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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
ASMB7-iKVM specications summary ..................................................... xi
ASUS contact information .......................................................................... 1
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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:
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•
This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/
REACH.htm.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you
to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well
as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm
for detailed recycling information in different regions.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the server.
•
When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing server before you add a
device.
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the server, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
•
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If
you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing any component to the server, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring
the server management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the server management board features and the new
technologies it supports.
• Chapter 2: Installation
This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server
system and install the utilities that the board supports.
• Chapter 3: ASUS Host Management Controller Set-up
This chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Host Controller Set-up that the
server management board supports.
• Chapter 4: Web-based user interface (ASMB7-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
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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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:
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ASMB7-iKVM specications summary
ChipsetAspeed 2300
Internal RAM
Internal ROM32 MB
Timers32-bit Watchdog Timer
Main featuresIPMI 2.0-compliant and supports
Form factor22 mm x 17 mm
* Specications are subject to change without notice.
224 MB for system
32 MB for video
KVM over LAN
Web-based user interface (remote management)
Virtual media
Network Bonding support
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This chapter describes the server
management board features and the new
technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: Product
1
introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® ASMB7-iKVM server management board!
The ASUS ASMB7-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
ASMB7-iKVM plugging in a server motherboard, you can completely and efficiently
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 ASMB7-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, configure BMC, LAN
• Support SSL (HTTPS)
• Multiple user permission level
• Upgrade BMC firmware
6. Update Firmware
• DOS Tool
®
• Web GUI (Windows
XP/Vista/2003/2008, RHEL5.2, SLES10SP2)
7. Notication
• PET
• SNMP Trap
• e-Mail
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8. KVM over Internet
• Web-based remote console
9. Remote Update BIOS
• Use Remote floppy 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.
** Specications are subject to change without notice.
1.4 System requirements
Before you install the ASMB7-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 ASMB7-iKVM.
** See the Appendix for details.
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1.5 Network setup
The ASMB7-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 configurations.
Direct LAN connection
RJ-45 cable
Remote server
with ASMB7-iKVM
LAN connection through a network hub
Hub or router
Remote server
with ASMB7-iKVM
Remote console with
web-based browser
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
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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 Baseboard Management
Card header on the motherboard.
2. Orient and press the Management
Card in place.
The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and
appearance may vary depending on the model, but the installation steps remain
the same.
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3. Press the board firmly until it is completely seated in place.
4. 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.
5. For direct LAN configuration, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the
local/central server LAN port.
For connection to a network hub or router, connect the other end of the LAN
cable to the network hub or router.
6. 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 70
seconds for the system power up.
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2.3 Firmware update and IP conguration
You need to update the ASMB7-iKVM firmware and configure IP source before
you start using the ASMB7-iKVM board.
2.3.1 Firmware update
To update the firmware:
1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
2. Restart the remote server, then press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS
setup.
3. Go to Boot menu and set the Boot Device Priority item to [CD-ROM].
4. When finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
5. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select
for Clear Conguration, and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
ASMB7-iKVM Firmware Update
6. A confirmation message appears, asking whether you want to update the
firmware or not. Select <Yes> to update.
WARNING !!!
UPDATE ASMB7 FIRMWARE NOW !
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
No Yes
The firmware updating process starts.
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7. When the update process is completed, the following screen appears.
You may update firmware from the web-based user interface. Refer to page 4-13
for details.
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2.3.2 Congure 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.
3. A confirmation message appears, asking if you want to configure the BMC IP
source static IP now. Select <Yes> to continue.
WARNING !!!
CONFIGURE BMC IP Source STATIC IP NOW !
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
4. When the configuration is completed, the below screen appears.
Congure BMC IP Source Static IP
No Yes
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 Congure 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.
3. A confirmation message appears, asking if you want to configure the BMC IP
source DHCP now. Select <Yes> to continue.
WARNING !!!
CONFIGURE BMC IP Source DHCP NOW !
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
4. When the configuration is completed, the below screen appears.
Congure BMC IP Source DHCP
No Yes
5. Then you can get IP from DHCP server.
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2.4 BIOS conguration
You need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct
configuration and connection to the central server.
•
Update the remote server BIOS file following the instructions in the
motherboard/system user guide. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com)
to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
2.4.1 Running the BIOS BMC conguration
To configure 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 configure the BMC settings.
3. When finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
2.4.2 BMC network conguration
Allows you to set the BMC LAN Parameter settings.
Server Mgmt menu, then select the BMC network conguration
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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 Conguration 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 specified on the operating system network for the used
network card.
Gateway IP Address
Allows you to set the Gateway IP 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.
Allows you to enable or disable all features of system event log during
booting.
The following items become configurable when you set SEL Components to
[Enabled].
Erase SEL [No]
Allows you to select how to erase SEL.
Configuration 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.
Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]
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2.4.4 IPv6 BMC Network Conguration
Displays the LAN channel parameters and allows you to configure the IPv6 BMC
LAN settings.
IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 IP Address Source [Previous State]
Allows you to select the IP address source type and set the LAN channel
parameters statically or dynamically. Configuration options: [Previous State]
[Static] [Dynamic-Obtained by BMC running DHCP]
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The following items are available when you set IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 IP Address
Source to [Static].
IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 IP Address
Allows you to set the IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 IP address.
IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 IP Prex Length
Allows you to set the IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 IP Prefix length.
IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 Default Gateway
Allows you to set the IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 Gateway IP address.
IPv6 BMC Lan1 IP Address Source [Previous State]
Allows you to select the IP address source type and set the LAN channel
parameters statically or dynamically. Configuration options: [Previous State]
[Static][Dynamic-Obtained by BMC running DHCP]
The following items are available when you set IPv6 BMC Lan1 IP Address
Source to [Static].
IPv6 BMC Lan1 IP Address
Allows you to set the IPv6 BMC Lan1 IP address.
IPv6 BMC Lan1 IP Prex Length
Allows you to set the IPv6 BMC Lan1 IP Prefix length.
IPv6 BMC Lan1 Default Gateway
Allows you to set the IPv6 BMC Lan1 Gateway IP address.
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2.5 Running the ASMC7 utility
The ASMC7 utility allows you to update the ASMB7-iKVM firmware, configure 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 ASMC7 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 finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
5. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select
then press <Enter> .
FreeDOS command prompt, and
6. When the
display the ASMC7 Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown.
Press any key to see next page.
ASUS ASMB7-iKVM
C:> prompt appears, type ASMC7 -?, then press <Enter> to
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ASMC7 Help Menu options
OptionsDescription
-kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data....
-bmc_ip_source source[1: Static, 2: DHCP]Set the IP source
-fru -view fru_idDisplays the system FRU information
-fru -load fru_fileUpdate system FRU data from file
-fru -save fru_id fru_fileSave system FRU data to file
-sel -clearClear 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 Conguring the LAN controller
Before you can establish connection to the ASMB7-iKVM board, you must
configure the LAN port for server management used by the remote server to
connect to the local/central server.
To configure the LAN port of the remote server:
1. Run the ASMC7 utility from the support CD following the instructions in the
previous section.
2. Set IP source:
(a) Type ASMC7 -bmc_ip_source 1 if you want to set a static IP address.
(b) Type ASMC7 -bmc_ip_source 2 if you want to get IP from DHCP server.
3. Type ASMC7 -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:\>ASMC7 -bmc_ip 10.10.10.243
Detect MotherBoard -> (Z9PE-D16 Series)
Detect KCS Interface
New BMC IP : 10.10.10.243
c:\>
When finished, 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. Configure your (a) subnet mask and (b) gateway address if necessary.
(a) Type ASMC7 -bmc_mask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (your subnet mask encoded in
hexadecimal system)
(b) Type ASMC7 -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 Conguring the user name and password
You may change your user name and password from the ASMC7 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 ASMC7 -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 ASMC7 -user_name xxxxx, then
This chapter shows you how to set-up the
ASUS Host Management Controller that the
server management board supports.
Chapter 3: ASUS Host
3
Management Controller
Set-up
3.1 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup
The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise configuration
and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL) generation and System
Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode.
This utility also supplies configuration 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.
3.1.1 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:\>ASMC7
3. The main utility screen appears. Press <Enter>.
ASMC7, then press <Enter> to display the ASMC7 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
ASMC7 Setup Utility
Version 7.00 Build 0000
Copyright(C) ASUS Tek INC.
All Rights Reserved
OK
OK
3.1.2 Command elds
The utility menu bar has five 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
ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support
3.1.3 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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3.1.4 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.
ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support
Initial View Set Monitor Help
BMC SEL
BMC SDR
BMC Info
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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
ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support
Sensor Data Record:(Hex)
01 00 02 09 4E 98 45 20
00 04 02 3A 01 50 19 09
01 00 02 09 4E 98 45 20
00 04 02 3A 01 50 19 09
01 00 02 09 4E 98 45 20
00 04 02 3A 01 50 19 09
01 00 02 09 4E 98 45 20
00 04 02 3A 01 50 19 09
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↑↓ : 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.
3.1.5 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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3. When finished, 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 finished, press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
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3.1.6 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
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All Sensor
Temperature
Voltage
Fan Speed
OEM Dene 1
OEM Dene 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 Dene 1
OEM Dene 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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3.1.7 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
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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
Conguration > Launch Storage OpROM, then press <Enter>.
3. Set
4. Go to the Server
Conguration 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 conguration >
IP Address in BMC, Subnet Mask in BMC and Gateway
You should install JRE on remote console first before using web-based
management. You can find JRE from the folder JAVA of the ASMB7-iKVM
support CD. You can also download JRE from http://www.oracle.com/
technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
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4.1.2 Using the utility
The web-based graphics user interface displays when you login in the utility
successfully.
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1.
Menu bar: Click a menu to display available function lists.
Function list: Click each function key to start using its specific functions.
2.
Function title: Displays the function title.
3.
Help menu: Click to display the brief description of the selected function.
4.
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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 specific 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.
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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
2.
drop-down list.
Live Widget: Click to enable or disable the Live Widget function.
3.
4.3.2 Event Log
The Event Log page displays a table of system event log.
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2
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.
2.
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4.4 Conguration
This section allows you to configure the system settings. Click each function key to
start using its specific 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
Conguration > 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 identifies 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
3.
the configured slot.
Delete Role Group: To delete an existing Role Group.
4.
Advanced Settings:This option is used to configure 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 field. e.g.
asus.com
5. Specify the time (in seconds) to wait for Active Directory queries to complete
in the Time Out field.
1. Default Time out value: 120 seconds.
2. Range from 15 to 300 allowed.
6. Configure 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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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 field, enter the name that identifies 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 field, 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 field, 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 configured 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 define 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 define the user or group-based policies to control access.
To open LDAP Settings page, click Conguration > 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 configure 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.
4.
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 field.
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 field.
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 modified 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
Role Group Name field, enter the name that identifies the role group.
Role Group Search Base field, 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.
4. In the Role Group Privilege field, enter the level of privilege to assign to this
role group.
5. Click
Add to save the new role group and return to the Role Group List.
6. Click Cancel to cancel the settings 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.
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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 configure the network settings.
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2
MAC Address: Select whether to obtain the IP address automatically or
1.
manually configure one.
IP Address/Subnet Mask/Default Gateway: If you configure a static IP,
2.
enter the requested address,
subnet mask and gateway in
the given field.
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4.4.6 Network Bond
This page allows you to enable or disable networking bonding feature and
configure the default interfaces.
4.4.7 NTP
This page allows you to configure the NTP server or view and modify the device’s
Date and Time settings.
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4.4.8 PEF
Platform Event Filtering (PEF) provides a mechanism for configuring 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 filter table. A subset of
these entries should be pre-configured for common system failure events, such as
over-temperature, power system failure, fan failure events, etc.
To open PEF Management Settings page, click Congurations > PEF from the
main menu. A sample screenshot of PEF Management Settings Page is shown in
the screen shot below.
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1. PEF ID: This field displays the ID for the newly configured PEF entry (readonly).
Filter conguration: Check box to enable the PEF settings.
2.
Event Filter Action: Check box to enable PEF Alert action. This is a
3.
mandatory field.
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.
5.
Add: To add the new event filter entry and return to Event filter list.
6.
Modify: To modify the existing entries.
7.
Cancel: To cancel the modification and return to Event filter list.
8.
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Procedure:
1. Click the Event Filter Tab to configure the event filters 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 Configuration section,
• PEF ID displays the ID for configured PEF entry (read-only).
• In filter configuration, 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 configuration section,
• Event Filter Action is a mandatory field 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 configured alert policy number from the drop down
list.
Add to open the Add
Alert Policy has to be configured - under Configuration->PEF->Alert Policy.
5. In the Generator ID configuration section,
• Check Generator ID Data option to fill the Generator ID with raw data.
• Generator ID 1 field is used to give raw generator ID1 data value.
• Generator ID 2 field is used to give raw generator ID2 data value.
In RAW data field, to specify hexadecimal value prefix with '0x'.
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Alert Policy Tab
This page is used to configure the Alert Policy and LAN destination. You can add,
delete or modify an entry in this page.
The fields of PEF Management – Alert Policy Tab are explained below.
1.
Policy Entry #: Displays Policy entry number for the newly configured entry
(read-only).
Policy Number: Displays the Policy number of the configuration.
2.
Policy Conguration: To enable or disable the policy settings.
3.
Policy Set: To choose any one of the Policy set values from the list.
4.
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 configured
6.
destination list.
LAN Destination has to be configured - under Configuration->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.
8.
Cancel: To cancel the modification and return to Alert Policy list.
9.
Procedure:
1. In the Alert Policy Tab, select the slot for which you have to configure the
Alert policy. That is, In the Event Filter Entry Page, if you have chosen Alert
Policy number as 4, you have to configure 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 field.
3.
4. Select the
5. In the
Policy Number from the list.
Policy Conguration field, check Enable if you wish to enable the
policy settings.
6. In the
7. In the
Policy Set field, 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
configured destination list.
Add to open the Add Alert Policy Entry Page as
LAN Destination has to be configured under Configuration->PEF->LAN
Destination. That is if you select the number 4 for destination selector in Alert
Policy Entry page, then you have to configure the 4th slot (LAN Destination
Number 4) in the LAN Destination tab.
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9. In the Alert String field, enable the check box if the Alert policy entry is Event
Specific.
10. In the
Alert String Key field, 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 modification and return to Alert Policy list.
13. In the Alert Policy list, to modify a configuration, select the slot to be modified
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 configuration, select the slot and click
Delete.
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PEF Management LAN Destination Page
This page is used to configure the Event filter, Alert Policy and LAN destination. A
sample screenshot of PEF Management LAN Destination Page is given below.
The fields of PEF Management – LAN Destination Tab are explained below.
LAN Destination: Displays Destination number for the newly configured
1.
entry (read-only).
Destination Type: Destination type can be either an SNMP Trap or an Email
2.
alert. For Email alerts, the 3 fields - destination Email address, subject and
body of the message needs to be filled. The SMTP server information also
has to be added - under Configuration->SMTP. For SNMP Trap, only the
destination IP address has to be filled.
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.
4.
Subject & Message: These fields must be configured if email alert is chosen
as destination type. An email will be sent to the configured email address in
case of any severity events with a subject specified in subject field and will
contain the message field's content as the email body.
Add: To save the new LAN destination and return to LAN destination list.
5.
Cancel: To cancel the modification and return to LAN destination list.
6.
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Procedure:
1. In the LAN Destination Tab, choose the slot to be configured. This should
be the same slot that you have selected in the Alert Policy Entry- Destination
Selector field. 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 configure the 4th
slot of LAN Destination Page.
2. Select the slot and click
3. In the
LAN Destination eld, the destination for the newly configured entry
is displayed and this is a read only field.
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 modification and return to LAN destination list.
11. In the LAN Destination Tab, to modify a configuration, select the row to be
modified 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 configuration, select the slot and click
Delete.
Add. This opens the Add LAN Destination entry..
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4.4.9 RADIUS
This page is used to enable or disable RADIUS authentication and enter the
required information to access the RADIUS server.
4.4.10 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:
3.
• 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.
4.
It will automatically close the existing remote redirection either KVM or Virtual
media sessions, if any.
5. Reset: To reset the modified changes.
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4.4.11 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
configuration.
4.4.12 SMTP
The SMTP page allows you to configure SMTP mail server. Enter the IP address of
the mail server, and then click Save to apply the settings.
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4.4.13 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
Certicate Authority (CA), to identify one end or both end of the transactions.
To open SSL Certificate Configuration page, click Conguration > SSL from the
main menu. There are three tabs in this page.
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Upload SSL option is used to upload the certificate and private key file into
1.
the BMC.
Generate SSL option is used to generate the SSL certificate based on
2.
configuration details.
View SSL option is used to view the uploaded SSL certificate in readable
3.
format.
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The fields of SSL Certificate Configuration – Upload SSL tab are explained below.
1.
Current Certicate: Current certificate information will be displayed (readonly).
New Certicate: Certificate file should be of pem type
2.
Current Privacy Key: Current privacy key information will be displayed
3.
(read-only).
New Privacy Key: Privacy key file should be of pem type
4.
Upload: To upload the SSL certificate and privacy key into the BMC.
5.
Upon successful upload, HTTPs service will get restarted to use the newly
uploaded SSL certificate.
The fields of SSL Certificate Configuration – Generate SSL tab are explained
below.
1. Common Name(CN): Common name for which certificate is to be generated.
- Maximum length of 64 characters.
- Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed.
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2. Organization(O): Organization name for which the certificate is to be
generated.
- Maximum length of 64 characters.
- Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed.
Organization Unit(OU): Over all organization section unit name for which
3.
certificate is to be generated.
- Maximum length of 64 characters.
- Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed.
City or Locality(L): City or Locality of the organization (mandatory).
4.
- Maximum length of 64 characters.
- Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed.
State or Province(ST): State or Province of the organization (mandatory).
5.
- Maximum length of 64 characters.
- Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed.
Country(C): Country code of the organization (mandatory).
6.
- Only two characters are allowed.
- Special characters are not allowed.
Email Address: Email Address of the organization (mandatory).
7.
Valid for: Validity of the certificate.
8.
- Value ranges from 1 to 3650 days.
Key Length: The key length bit value of the certificate.
9.
Generate: To generate the new SSL certificate.
10.
HTTPs service will get restarted, to use the newly generated SSL certificate.
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The fields of SSL Certificate Configuration – Generate SSL tab are explained
below.
1.
Basic Information: This section displays the basic information about the
uploaded SSL certificate. It displays the following fields.
• Version
• Serial Number
• Signature Algorithm
• Public Key
Issued From: This section describes the following Certificate 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
3.
certificate.
• Valid From
• Valid To
Issued To: This section display the information about the certificate issuer.
4.
• 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 Certicate and New Privacy
key.
2. Click
3. In
• The
• The
• The
• The
• The
• The
• The
• The number of days the certificate will be valid in the
4. Choose the
5. Click
6. Click
Upload to upload the new certificate and privacy key.
Generate SSL tab, enter the following details in the respective fields
Common Name for which the certificate is to be generated.
Name of the Organization for which the certificate is to be generated.
Overall Organization Section Unit name for which certificate 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 field.
Key Length bit value of the certificate
Generate to generate the certificate.
View SSL tab to view the uploaded SSL certificate in user readable
format.
1. Once you Upload/Generate the certificates, only HTTPs service will get
restarted.
2. You can now access your Generic MegaRAC® SP securely using the
following format in your IP Address field 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 certificate before you
are able to access your Generic MegaRAC® SP.
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4.4.14 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 Conguration > Users from the main
menu. A sample screenshot of User Management Page is shown in the screenshot
below.
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1. User ID: Displays the ID number of the user. Note: The list contains a
maximum of ten users only.
User Name: Displays the name of the user.
2.
User Access: To enable or disable the access privilege of the user.
3.
Network Privilege: Displays the network access privilege of the user.
4.
SNMP Status: Displays if the SNMP status for the user is enabled or
5.
Disabled.
Email ID: Displays email address of the user. Add User: To add a new user.
6.
Add User: To add a new user.
7.
Modify User: To modify an existing user.
8.
Delete User: To delete an existing user.
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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 field.
3. In the Password and Confirm Password fields, enter and confirm your new
password.
4. Password must be at least 8 characters long. White space is not allowed.
This field will not allow more than 20 characters.
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5 Enable or Disable the User Access Privilege.
6. In the Network Privilege field, 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 field 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 field 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 field, enter the email ID of the user. If the user forgets the
password, the new password will be mailed to the configured 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 file 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 modification 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 field, click Browse and select the SSH key file. 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 fields.
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 specific 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 file 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 file from BMC.
To open the .jnlp file, 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.
1.
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.
Turn Off Host display: If you enable this option, the server display will be
4.
blank 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
5.
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
6.
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Keyboard
This menu contains the following sub menu items.
1.
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 first 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.
1.
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
2.
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 configure 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 floppy drive and floppy 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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4.5.4 Power Button
The Power Button page allows you to enable or disable power button and click
Perform Action to confirm the selection.
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4.6 Maintenance
This section allows you to perform the firmware update for the remote server. You
can also use Restore Factory Defaults to reset system settings.
4.6.1 Firmware Update
This section allows you to enter the update mode, and update the firmware of
ASMB7. Please note that after entering update mode widgets, other web pages
and services will not work. All oopen widgets will be closed automatically. If
upgrade process is cancelled in the middle of the wizard, the device will reset.
4.6.2 Restore Factory Default
This section allows you to restore all settings to factory default. Please click the
Restore Factory to reset all settings.
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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.
Appendix: Reference
A
information
A.1 BMC connector
The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB7-iKVM comes with a
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector.
Refer to the illustration below to locate the BMC connector on different server
motherboards.
The motherboard illustration is for reference only. The motherboard layout and
appearance may vary depending on the model..
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A.2 LAN ports for server management
The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB7-iKVM comes with three
LAN (RJ-45) ports: one for network connection and the other two for server
management. For easy identification, the LAN ports for server management are
LAN1 and DM_LAN1 ports. You must use the LAN1 and DM_LAN1 ports for server
management to connect the remote server to the local/central host (direct LAN
connection) or to the network hub or router.
Refer to the illustration below to identify the LAN1 and DM_LAN1 ports for server
management on some server motherboards.
DM_LAN1
LAN1
You may refer to motherboard manual for the location of LAN1 and DM_LAN1
ports.
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A.3 Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems that you
may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS ASMB7-iKVM. These problems
require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the
Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.
ProblemSolution
The local/central server cannot connect
to the ASMB7-iKVM board
1. Check if the LAN cable is connected
2. Make sure that the IP address of
3. Check if the IP source is set to
to the LAN port.
both the remote and local/central
servers are on the same subnet.
(Refer to chapter 2 for details.)
Try “ping xx.xx.xx.xx” (remote
server ip) on local/central server
and make sure remote server could
reply the ping request.
[DHCP]. When set to [DHCP], you’ll
not be able to configure the IP
address.
All the SEL (System Event Log)
cannot be displayed
The date/time shown in SEL (System
Event Log) screen is incorrect
ASMB7-iKVM has network connection
problems in Firewall environment
The Java redirection screen cannot be
displayed normally
The ASMB JAVA console only works with the onboard VGA. Other add-on video
cards may not properly display the ASMB JAVA console.
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The maximum SEL number is 900 events.
Refer to section 4.4.9 to check if the time
zone is set up correctly.
Ask MIS to add the following port
numbers in Firewall:
5123 (virtual floppy) (TCP)
5120 (virtual CDROM) (TCP)
623 (IPMI) (TCP & UDP)
80 (HTTP) (TCP)
7578 (iKVM) (TCP)
443 (HTTPs) (TCP)
161 (SNMP) (UDP)
Click Refresh Page button to refresh the
redirection screen.