, press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

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3.2.6 Monitor

The Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support

All Sensor

Temperature

Voltage

Fan Speed

OEM Dene 1

OEM Dene 2

To display a remote server information:

1. Select a sensor from the Monitor command options, then press <Enter>. A list of server information appears on the left pane.

2. Use the down arrow button to select a monitor information. The selected monitor information details are displayed in the right pane.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

All Sensor

Temperature

Voltage

Fan Speed

OEM Dene 1 OEM Dene 2

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CPU1 Temperature : (24h) 36 ºC MB1 Temperature : (17h) 23 ºC

Sun Jan 30 18:10:39 2011 0/0000000045 00 00 00:16 KCS

3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

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3.2.7 Help

The Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

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Help

About

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

user interface

Web-based

4.1 Web-based user interface

The web-based user interface allows you to easily monitor the remote server’s hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets you instantly power on/off or reset the remote server.

To enter the Web-based user interface:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Go to the Conguration > Launch Storage OpROM, then press <Enter>.

3. Set

4. Go to the Server Conguration Address source, then press <Enter>.

5. Enter the Address in BMC.

6. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup.

4.1.1 Loging in the utility

1. Ensure that the LAN cable of the computer is connected to the LAN port of the remote server.

2. Open the web browser and type in the same IP address as the one in the remote server.

3. The below screen appears. Enter the default user name (admin) and password (admin). Then click Login.

Advanced Menu > Runtime Error Logging > CPU II0 Bridge

Launch Storage OpROM to [Enabled].

Mgmt Menu > BMC network conguration >

IP Address in BMC, Subnet Mask in BMC and Gateway

You should install JRE on remote console rst before using web-based management. You can nd JRE from the folder JAVA of the ASMB6-iKVM

support CD. You can also download JRE from http://java.sun.com/javase/ downloads.

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4.1.2 Using the utility

The web-based graphics user interface displays when you login in the utility successfully.

Menu bar: Click a menu to display available function lists.

Function list: Click each function key to start using its specic functions.

2. Function title: Displays the function title.

3. Help menu: Click to display the brief description of the selected function.

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4.2 FRU Information

This section contains detailed information for various FRU deviced present in this system.

4.3 Server Health

This section contains the data related to the server health, such as the Sensor Readings, Event log and System and Audit Log. Click each function key to start

using its specic functions

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4.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds)

The Sensor Readings page displays the system sensor information, including readings and status.

1. Select a sensor type category: Allows you to select the type of sensor

readings to be displayed in the list.

Status List: Show the type of sensor readings list that you selected in the

drop-down list.

Live Widget: Click to enable or disable the Live Widget function.

4.3.2 Event Log

The Event Log page displays a table of system event log.

1. Select an event log category: Allows you to select the type of events to be

displayed in the list.

Clear Event Log: Click to clear the event log.

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4.4 Conguration

This section allows you to congure the system settings. Click each function key to start using its specic functions

4.4.1 Active Directory

An active directory does a variety of function including the ability to provide

the information on objects, helps organize these objects for easy retrieval and

access, allows access by users and administrators, and allows the administrators to set security up for the directory. To open Active Directory Settings page, click Conguration > Active Directory from the main menu. A sample screenshot of Active Directory Settings Page is shown in the screenshot below.

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1. Role Group ID: The name that identies the role group in the Active Directory. Role Group Name is a string of 255 alpha-numeric characters. Special symbols hyphen and underscore are allowed.

Add Role Group: To add a new role group to the device.

2. Modify Role Group: To modify that role group. Alternatively, double click on

the congured slot.

Delete Role Group: To delete an existing Role Group.

Advanced Settings:This option is used to congure Active Directory

5. Advanced Settings. Options are Enable Active Directory Authentication, User Domain name, Time Out and up to three Domain Controller Server Addresses.

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Procedure:

Entering the details in Advanced Active Directory Settings Page

1. Click on Advanced Settings to open the Advanced Active Directory Settings Page.

2. In the Active Directory Settings Page, enter the following details. Active Directory Authentication: To enable/disable Active Directory, check

3. or uncheck the Enable checkbox respectively.

If you have enabled Active Directory Authentication, enter the required information to access the Active Directory server.

4. Specify the Domain Name for the user in the User Domain Name eld. e.g.

asus.com

5. Specify the time (in seconds) to wait for Active Directory queries to complete

in the Time Out eld.

1. Default Time out value: 120 seconds.

2. Range from 15 to 300 allowed.

6. Congure IP addresses in

Domain Controller Server Address1, Domain

Controller Server Address2 & Domain Controller Server Address3.

7. Click

Save to save the entered settings and return to Active Directory

Settings Page.

8. Click

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Cancel to cancel the entry and return to Active Directory Settings Page.

To add a new Role Group

1. In the Active Directory Settings Page, select a blank row and click Add Role Group to open the Add Role group Page as shown in the screenshot below.

2. In the Role Group Name eld, enter the name that identies the role group in the Active Directory.

1. Role Group Name is a string of 255 alpha-numeric characters.

2. Special symbols hyphen and underscore are allowed.

3. In the Role Group Domain eld, enter the domain where the role group is located.

1. Domain Name is a string of 255 alpha-numeric characters.

2. Special symbols hyphen, underscore and dot are allowed.

4. In the Role Group Privilege eld, enter the level of privilege to assign to this role group.

5. Click

6. Click

Add to save the new role group and return to the Role Group List. Cancel to cancel the settings and return to the Role Group List.

To Modify Role Group

1. In the Advanced Directory Settings Page, select the row that you wish to modify and click Modify Role Group.

2. Make the necessary changes and click

Save.

To Delete a Role Group

In the Advanced Directory Settings Page, select the row that you wish to delete and click Delete Role Group.

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4.4.2 DNS

The page allows you to manage DNS settings of the device.

4.4.3 LDAP

The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an application protocol for querying and modifying data of directory services implemented in Internet

Protocol (IP) networks. If you have an LDAP server congured on your network,

you can use it as an easy way to add, manage and authenticate MegaRAC® card users. This is done by passing login requests to your LDAP Server. This means

that there is no need to dene an additional authentication mechanism, when using

the MegaRAC card. Since your existing LDAP Server keeps an authentication

centralized, you will always know who is accessing the network resources and can easily dene the user or group-based policies to control access.

To open LDAP Settings page, click Conguration > LDAP from the main menu. A sample screenshot of LDAP Settings Page is shown in the screenshot below. LDAP Settings Page

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Advanced Settings: To congure LDAP Advanced Settings. Options

1. are Enable LDAP Authentication, IP Address, Port and Search base.

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2. Add Role Group: To add a new role group to the device. Alternatively, double click on a free slot to add a role group.

Modify Role Group: To modify the particular role group.

3. Delete Role Group: To be delete a role group from the list.

Procedure

Entering the details in Advanced LDAP Settings Page

1. In the LDAP Settings Page, click Advanced Settings. A sample screenshot of LDAP Settings page is given below.

2. To enable/disable LDAP Authentication, check or uncheck the Enable checkbox respectively.

During login prompt, use username to login as an ldap Group member.

3. Enter the IP address of LDAP server in the IP Address eld.

1. IP Address made of 4 numbers separated by dots as in 'xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx'.

2. Each Number ranges from 0 to 255.

3. First Number must not be 0.

4. Supports IPv4 Address format and IPv6 Address format.

4. Specify the LDAP Port in the Port eld.

Default Port is 389. For Secure connection, default port is 636.

5. Enter the Search Base. The Search base tells the LDAP server which part of the external directory tree to search. The search base may be something

equivalent to the organization, group of external directory.

6. Click

7. Click

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Save to save the settings.

Cancel to cancel the modied changes.

To add a new Role Group

1. In the LDAP Settings Page, select a blank row and click Add Role Group to open the Add Role group Page as shown in the screenshot below.

2 In the

3. In the

4. In the Role Group Privilege eld, enter the level of privilege to assign to this

5. Click

6. Click Cancel to cancel the settings and return to the Role Group List.

Role Group Name eld, enter the name that identies the role group.

Role Group Search Base eld, enter the path from where the role

group is located to Base DN.

1. Search Base is a string of 255 alpha-numeric characters.

2. Special symbols hyphen, underscore and dot are allowed.

role group.

Add to save the new role group and return to the Role Group List.

To Modify Role Group

1. In the LDAP Settings Page, select the row that you wish to modify and click Modify Role Group.

2. Make the necessary changes and click

Save.

To Delete a Role Group

In the LDAP Settings Page, select the row that you wish to delete and click Delete Role Group.

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4.4.4 Mouse Mode

The Mouse Mode page allows you to select the mouse mode.

1. Save: Select the desired mouse mode, and then click Save to apply the setting.

4.4.5 Network

The Network page allows you to congure the network settings.

1. MAC Address: Select whether to obtain the IP address automatically or

manually congure one.

IP Address/Subnet Mask/Default Gateway: If you congure a static IP,

enter the requested address, subnet mask and gateway in

the given eld.

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4.4.6 Network Bond

This page allows you to enable or disable networking bonding feature and

congure the default interfaces.

4.4.7 NTP

This page allows you to congure the NTP server or view and modify the device’s

Date and Time settings.

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4.4.9 PEF

Platform Event Filtering (PEF) provides a mechanism for conguring the BMC

to take selected actions on event messages that it receives or has internally generated. These actions include operations such as system power-off, system reset, as well as triggering the generation of an alert. A PEF implementation is

recommended to provide at least 16 entries in the event lter table. A subset of these entries should be pre-congured for common system failure events, such as

over-temperature, power system failure, fan failure events, etc. To open PEF Management Settings page, click Congurations > PEF from the

main menu. A sample screenshot of PEF Management Settings Page is shown in the screen shot below.

The PEF Management is used to congure the following

• Event Filter

• Alert Policy

• LAN Destination

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Event Filter Tab

A PEF implementation is recommended to provide at least 16 entries in

the event lter table. A subset of these entries should be pre-congured for

common system failure events, such as over-temperature, power system failure, fan failure events, etc.

1. PEF ID: This eld displays the ID for the newly congured PEF entry (read- only).

Filter conguration: Check box to enable the PEF settings.

2. Event Filter Action: Check box to enable PEF Alert action. This is a

mandatory eld.

Event Severity: To choose any one of the Event severity from the list.

4. Sensor Name: To choose the particular sensor from the sensor list.

Add: To add the new event lter entry and return to Event lter list.

6. Modify: To modify the existing entries.

Cancel: To cancel the modication and return to Event lter list.

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Procedure:

1. Click the Event Filter Tab to congure the event lters in the available slots

2. To Add an Event Filter entry, select a free slot and click event Filter entry Page. A sample screenshot of Add Event Filter Page is in seen the screenshot below.

3. In the Event Filter Conguration section,

• PEF ID displays the ID for congured PEF entry (read-only).

• In lter conguration, check the box to enable the PEF settings.

• In Event Severity, select any one of the Event severity from the list.

4. In the Filter Action conguration section,

• Event Filter Action is a mandatory eld and checked by default, which enable

PEF Alert action (read-only).

• Select any one of the Power action either Power down, Power reset or Power cycle from the drop down list

• Choose any one of the congured alert policy number from the drop down

list.

Add to open the Add

Alert Policy has to be congured - under Conguration->PEF->Alert Policy.

5. In the Generator ID conguration section,

• Check Generator ID Data option to ll the Generator ID with raw data.

• Generator ID 1 eld is used to give raw generator ID1 data value.

• Generator ID 2 eld is used to give raw generator ID2 data value.

In RAW data eld, to specify hexadecimal value prex with '0x'.

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Alert Policy Tab

This page is used to congure the Alert Policy and LAN destination. You can add,

delete or modify an entry in this page.

The elds of PEF Management – Alert Policy Tab are explained below.

Policy Entry #: Displays Policy entry number for the newly congured entry

(read-only).

Policy Number: Displays the Policy number of the conguration.

2. Policy Conguration: To enable or disable the policy settings.

3. Policy Set: To choose any one of the Policy set values from the list.

0 - Always send alert to this destination. 1 - If alert to previous destination was successful, do not send alert to this

destination. Proceed to next entry in this policy set.

2 - If alert to previous destination was successful, do not send alert to this

destination. Do not process any more entries in this policy set.

3 - If alert to previous destination was successful, do not send alert to this

destination. Proceed to next entry in this policy set that is to a different channel.

4 - If alert to previous destination was successful, do not send alert to this

destination. Proceed to next entry in this policy set that is to a different destination type.

Channel Number: To choose a particular channel from the available channel

5. list.

Destination Selector: To choose a particular destination from the congured

6. destination list.

LAN Destination has to be congured - under Conguration->PEF->LAN

Destination.

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7. Add: To save the new alert policy and return to Alert Policy list. Modify: To modify the existing entries.

Cancel: To cancel the modication and return to Alert Policy list.

Procedure:

1. In the Alert Policy Tab, select the slot for which you have to congure the

Alert policy. That is, In the Event Filter Entry Page, if you have chosen Alert

Policy number as 4, you have to congure the 4th slot (the slot with Policy

Number 4) in the Alert Policy Tab.

2. Select the slot and click shown in the screenshot below.

Policy Entry # is a read only eld.

4. Select the

5. In the

Policy Number from the list.

Policy Conguration eld, check Enable if you wish to enable the

policy settings.

6. In the

7. In the

Policy Set eld, choose any of the Policy set from the list.

Channel Number eld, choose particular channel from the available

channel list.

8. In the

Destination Selector eld, choose particular destination from the

congured destination list.

Add to open the Add Alert Policy Entry Page as

LAN Destination has to be congured under Conguration->PEF->LAN

Destination. That is if you select the number 4 for destination selector in Alert

Policy Entry page, then you have to congure the 4th slot (LAN Destination

Number 4) in the LAN Destination tab.

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9. In the Alert String eld, enable the check box if the Alert policy entry is Event

Specic.

10. In the

Alert String Key eld, choose any one value that is used to look up

the Alert String to send for this Alert Policy entry.

11. Click

12. Click

Add to save the new alert policy and return to Alert Policy list.

Cancel to cancel the modication and return to Alert Policy list.

13. In the Alert Policy list, to modify a conguration, select the slot to be modied

and click Modify.

14. In the

Modify Alert Policy Entry Page, make the necessary changes and

click Modify.

15. In the Alert Policy list, to delete a conguration, select the slot and click

Delete.

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PEF Management LAN Destination Page

This page is used to congure the Event lter, Alert Policy and LAN destination. A

sample screenshot of PEF Management LAN Destination Page is given below.

The elds of PEF Management – LAN Destination Tab are explained below.

LAN Destination: Displays Destination number for the newly congured

1. entry (read-only).

Destination Type: Destination type can be either an SNMP Trap or an Email

alert. For Email alerts, the 3 elds - destination Email address, subject and body of the message needs to be lled. The SMTP server information also has to be added - under Conguration->SMTP. For SNMP Trap, only the destination IP address has to be lled.

Destination Address: If Destination type is SNMP Trap, then enter the IP

3. address of the system that will receive the alert. Destination address will support the following:

- IPv4 address format.

- IPv6 address format.

If Destination type is Email Alert, then give the email address that will receive the email.

Subject & Message: These elds must be congured if email alert is chosen as destination type. An email will be sent to the congured email address in case of any severity events with a subject specied in subject eld and will contain the message eld's content as the email body.

Add: To save the new LAN destination and return to LAN destination list.

Cancel: To cancel the modication and return to LAN destination list.

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Procedure:

1. In the LAN Destination Tab, choose the slot to be congured. This should be the same slot that you have selected in the Alert Policy Entry- Destination

Selector eld. That is if you have chosen the Destination Selector as 4 in the Alert Policy Entry page of Alert Policy Tab, then you have to congure the 4th

slot of LAN Destination Page.

2. Select the slot and click

3. In the

LAN Destination eld, the destination for the newly congured entry

is displayed and this is a read only eld.

4. In the

5. In the

Destination Type eld, select the one of the types. Destination Address eld, enter the destination address.

NOTE: If Destination type is Email Alert, then give the email address that will receive the email.

6. Select the User Name from the list of users.

7. In the

8. In the

9. Click

10. Click

Subject eld, enter the subject. Message eld, enter the message.

Add to save the new LAN destination and return to LAN destination list.

Cancel to cancel the modication and return to LAN destination list.

11. In the LAN Destination Tab, to modify a conguration, select the row to be modied and click Modify.

12. In the

Modify LAN Destination Entry page, make the necessary changes

and click Modify.

13. In the LAN Destination Tab, to delete a conguration, select the slot and click

Delete.

Add. This opens the Add LAN Destination entry..

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4.4.10 RADIUS

This page is used to enable or disable RADIUS authentication and enter the required information to access the RADIUS server.

4.4.11 Remote Session

The Remote Session page allows you to enable or disable encryption on KVM or data during the redirection session.

1. KVM Encryption: Enable/Disable encryption on KVM data for the next redirection session.

Media Encryption: Enable/Disable encryption on Media data for the next

2. redirection session.

Virtual Media Attach Mode: Two types of VM attach mode are available:

• Attach - Immediately attaches Virtual Media to the server upon bootup. (The option is for local F/W Update using.)

• Auto Attach - Attaches Virtual Media to the server only when a virtual media session is started.

Save: To save the current changes.

It will automatically close the existing remote redirection either KVM or Virtual media sessions, if any.

5. Reset: To reset the modied changes.

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4.4.12 Services

This page lists services running on the BMC. It shows current status and other basic information about the services. Press Modify to modify the services

conguration.

4.4.13 SMTP

The SMTP page allows you to congure SMTP mail server. Enter the IP address of

the mail server, and then click Save to apply the settings.

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4.4.14 SSL

The Secure Socket Layer protocol was created by Netscape to ensure secure transactions between web servers and browsers. The protocol uses a third party, a Certicate Authority (CA), to identify one end or both end of the transactions.

To open SSL Certicate Conguration page, click Conguration > SSL from the main menu. There are three tabs in this page.

1. Upload SSL option is used to upload the certicate and private key le into the BMC.

Generate SSL option is used to generate the SSL certicate based on

conguration details.

View SSL option is used to view the uploaded SSL certicate in readable

3. format.

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The elds of SSL Certicate Conguration – Upload SSL tab are explained below.

Current Certicate: Current certicate information will be displayed (read-

only).

New Certicate: Certicate le should be of pem type

2. Current Privacy Key: Current privacy key information will be displayed

3. (read-only).

New Privacy Key: Privacy key le should be of pem type

Upload: To upload the SSL certicate and privacy key into the BMC.

Upon successful upload, HTTPs service will get restarted to use the newly

uploaded SSL certicate.

The elds of SSL Certicate Conguration – Generate SSL tab are explained

below.

1. Common Name(CN): Common name for which certicate is to be generated.

- Maximum length of 64 characters.

- Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed.

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2. Organization(O): Organization name for which the certicate is to be generated.

- Maximum length of 64 characters.

- Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed.

Organization Unit(OU): Over all organization section unit name for which

certicate is to be generated.

- Maximum length of 64 characters.

- Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed.

City or Locality(L): City or Locality of the organization (mandatory).

- Maximum length of 64 characters.

- Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed.

State or Province(ST): State or Province of the organization (mandatory).

- Maximum length of 64 characters.

- Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed.

Country(C): Country code of the organization (mandatory).

- Only two characters are allowed.

- Special characters are not allowed.

Email Address: Email Address of the organization (mandatory).

Valid for: Validity of the certicate.

- Value ranges from 1 to 3650 days.

Key Length: The key length bit value of the certicate.

Generate: To generate the new SSL certicate.

10.

HTTPs service will get restarted, to use the newly generated SSL certicate.

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The elds of SSL Certicate Conguration – Generate SSL tab are explained

below.

Basic Information: This section displays the basic information about the

uploaded SSL certicate. It displays the following elds.

• Version

• Serial Number

• Signature Algorithm

• Public Key

Issued From: This section describes the following Certicate Issuer

2. information

• Common Name(CN)

• Organization(O)

• Organization Unit(OU)

• City or Locality(L)

• State or Province(ST)

• Country(C)

• Email Address Validity Information: This section displays the validity period of the uploaded

certicate.

• Valid From

• Valid To

Issued To: This section display the information about the certicate issuer.

• Common Name(CN)

• Organization(O)

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• Organization Unit(OU)

• City or Locality(L)

• State or Province(ST)

• Country(C)

• Email Address

Procedure

1. Click the Upload SSL Tab, Browse the New Certicate and New Privacy key.

2. Click

3. In

• The

• The number of days the certicate will be valid in the

4. Choose the

5. Click

6. Click

Upload to upload the new certicate and privacy key.

Generate SSL tab, enter the following details in the respective elds

Common Name for which the certicate is to be generated.

Name of the Organization for which the certicate is to be generated.

Overall Organization Section Unit name for which certicate to be

generated.

City or Locality of the organization

State or Province of the organization

Country of the organization

email address of the organization.

Valid For eld.

Key Length bit value of the certicate

Generate to generate the certicate.

View SSL tab to view the uploaded SSL certicate in user readable

format.

1. Once you Upload/Generate the certicates, only HTTPs service will get

restarted.

2. You can now access your Generic MegaRAC® SP securely using the

following format in your IP Address eld from your Internet browser:

https://<your MegaRAC® SP’s IP address here>

3. For example, if your MegaRAC® SP’s IP address is 192.168.0.30, enter the following: https://192.168.0.30

4. Please note the <s> after <http>.You must accept the certicate before you

are able to access your Generic MegaRAC® SP.

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4.4.15 Users

The User Management page allows you to view the current list of user slots for the server. You can add a new user and modify or delete the existing users.

To open User Management page, click Conguration > Users from the main menu. A sample screenshot of User Management Page is shown in the screenshot below.

1. User ID: Displays the ID number of the user. Note: The list contains a

2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9

maximum of ten users only.

User Name: Displays the name of the user. User Access: To enable or disable the access privilege of the user. Network Privilege: Displays the network access privilege of the user. SNMP Status: Displays if the SNMP status for the user is enabled or

Disabled.

Email ID: Displays email address of the user. Add User: To add a new user. Add User: To add a new user. Modify User: To modify an existing user. Delete User: To delete an existing user.

Add a new user:

1. To add a new user, select a free slot and click Add User.

2. Enter the name of the user in the User Name eld.

3. In the Password and Conrm Password elds, enter and conrm your new

password.

4. Password must be at least 8 characters long. White space is not allowed.

This eld will not allow more than 20 characters.

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5 Enable or Disable the User Access Privilege.

6. In the Network Privilege eld, enter the network privilege assigned to the user

which could be Administrator, Operator, User or No Access.

7. Check the SNMP Status check box to enable SNMP access for the user.

NOTE: Password eld is mandatory, if SNMP Status is enabled.

8. Choose the SNMP Access level option for user from the SNMP Access dropdown list. Either it can be Read Only or Read Write.

9. Choose the Authentication Protocol to use for SNMP settings from the drop

down list. NOTE: Password eld is mandatory, if Authentication protocol is

changed.

10. Choose the Encryption algorithm to use for SNMP settings from the Privacy protocol dropdown list.

11. In the Email ID eld, enter the email ID of the user. If the user forgets the password, the new password will be mailed to the congured email address.

AMI-Format:

The mail content shows sensor information, ex: Sensor type and Description.

Fixed-Subject Format:

user's setting. You must set the subject and message for email alert.

12. In the

SSH key le should be of pub type.

13. Click

14. Click

Add to save the new user and return to the users list.

Cancel to cancel the modication and return to the users list.

The subject of this mail format is 'Alert from (your Hostname)'.

This format displays the message according to

New SSK Key eld, click Browse and select the SSH key le. Note:

Modify an existing User

1. Select an existing user from the list and click Modify User. This opens the Add User screen as shown in the screenshot below.

2. Edit the required elds.

3. To change the password, enable the Change Password option.

4. After editing the changes, click Modify to return to the users list page.

Delete an existing User

To delete an existing user, select the user from the list and click Delete User.

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4.5 Remote Control

This section allows you to perform remote operations on the server. Click each

function key to start using its specic functions

4.5.1 Console Redirection

The remote console application, which is started using the WebGUI, allows you to control your server's operating system remotely, using the screen, mouse, and keyboard, and to redirect local CD/DVD, Floppy diskette and Hard disk/USB thumb drives as if they were connected directly to the server.

Browser Settings

For Launching the KVM, pop-up block should be disabled. For Internet explorer,

enable the download le options from the settings.

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Java Console:

This is an OS independent plug-in which can be used in Windows as well as Linux with the help of JRE. JRE should be installed in the client’s system. You can install JRE from the following link. http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

The Java Console can be launched in two ways

1. Open the Dashboard Page and in Remote control section, click Launch for Java Console.

2. Open

This will download the .jnlp le from BMC.

To open the .jnlp le, use the appropriate JRE version (Javaws) When the downloading is done, it opens the Console Redirection window.

The Console Redirection main menu consists of the following menu items.

• Video

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Options

• Media

• Keyboard Layout

• Help

A detailed explanation of these menu items are given below.

Remote Control>Console Redirection Page and click Java Console.

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Video

This menu contains the following sub menu items.

Pause redirection: This option is used for pausing Console Redirection. Resume Redirection: This option is used to resume the Console Redirection

2. when the session is paused.

Refresh Video: This option can be used to update the display shown in the

3. Console Redirection window.

Compression Mode: This option is used for setting video compression in

4. Console Redirection. The recommend setting is YUV420.

DCT Quantization Table: This option is used for setting DCT Quantization in

5. Console Redirection. The recommend setting is “4”.

Host Video Output: If you enable this option, the server display will be blank

6. but you can view the screen in Console Redirection. If you disable this option, the display will be back in the server screen.

Full Screen: This option is used to view the Console Redirection in full

screen mode (Maximize). This menu is enabled only when both the client and

host resolution are same. Exit: This option is used to exit the console redirection screen

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Keyboard

This menu contains the following sub menu items.

Hold Right Ctrl Key: This menu item can be used to act as the right-side <CTRL> key when in Console Redirection.

Hold Right Alt Key: This menu item can be used to act as the right-side

2. <ALT> key when in Console Redirection.

Hold Left Ctrl Key: This menu item can be used to act as the left-side

3. <CTRL> key when in Console Redirection.

Hold Left Alt Key: This menu item can be used to act as the left-side <ALT>

4. key when in Console Redirection.

Left Windows Key: This menu item can be used to act as the left-side

5. <WIN> key when in Console Redirection. You can also decide how the key should be pressed: Hold Down or Press and Release.

Right Windows Key: This menu item can be used to act as the right-side

6. <WIN> key when in Console Redirection. You can also decide how the key should be pressed: Hold Down or Press and Release.

Alt+Ctrl+Del: This menu item can be used to act as if you depressed the

7. <CTRL>, <ALT> and <DEL> keys down simultaneously on the server that you are redirecting.

Context menu: This menu item can be used to act as the context menu key,

8. when in Console Redirection.

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Mouse

1. Show Cursor: This menu item can be used to show or hide the local mouse cursor on the remote client system.

Mouse Calibration: This menu item can be used only if the mouse mode is

2. relative.

In this step, the mouse threshold settings on the remote server will be discovered. The local mouse cursor is displayed in RED color and the remote cursor is part of

the remote video screen. Both the cursors will be synchronized in the beginning.

Please use '+' or '-' keys to change the threshold settings until both the cursors

go out of synch. Please detect the rst reading on which cursors go out of synch.

Once this is detected, use 'ALT-T' to save the threshold value.

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Options

Band width: The Bandwidth Usage option allows you to adjust the bandwidth. You

can select one of the following:

1. Auto Detect: This option is used to detect client system keyboard layout automatically and send the key event to the host based on the Layout detected.

2. 256 Kbps

3. 512 Kbps

4. 1 Mbps

5. 10 Mbps

Keyboard/Mouse Encryption: This option allows you to encrypt keyboard inputs and mouse movements sent between the connections.

Zoom:

This option is available only when you launch the Java Console.

Zoom In: For increasing the screen size. This zoom varies from 100% to 150% with an interval of 10%

Zoom Out: For decreasing the screen size. This zoom varies from 100% to

50% with an interval of 10%

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Media

Virtual Media Wizard:

To add or modify a media, select and click 'Virtual Media Wizard' button, which pops out a box named “Virtual Media” where you can congure the media. A

sample screenshot of Virtual media screen is given below. Virtual Media.

Floppy Key Media: This menu item can be used to start or stop the redirection of

a physical oppy drive and oppy image types such as img.

CD/DVD Media: This menu item can be used to start or stop the redirection of a physical DVD/CD-ROM drive and cd image types such as iso.

Hard disc/USB Key Media: This menu item can be used to start or stop the redirection of a Hard Disk/USB key image and USB key image such as img.

Virtual Media Wizard

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Keyboard Layout

Auto Detect: This option is used to detect keyboard layout automatically. The

languages supported automatically are English – US, French – France, Spanish – Spain, German- Germany, Japanese- Japan. If the client and host languages are

same, then for all the languages other than English mentioned above, you must select this option to avoid typo errors.

Soft Keyboard: This option allows you to select the keyboard layout. It will show the dialog as similar to onscreen keyboard. If the client and host languages are different, then for all the languages other than English mentioned above, you must select the appropriate language in the list shown in JViewer and use the softkeyboard to avoid typo errors. Note: Soft keyboard is applicable only for JViewer Application not for other application in the client system. Soft keyboard is applicable only for JViewer Application not for other application in the client system

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4.5.2 Server Power Control

The Server Power Control page displays the current server power status and allows you to change the current settings. Select the desired option, and then click

Perform Action to execute the selected action.

4.5.3 Chassis Identify Command

The Chassis Identify Command page allows you to perform a chassis identify command control operation. Enter identify interval in seconds, and then click Perform Action to start the command.

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