GIGABYTE GSM Server Installation Manual
GSM Server
Installation and Configuration Guide
Rev. 1.2
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 GSM Server Overview.................................................................................... |
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1-1 GSM (GIGABYTE Server Management) Software Package Overview............ |
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Chapter 2 GSM Server Installation.................................................................................. |
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2-1 |
Using GSM Server............................................................................................ |
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2-2 |
Hardware Requirements................................................................................... |
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2-3 |
Software Requirements.................................................................................... |
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2-3-1 |
Prerequisites for remote management server........................................................... |
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2-4 Installing GSM Server (Windows)..................................................................... |
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2-4-1 |
Installation Procedure............................................................................................... |
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2-4-2 |
Getting Started........................................................................................................ |
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2-5 Installing GSM Server (Linux)......................................................................... |
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2-5-1 |
Install/Un-install Steps for Ubuntu, Debian (Login as root)..................................... |
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2-5-2 |
I n s t a l l / U n - i n s t a l l S t e p s f o r C e n t O S 7 , R H E L , F e d o r a |
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(Login as root)........................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 3 Using GSM Server..................................................................... |
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3-1 |
Overview......................................................................................................... |
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3-1-1 |
GSM Server Setup Wizard...................................................................................... |
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3-2 |
Enter GSM Server.......................................................................................... |
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3-3 |
System Manager............................................................................................. |
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3-3-1 |
Information.............................................................................................................. |
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3-3-2 |
Monitoring............................................................................................................... |
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3-3-3 |
Remote Access....................................................................................................... |
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3-3-4 |
Network Configuration............................................................................................. |
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3-3-5 |
Event Log................................................................................................................ |
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3-3-6 |
Alert Management................................................................................................... |
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3-3-7 |
Updates................................................................................................................... |
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3-3-8 |
Power Consumption................................................................................................ |
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3-3-9 |
SOL Terminal........................................................................................................... |
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3-3-10 |
Software.................................................................................................................. |
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3-3-11 |
Remote BIOS Setup................................................................................................ |
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3-4 |
Group Manager............................................................................................... |
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3-4-1 |
Information.............................................................................................................. |
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3-4-2 |
Remote Access....................................................................................................... |
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3-4-3 |
Updates................................................................................................................... |
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3-4-4 |
Event Log................................................................................................................ |
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3-4-5 |
Power Consumption................................................................................................ |
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3-4-6 |
Network Configuration............................................................................................. |
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3-4-7 |
Alert Management................................................................................................... |
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3-5 |
Deployment..................................................................................................... |
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3-6 |
Alert................................................................................................................ |
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3-7 |
Account........................................................................................................... |
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3-8 |
Preference...................................................................................................... |
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3-8-1 |
IP Range................................................................................................................. |
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3-8-2 |
Event Log................................................................................................................ |
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3-8-3 |
Alert Management................................................................................................... |
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3-8-4 |
Database................................................................................................................. |
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3-8-5 |
Properties................................................................................................................ |
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3-8-6 |
Gbt Interactive Utility............................................................................................... |
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3-8-7 |
Update..................................................................................................................... |
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3-8-8 |
Language................................................................................................................ |
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3-9 |
Help................................................................................................................ |
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3-10 |
Logout............................................................................................................. |
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Chapter 5 Appendix |
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5-1 |
Event Log List................................................................................................. |
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Chapter 1 GSM Server Overview
1-1 GSM (GIGABYTE Server Management) Software Package
Overview
GSM (GIGABYTE Server Management) is GIGABYTE’s proprietary multiple server remote management software platform. GSM is compatible with either IPMI or Redfish (RESTful API) connection interfaces, and comprises the following
GSM Server, a software program with an easy to use browser-based GUI to enable global remote monitoring and management of multiple GIGABYTE servers via each server node’s BMC.
GSM CLI (GBT Utility), a command-line interface program to enable global remote monitoring and management of multiple GIGABYTE servers via each server node’s BMC.
GSM Agent, a software program installed locally on each GIGABYTE server node that retrieves additional node information (CPU/Mem/HDD/PCI/…) from the OS and passes it to the BMC. This information can then be utilized by GSM Server or GSM CLI.
GSM Mobile, a remote server management mobile APP, available for both Android and iOS.
GSM Plugin, a plugin available for VMware’s vCenter, allowing the user to perform remote
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monitoring and management of GIGABYTE server nodes without having to switch to a separate software platform.
A logical diagram of these different software sub-programs can be seen below:
Each sub-program is available to download for free from each GIGABYTE server product page*. *Depending on product compatibility, some programs may not be available. Please download GSM Mobile from the Google (Android) or iOS Store.
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Chapter 2 GSM Server Installation
2-1 Using GSM Server
GSM (Gigabyte Server management) Server has a user-friendly Graphics User Interface (GUI) called the GSM Server GUI. It is designed to be easy to use. It has a low learning curve because it uses a standard Internet browser. You can expect to be up and running in less than five minutes. This chapter allows you to become familiar with the GSM Server GUI’s various functions. Each function is described in detail.
2-2 Hardware Requirements
Before using GSM Server, please check your system for the following required configuration requirements:
•System Processor: 2 GHz and above
•System Memory: Minimum 4 GB RAM
•Free Disk Space: 1000 GB at least
•Node servers : 255 maximum
2-3 Software Requirements
2-3-1 Prerequisites for remote management server
Supported Browsers:
•Google Chrome 39.0.2171.65 m or later
•Mozilla Firefox 33.1.1
Operating System:
•Windows 2008 / 2012 R2 / 2019
•Ubuntu 16.04 or later
•Redhat/CentOS 6.3 or later
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2-4 Installing GSM Server (Windows)
2-4-1 Installation Procedure
1.Unzip the file and run GSM_Setup.exe.
2.Then, a series of installation wizards appear.
3.Click Next.
4. Click Install to start the installation.
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5. Installation completed, click Finish.
CAUTION!
Please make sure you have enough space on your hard drive for the program.
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2-4-2 Getting Started
1.Open a browser and type in your identified IP. The IP address can be found using your DHCP server.
Local URL: https://localhost:8443/GSM Remote URL: https://[Server IP]:8443/GSM
NOTE!
If you can’t connect to the GSM Server, perhaps the firewall blocks the connection , please 
check the rule settings:
2.2. If the GSM UI works appropriately after installing the latest version of GSM server, please clear the browser cache data and try again.
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2-5 Installing GSM Server (Linux)
2-5-1 Install/Un-install Steps for Ubuntu, Debian (Login as root)
1.Before installation, please check the packages sudo and ufw are already installed. Otherwise, GSM Server installation will fail.
#apt-get install sudo ufw
2.2.2 Use deb package to install GSM. #dpkg -i gsm_x. x_all.deb
3.Make sure that the package ‘fontconfig’ has already been installed before starting GSM. Install the package: ‘fontconfig’.
#apt-get install fontconfig
4. Finish and start up GSM web page.
Connect to GSM: https://{your IP address}:8443/GSM 5. Uninstall GSM
#dpkg –r gsm
NOTE!
1. Installation will install and place Java sources for GSM to /opt. Do not modify and remove them. It’s very important.
2.After finishing installation, installer would add firewall exception, such as 8080, 8443, 162, 69 and tftp to public zone. If you do not use public zone as default, please add firewall exception manually.
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2-5-2 I n s t a l l / U n - i n s t a l l S t e p s f o r C e n t O S 7, R H E L , F e d o r a (Login as root)
1.Before installation, please check that packages sudo and firewalld have already been installed, or GSM installation will be failed.
#yum install sudo firewalld
2.Use RPM package to install GSM.
# rpm -ivh gsm-x.x-1.x86_64.rpm
3.Make sure that the package ‘fontconfig’ has already been installed before starting GSM.
Install the package: ‘fontconfig’. #yum install fontconfig
4. Finish and start up GSM web page
Connect to GSM: https://{your IP address}:8443/GSM 5. Uninstall GSM Server
#rpm –e gsm-x.x-1.x86_64
NOTE!
1. Installation will install and place Java sources for GSM to /opt. Do not modify and remove them. It’s very important.
2.After finishing installation, installer would add firewall exception, such as 8080, 8443, 162, 69 and tftp to public zone. If you do not use public zone as default, please add firewall exception manually.
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Chapter 3 Using GSM Server
3-1 Overview
1.Open a web browser and type in your identified IP. The IP address can be found using your DHCP server.
2.Enter the following factory default values:
•Username: admin
•Password: password
•The default user name and password are in lower-case characters.
• When you log in using the root user name and password, you have full administrative powers. It is advised that once you log in, you change the root password.
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3-1-1 GSM Server Setup Wizard
When you log into your GSM Server management console for the first time, you will be required to configure the basic settings via the setup wizard.
Setup Procedures:
1. Select your preferred language and click Next.
2. Configure the SNMP setting and click Next.
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3. Configure the SMTP setting and click Next.
4. Set the Schedule and click Next.
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5. Set the check process and click Next.
6. Configure the IP range and click Next.
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7. Set the password for administrator and click Next.
8. Setup completed, click DONE to close the wizard.
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3-2 Enter GSM Server
After you successfully log into GSM Server, the Remote Management GUI appears. Click Node Status image for advanced configuration.
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After you entering into your Management Console, the Management Console GUI appears.
Management Console Information shows the general system health status of the current remote node. The node health status will appear on the left side in different colors, the definition of each color is described below:
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Normal: All nodes and sensors are normal and |
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there’s no sensor that has any alert. |
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Warning: There’s at least one node/ |
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sensor that has warning alert. |
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Unknown: There's a non-critical alert or an |
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alert classified as unknown status. |
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Critical: There’s at least one node/sensor that has a critical alert. |
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Not Connected: This indicates the |
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identified node is not connected. |
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3-3 System Manager
System Manager lists all connected node systems. Click the drop-down list to filter and select specific node group.
Parameter |
Description/Resulting Action |
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Standard System |
Server Node connected via BMC function. |
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MultiNode System |
System Node connected via CMC function. |
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Storage |
Lists JBOD system nodes information. |
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Virtual Machine |
Lists the connected virtual machine information. |
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Group List |
Lists the grouped system node information. |
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Critical |
There’s at least one sensor that has a critical alert. |
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Non-critical |
There’s at least one sensor that has a warning alert. |
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Unknown |
There’s at least one sensor that has a unknown alert. |
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Health |
All sensors are normal and there’s no sensor that has any alert. |
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Non-Connected |
There’s non system node is connected. |
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