NEC N8405-043 User's Guide

Note

Read this guide carefully before using this product. Always keep this guide handy so that you can refer to it when necessary.

N8405-043

EM Card User’s Guide

SIGMABLADE Monitor Operation Guide

OSD (On Screen Display) Operation Guide

First Edition

September 2008

FCC Compliance

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interface when the device is operated in a commercial environment. This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interface in which case the use will be required to correct the interference at one‟s own expense.

CE Statement

Warning: This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022).

Trademarks

NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, NEC ESMPRO, NEC DianaScope, NEC EXPRESSSCOPE and NEC SIGMABLADE are registered trademarks or trademarks of NEC Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

About this Document

This document describes how to correctly connect the Enclosure Manager Card (EM Card) to a blade enclosure (10U) “SIGMABLADE-Hv2” (N8405-040F) and how to use such system units. Please refer to this document and the safety instructions in case of any uncertainty or if you have any problem with HW/SW management/monitoring and remote management. This document also describes the features of the SIGMABLADE Monitor and On Screen Display (OSD).

Keep this document near the device so that you can consult it if necessary.

Notes

(1) No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission of NEC

Corporation

(2) The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. (3) The contents of this manual shall not be copied or altered without prior written permission of NEC

Corporation

(4) All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this manual. If you find any part

unclear, incorrect, or omitted in this manual, contact the sales representative where you purchased this product.

(5) NEC assumes no liability arising from the use of this product, nor any liability for incidental or

consequential damage arising from the use of this manual regardless of (4) above.

Notes for safety handling

Indicates a danger that could lead to a death or serious injury.

Indicates a danger that could lead to a burn, other injuries or damage to physical assets.

Attention

This symbol indicates there is a hazardous risk. Each image in the symbol illustrates a type of hazard.

Example

Risk of an

electric

shock

Prohibited

actions

This symbol indicates what you must not do. Each image symbolizes a particular type of prohibited action.

Example

Do not

disassemble

Mandatory

actions

This symbol indicates what you must do. Each image symbolizes a particular type of action necessary to avoid a hazard.

Example

Unplug

Do not plug the cord in a nonconforming outlet.

Use wall outlets with specified voltage and power type. Failure to observe this caution could result in a fire or current leakage.

Note

Keep this User‟s Guide handy for quick reference when necessary.

Make sure to read “Notes for safety handling.” When you relocate the product, make sure to take this guide with the product.

This section provides information for using the product safely.

SAFETY INDICATIONS

To use this product safely, follow the instructions in this User’s Guide. This guide explains components that pose a danger, types of dangers caused by failing to follow the instructions, and actions taken to prevent them; such components are labeled warning.

This guide and warning labels use “WARNING” and “CAUTION” to indicate a danger depending on the degree. These terms are defined as follows:

This guide uses the following three types of symbols to give indications and precautions against a danger. They are defined as follows:

Example of indications in this guide

Symbol indicating attention Description of a danger Term indicating degree of danger

Descriptions of Symbols and Warning Labels

Indicates a risk of an electric shock.

Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke.

Indicates a risk of catching your fingers

Indicates a risk of injury due to a rotating object.

Indicates a risk of an injury due to heat.

Indicates a general precaution or warning that is not defined herein.

Indicates a risk of an explosion.

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the equipment.

Avoid using water or liquid nearby. If it spills on the device, there is a risk of an electric shock or fire.

Do not touch with wet hands. There is a risk of an electric shock.

Indicates a general prohibition that is not defined herein.

Indicates the instruction to unplug the device and shut off the circuit breaker of the power distribution board.

Attention

Prohibited actions

Mandatory actions

General precautions

Do not use the device in an operation where human lives are involved or high reliability is required.

This device is not intended for using in controlling or using with facilities or systems where human lives are involved or high reliability is required, including medical devices or nuclear, aerospace, transportation, and traffic control facilities. NEC assumes no liability for any accidents or damage to physical assets resulting from the use of this equipment in such systems or facilities.

Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the device.

Unless described herein, never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the device. There is a risk of an electric shock or fire as well as malfunction.

Do not continue to use the device if any smoke, odor, or noises are detected.

If the device emits smoke, odor, or noise, immediately turn off the POWER switch, unplug the cords, and contact your sales representative. There is a risk of a fire.

Do not insert a wire or metal object.

Do not insert a wire or metal objects into a vent or disk drive slot. There is a risk of an electric shock.

Do not install or remove multiple SWM/Pass-through cards simultaneously.

Install or remove SWM/Pass-through cards simultaneously.

Precautions for safety

Observe the precautions for safety described in this section. The Blade Enclosure

(SIGMABLADE-Hv2) on which this device is installed has power units. Carefully use them to avoid any electric shock.

Prevent water or foreign objects from the product.

Do not let liquid (such as water) or any foreign objects (such as pins or paper clips) into the product. There is a risk of fire, electric shock, and breakdown. When such things accidentally enter the server, immediately turn off the power and unplug the cords. Do not disassemble it yourself. Contact your sales representative.

Connect firmly.

Connect interface cables, option boards and modules as CPU blade securely. Install the card securely on the Blade Enclosure. Failure to connect or install securely may result in poor contact that can cause a fire or smoke.

Installation, relocation and storage of the blade enclosure

Do not install the Blade Enclosure in a place other than specified.

Do not install the blade Enclosure in a place other than specified in this guide. Avoid following locations. There is a risk of fire.

 a dusty place  a humid place located near a boiler, etc.  a place exposed to direct sunlight  an unstable place

Do not use or store the Blade Enclosure in a corrosive environment.

Avoid using or storing the Blade Enclosure in an environment with possible exposure to corrosive gas, such as those including but not limited to: sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine, ammonia and/or ozone. Avoid installing the Blade Enclosure in a dusty environment or that may be exposed to corrosive materials such as sodium chloride and/or sulfur. Avoid installing the Blade Enclosure in an environment that may have excessive metal flakes or conductive particles in the air. Such environments may cause corroding or short circuits within the Blade Enclosure, resulting in not only damage to the Blade Enclosure, but may also lead to a fire hazard. If there are any concerns regarding the environment at the planned site of installation or storage, please contact your sales representative.

Do not use any unauthorized interface cable.

Use only the interface cables provided by NEC and locate a proper device and connector before connecting a cable. Using an unauthorized cable or connecting a cable on an improper destination may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire. Also, observer the following notes on using and connecting an interface cable.

 Do not use any damaged cable connector.  Do not use any damaged cable.  Do not step on the cable.  Do not place any object on the cable.  Do not use the server with loose cable connections.

Be careful not to hurt your fingers.

Precaution required to avoid pinching your fingers when installing or removing the blade server into or from a rack cabinet.

Do not disassemble, repair or alter the server.

Never attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server.

Make sure to complete device installation.

Always connect power cords and interface cables firmly. An incompletely installed device may cause a power failure, resulting in smoking or fire.

Unplug power cords before maintenance.

Before maintenance, power off all devices installed on the Blade Enclosure and unplug power cords. Even if devices are powered off, there is a risk of electric shock or fire as well as malfunction when maintenance is performed for the devices on the Blade Enclosure with their power cords plugged. Disconnect the power plugs from the power outlet occasionally and clean the plugs with a dry cloth. Heat will generate if condensation is formed on a dusty plug, and may lead to a fire.

Cleaning

TIPS:

This warranty is available only for use in Japan. Do not use it in any other country than Japan.

Preface

Thank you for purchasing our EM card. Installing the EM cards slot on N8405-040F: the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-Hv2) provides the following management features. See [Basic Features] [Management Features] described later.

 Power management

 Cooling fan management

 Chassis management in rack: manages the names of rack, the Blade Enclosure, and information of

modules in the Blade Enclosure

 System monitoring: monitors statuses of power supply unit, fan and modules in the Blade

Enclosure.

 External interfaces

 Blade Enclosure interface connection

In the Package

The carton contains various accessories as listed below. Ensure that you have everything.

If you find any component missing, contact your service representative.

 EM card × 1

 CD-ROM containing document × 1

 Notes on Use × 1

 Warranty × 1

About this User’s Guide

Text conventions

IMPORTANT:

Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server

CHECK:

Points that are mandatory for verification when operating this product or a software

TIPS:

Helpful and convenient piece(s) of information

For proper operation

The following conventions are used throughout this manual. For safety symbols, see “Safety Indications” provided earlier.

Observe the following notes for successful operation of the product. Use of the product ignoring the notes will cause malfunctions or failure of the server.

 Clean the product on a regular basis. Regular cleaning proactively prevents various failures of the

server.

 Do not use a cellular phone or pager around the Blade Enclosure.

Turn off the cellular phone or pager. Radio interference may cause malfunctions of the Blade Enclosure.

 Failure action

When the device fails, shut off the branch circuit breaker of the power distribution board and unplug the device. Make sure to contact your maintenance personnel.

Transfer to third party

Disposal

If this device or any of its accessories is either transferred or sold to a third party, observe the following instructions.

 Main unit of the Blade Enclosure

When this equipment is transferred or sold to a third party, hand over this User‟s Guide with the device.

 Software shipped with the Blade Enclosure

When the software shipped with this equipment is transferred or sold to a third party, the following conditions should be satisfied.

Transfer all items shipped with this equipment. The transferring party should keep no copy of any kind.

Satisfy conditions related to transfer and relocations as described in “Conditions to Use Software” attached to the software.

Transfer the Blade Enclosure after uninstalling software if transfer of the software is not permitted.

Contact NEC sales representative before disposal, collection or recycle of the device.

The EM card installed on the blade enclosure uses the lithium battery. (The battery is not replaceable.) Contact NEC sales representative before disposing the EM card.

Table of Contents

Notes for safety handling ................................................................................................. 3

SAFETY INDICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 3

Descriptions of Symbols and Warning Labels ................................................................... 4

Precautions for safety ............................................................................................................. 5

General precautions ......................................................................................................... 5

Installation, relocation and storage of the blade enclosure ......................................... 7

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 8

Preface ................................................................................................................................. 9

In the Package.................................................................................................................... 9

About this User’s Guide ................................................................................................. 10

Text conventions .................................................................................................................... 10

For proper operation.............................................................................................................. 10

Transfer to third party ........................................................................................................... 11

Disposal .................................................................................................................................... 11

Chapter 1 Names and Functions of Components ...................................................... 20

EM card .................................................................................................................................... 20

LED indication ......................................................................................................................... 21

STATUS LED ................................................................................................................. 21

ACTIVE LED .................................................................................................................. 22

ID LED ............................................................................................................................ 22

LINK/ACT LED ............................................................................................................... 22

SPEED LED ................................................................................................................... 22

Basic Features ........................................................................................................................ 23

Management Features ................................................................................................. 23

Power Management .................................................................................................................. 23

Cooling Management ................................................................................................................ 25

Interface Management between CPU Blade and Switch Module ........................................ 25

Chassis Information Management ........................................................................................... 25

Blade Enclosure Inter Connect ............................................................................................... 26

Bridge Function............................................................................................................ 27

SNMP Agent.................................................................................................................. 27

DUPLEX EM .................................................................................................................. 27

Chapter 2 Installation/Removal of EM Card ................................................................. 28

Safety Notes ............................................................................................................................ 29

Installation/Removal Preparation .......................................................................................... 30

Installation/Removal Procedure ............................................................................................ 30

Installation ..................................................................................................................... 31

Removing an EM Card ............................................................................................... 31

Connectors on the Rear Panel of the Blade Enclosure................................................. 32

Chapter 3 Using Command Line Console Feature ..................................................... 34

Connection ............................................................................................................................... 34

Connecting with Management Port ..................................................................................... 34

Connection via Serial Port ................................................................................................... 34

Connection via Network Port ............................................................................................... 35

Initial Settings ......................................................................................................................... 36

Date and time settings (EM card) ............................................................................ 36

User settings (EM card) ............................................................................................. 37

Rack settings (EM card) ............................................................................................. 38

Blade Enclosure settings (EM card) ........................................................................ 39

Network settings (EM card) ....................................................................................... 40

SNMP settings (EM card) ........................................................................................... 43

Setting module access right for an user (EM card) ............................................ 46

Power unit settings (EM card) .................................................................................. 47

Verifying, backing up and restoring the EM card configuration ....................... 48

DianaScope settings (EM card)................................................................................. 51

Other settings (CPU blade) ........................................................................................ 51

Console connection to switch module/pass-through card .................................. 52

Other settings (switch module/through card) ........................................................ 52

Checking operational status ................................................................................................. 53

Blade Enclosures ......................................................................................................... 53

Fan unit ......................................................................................................................... 53

Power unit ..................................................................................................................... 54

Updating the EM firmware ......................................................................................... 55

Setting EM firmware image ....................................................................................... 56

How to enter a command .......................................................................................... 64

Basics ....................................................................................................................................... 64

How to enter a command ..................................................................................................... 64

User account management ........................................................................................ 67

Overview ................................................................................................................................... 67

Default user ............................................................................................................................. 67

User account ........................................................................................................................... 67

Access right ............................................................................................................................ 67

Administrator ........................................................................................................................... 68

CLI additional user ................................................................................................................. 68

List of Commands .................................................................................................................. 69

Commands .................................................................................................................... 69

Command Specification ......................................................................................................... 79

General commands ...................................................................................................... 80

Clearing the CLI terminal screen ........................................................................................ 80

Terminating CLI ....................................................................................................................... 80

Displaying a help message .................................................................................................. 81

Displaying command entry history ..................................................................................... 82

Rack management commands .................................................................................. 83

Naming a rack ......................................................................................................................... 83

Displaying a rack name ........................................................................................................ 83

Insert one or more blank between “SET”, “RACK” and “NAME”.Configuring the unique I

D for the rack ......................................................................................................................... 83

Configuring the unique ID for the rack ............................................................................. 84

Displaying the rack unique ISD ................................................................................ 84

Displaying connection status of Blade Enclosures in the same rack ............. 85

Enabling connection status of Blade Enclosures in the same rack ................ 85

Disabling connection status of Blade Enclosures in the same rack ............... 86

User management commands ................................................................................... 87

Adding a user .............................................................................................................. 87

Assigning a user (for CPU/blades/switch modules) ............................................. 88

Assigning a user (for EM card)................................................................................ 89

Disabling a registered user ....................................................................................... 89

Enabling a disabled user ........................................................................................... 90

Deleting users .............................................................................................................. 90

Configuring a password ............................................................................................. 91

Registering a user contact information .................................................................. 92

Registering a full user name .................................................................................... 93

Configuring a password ............................................................................................. 94

Configuring the access right ..................................................................................... 95

Displaying the registered users ................................................................................ 96

Cancelling user assignment (for CPU blade/switch module) .............................. 97

Cancelling user assignment (for EM card) ............................................................. 98

System management commands .............................................................................. 99

Forcefully disconnecting access to the EM serial console of switch module .......... 99

PING ........................................................................................................................................ 100

Initializing the configuration data (restoring default values) ....................................... 101

Configuring a domain name ............................................................................................... 113

Configuring the default gateway ....................................................................................... 113

Configuring NTP refresh intervals ..................................................................................... 114

Configuring the IP address of the primary NTP server ............................................... 114

Configuring the IP address of the secondary NTP server .......................................... 115

Configuring the name of a SNMP community allowing the Get operation .............. 115

Configuring the name of a SNMP community allowing the Get/Set operation ....... 116

Configuring the name of a SNMP community allowing the Trap operation ............ 117

Configuring an SNMP contact ........................................................................................... 118

Configuring an SNMP location .......................................................................................... 118

Configuring the Blade Enclosure location in the rack ................................................. 118

Configuring the rack height ............................................................................................... 119

Configuring the SNMP TrapAck port number ................................................................. 120

Displaying the network settings ........................................................................................ 120

Displaying the SNMP settings ........................................................................................... 122

SNMP Trap test ..................................................................................................................... 123

Downloading the configuration settings (restoration) ................................................... 124

Switching active EM............................................................................................................. 125

Restarting the EM firmware ................................................................................................ 126

Configuring the function to automatically terminate CLI ............................................. 126

Configuring date and time .................................................................................................. 127

Configuring the function display events ......................................................................... 127

Configuring the asset tag of the Blade Enclosure ....................................................... 129

Configuring the machine serial number of the Blade Enclosure ............................... 129

Configuring the power control policy .............................................................................. 131

Configuring a time zone ..................................................................................................... 132

Displaying the configuration information in the CLI command format ..................... 133

Displaying date and time .................................................................................................... 136

Displaying the configuration of the function to display events ................................. 136

Displaying the fan information .......................................................................................... 136

Displaying the Blade Enclosure information ................................................................... 138

Displays the Blade Enclosure temperature ..................................................................... 142

Displaying the settings on the power management function ..................................... 143

Displaying the EM card/EM firmware version ................................................................. 144

Updating EM firmware ......................................................................................................... 145

Uploading (backing up) the configuration information ................................................. 146

Configuring the power saving mode ................................................................................ 147

Configuring the maximum consumable power setting ................................................. 148

Displaying the Fan unit rotation speed ........................................................................... 149

Displaying the Fan unit voltage/electric current ............................................................ 149

Power off CPU blades ......................................................................................................... 150

Power on CPU blades ......................................................................................................... 151

Resetting CPU blades .......................................................................................................... 152

Controlling the CPU blade ID LED ................................................................................... 152

Display the CPU blade information .................................................................................. 152

Listing the CPU blade information in a list ................................................................... 155

Displaying the CPU blade port map information (E-Keying information) ................. 156

Displaying CPU blade status ............................................................................................. 156

Configuring the power-on delay time of the CPU blade.............................................. 157

Displaying the power-on delay of the CPU blade ......................................................... 158

Displaying general information of the CPU blade (virtual LCD) ................................. 159

Connecting to the EM serial console of the switch module ...................................... 160

Powering off switch modules ............................................................................................ 162

Powering on switch modules ............................................................................................. 162

Restarting a switch module ............................................................................................... 163

Configuring a User Assigned Name of a switch module ............................................ 163

Controlling the ID LED of a switch module ................................................................... 164

Displaying information on switch modules ..................................................................... 165

Displaying the list of switch modules ............................................................................. 166

Displaying the switch module map information (E-Keying information) ................... 167

Displaying the status of switch modules ........................................................................ 168

EM management commands .............................................................................................. 169

Controlling the EM card LED ............................................................................................. 170

Displaying information about the EM card(s) ................................................................. 171

Displaying EM card status ................................................................................................. 172

Configuring the language type for EM cards ................................................................. 173

Configuring an NEC DianaScope user password .......................................................... 174

Displaying an NEC DianaScope user password ............................................................ 174

Configuring the DSG status ............................................................................................... 175

Displaying the DSG status ................................................................................................. 175

Initializing OSD settings ...................................................................................................... 176

Disabling SIGMABLADEMONITOR password ................................................................... 176

Enabling SIGMABLADEMONITOR password .................................................................... 177

Resetting SIGMABLADEMONITOR ..................................................................................... 177

Setting SIGMABLADEMONITOR backlight off time ........................................................ 178

Setting SIGMABLADEMONITOR password ....................................................................... 178

Displaying SIGMABLADEMONITOR backlight off time .................................................. 179

Displaying SIGMABLADEMONITOR password setting ................................................... 179

Displaying SIGMABLADEMONITOR firmware revision ................................................... 180

Updating SIGMABLADEMONITOR firmware ..................................................................... 180

Log collection command ..................................................................................................... 181

Configuration management ................................................................................................. 182

Appendix ................................................................................................................................ 183

Chapter 4 Using Web Console Feature ...................................................................... 184

Connection ............................................................................................................................. 184

Login and Basic Operation ................................................................................................ 184

Screen Layout ............................................................................................................ 186

Component names................................................................................................................ 186

Basic operations ........................................................................................................ 187

Selecting menu items .......................................................................................................... 187

Selecting tabs in menu items ............................................................................................ 187

Displaying System Status ................................................................................................... 190

System Status List .................................................................................................... 190

CPU Blades ................................................................................................................. 191

Switch modules .......................................................................................................... 192

Power unit ................................................................................................................... 195

Fan unit ....................................................................................................................... 196

Switch module ............................................................................................................ 199

Power units ................................................................................................................. 205

Fan units ..................................................................................................................... 206

Rack information ........................................................................................................ 207

Enabling Blade Enclosure inter connect ......................................................................... 207

Displaying rack information ................................................................................................ 209

Power information ..................................................................................................... 210

Input power ............................................................................................................................ 211

Power managed .................................................................................................................... 212

Power supply ......................................................................................................................... 213

Blade ....................................................................................................................................... 214

Switch module ....................................................................................................................... 215

Fan unit .................................................................................................................................. 215

Displaying Product Information ......................................................................................... 216

Product information list ............................................................................................ 216

Saving the product information ......................................................................................... 217

Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 218

Editing configurations ............................................................................................... 218

Power management .............................................................................................................. 220

Rack ........................................................................................................................................ 222

Blade enclosure .................................................................................................................... 223

DianaScope ............................................................................................................................ 224

CPU blade: boot time delay ............................................................................................... 225

Blade priority ......................................................................................................................... 226

SNMP ...................................................................................................................................... 228

Others ..................................................................................................................................... 230

Apply ....................................................................................................................................... 231

Backup configuration ................................................................................................ 232

Run .......................................................................................................................................... 232

Restore configuration ................................................................................................ 233

Configuration backed file .................................................................................................... 233

Password configuration ............................................................................................ 234

Change Password for User ................................................................................................ 234

Change SIGMABLADE Monitor password ........................................................................ 235

Change Password for Linkage with DianaScope ........................................................... 236

Log management ....................................................................................................... 237

Collect EM Log ..................................................................................................................... 237

Update Firmware ........................................................................................................ 238

Update EM Card Firmware ................................................................................................. 238

Switchover .............................................................................................................................. 241

User management ................................................................................................................. 241

Chapter 5 SIGMABLADE Monitor ................................................................................. 242

Components of SIGAMABLADE monitor ......................................................................... 242

LED indication ....................................................................................................................... 242

Using SIGMABLADE Monitor .............................................................................................. 243

Top menu .................................................................................................................... 243

Main Menu ................................................................................................................... 243

Switching KVM/DVD ............................................................................................................. 244

Displaying System Information ............................................................................... 245

Displaying Fan/Power Status ................................................................................... 245

Displaying EM Card Information ........................................................................................ 247

Displaying CPU blade information ......................................................................... 248

Displaying virtual LCD ......................................................................................................... 248

Displaying CPU blade status ............................................................................................. 248

Displaying Switch Module Information .................................................................. 249

Displaying Switch Module Status ...................................................................................... 249

System Setup ............................................................................................................. 250

Setting for EM ....................................................................................................................... 250

Backup of EM Configuration File ...................................................................................... 253

Restoring EM configuration file ......................................................................................... 254

Updating EM Firmware ........................................................................................................ 256

Backup of EM Firmware ..................................................................................................... 260

EM Switchover ...................................................................................................................... 262

Collecting logs ........................................................................................................... 263

EM Log ................................................................................................................................... 263

Diagnosis menu .................................................................................................................... 265

Setting OSD (On Screen Display) .......................................................................... 266

Setting OSD Hot Key ........................................................................................................... 267

Setting Keyboard Type ........................................................................................................ 268

Maintenance Menu ................................................................................................................ 269

Saving OSD Setup Data ...................................................................................................... 269

Diagnosis by SIGMABLADE Monitor ................................................................................ 270

Diagnostic Process .................................................................................................... 270

Indication of diagnosis end ..................................................................................... 271

Indication of EM Card Error .................................................................................... 272

Switchover between KVM and DVD .................................................................................. 272

Chapter 6 Using OSD (On Screen Display) Feature ................................................ 273

Activating OSD Menu Mode .................................................................................... 274

Operation in OSD Menu Mode ................................................................................ 275

Blade Selection Menu (Main Menu) .................................................................................. 275

Blade Control Menu ............................................................................................................. 280

Rack control menu ............................................................................................................... 284

Enclosure control menu ...................................................................................................... 286

On Screen Display (OSD) Setup Menu ............................................................................ 288

Operation in OSD Simple Mode ........................................................................................ 293

Activating OSD Simple Mode .................................................................................. 293

Operation in OSD Simple Mode ............................................................................. 294

KVM Switchover .................................................................................................................... 294

Changing Server Name Resident Mode ........................................................................... 294

Server Name Resident Mode .............................................................................................. 295

Activating Server Name Resident Mode ............................................................... 295

Chapter 7 Server Management Software .................................................................... 296

NEC ESMPRO Manager/Agent ............................................................................................ 296

NEC DianaScope Manager/Agent ....................................................................................... 297

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 298

LED indication ....................................................................................................................... 298

Error message on SIGMABLADE Monitor ....................................................................... 298

Error message on SIGMABLADE Monitor ....................................................................... 299

Overview ...................................................................................................................... 299

Collection using Web Console................................................................................ 299

Collection using SIGMABLADE Monitor ................................................................ 299

Collection using Command Line Console ............................................................ 300

Collection using NEC ESMPRO Manager ............................................................. 300

Others ..................................................................................................................................... 301

Chapter 1

EM card

6 7 10 2 3 4 5 8 9

Names and Functions of Components

1. RESET switch This resets the EM card.

2. STATUS LED (green/amber) This indicates the status of EM card. See “LED indication” for details.

3. ACTIVE LED (green) This light when the EM card is specified as active EM.

4. ID LED (blue) Identifies the device. See “LED indication” for details.

5. ID switch Turns on or off the ID LED. Pressing this switch notifies the management PC that the target EM card is identified.

6. Serial port This is used as a management port.

7. Management LAN interface This is used as a management LAN port.

8. LINK/ACT LED (green) This indicates LAN access status. See “LED indication” for details.

9. SPEED LED (amber) This indicates transfer rate of LAN port. See “LED indication” for details.

10. Lithium battery

LED indication

The following are the names of device components.

STATUS LED

The table below shows the condition of STATUS LED and recommended action

TIPS:

For the names and LED indications of SIGMABLADE monitor, see Chapter 5.

ACTIVE LED

This LED lights green when the EM card is specified as “Active” card. If the EM card is specified as “Standby” card, this LED does not light.

ID LED

The ID LED of the EM card which is selected by ID switch or software command goes on blue.

LINK/ACT LED

This LED lights green when LAN port is connected with network. It flashes green while processing data transmission.

SPEED LED

The LAN port supports 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T interface. This LED turns on amber while the network port is linking with 100Mbps, and turns off while linking 10Mbps.

Basic Features

TIPS:

For the third and the subsequent power units, DC output is turned on /off as needed.

This section describes the basic feature of the EM card.

Management Features

The below describes the management features of the EM card.

Power Management

The EM card manages DC output of power unit(s) in the Blade Enclosure. When the AC power is supplied to the Blade Enclosure, the EM card starts operating. If two or more power units are installed in the Blade Enclosure and they are working normally, the EM card turns on the DC output of two power units among them.

The EM card manages the power consumption in the entire system.

The maximum power consumption available in the entire system varies depending on the power capacity supplied to the system and the configuration of power units (including types and number of units).

The maximum power consumption management is to manage the power consumption of each of the modules configuring the system so that the maximum power consumption in the system is maintained within a certain value (called as “ceiling control”).

One of the following three upper limit values is used for ceiling control.

A. Upper limit determined by the types, number of power supply units, and input voltage.

B. If the UPS is managed by EM card, the EM card calculates the upper limit based on the type of

UPS connected.

C. Upper limit specified for input voltage regardless of the configuration of power units or use of

UPS manager. See “Configuration File” in Chapter 3 and “Configuration” in Chapter 4 for details.

The EM card uses the value smallest among A, B and C as the upper limit value, and performs ceiling control system power consumption.

You can select a power redundancy mode (N+N redundant or N+1 redundant mode) and a power control policy (CPU performance, “maintain redundancy” or “recover redundancy” mode) as methods of power management by the EM card.

 There are two power redundancy modes, or N+N redundant and N+1 redundant mode.

TIPS:

A CPU blade subject to power-on issues the permission of using power to the EM card. The power is not turned on if the EM card does not permit the CPU blade to use the power due to an event such as power shortage.

 In the N+N redundant mode, each power unit is divided into two groups to configure the

redundant power supply system. If a power supply in a group is defected, only the power of the other group can maintain the system operation.

 In the N+1 redundant mode, power units are not groped but each power unit is controlled

individually. Using a power supply in addition to the number of power units required for the normal system operation enables redundant power system.

 The power control policy includes three modes, or CPU performance, “maintain redundancy” and

“recover redundancy” modes.

 The CPU performance mode makes the EM card prioritize the operation performance of CPU

blades. In this mode, if the EM card cannot accept a new power request from a CPU blade with the power redundancy maintained, the EM card releases the power redundant configuration and permits the new power request from the CPU blade. (If a power unit is defected during operation under the release of the power redundant configuration, then the system may be forcibly shut down.)

 The “maintain redundancy” mode makes the EM card accept a new power request from a

CPU blade within the range allowing the power redundancy to be maintained. If the EM card cannot accept a new power request from a CPU blade with the power redundancy maintained, the EM card denies the request. In the “maintain redundancy” mode, any measures is not taken if the power redundancy is lost due to an event such as a failure of a power unit. (When a power unit is defected further in no power redundancy status, the system may be shut down forcibly.)

 The “recover redundancy” mode makes the EM card accept a new power request from a CPU

blade within the range allowing the power redundancy to be maintained and limit the operation performance of CPU blades to suppress the power consumption for recovery of the power redundancy if the redundancy is lost due to an event such as a failure of a power unit. (Depending on operations of CPU blades, the EM card cannot reduce the power consumption to the value allowing the power redundancy to be recovered.) When a switch module inserted to a switch module slot issues a power-on request, the EM card checks the power consumption of the switch module and turns on the power of the switch module if the power-on is possible within the maximum power consumption management described above.

When a switch module, which is inserted to a switch module slot, issues a power-on request, the EM card checks the power consumption often switch module and turns on the power of the switch module if the power-on is possible within the maximum power consumption management described above.

When a CPU blade inserted to a CPU blade slot requests the permission of using power, the EM card permits the CPU blade to use the power if the power consumption is possible within the maximum power consumption management described above.

Cooling Management

TIPS:

Depending on the installed number of fan units and CPU blades and their installed locations, when the EM card judges that the cooling capacity is insufficient, it may not permit the power-on of CPU blade. In such a case, check the fan units and CPU blades so that they are appropriately installed.

TIPS:

For connection between the CPU blade and switch module in the Blade Enclosure, refer to the User‟s Guide of the switch module.

While the CPU blade is powered on, the amount of necessary cooling air changes according to the temperature condition. The EM card determines the rotation speed of the fan according to the installed number of fan units and others, and controls the fan so that it rotates in optimum speed.

Interface Management between CPU Blade and Switch Module

If the CPU blade is incorrectly connected with the switch module, it will be damaged. EM card checks the interface between them to prevent this damage. If the interface is improper, the EM card suppressed power-on of the relevant CPU blade and the switch module, or disable the connection port.

Chassis Information Management

The EM card manages the names of the rack, a Blade Enclosure, CPU blades, and switch modules. Except for CPU blade name, they are specified in a configuration file.

IMPORTANT:

 For the Blade Enclosure inter connect, use LAN cables (straight) as short as possible. LAN

cables of three meter or less are recommended.

 Do not connect a LAN cable to the UPPER port of the Blade enclosure at the top in a rack and

the LOWER port of the Blade Enclosure at the bottom.

CHECK:

Check that LAN cables are connected above and below appropriately. Each of the EM cards recognizes the positional relationship among the Blade Enclosures in the rack depending on the cable connections to the UPPER and LOWER ports on the Blade Enclosures. Some incorrect cable connection disables the EM cards to recognize the positional relationship among the Blade Enclosures properly.

TIPS:

Up to six Blade Enclosures can be subject to the Blade Enclosure inter connect.

Blade Enclosure Inter Connect

If more than one Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-Hv2) are mounted in a single rack, connecting the UPPER port, a connector on the rear face of a Blade Enclosure, to the LOWER port, a connector on the rear face of the Blade Enclosure just above, and the LOWER port, another connector on the rear face, to the UPPWER port, a connector on the rear face of the Blade Enclosure just below, through LAN cables (straight) allows the EM cards to share the rack name and its unique ID among the connected blade enclosures.

The EM cards can read the status information of the Blade Enclosures and display the information on Web consoles.

The Rack Information screen on a Web console has the link of each connected Blade Enclosure to the Web console.

When the same user name and password are set for all the Web consoles, you can automatically log in to any Web console through the link to the Web console.

See Chapter 4 for details of the Web console.

Bridge Function

TIPS:

When bridging, the EM card executes port filtering to prevent unnecessary packet from flowing in the network. The port number 49623 is used exclusively by EM card, and cannot be used in any other purposes.

IMPORTANT:

 In the duplex configuration, the revision of the EM firmware for EM card should be the same as

that in another EM card.

TIPS:

When switchover command is executed, the bridge feature is temporarily stopped, and the management LAN interface may temporarily be disconnected.

The EM card bridges a packet from the EM1/EM2 port at the rear of the Blade Enclosure to the internal network. It enables network communication between the management unit of the CPU blades and switch modules in Blade Enclosure (e.g., EXPRESSSCOPE Engine) and the external devices.

SNMP Agent

SNMP is a protocol used to communicate the management data among network devices.

The administrator of the EM card can use SNMP to monitor the operating status of the EM card and the blade system (Blade Enclosure, fan units, or power units) which the EM card manages.

Registering community name and SNMP trap message destination are to be specified in configuration file.

DUPLEX EM

Installing two EM cards in the slots EM1 and EM2 enables duplex configuration. In the duplex configuration, either of two EM cards works as an active EM to perform various features of the EM card, and another one works as standby EM card. Two cards are connected with the internal serial interface to transmit/receive information synchronously.

When an active EM fails or when the switchover command is executed, an active EM is changed to standby EM after the system is rebooted. The standby EM is then works as an active EM.

Chapter 2

IMPORTANT:

 The EM card may be installed or removed by any user. NEC assumes, however, no liability for

damage to devices or the server or malfunction of the server resulted from installation by the user. NEC recommends you ask your service representative for installing or removing the EM card.

 Make sure to use only cables authorized by NEC. Repair of the server due to malfunctions,

failures, or damage resulted from using an unauthorized cables will be charged.

Installation/Removal of EM Card

Two EM cards can be installed in the slots located at the front of the Blade Enclosure.

This section describes how to install the EM card in Blade Enclosure, and notes on using the EM card.

Safety Notes

Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 3 to 8 for details.

 Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server.  Unplug the power cord before working with the server.

Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 3 to 8 for details.

 Make sure to complete installation.  Do not pinch your finger(s) with component.

Observe the following notes to install or remove the EM card safely and properly.

 Keep any component in an anti-static bag until you actually install it to Blade Enclosure.

 Hold a component by its edge to avoid touching any terminals or parts.

 To store or carry any component, place it in an anti-static bag.

Installation/Removal Preparation

TIPS:

 We recommend you to make backup copy of configuration data of EM card before starting

work.

 For backup/restore procedure, see “Backup/Restore of Configuration File” described later.

Installation/Removal Procedure

Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 3 to 8 for details.

 Make sure to complete installation.  Do not pinch your finger(s) with component.

Prepare a Phillips screwdriver before starting installation or removal.

If the EM cards are not in redundant configuration, the configuration data before replacement will be lost. You must reconfigure the EM card after replacement.

Install or remove the EM card in the following procedure.

Installation

TIPS:

To remove an EM card, push the ejector on the handle.

TIPS:

 We recommend backing up the configuration of the EM card..  For backup/restore procedure, see “Backup/Restore of Configuration File” described later.

IMPORTANT:

As long as

–no EM cards are installed, or –an ACTIVE LED of EM card(s) is not lit after EM card is installed,

do not install or uninstall CPU blades, switch modules, fan units, power units and power cords.

Use the following procedure to install this product.

Locate an appropriate slot and insert an EM Card by pushing its handle.

Removing an EM Card

Follow the reverse order of that for installation to remove an EM Card.

Connectors on the Rear Panel of the Blade Enclosure

IMPORTANT:

The UPPER and LOWER ports on the Blade Enclosure are exclusively used for the Blade Enclosure inter connect. Do not connect any other devices to the ports.

TIPS:

Link local address 169.254.0.0/16 is used for the Blade Enclosure inter connect.

1 2 3

4 5 6

Connectors on the rear panel of

the Blade Enclosure.

The below figure shows the connectors on the rear panel of the Blade Enclosure.

1. UPPER port This is used when more than one Blade Enclosure are mounted in a rack and the Blade Enclosure inter connect is used. This is connected to the LOWER port on the Blade Enclosure just above through a straight LAN cable. If the Blade Enclosure is located at the top of the rack, the UPPER port is not used.

2. LOWER port This is used when more than one Blade Enclosure are mounted in a rack and the Blade Enclosure inter connect is used. This is connected to the UPPER port on the Blade Enclosure just above through a straight LAN cable. If the Blade Enclosure is located at the top of the rack, the LOWER port is not used.

3. Serial port This is not used in normal operation.

4. Monitor connector This is to connect with the display unit. It is used by the SIGMABLADE monitor and OSD function.

5. Keyboard connector This is to connect with the PS/2 keyboard. It is used by the SIGMABLADE monitor and OSD function.

6. Mouse connector Connector to connect with the PS/s mouse. It is used by the SIGMABADE monitor and OSD function.

● Connection of UPPER port / LOWER port

This figure shows the example connection when 4 blade enclosures in the same rack.

UPPER

LOWER

UPPER

LOWER

UPPER

LOWER

UPPER

LOWER

[Important] The UPPER and LOWER port are for the connection between blade enclosures only. DO NOT connect other components to these ports.

Chapter 3 Using Command Line Console Feature

This section explains the command line console feature.

Connection

To use the command line console feature, a management console (e.g., personal computer) must be connected to the management port.

Connecting with Management Port

The EM card has two interfaces; the serial port and the network port (100Base-Tx/10Base-T) as a management port.

IMPORTANT: To connect with the management network, use "Management LAN

Interface" at the front of the EM card.

NOTE: Connect with the management port when providing initial setup or

maintenance of EM card.

Connection via Serial Port

Connect a management console (e.g., personal computer) to the serial port. When you use the EM card for the first time, the management console must be connected.

The management console such as PC must have a communication software conformed to VT-100. Set the communication software as follows:

– Baud rate: 115200bps – Data length: 8 bits – Parity: None – Stop bit: 1 – Flow control: None

IMPORTANT: A leased line cannot be connected to the serial port directly.

Connection via Network Port

TELNET or SSH (password authentication) is used for connection with network. To login the EM card with TELNET/SSH, use the IP address you have assigned previously in the procedure for connection via the serial port.

NOTE: The default IP address is 192.168.1.8/24. You may connect with the local

network that accepts this IP address to set an IP address. Note that, however, connection with network is aborted when you change an IP address. The SIGMABLADE monitor described in Section 5 also allows you to set an IP address.

IMPORTANT: To connect with the management network, use "Management LAN

Interface" connectors at the front of the EM card.

Initial Settings

CHECK:

 The default password for “Administrator” is “Admin”. For security change the default password

to new one.

 Configure the initial settings by “Administrator” or a user whose access right is

“ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATER.” Some initial settings accept only Administrator or a user whose access right is “Administrator.”

 Configure the initial settings from the active EM card.  The default value of IP address of EM card is 192.168.1.8 ~ 11 (subnet mask: 255.255.255.0).

When connecting to an EM card from the EM console for the first time after your purchase for initial settings, connect to 192.168.1.8 (If the settings have not been changed).

 Changing date settings (Required when not using the NTP function) Configure date and time of an EM card.

SET DATE <MMDDhhmm({CC}YY)> <time zone>

- MM: month DD: date hh: time mm: minute CCYY: year

- time zone: refer to “Time zone” in “Appendix. (180 page) ” The default value is JST.

 Configuring an NTP server (For using the NTP function, you must configure the primary NTP server setting and ENABLE NTP. Configuring the secondary NTP server is optional.) Setup the NTP server to be referred by the EM card. Before this, you must complete “Network settings (EM card)”. (It takes about 5 seconds for the command to complete.)

SET NETWORK NTP PRIMARY <primary NTP server address> (SET NETWORK NTP SECONDERY <secondary NTP server address>)

SET TIMEZONE <time zone>  Time zone: refer to “Time zone” in “Appendixes. (180 page) ” The default value is JST.

ENABLE NTP

Configure initial settings of modules installed on the blade enclosure such as EM cards and CPU blades by using the EM serial console or the EM console.

Date and time settings (EM card)

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

2. Ensure that you have logged in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR” from a CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console. (If you have not, log in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR.”)

3. Ensure that the following information by running commands on the CLI. (For details, refer to ”Commands.”)

4. Execute the command below on the CLI to check the settings you made have taken effect. For details, refer to “.” When the date and time settings have been modified, run the SHOW DATE command. When the NTP server settings have been configured, run the SHOW NETWORK command.

This completes steps to configure date and time or NTP server settings.

User settings (EM card)

 Changing the password of Administrator (highly-recommended) Change the password of Administrator.

The password can contain three to eight alphanumeric characters.

Do not forget the password of Administrator.

If you forget, password recovery is necessary. (For information on how to recover password, refer to “Password recovery”.)

SET PASSWORD New Password : ******** (Type a password) Confirm : ******** (Type the same password)

 Registering regular users (when adding a user, ADD USER is required. FULL NAME is optional.) Register regular user accounts as necessary.

ADD USER <user name (within 13 characters)> New Password : ******** (Type a password) Confirm : ******** (Type the same password)

SET USER FULLNAME <user name> <full name (within 32 characters)>

 Configuring the access right of the regular users (optional) Configure the access right of the regular users. (The default value of access right of regular user is USER.)

SET USER ACCESS <user name> [ADMINISTRATOR | OPERATOR | USER]

TIPS:

When two EM cards are installed and you configure the password of the regular users or Administrator on the active EM card, the same values are automatically allocated to the standby EM card.

When you add users, or changed the access rights, run the SHOW USER <user name> command.

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

2. Confirm that you have logged in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR” from a CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console. (If you have not, log in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR.”)

3. Configure the following information by running commands on the CLI. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

4. Execute the command below on the CLI to check the settings you made have taken effect (for details, refer to “Commands”).

This completes the steps to configure the user settings.

Rack settings (EM card)

 Rack name (required for report processing)

Configure the name of the rack on which the EM card is installed (within 32 characters). (Specify any unique name to identify the rack.)

SET RACK NAME <rack name>

TIPS:

When interlude connection is enabled, the Rack Name is determined according to the Rack Name set in the bottom blade enclosure unit. If you change the name when InterBlade connection is enabled, the changed name will be reflected in all blade enclosures connected with this feature.

You can change a Rack Name from any one of the blade enclosures connected with InterBlade connection.

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

3. Configure the following information about the rack by running commands on the CLI. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

4. Execute listed command in CLI mode. Confirm that the settings are applied. For detail, refer to the command specification.

Execute "SHOW ENCLOSURE INFO" command when the name or asset number of enclosure is defined.

This completes the steps to configure the user settings.

Blade Enclosure settings (EM card)

 Blade enclosure name (required for report processing) Configure the name of the blade enclosure on which the EM card is installed (within 32 characters) (Specify any unique name to identify the blade enclosure.)

SET ENCLOSURE NAME <the blade enclosure name>

 Blade Enclosure asset number (optional) Configure an asset number of the blade enclosure on which the EM card is installed (within 32 characters).

Configure any asset number of the blade enclosure (such as a number allocated for managing assets in your organization).

SET ENCLOSURE ASSET TAG <the asset number>

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

3. Configure the following information about the Blade Enclosure by running commands on the CLI. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

4. Execute the command below on the CLI to check the settings you made have taken effect. For details, refer to “Commands.”

When the name or asset number of the blade enclosure has been configured, execute the SHOW ENCLOSURE INFO command.

This completes the steps to configure the user settings.

Network settings (EM card)

IMPORTANT:

 Make sure in advance that IP addresses to be configured are able to use in your network. When

IP address or subnet mask settings become unknown after the configuration, reconfigure them on the EM serial console.

 Make sure in advance that IP addresses to be configured are able to use in your network.

When IP address or subnet mask settings become unknown after the configuration, reconfigure them on the EM serial console.

 IP addresses that you are setting should have a subnet address that is able to use in your network.

IP addresses of EM cards, CPU blades and switch modules must have a common subnet mask. Make up IP addresses with the same subnet in advance.

 Make sure that IP addresses you are setting do not overlap with the IP addresses of other

machines on your network.

 Configure unique IP address for each module to be installed on the blade enclosure.

Even when you operate the blade enclosure with some modules powered off, all the modules installed on the blade enclosure must have unique IP addresses. (Pay extra attention when you configure IP addresses of modules without using the DHCP function. If you are using modules for the first time, all of them may have the same IP address set to them. In such a case, you must reconfigure IP addresses to give a unique IP address to each one of them.)

 When a first IP address is configured, consecutive numbers are automatically allocated for the IP

addresses of EM cards, CPU blades/switch modules for management LAN. Ensure that none of the IP addresses has the same address. Not only the first IP address but also automatically-allocated IP addresses must be within an appropriate range.

 Floating IP is an IP address that dynamically switches according to the status of EM card

(active/standby). Regardless of where the EM card is physically stored, if the EM card is active, floating IP (active EM) is allocated, and if the EM card is stand-by, floating IP (stand-by EM) is allocated. When the status of the EM card switches to active/stand-by an occurrence of a failure on the EM card or the FORCE TAKEOVER command, floating IP is automatically switched accordingly. By using floating IP, you can use active EM (or stand-by EM) while where the EM card is physically stored remains transparent. (For detailed information on active EM card etc., refer to “EM card” on page 58.)

 Static IP address (EM card slot 1/2) is an IP address that is determined depending on where the

EM card is physically stored. (the left is EM card slot 1, the right is EM card slot 2.) Static IP address is not affected by whether the status of EM card is active or stand-by.

 The following values can't be specified for EM cards, CPU blades and switch modules.

*.*.*.0, *.*.*.255 ("*": the wildcard character)

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

3. Determine the network configuration.

Configuration example

(1)

EM card –network configuration

Floating IP 192.168.1.4

Four consecutive IP addresses (Specify the IP address of floating IP (active EM))

(active EM)

Floating IP 192.168.1.5

(stand-by EM)

Static IP address 192.168.1.6

(EM card slot 1)

Static IP address 192.168.1.7

(EM card slot 2)

(2)

CPU blade (Slot 1~16) -network configuration

Slot 1 192.168.1.8

24 consecutive IP addresses (Specify the IP address of CPU blade (slot 1))

Slot 2 192.168.1.9

Slot 3 192.168.1.10

Slot16 192.168.1.23

(3)

Switch module (Slot1~8) -network configuration

Slot 1 192.168.1.24

Slot 2 192.168.1.25

Slot 3 192.168.1.26

Slot 8 192.168.1.31

(4)

Configuration of subnet mask and gateway (this configuration is used across EM cards, CPU blades and switch modules)

Subnet mask 255.255.255.0

Gateway 192.168.1.99

(5)

Configuration of DNS server (this configuration is used across EM cards, CPU blades and switch modules)

Primary DNS 192.168.1.111

Secondary DNS 192.168.1.123

CHECK:

If you change the IP address of the EM card while you are using a CLI on the EM console, the EM console is disconnected from the EM card. Change the target IP address of the terminal emulator of the EM console to the new IP address of the EM card to log on again. Depending on a new IP address of EM card, values of the network configurations of EM console and other network machines must be set to the appropriate values in advance.)

Note that the following is an example. Configure each IP address and subnet mask according to your usage environment.

4. Configure the following information by executing the commands on a CLI. (For details, refer to “Commands.”).

― Each IP address setting (Required) Configure the network settings of EM cards, CPU blade and switch module.

(It takes about 5 seconds for the command to complete.)

SET NETWORK ADDRESSRANGE <the IP address of the floating IP (active EM)> <the IP address of CPU blade (Slot1)> <subnet mask>

Example SET NETWORK ADDRESSRANGE 192.168.1.4 192.168.1.8

255.255.255.0

TIPS:

 By specifying floating IP (active EM) by the SET NETWORK

ADDRESSRANGE command, consecutive numbers are automatically allocated to IP addresses of floating IP (standby-EM), static IP address (EM card slot 1) and static IP address (EM card slot 2). (Reserve four consecutive IP addresses in advance.)

 By specifying IP address of CPU blade (slot 1) by the SET NETWORK

ADDRESSRANGE command, consecutive numbers are automatically allocated to IP addresses of CPU blades (Slot2~16) and switch modules (Slot1~8). (Reserve twenty-four consecutive IP addresses in advance. About this command, "consecutive numbers" means values consecutive by the decimal number. (e.g. "10.0.0.254" and "10.0.0.255" are "consecutive numbers", but "10.0.0.255" and "10.0.1.0" are not.))

 Some modules might not support or be disabled in DHCP client function. In

such a case, the IP address that is configured using the SET NETWORK ADDRESSRANGE command is not allocated to a module. Configure each IP address on the module or enable the DHCP client function if it is disabled. (For details, refer to the User's Guide of the module. Some modules do not require IP address configuration.)

 It may take a couple of minutes for a module to acquire an IP address

configured by the SET NETWORK ADDRESSRANGE command. Use the SHOW SERVER LIST command and the SHOW SWITCH INFO command for CPU blades and switch modules respectively to check the module has acquired the configured IP address. (For more information on the commands, refer to " Commands.")

 It may take some time until the IP address is reflected in the switch module by

DHCP function after performing the SET NETWORK ADDRESS RANGE command. In such a case, restart the switch module. Then the IP address configured by an EM card is allocated to the switch module soon. (For information on how to restart a switch module, refer to RESTART SWITCH command of " Commands." or the User's Guide of the switch module.) As for a CPU blade, if the settings are changed, a process to reallocate an IP address is executed, so that the new IP address is set after a while. (However, if your User's Guides or the Operation Guides of CPU blade has different descriptions, follow those descriptions.)

 On setting DHCP function on a module enabled or disabled, it may take a

couple of minutes for the module to acquire an IP address which is set by the SET NETWORK ADDRESS RANGE command. If the IP address isn't allocated to the module after a while, restart EM card by performing "RESTART EM" command on a CLI.

 The IP address allocated to each module by the SET NETWORK

ADDRESSRANGE command is enabled in the management LAN. For settings of IP addresses on the user LAN, see the User's Guides of your blade and switch module.

 The IP address configured by the SET NETWORK ADDRESSRANGE

command is reserved for a slot if there is no module on the slot or a module on the slot doesn't require IP address settings, It is recommended not to configure the same IP address as the reserved one for any other network machine.

 Generally, pass-through card is a module that doesn't require IP address

settings. (Depending on the pass-through card, you may find a different description from the one in this manual on the User's Guides or Operation Guides of your pass-through card. In such a case, follow those descriptions.)

― Default gateway settings (Required when using default gateway) Configure a default gateway. (It takes about 5 seconds to complete the command.)

SET NETWORK GATEWAY <Gateway IP address>

(Example) SET NETWORK GATEWAY 192.168.1.99

 DNS configuration (Required to register one or more DNS server when the DNS function is used.) Register a DNS server. By default, a DNS server configured first is “primary.”

(It is possible to delete a registered DNS server by the REMOVE NETWORK DNS command. After deleting the primary or secondary DNS address, the ADD NETWORK DNS command sets a primary or secondary DNS address respectively. If you delete both of the primary and the secondary, and then, run the ADD NETWORK DNS command, they are configured in the order of primary and secondary. For information on the REMOVE NETWORK DNS command, refer to “Commands.”)

(ADD NETWORK DNS <primary DNS server>) (ADD NETWORK DNS <secondary DNS server>)

(Example)

ADD NETWORK DNS 192.168.1.111 ADD NETWORK DNS 192.168.1.123

TIPS:

Default gateway and DNS server (primary, secondary) are used across in EM cards, CPU blades, and switch modules.

IMPORTANT:

Do not install/remove a module, and power on/off a module while restarting an EM card. An attempt to do so might result in not only failure to complete the configuration update but malfunctions of the module. Do not switch on/off the ID LED of an installed module. The ID LED may not be appropriately lit on/off.

CHECK:

It is required to restart the EM card after changing DNS and default gateway configuration. (The changes take effect after the EM card is restarted.)

5. Run the following command from the CLI to check the changes have taken effect.

Check the network configuration by using the SHOW NETWORK command.

6. Restart the EM card if necessary. (For information on how to restart an EM card, refer to “RESTART EM” in “Commands.”)

This completes the steps to configure the network settings.

SNMP settings (EM card)

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

3. Run the below commands from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

― Configuring community name (For using the SNMP function, write community setting is required. Read and trap community settings are optional.)

Configure community names. (The default community name value for read, write

TIPS:

Execute the SHOW NETWORK command to confirm if the SNMP function is enabled. (SNMP function is enabled by default.) If disabled, execute the ENABLE SNMP command to enable the SNMP function. (For information on the commands, Hint refer to “Commands.”)

You can set SNMSP trap destination supported SNMP TrapAck functions (e.g. NEC ESMPRO Manager and Agent) for SNMP TRAPRECEIVER. If you set wrong SNMSP trap destination and enable the SNMP TrapAck functions of the EM firmware, the same trap is issued two or more times.

and trap operations is "public".)

SET SNMP COMMUNITY READ <the community name that allows a

read operation>

SET SNMP COMMUNITY WRITE <the community name that allows a

write operation>

SET SNMP COMMUNITY TRAP <the community name that allows a

trap operation>

― Configuring contact name (Optional) Configure a SNMP contact name. (Configure the contact address on SNMP as you like. (e.g. the address of the server

room where the rack with this products installed is located.)

SET SNMP CONTACT <the contact name>

― Location information setting (Required to display location information correctly

on NEC ESMPRO Manager.)

Configure the location information of the blade enclosure. Specify <the location in the rack of the blade enclosure> and

<the height of the rack> by unit (number).

SET SNMP LOCATION <the LOCATION name> SET SNMP LOCATION ENCLOSURE <the location within rack of the

blade enclosure>

SET SNMP LOCATION RACKHEIGHT <the height of the rack>

― Specifying SNMP trap destination (When you use the SNMP function, it is required to set one or more IP address for trap destination.) Specify SNMP trap destination. You can specify up to three addresses.

ADD SNMP TRAPRECEIVER <the IP address to be notified trap>

― Enabling the TrapACK function (Optional) Enable the TrapACK function (the function to wait Ack for SNMP trap).

ENABLE SNMP TRAPACK

4. Execute the command below on the CLI to check the settings you made have taken effect.

(For details, refer to “Commands.”)

After making changes, execute the SHOW SNMP command.

For performing the SNMP test, execute the TRAPTEST command. (When you are using NEC ESMPRO Manager, the message, “AlertManager tested: Notification test is performed. (TEST-AlertManager)” is displayed.)

This completes the steps to configure the SNMP settings.

Setting module access right for an user (EM card)

 Configuring an access right to a module (Optional) Configure the access right to CPU blade and switch module/pass-through card. (Confirm the slot number of the target module in advance)

ASSIGN [SERVER | SWITCH] [<Slot number> | <Slot number> -<Slot number> | <Slot number> , <Slot number> | ALL] <user name>

To concatenate <Slot number>s, insert a „-‟ (hyphen) and „,‟ (comma) between them with a space before and after them.

 Configuring an access right to the EM card (Optional) Configure a user‟s access right to the EM card.

ASSIGN EM <user name>

 Switching on/off the ID LED of a module Switches on/off the ID LED of a CPU blade, or switch module/pass-through card. (Confirm the slot number of the target module in advance.)

SET [SERVER | SWITCH] UID <Slot number> [ON | OFF]

To concatenate <Slot number>s, insert a „-‟ (hyphen) and „,‟ (comma) between them with a space before and after them.

 Switching on/off the ID LED of the EM card Switches on/off of ID LED of the EM card. (If you omit specifying <Slot number>, the command is performed for the EM card that you are currently logging in.)

SET EM UID <Slot number> [ON | OFF]

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

3. Run the below commands from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

4. Execute the command below on the CLI to check the settings you made have taken effect. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

Switch on/off the ID LED of a module using the user ID that is set. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

This completes the setting of the access right to a module.

Power unit settings (EM card)

 Configuring power control policy (required) Configure the power control policy of the Blade Enclosure on which the EM card is installed.

PERFORMANCE : CPU Performance Mode (giving priority to power even if redundancy

is impossible) REDUNDANCY : Maintain Redundancy Mode (maintaining power redundancy) RECOVERABLE : Recover Redundancy Mode (recovering power redundancy)

SET POWER POLICY [PERFORMANCE | REDUNDANCY | RECOVERABLE]

 Power redundancy mode setting (required) Set a power redundancy mode for the blade enclosure in which the Enclosure Manager Card (EM Card) is installed.

AC: N+N redundant mode POWERSUPPLY: N+1 redundant mode

SET POWER REDUNDANCY [AC | POWERSUPPLY]

CHECK:

The combination of the two below cannot be configured.

Power control policy: performance priority mode (PERFORMANCE) Power redundancy mode: AC duplex mode (AC)

CHECK:

Power control policy and power redundancy mode are reflected after the AC is supplied.

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

3. Execute the command in CLI mode to set the following parameters. For detail, refer to "command specification". For detail of power management policy and power redundant mode, refer to "management function" at page 141 .

4. Run the following command to confirm that the settings are effective. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

SHOW POWER

5. Turn the AC power off, and then turn it on again. (For information on how to switch on/off AC power, refer to “Powering on and off the blade enclosure.”)

Power unit setting is now complete.

Verifying, backing up and restoring the EM card configuration

CHECK:

 Verification, backup and restoration of the configuration information must be operated by

“Administrator” or a use whose access right is ADMINISTRATOR.

 Verification, back up and restoration of the configuration information must be performed on the

active EM card.

 Confirming the configuration information Confirm the configuration information of the Blade Enclosure.

SHOW CONFIG

CHECK:

The following operation requires a server that is accessible from the EM card to save the backup data. (It is recommended to use an ftp server. Use the latest version of ftp server software. For using vsｆ

tpd, use the version 1.2.1 or later.)

 Backing up the configuration information (highly-recommended) Backup the configuration information of the blade enclosure by the following command. Specify a URL to back up the configuration information for <URL>. (using ftp server is recommended.)

Example for <URL > (Specify relative path from the directory specified in the server: ftp://<host name (or IP address)>/<path> (When anonymous ftp) ftp://<username>:<password>@<host name (or IP address)>/<path> (When ftp (user password))

* <path> is to contain the name of file to be backed up. (A file with specified file name is created.) (The scope enclosed with double quotations ““ is case sensitive. Type “ftp” in lower case.)

UPLOAD CONFIG <URL>

Follow the step below to verify the settings of EM card and to backup the configuration information. (For further information on the configuration information, refer to “Configuration Management”.)

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

3. Run the below command from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

4. Run the following command on the CLI to back up the configuration information. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

CHECK:

If you need to restore the configuration information in the EM card for some reason after backing up, follow the step below to restore the setting. (If configuration information is not backed up, configuration information cannot be restored.)

CHECK:

By restoring configuration information, values in each setting are overwritten. (For setting information to be backed up/restored, see “SET FACTORY” in “Commands.”) Before restoring configuration information, make sure that it is OK even if this setting information of each module, including network setting, is changed.

 Restoring configuration information Restore configuration information of the blade enclosure by the following command. Specify a URL on which configuration information has been backed up with full path for <URL>. * “path” is to contain the name of file to be backed up.

DOWNLOAD CONFIG <URL>

IMPORTANT:

 After the execution of the config restoration, the active EM card restarts automatically. To

continue the monitoring of the device, the original standby EM card switches to the active EM card.

 If two EM cards are installed, when restoring configuration information on active EM card, the

same configuration is applied to the standby EM card. (It may take several seconds for applying the configuration to the standby EM card.)

 Do not install/remove a module, and power on/off a module while restarting the EM card.

An attempt to do so might result in not only failure to complete the configuration update but malfunctions of the module. Do not switch on/off the ID LED of an installed module. ID LED may not be appropriately lit on/off.

FORCE TAKEOVER

 Confirming configuration information (highly recommended) Confirm the configuration information of the Blade Enclosure by the following command.

SHOW CONFIG

5. Make sure that the file is uploaded on the server specified to <URL>.

Follow the steps below to restore configuration information. To restore configuration information, you need the backup of the configuration information.

1. Ensure that you have logged in to the EM card by Administrator or a use whose access right is ADMINISTRATOR from the CLI of EM serial console or EM console. (If you have not logged in, log in by “Administrator” or a user whose access right is ADMINISTRATOR.)

2. Run the following command on the CLI to restore configuration information. (For details, refer to “Commands.”) After configuration information is restored, the EM card is automatically restarted.

3. After the EM card is restarted, log in to the CLI of the EM serial console or EM console.

4. When two EM cards are mounted, run the following command on the CLI to change the EM card

with the command executed to the active EM card.

5. Run the following command on the CLI to ensure that the restoration of config information is effective. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

IMPORTANT:

The following configurations are outside the backup target. Reconfigure them after restoring the config information, if necessary.

 CLI configuration  Passwords of each user  Timezone

 Web console settings  NTP server IP address for DHCP  IP allocation function of DHCP  Boot layover time of power unit  The upper limit of the entire rack‟s input power  Response time of the Blade Enclosure unit that works together  Priority of blades

This compels the procedure.

DianaScope settings (EM card)

 Configuring a user‟s password of DianaScope (Required for using DianaScope) The following command configures the user‟s password of DianaScope Gateway of the blade enclosure on which this EM card is installed. (This user‟s password is also used as the authentication key of DianaScope Manager.) The password can contain up to 16 alphanumeric characters. (The default value of the password is “guest.”)

SET DSGPASSWORD <the password>

TIPS:

Running “SHOW DSGSGATE” enables to confirm the availability of DianaScope Gateway. DianaScope Gateway is made available by default. If DianaScope Gateway is unavailable, run “SET DSGSTATE” command to make DianaScope Gateway available. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

When using DianaScope Manager, you should create a user password of DianaScope Gateway on an EM card. Follow the steps below to create a user account. DianaScope Manager requires authentication key when you register a server. Configure the created user password as the authentication key. Configure the static IP address of an EM card as the IP address of a server to be registered. (For the static IP address of an EM card, refer to “Network settings (EM card).” For information on operation of DianaScope, refer to the installation guide of DianaScope, or the user‟s guide or operation guide of the CPU blade.)

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

3. Run the below command from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

4. Run the following command on the CLI to confirm the configuration. (For details, refer to “Commands.”) Run the SHOW DSGPASSWORD command.

This completes steps to configure DianaScope.

Other settings (CPU blade)

Refer to the user‟s guide/operation manual of CPU blade.

Console connection to switch module/pass-through card

 Connecting a console to a switch module

CONNECT SWITCH <Slot number>

TIPS:

Depending on the switch module/pass-through card type, different operation may be required and/or different steps may be taken. In this case, descriptions in the user‟s guide of the switch module/pass-through card should be prioritized.

Follow the steps below to connect a console to switch module/pass-through card via an EM card. The procedure after connection depends on the specification of consoles of the connected switch module. (The specification of the serial console is the same as the one when the console is directly connected to the switch module/pass-through card.) Configure settings by referring to the user‟s guide of your switch module after connection is achieved. Some switch modules/pass-through cards need not or cannot be connected. For details, refer to the user‟s guide of each switch module/pass-through card.

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

3. Run the below command from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

This completes the steps to connect a console to a switch module or pass-through card.

Other settings (switch module/through card)

Refer to the user‟s guide of switch module/pass-through card.

 Connecting a console to a switch module Following command shows the statuses of the Blade Enclosure on which the EM card is installed.

SHOW ENCLOSURE STATUS

If “Failed” is displayed, make sure that target module is installed in an appropriate slot. When the module is installed correctly, restart the target module if possible. If the failure persists, replace the target module.

 Checking the status and temperature of a module installed on the blade enclosure Following command shows the status and temperature of a module installed on the blade enclosure on which the EM card is installed.

SHOW ENCLOSURE TEMP

This completes steps to check the status of the blade enclosure.

 Checking the status of a fan unit Following command shows the status of fan unit of the blade enclosure on which the EM card is installed.

SHOW ENCLOSURE FAN <fan unit number | ALL>

If “Failed” is displayed, make sure that the fan unit is installed in an appropriate slot. If it is installed correctly, replace it with a spare fan unit.

Checking operational status

You can check how the blade enclosure and modules on the blade enclosure are operating. The operation status can be confirmed on the CLI of EM serial console or EM console.

Blade Enclosures

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

2. Ensure that you have logged in to the EM card on the CLI of EM serial console or EM console.

3. Run the below command from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

This completes the steps to check the status of the Blade Enclosure.

Fan unit

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

2. Ensure that you have logged in to the EM card on the CLI of EM serial console or EM console.

3. Run the below command from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

This completes steps for checking the fan unit status.

Power unit

 Checking the status of a fan unit Following command shows the status of fan unit of the blade enclosure on which the EM card is installed.

SHOW ENCLOSURE POWERSUPPLY <Power unit number | ALL>

If “Failed” is displayed, make sure that the power unit is installed in an appropriate slot. If it is installed correctly, replace it with a spare power unit.

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

2. Ensure that you have logged in to the EM card on the CLI of EM serial console or EM console.

3. Run the below command from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

This completes steps for checking the power unit status.

Updating the EM firmware

IMPORTANT:

 Do not shut down the power such as AC power or uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) of

the blade enclosure, which is supplied to EM cards while you are updating the EM firmware. If the power is shut down during the update, it will not only result in failure to complete the update but also malfunction.

 Do not install/remove a module, and power on/off a module while restarting an EM card.

An attempt to do so not only results in failure to complete the update but also malfunction. Do not switch on/off the ID LED of an installed module. The ID lamp may not be appropriately lit on/off.

This section explains how to update the firmware of an EM card (EM firmware). The EM firmware can be updated on the CLI of the EM serial console or EM console.

For information on how to update the EM firmware, refer to this document. (See also the confirmation message that is displayed before download or document files if they are attached with download files.)

Setting EM firmware image

TIPS:

 When you are using a firewalled server to set EM firmware image, make sure that the target port

is available. When using an ftp server, make sure that the ftp server is set to passive mode.

 When DeploymentManager (DPM) is installed on a server to set an EM firmware image, the tftp

service derived from DPM may be already being operated. In such a case, DPM‟s tftp server may prevent operation of the other tftp servers. To start the other tftp server for setting EM firmware image, you must stop the tftp server of DPM. The DPM‟s tftp server, which works as a Windows service, can be stopped from “Service” on management tool. (For DPM, refer to the user‟s guide of DPM. For information on using OS, refer to the operation manual of OS.)

 When backing up configuration data to a tftp server, create a file to store configuration data on

the backup folder. Set access right of the new file to allow the EM firmware to modify the file. (For details, refer to the manual of the tftp server software.)

 When two EM cards are installed to the enclosure, both of EM cards must be able to access to

the server to set an EM firmware image.

※ When 2 EM cards are installed to the enclosure, both of EM

cards must be able to access to the server.

Blade Enclosure

(Network hub or

equivalent unit)

tftp sever, ftp server or http sever that EM

firmware is installed.

Example of configuration

When you update the EM firmware, you have to provide a new EM firmware image file on an external server. The server places on the network which can be accessed from the EM firmware and the server provides one of following services: a tftp service, an ftp service, or an http service.

Updating the EM firmware

CHECK:

 The EM firmware must be updated by “Administrator” or a user whose access right is

ADMINISTRATOR.

 Update the EM firmware from the active EM card.

 Confirming the version of the EM firmware This command displays the version of an EM card and EM firmware.

SHOW VERSION

 Updating the EM firmware Updates the EM firmware of the EM card. Specify the URL (tftp/ftp/http) on which EM firmware image is set for <URL>. Example of <URL> (Specify the path from the user home):

“tftp://<the host name (or the IP address)>/<the path>“ (for tftp) “ftp://<the host name (or the IP address)>/<the path>“ (for Anonymous ftp) “ftp://<username>:<password>@<the host name (or the IP address)>/<the path>“ (for ftp

(user password)) “http://< the host name (or the IP address)>/<the path>“(for http) * <the path> it to be included the name of file of EM firmware image. (The area enclosed with double quotations „“„is case sensitive. Type “tftp”, “ftp”, and “http” in lower case.)

UPDATE IMAGE <URL>

 Confirming the version of the EM firmware Displays the version of the EM card and EM firmware version.

SHOW VERSION

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

2. Confirm that you have logged in to EM card by Administrator or a user whose access right is ADMINISTRATOR from the CLI of EM serial console or EM console. (If you have not, log in by “Administrator” or a user whose access right is ADMINISTRATOR.)

3. Run the below command from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.”) If the version of the installed EM firmware is the same as the one you are intending for update or the latest version is installed, no update is required.

4. Run the following command on the CLI to update the EM firmware. (For details, refer to “Commands.”) This command takes some time to update the EM firmware. When update of EM firmware is completed, the EM card will be re-booted automatically. When the enclosure has 2 EM cards, stand-by EM card will be re-booted automatically during update of EM firmware.

5. After the EM card is restarted, log in to the EM card by “Administrator” or a user whose access right is ADMINISTRATOR or OPERATOR on the CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console.

6. Run the following command on the CLI to make sure that EM firmware is successfully been updated. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

The EM firmware is now upgraded.

Password recovery

TIPS:

Remove the stand-by EM when your configuration has EM redundancy.

em> setenv password-reset em> setenv password-reset y em> saveenv Saving Environment to EEPROM... em> boot ## Booting image at bfa00000 ... (Skip)

TIPS:

- Clear or reset the "password-reset" at first "setenv password-reset".

- When next "setenv password-reset y" is executed properly, no error message is displayed. And prompt "em>" of u-boot will be displayed.

TIPS:

Install the EM card of stand-by to the original location that was removed previous step, if necessary.

You can change the “Administrator” password back to the initial one via a serial port connection with the following steps (use this feature only if you forget the Administrator password).

1. Confirm that EM card id powered on.

2. Connect a serial cable to the front of the active EM card.

3. Reset (or reboot) the EM card. Press the RESET switch down or execute “RESTART EM” command.

4. If u-boot prompt (em>) appears, press the <Return> key to stop.

5. Enter the following u-boot prompt:

6. After EM firmware starts, password of administrator will be changed to factory settings.

The configuration made at step 6 will be automatically deleted.

The operating is now completed.

EM card

IMPORTANT:

 In configurations with only one EM card, check whether the configuration information has been

backed up. If not, back up the configuration information. If the configuration is not backed up, the initial setting of the blade enclosure may be lost.

The following items are not backed up. Configure these items again after restoring backed-up configuration information, if necessary.

CLI Settings

 User passwords  Time zone

Web Console Settings

 IP address of NTP servers for DHCP  Wait time for Power Units at boot  Upper limit of input power to the whole rack system  Wait time for enclosure response to collaborating blades  Blade priority

 When exchanging an EM card with the blade enclosure power on, do so as quickly as possible.

Because leaving an EM card slot blank may reduce cooling efficiency, insert an EM card or an EM card slot cover into any blank slot. If there are no EM card in the enclosure, system failure detection does not function. Install one or more EM card as soon as possible.

 Do not install or remove any module or turn the power on or off while rebooting an EM card.

Such operation may stop the update or cause the equipment to malfunction. In addition, do not switch the ID LED on the installed modules on or off. Such operation may cause the ID LED to turn on or off inappropriately.

 If two EM card are installed, the “Administrator” password of the active EM card automatically

becomes the “Administrator” password for both of these EM card. (The same password is assigned to both the active and standby EM card. Therefore, the standby EM card may have a password that is different from the initial “Admin” value, even if it has not been changed on the card.) If one of the two EM card is exchanged, the password of the active EM card configured before the exchange will be automatically assigned to a new EM card.

Replacing an EM card. EM card can be exchanged even when the power of the blade enclosure they are in is turned on.

1. Check the EM card to be replaced.

2. Remove all of cables on the EM card that is to be removed.

3. Remove the EM card (see “Installation/Removal of EM card”).

4. Insert a new EM card into the blank EM card slot (see “Installing/Removing EM card”).

The new EM card automatically turns on.

5. Confirm whether the STATUS LED of the EM card is normal (green-lit or blinking).

CHECK:

Perform the backup/restore of config info with “Administrator” or with the access right of ADMINISTRATOR.

TIPS:

Performing restoration is unavailable if you have no config info backup. Refer to “Initial Settings” and reconfigure.

IMPORTANT:

 There are many functions limited with the standby EM card. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

Under normal conditions, use the active EM card.

 If you perform config information settings, the same config information is also automatically

configured to the standby EM card. (Note that this automatic configuration is unavailable if the EM firmware differs between the active EM card and the standby EM card.)

 If you update the EM firmware with CLI through the active EM card, the automatic EM

firmware update is automatically applied to the standby EM card.

 Confirming the various statuses of the EM card Displays the statuses of the EM card.

SHOW EM STATUS

*The status confirmations are available on the web console as well.

If the installed EM card is active EM, confirm the ACTIVE LED of the EM LED is active (green-lit).

6. If necessary, restore the config information of the installed EM card. If two EM card are installed on the Blade Enclosure unit, the config info will be automatically continued in to a new one. For more on how to restore the config info, refer to “Verifying, backing up and restoring the EM card configuration” in “Initial Settings”.

This completes the EM card replacement procedure.

If you install an additional EM card to the EM card slot 2 aside from the one in EM card slot 1, the standby EM card turns to active automatically if there is a faulty in the active EM card.

The active/standby status of an EM card is recognizable with the ACTIVE LED on the EM card. If the EM card is the active EM, the LED lights green to show that it is active. (For more, refer to “LED indication”) The active/standby status is also recognizable (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on.

2. Ensure that you have logged in via the serial port or the network port. (Log in if you have not.)

3. Run the below command from a CLI to confirm the active/standby status. (For details, refer to “Commands.”)

Command Input Specifications

How to start a CLI

How to start

The EM SIGMABLADE-Hv2 firmware logs in to the EM firmware via one of the following three and starts a CLI.

1: EM serial console 2: Telnet 3: SSH

Via the EM serial console

An EM card is equipped with a serial port to allow operation from a remote PC.

When you connect a PC to an EM card using a serial cable, the system console of the EM firmware is displayed.

Serial cable connection parameter Use a cross cable for a serial cable.

Transfer rate : 115200bps Data length : 8 bit Parity : None Stop bit : 1 bit Flow control : None

When connecting to the EM serial console is successful, the following window is displayed. The CLI is started by logging in to it by a user account for CLI on the login prompt. Enter the user name that is registered in advance and correct password to log in to the CLI.

EM serial connection window (Example)

Telnet/SSH

Connect to the EM firmware using telnet/SSH between a remote PC and an EM card connected through Ethernet.

When the EM serial console is successfully connected, the following screen is displayed. The CLI is started by logging in to it by a user account for CLI on the login prompt.

EM firmware Telnet connection window (Example)

How to enter a command

Basics

You can enter a command by logging in to a CLI via the EM serial console or telnet/SSH.

How to enter a command

Enter a command defined in this document after a prompt is displayed.

When a command is correctly entered, the CLI executes a process according to the command.

Only one command can be specified in a line at the same time. Multiple commands cannot be specified at the same time.

Depending on a command, you can specify multiple arguments. You have to insert at least one blank space between a command and an argument.

Command syntax

Command:

Specify behavior for the argument(s) to follow

Argument:

Specify an object for the behavior mentioned above. Multiple arguments can be specified. You can specify static parameter, variable parameter (e.g. IP address, time), and URL, for argument.

A CLI checks a specified command from the top of lines. When conditions to execute a command/an argument are satisfied, a CLI processes a command.

Numeric value specification

Specify in decimal (0-9).

Character string specification

Specify with alphanumeric characters and some symbols (to be specific, a-zA-Z, 0-9, space, „-‟ (dash), „_‟ (underscore)) in any combination. The first character must be always an alphabet (a-zA-Z). You can specify alphanumeric characters for the following characters. For specifying a URL, you can use „@‟ (at sign), „:‟ (colon), „/‟ (slash mark), and „.‟ (dot). When you specify a character string that contains any space, enclose the character string with double quotations.

IP address specification

Some commands require IP address to be specified. Specify an IP address as follows.

Format: ###.###.###.###

###: Specify in one through three digits in decimal.

Example: “192.168.1.150”

Range specification

Prototype (administrator) >

You need to specify the range of values for some commands. You can specify a range of values by connecting two values with “-” (hyphen). Enter a space between a value and „-‟ (hyphen).

Example: When specifying 1 through 9 “1 - 9”

You can connect multiple specifications by connecting them with „,‟ (comma). Enter a space between a value and „,‟ (comma).

Example: When specifying 1 and 5. “1 , 5”

URL specification

URL needs to be specified for argument in some commands. Specify URL according to the following format. (The range enclosed with double quotations „“„ is case sensitive. Type “tftp”, “ftp”, and “http” in lower case.)

http specification : “http://<URL>/<path>“ ftp specification (Anonymous ftp) : “ftp://<URL>/<path>“ ftp specification (user/password) : “ftp://<username>:<password>@<URL>/<path>“ tftp specification : “tftp://<URL>/<path>“ * <path> should include the file name.

CPU blade number specification

* If the blade has multiple blade slots, specify the smallest slot number of them. (How to specify the slot number depends on a module to be installed. In such a case, prioritize the descriptions of the module or user‟s guide of the module.)

Prompt

The following shows prompt specification of a CLI.

“[The blade enclosure name]([login user name]) >Δ”

Description: The actual name of the information enclosed with brackets is displayed. “Δ” represents a space.

EM card name : This is used to identify an EM card from another one. This is not

configured by default. The blade enclosure name : The name of the blade enclosure The login user name : User account name used for logging in to EM card

Example: The following is a prompt when logging in to the blade enclosure named “Prototype” by a user whose name is “Administrator.”

EM firmware CLI prompt format (Example)

Key operation for entering a command

This section explains key operation for entry when a prompt is displayed.

You can delete entered data by the Back Space key as you do in the ordinary key operation for entering information.

The following functions are available to support key entry of information.

The function to edit a command line being entered by using a cursor key, which allows moving to the top or end of the command line as you wish)

The history function allowing you to easily execute a command that has already been entered: The history function is available only in the same session. History is erased by terminating a CLI or powering off or restarting the EM firmware.

User account management

User Name

Description

Administrator

Administrator user

Access right

Description

ADMINISTRATOR

System administrator

OPERATOR

System operator

USER

General user

Overview

The CLI of SIGMABLADE-Hv2 EM firmware manages where a user can access.

The EM firmware supports the user account management commands for managing where a user can access.

Default user

Default user is a user that can be used with no modification on the user management information. For SIGMABLADE-Hv2, the following user is configured by default.

The list of default user

User account

You can create multiple users according to your system operating environment and request from users. The number of users has the upper limit.

For information on how to create an account, refer to “User management commands” described later in this manual.

Access right

You can set the access right for controlling where the user that is created above can access. The following three types are supported as access rights. Access rights are determined according to privilege.

The list of specifiable access right

The CLI supports many commands, yet some commands are available only for certain users.

Administrator

The following user is set by default on the CLI of EM firmware to allow system maintenance and operation management in the initial state.

Default user

User name : “Administrator” Access right : “ADMINISTRATOR” Password : Admin Usage : System maintenance/operation management

For information on password recovery, refer to “Password recovery”

CLI additional user

You can add or delete a user by using the CLI command.

You can give an added user ADMINISTRATOR, OPERATOR or USER as access right according to the access range of the user.

There is an upper limit for the number of users that can be added. 30 users at maximum (Default user “Administrator” is included in 30 users.)

User name

Specify a user name with alphanumeric characters and symbols (to be specific, a-zA-Z, 0-9, space, „-‟ (en dash), „_‟ (underscore)) in any combination. The first character should be always alphabet (a-zA-Z). You can specify alphanumeric characters for the rest of the characters.

Use 1 to 13 characters to specify user name.

Concurrent connection

The number of sessions that can be connected at the same time is limited for CLI. The maximum number of the sessions is 17 (1+16).

1 session : Operation from the EM serial console 16 sessions : Number of CPU blades

List of Commands

Command

Access rights

Description

Default value

EM card active/ standby

Back up target

Notes General Command

CLEAR SCREEN

A/O/U

Clears the terminal screen.

N/A

A/S N

EXIT

A/O/U

Terminates the CLI.

N/A

A/S N

HELP

A/O/U

Displays help messages.

N/A

A/S N

HISTORY

A/O/U

Displays the history of the commands entered in the CLI.

N/A

A/S N

LOGOUT

A/O/U

Terminates the CLI.

N/A

A/S N

QUIT

A/O/U

Terminates the CLI.

N/A

A/S N *3

Rack management command

SET RACK NAME

A/O/U

Configures the name of the EM card-installed rack. The rack name must be up to 32 characters.

““

(unconfigured)

SHOW RACK NAME

A/O/U

Displays the name of the configured rack that is configured.

N/A

A/S N

SET RACK UID

A/O

Configures a unique rack ID. This ID must be up to 16 characters.

““

(unconfigured)

A Y *4

When unconfigured, this

will become the serial

number of the Blade

Enclosure unit

automatically.

SHOW RACK UID

A/O/U

Displays the rack-unique ID that has been configured.

N/A

A/S N

SHOW TOPOLOGY

A/O/U

When multiple Blade Enclosures are installed on the same rack, this displays the connection status of the Blade Enclosure.

N/A

Commands

The following table shows CLI commands supported by the SIGMABLADE-Hv2 EM firmware.

Indications in the “Access rights” column

A: operation by Administrator is possible. O: operation by Operator is possible. U: operation by User is possible.

Indications in the “EM card active/standby” column

A: settings can be configured from the active EM S: settings can be configured from the standby EM

Indications in the “Backup target” column

Y: configuration information that is backed up N: configuration information that is not backed up

About “Remarks” column

A description that has asterisk “*” at the end of it means that it is a required when you restore the configuration

* EXPRESSSCOPE engine is referred to as BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) in this document. * The CPU blade management commands and switch module management commands may not be

supported by some modules. (For further information, refer to the user‟s guide of each module.)

CLI commands of the SIGMABLADE-Hv2 EM firmware

Command

Access rights

Description

Default value

EM card active/ standby

Back up target

Notes

ENABLE TOPOLOGY

A/O

Enables InterBlade Enclosures connection configuration.

Disable

A Y *3

DISABLE TOPOLOGY

A/O

Disables InterBlade Enclosures connection configuration.

Disable

A Y *3

User management control

ADD USER

Adds a use to the system. Up to 30 users can be registered. The user defined by the system (Administrator) can be added.

Administrator

A Y *3

Registerable up to 30

uses including the

“Administrator”.

ASSIGN [SERVER | SWITCH]

Assigns access permission to CPU blades and switch modules to the specified user.

N/A

A Y *3

ASSIGN EM

Assigns access permission to EM cards to the specified user.

N/A

A Y *3

DISABLE USER

Disables a specified user account.

The registered

user is set to

“ENABLE” by

default.

A Y *3

ENABLE USER

Enables a specified user account.

The registered

user is set to

“ENABLE” by

default.

A Y *3

REMOVE USER

Deletes a specified user.

N/A

A N *3

SET PASSWORD

A/O/U

Sets the password of the use who executed the command. The password must be 3 to 8 characters.

N/A

SET USER CONTACT

Configures the contact information of the specified user. The contact information must be up to 32 characters.

““

(unconfigured)

Y SET USER FULLNAME

A/O

Configures the full name of the specified user. The full name must be up to 32 characters.

“Administrator

”: Full name:

System

Administrator

SET USER PASSWORD

Sets the password of the specified user. The password must be 3 to 8 characters. Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR rights can use this command.

N/A

SET USER ACCESS

Configures the access rights for the specified user. Access rights:

“ADMINISTRATOR”, “OPERATOR” or “USER”

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR rights can use this command.

Administrator:

“Admin”

A Y *3

SHOW USER

A/O/U

Displays a list of users that are registered with the EM firmware.

N/A

A/S N

UNASSIGN [SERVER | SWITCH]

Removes the access permission to CPU blade and switch modules from the specified user.

N/A

A N *1|*2

Command

Access rights

Description

Default value

EM card active/ standby

Back up target

Notes

UNASSIGN EM

Removes the access permission to EM cards from the specified user.

N/A

A N *3

System management command

CLEAR SWITCH SESSION

A/O

Terminates a serial console session on a switch module.

N/A

A N *2

PING

A/O/U

Sends PING (ICMP Echo command) for a specified IP address or server name.

N/A

A/S N

SET FACTORY

Restores settings of the EM firmware to their factory defaults. Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR rights can use this command.

N/A

A N *3

Enclosure network management command

ADD NETWORK DNS

A/O

Configures DNS servers. Up to two DNS servers can be registered.

N/A

A Y *3

ADD TRUSTED HOST

A/O

Specifies IP addresses allowing access to the EM firmware. Up to five addresses can be registered.

N/A

A Y *3

ADD SNMP TRAPRECEIV ER

A/O

Specifies SNMP trap destinations. Up to three destinations can be registered.

N/A

A Y *3 DISABLE HTTPS

A/O

Disables the Web console function of the EM firmware.

Enable

A Y *3

DISABLE TRUSTED HOST

A/O

Disables the IP-based access control function to the EM firmware.

Disable

A Y *3 DISABLE NTP

A/O

Disables the NTP function of the EM firmware.

Disable

A Y *3

DISABLE SECURESH

A/O

Disables the SSH access to the EM firmware.

Enable

A Y *3

DISABLE SNMP

A/O

Disables the SNMP functions of the EM firmware.

Enable

A Y *3

DISABLE SNMP TRAPACK

A/O

Disables the SMNP TrapAck function of the EM firmware.

Disable

A Y *3

DISABLE TELNET

A/O

Disables the telnet access to the EM firmware.

Enable

A Y *3

ENABLE HTTPS

A/O

Enables the Web console function of the EM firmware.

Enable

A Y *3

ENABLE TRUSTED HOST

A/O

Enables the IP-based access control function to the EM firmware.

Disable

A Y *3 ENABLE NTP

A/O

Enables the NTP function of the EM firmware.

Disable

A Y *3

ENABLE SECURESH

A/O

Enables the SSH access to the EM firmware.

Enable

A Y *3

ENABLE SNMP

A/O

Enables the SNMP functions of the EM firmware.

Enable

A Y *3

ENABLE SNMP TRAPACK

A/O

Enables the SNMP TrapAck function of the EM firmware.

Disable

A Y *3

ENABLE TELNET

A/O

Enables the telnet access to the EM firmware.

Enable

A Y *3

Command

Access rights

Description

Default value

EM card active/ standby

Back up target

Notes

REMOVE NETWORK DNS

A/O

Removes the IP address of a DNS server from the list.

N/A

A N *3

REMOVE TRUSTED HOST

A/O

Removes an IP address that is configured by the “ADD TRUSTED HOST” command.

N/A

A N *3 REMOVE SNMP TRAPRECEIV ER

A/O

Removes a registered SNMP trap destination.

N/A

A N *3

SET NETOWRK ADDRESSRA NGE

A/O

Configures IP addresses of EM cards, CPU blades, and switch modules.

Refer to

“Command

specification”

A Y *3

SET NETWORK DOMAIN

A/O

Configures a domain name. The domain name must be up to 64 characters.

““

(unconfigured)

A Y *3

SET NETWORK GATEWAY

A/O

Configures the gateway address of EM cards, CPU blades and switch modules.

“0.0.0.0”

A Y *3

SET NETWORK NTP POLL

A/O

Configures NTP polling intervals in seconds. Range of value to be configured: 60 - 9999

“720”

A Y *3 SET NETWORK NTP PRIMARY

A/O

Configures the IP address of the primary NTP server.

“0.0.0.0”

A Y *3

SET NETWORK NTP SECONDARY

A/O

Configures the IP address of the secondary NTP server.

“0.0.0.0”

A Y *3

SET SNMP COMMUNITY READ

A/O

Configures the community name for the read SNMP community. The community name must be up to 32 characters.

“public”

A Y *3

SET SNMP COMMUNITY WRITE

A/O

Configures the community name for the read/write SNMP community. The community name must be up to 32 characters.

“public”

A Y *3 SET SNMP COMMUNITY TRAP

A/O

Configures the community name of an SNMP trap. The community name must be up to 32 characters.

“public”

A Y *3 SET SNMP CONTACT

A/O

Configures a SNMP contact name. The contact name must be up to 64 characters.

“unknown”

A Y *3

SET SNMP LOCATION

A/O

Configures a SNMP location information. The location information must be up to 64 characters.

“unknown”

A Y *3 SET SNMP LOCATION ENCLOSURE

A/O

Configures the blade enclosure location in the rack in the unit of

“EIA U”.

“0”

A Y *3 SET SNMP RACKHEIGH T

A/O

Configures the rack height in the rack in the unit of “EIA U”.

“0”

A Y *3

Command

Access rights

Description

Default value

EM card active/ standby

Back up target

Notes

SET SNMP TRAPACKPO RT

A/O

Specifies the port number for receiving SNMP TrapAck. Specify the port number by a decimal number.

“5002”

A Y *3 NEC ESMPRO Manager is available by default.

SHOW NETWORK

A/O/U

Displays the network settings.

Display Items:

IP address

(Enable/Disable)

Subnet mask Gateway

DNS server addresses (Primary, Secondary)

MAC addresses of the EM card

Web server settings (Enable/Disable)

SNMP settings (Enable/Disable)

SSH settings (Enable/Disable)

Telnet settings (Enable/Disable)

NTP settings (Enable/Disable)

TRUSTED HOST settings (Enable/Disable)

NTP server addresses

NTP server polling

interval

N/A

A/S N *3

SHOW SNMP

A/O/U

Displays the setting status of SNMP

Display Items:

System name

Location information

Contact name

Community name (Read/Write/Trap)

Trap destination

TrapAck settings (Enable/Disable)

N/A

A/S N *3

TRAPTEST

A/O

Issues the SNMP trap for the test.

N/A

A N *3

Enclosure management command

DOWNLOAD CONFIG

Downloads the configuration file of the EM firmware. Then, EM firmware reboots automatically to apply the downloaded configuration file.

N/A

A N *3

FORCE TAKEOVER

Switch the role of two EM cards forcibly. (Active/Standby)

N/A

A/S N *3

RESTART EM

Restarts the EM firmware.

N/A

A/S N *3

SET AUTOLOGOU T

A/O/U

Specifies the time until CLI automatically terminates when the CLI is left unoperated.

60 min.

A/S

Effective only in a session of the corresponding CLI.

SET DATE

A/O

Configures the date, time and timezone of the EM firmware. Setting format: MMDDhhmm{{CC}}Y Y} {TZ}

N/A

A/S N *3 Time must be configured manually. SET DISPLAY EVENT

A/O/U

Enables or disables the displaying of certain events on the CLI console.

“OFF”

(disabled)

A/S

Effective only in a session of the corresponding CLI.

Command

Access rights

Description

Default value

EM card active/ standby

Back up target

Notes

SET ENCLOSURE ASSET TAG

A/O

Configures the asset tag of the Blade Enclosure.

““

(unconfigured)

A Y *3

SET ENCLOSURE MACHINE SERIAL

A/O

Configures the machine serial number of the Blade Enclosure.

Factory

default

““

(unconfigured)

A Y *3 SET ENCLOSURE NAME

A/O

Configure the Blade Enclosure name.

The serial

number of the

Blade

Enclosure

A Y *3 SET ENCLOSURE UID

A/O

Turns on/off the ID LED of the Blade Enclosure.

N/A

A N *4

SET POWER POLICY

A/O

Configures the policy of power control function.

PERFFORMA

NCE

(performance

priority mode)

A Y *3

SET POWER REDUNDANC Y

A/O

Configures the redundancy mode of the power control function.

POWER

SUPPLY

(Single power

redundancy

mode (N 1

redundancy))

A Y *3

SET TIMEZONE

A/O

Specifies the time zone of the EM firmware.

“JST”

A N *3

Time zone must be

configured manually.*

SHOW ALL

A/O/U

Displays all the configuration information in the enclosure.

N/A

A/S N

SHOW AUTOLOGOU T

Displays the time until CLI automatically terminates when the CLI is left unoperated.

N/A

A/S N

SHOW CONFIG

A/O/U

Displays the configuration information that is set on the EM firmware by the CLI command format.

N/A

A N *3

SHOW DATE

A/O/U

Displays the date, time and timeworn of the EM firmware.

N/A

(time zone:

“JST”)

A/S N

SHOW DISPLAY EVENT

A/O/U

Displays the settings which are configured by “SET DISPLAY EVENT” command.

N/A

A/S N

SHOW ENCLOSURE FAN

A/O/U

Displays the information of the fan unit(s) on the Blade Enclosure.

Display Items:

Status Redundancy status Rotation speed Part number

N/A

SHOW ENCLOSURE INFO

A/O/U

Displays the information of the Blade Enclosure.

Display Items:

N/A

A/S N

Command

Access rights

Description

Default value

EM card active/ standby

Back up target

Notes

SHOW ENCLOSURE POWERSUPP LY

A/O/U

Displays the information of the power unit(s) on the Blade Enclosure.

Display Items:

The status of power

unit

AC input status Output capacity Input voltage range Input frequency

range

Parts number Serial number Revision The status of power

saving

N/A

SHOW ENCLOSURE STATUS

A/O/U

Displays the status of the Blade Enclosure.

Display Items: Operating status ID LED status Power status capacity

N/A

SHOW ENCLOSURE TEMP

A/O/U

Displays the temperature of the Blade Enclosure.

Display Items:

Status (OK, warm,

degraded, or failed)

Temperature (in

Celsius/Fahrenheit)

N/A

SHOW POWER

A/O/U

Displays the settings on power management function.

Display Items:

Power redundancy

mode

Suppliable power

capacity

Allocated power

capacity

Status of power

saving

Maximum

Consumable Power

N/A

SHOW VERSION

A/O/U

Displays the version of EM card/EM firmware.

N/A

A/S N

UPDATE IMAGE A

Updates the EM firmware. This command downloads the EM firmware image from the specified URL (http, ftp, tftp), and use it to update the EM firmware automatically. After that, the EM firmware automatically reboots to apply the updated image.

N/A

A N *3

UPLOAD CONFIG

Uploads the configuration information of the EM firmware to the URL specified.

N/A

A N *3 SET POWER SAVINGS

A/O

Configures the power saving mode of the power control function.

“ON” (always Enable)

A Y *3

SET POWER LIMIT

A/O

Configures the maximum power consumption for each enclosure.

“OFF”

(Disable)

A Y *3

Command

Access rights

Description

Default value

EM card active/ standby

Back up target

Notes

SHOW ENCLOSURE FAN SPEED

A/O/U

Displays the status of the fan unit (rotation speed).

N/A

SHOW ENCLOSURE FAN SENSOR

A/O/U

Displays the status of the fan unit (temperature, electric current)

N/A

CPU blade management command

POWEROFF SERVER

A/O

Powers off the DC power of the specified CPU blade.

N/A

A N *1 POWERON SERVER

A/O

Resets the specified CPU blade.

N/A

A N *1

REBOOT SERVER

A/O

Resets the specified CPU blade.

N/A

A N *1

SET SERVER UID

A/O/U

Turns on/off the ID LED of the specified CPU blade.

N/A

A N *1

SHOW SERVER INFO

A/O/U

Displays the information of the specified CPU blade.

Display Items:

Blade type Blade name Part number Serial number MAC address of LAN IP address of CPU

blade BMC

N/A

A N *1

SHOW SERVER LIST

A/O/U

Displays the information of the specified CPU blade.

Display Items:

CPU blade name IP address of CPU

blade BMC

Health status Power status

(ON/OFF/Degrade)

ID LED status

(ON/OFF)

N/A

A N *1

SHOW SERVER PORT MAP

A/O/U

Displays the port mapping information for the specified CPU blade.

N/A

A N *1

SHOW SERVER STATUS

A/O/U

Display the status of the CPU blade.

Display Items:

Power status

(OK/OFF)

Amount of electricity

used

Operational status (OK/CPU failure/power module failure)

ID LED status

N/A

A N *1

SET SERVER POWERDELA Y

Configures the power-on delay time of the specified CPU blade.

“0”

(Disable)

A Y *1 Effective only for CPU blades.

SHOW SERVER POWEROND ELAY

A/O/U

Displays the power-on delay time of the specified CPU blade.

N/A

A N *1

SHOW SERVER LCD

A/O/U

Displays the general information (virtual LCD).

N/A

A N *1 Virtual LCD means the virtual LCD that shows the status of the CPU blade.

Switch module management command

CONNECT SWTICH

A/O/U

Connects to the serial console of the specified switch module.

N/A

A N *2

Command

Access rights

Description

Default value

EM card active/ standby

Back up target

Notes

POWEROFF SWITCH

A/O

Powers off the DC power of the specified switch module.

N/A

A N *2

POWERON SWITCH

A/O

Powers on the DC power of the specified switch module.

N/A

A N *2 RESTART SWITCH

A/O

Restarts the specified switch module.

N/A

A N *2

SET SWITCH NAME

A/O

Names the specified switch module.

(depends on

the switch

module)

A N *2

SET SWITCH UID

A/O/U

Turn on or off the ID LED of the specified switch module.

N/A

A N *2

SHOW SWITCH INFO

A/O/U

Displays the information on the specified switch module.

Display Items:

Switch module type Manufacturer’s

name

Product name Product part number Product version Product serial

number

N/A

A N *2

SHOW SWITCH LIST

A/O/U

Lists installed switch modules.

N/A

A N *2

SHOW SWITCH PORT MAP

A/O/U

Displays the port mapping information for the specified switch module.

N/A

A N *2

SHOW SWITCH STATUS

A/O/U

Displays the status of the specified switch module.

Display Items:

ID LED status Operational status

N/A

A N *2

EM management command

SET EM NAME

A/O

Configures the name of an EM card.

EM-(MAC

address of the

EM card)

A/S Y *3

SET EM UID

A/O/U

Turn on/off the ID LED of the EM cards.

N/A

A/S N *3

SHOW EM INFO

A/O/U

Displays the information of the EM card.

N/A

A/S N SHOW EM STATUS

A/O/U

Displays the status of the EM card.

N/A

A/S N

SET EM LANGUAGE

A/O

Configures the language type of the EM card.

“JAPANESE”

A Y *3 This setting is used to switch the language type of the SNMP trap messages. Changes the language type to “ENGLISH” when you use NEC ESMPRO Manager.

DianaScope control command

SET DSGPASSW ORD

A/O

Configures the user password of the DianaScope Gateway.

“guest”

A Y *3 The user password is used in the authentication for DianaScope Manager.

SHOW DSGPASSW ORD

A/O

Displays the user password of the DianaScope Gateway.

N/A

A/S N

SET DSGSTATE

A/O

Configures the status (Enable/Disable) of the DianaScope Gateway.

“1”

(enable)

A Y *3

SHOW DSGSTATE

A/O

Displays the status (Enable/Disable) of the DianaScope Gateway.

N/A

A/S N

SigmaBladeMonitor control command

Command

Access rights

Description

Default value

EM card active/ standby

Back up target

Notes

CLEAR SIGMABLADE MONITOR OSD

Initializes the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR settings.

N/A

A N *3

DISABLE SIGMABLADE MONITOR PASSWORD

Disables the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR passwords.

Enable

A Y *3

ENABLE SIGMABLADE MONITOR PASSWORD

Enables the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR password

Enable

A Y *3 RESTART SIGMABLADE MONITOR

Resets the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR.

N/A

A N *3

SET SIGMABLADE MONITOR BACKLIGHT

A/O

Configure the time to turn off the backlight of the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR.

1 min.

A Y *3 SET SIGMABLADE MONITOR PASSWORD

Sets password for the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR.

0000

A N *3

SHOW SIGMABLADE MONITOR BACKLIGHT

A/O/U

Sets the time until the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR turns off.

1 min.

SHOW SIGMABLADE MONITOR PASSWOSDT ATE

A/O/U

Displays the password setting (Enable/Disable) of the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR.

N/A

SHOW SIGMABLADE MONITOR VERSION

A/O/U

Displays the firmware revision of the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR.

N/A

N UPDATE SIGMABLADE MONITOR IMAGE

Updates the firmware of the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR.

N/A

Log collection command

LOGCOLLEC T

Collects various status information and log information of the EM card.

N/A

A/S

* “Information to be displayed” indicates major items to be displayed.

*1: Access right to the CPU blades is required *2: Access right to the switch modules is required *3: Access right to the EM cards is required *4: Users with the ADMINISTRATOR and OPERATOR right is required the access right to the EM cards to turn ID LED on or off. Users with the USER right can NOT turn ID LED on or off.

Command Specification

Description

Overview

Overview of the command is described here. “Information to be displayed” indicates major items to be displayed.

Command name

The command to be specified on the CLI command prompt is described here.

First argument

An argument for the command is specified here. Character string/numeric value enclosed with double quotes is a default value. Character string/numeric value enclosed with angle brackets is a variable value.

Second argument and later

If there are multiple articles, they are described as many as they are.

Execution example

An example of the command execution is described here.

Default value

Default value of value to be set is described here for the command to be set or changed.

Supplementary information

If there is anything to be noted for operation, it is described here.

General commands

Clearing the CLI terminal screen

Overview

Clears the CLI terminal screen. The CLI prompt will appear after the terminal is cleared.

Command name

CLEAR SCREEN

Argument

None

Execution example Default value Supplementary information

Terminating CLI

Overview

Terminates the CLI.

When you have logged in the CLI via the EM serial console, the login session is terminated and you will return to the login prompt.

When you have logged in via Telnet/SSH connection, the Telnet/SSH connection is terminated after the CLI session is terminated.

Command name

EXIT / LOGOUT / QUIT

Argument

None

Execution example Default value Supplementary information

When you have logged in the CLI via the EM serial console, the login session is terminated and you will return to the login prompt.

Displaying a help message

Overview

Displays help messages of a CLI command.

Command name

HELP

Argument

Depending on the command specifications, sub command(s) may be specified as argument.

Execution example

Example of the HELP command execution

Default value Supplementary information

Displaying command entry history

Overview

Displays the history of the commands entered in the CLI.

Command name

HISTORY

Argument

None

Execution example

Example of the HISTORY command execution

Default value Supplementary information

Rack management commands

Naming a rack

Overview

Configures the name of rack into which the EM

Command name

SET RACK NAME

Argument

<Rack name> Up to 32 alphanumeric characters and some symbols.

Execution example

Example of execution of the command to configure the rack name

Default value

““ (not specified)

Supplementary information

Insert one or more blank between “SET”, “RACK” and “NAME”.

If any commands hereafter consist of multiple character strings, insert one or more blank between the character strings.

Displaying a rack name

Overview

Displays the configured name of the rack.

Command name

SHOW RACK NAME

Argument

None

Execution example

Example of execution of the command to display rack name

Default value Supplementary information

Insert one or more blank between “SET”, “RACK” and “NAME”.

Configuring the unique ID for the rack

Overview

Configures a unique ID to uniquely identify the rack on which the EM card is installed.

Command name

SET RACK UID

Argument

<Rack unique ID> Up to 16 alphanumeric characters and symbols.

Execution example Default value

““ (not specified)

Supplementary information

Insert one or more blank between “SET”, “RACK” and “UID”. If any commands hereafter consist of multiple character strings, insert one or more blank between the character strings.

Displaying the rack unique ISD

Overview

Displays the rack unique ID that has been configured.

Command name

SHOW RACK ID

Argument

None

Execution example Default value Supplementary information

Insert one or more blank between “SHOW”, “RACK”, and “UID”.

Displaying connection status of Blade Enclosures in the same rack

Overview

When multiple Blade Enclosures are installed on the same rack, this command displays their connection status.

Command name

SHOW TOPOLOGY

Argument

None

Execution example Default value Supplementary information

Enabling connection status of Blade Enclosures in the same rack

Overview

When multiple Blade Enclosures are installed on the same rack, this command enables their connection.

Command name

ENABLE TOPOLOGY

Argument

None

Execution example Default value

Disable

Supplementary information

Disabling connection status of Blade Enclosures in the same rack

Overview

When multiple Blade Enclosures are installed on the same rack, this command disables their connection.

Command name

DISABLE TOPOLOGY

Argument

None

Execution example Default value

Disable

Supplementary information

User management commands

TIPS:

Alphanumeric characters and some symbols (a-zA-Z, 0-9, blank, „-‟ (hyphen), „_‟ (underscore)) can be used for the same user.

Make sure to use an alphabet (a-zA-Z) for the first character. For the following characters, use alphanumeric characters.

The length of <User name> should be from 1 to 13 characters.

Adding a user

Overview

Adding a user who controls and manages the system. Up to 30 users can be registered. Note that “Administrator” is included in this 30 users.

Command name

ADD USER

First Argument

<User name> Specify a user name within 13 characters.

Second Argument

<Password> Specify a password by using 3 to 8 alphanumeric characters.

When you choose not to configure a password for the user, a message prompting you to enter a password appears. The message waits for entry of a password.

Execution example

Example of execution of the command to add a user

Default value Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR rights can use this command. Remarks of CLI command list show the detail of access rights.

Assigning a user (for CPU/blades/switch modules)

Overview

Configures access permission to the CPU blades and switch modules for the specified user.

Command name

ASSIGN

First Argument

“SERVER” | “SWITCH”

Second Argument

<Slot number> | <Slot number> - <Slot number> | <Slot number> , <Slot number> | “ALL”

When <Slot number> and <Slot number> are concatenated by „-‟ (hyphen) or „,‟ (comma), insert a space before and after „-‟ (hyphen) or „,‟ (comma).

Slot number: For CPU blades, slot number means the CPU blade number. Also for switch modules, slot number means the module number.

Third Argument

Execution example

Example of execution of the commands for user assignment (for CPU/blade/switch module)

Default value

Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command. Remarks of CLI command list show the detail of access rights.

Assigning a user (for EM card)

Overview

Configures access permission to the EM cards for the specified user.

Command name

ASSIGN

First Argument

“EM”

Second Argument

Execution example

Example of execution of the command for user assignment (for EM card)

Default value Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command.

Disabling a registered user

Overview

Disables a specified user account.

Command name

DISABLE USER

Argument

Execution example

Example of executed command to disable a user

Default value Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command. Remarks of CLI command list show the detail of access rights.

Enabling a disabled user

Overview

Enable a specified user account.

Command name

ENABLE USER

Argument

Execution example

Example of execution of the command to enable a user

Default value Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command.

Deleting users

Overview

Delete a specified user account.

Command name

REMOVE USER

Argument

<Registered user’s name> | “ALL”

Execution example

Example of executed command to delete users

Default value Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command.

Configuring a password

Overview

Configures the password of a user who is logging in the CLI.

Command name

SET PASSWORD

Argument

<Password> (optional) Specify a password by using 3 to 8 alphanumeric characters.

When you omit the <Password>, a message prompting you to enter a password appears. The message wait for entry of a password.

Execution example

Example of executed command to configure a password

Default value Supplementary information

Registering a user contact information

Overview

Registers a contact information for the specified user.

Command name

SET USER CONTACT

First Argument

<User name> (optional) When you skip the user name, the user who is logging in the CLI will become the target user.

Second Argument

<Contact information> Up to 32 characters to specify a contact information.

When <Contact information> is enclosed by double quotes (““) with nothing quoted between the quotes, the current contact information will be cleared.

Example: „SET USER CONTACT ““

Execution example Default value

None

Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command.

Registering a full user name

Overview

Configures a full name for a specified user.

Command name

SET USER FULLNAME

First Argument

<User name> (optional) When you skip the user name, the user who is logging in the CLI will become the target user.

Second Argument

<Contact information> Up to 32 characters to specify a contact information.

When <Contact information> is enclosed by double quotes (““) with nothing quoted between the quotes, the current contact information will be cleared.

Example: „SET USER FULLNAME ““

Execution example

Example of execution of the command to configure a full name

Default value

None

Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR or OPERATOR right can use this command.

Configuring a password

Overview

Configures a user password specified by the argument.

Command name

SET USER PASSWORD

First Argument

<User name> (this argument is required)

Second Argument

<Password> (optional) Specify a password by using three to eight alphanumeric characters.

Execution example Default value

None

Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command.

Configuring the access right

Overview

Configures a user access right specified by the argument.

Command name

SET USER ACCESS

First Argument

<User > (this argument is required)

Second Argument

<Access right> “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR” or “USER”

Execution example

Example of execution of the command to configure the access right for a user

Default value Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command.

Displaying the registered users

Overview

Displays the list of registered users.

Information to be displayed: Full user name User‟s contact User‟s attribute (access right)

Command name

SHOW USER

First Argument

<User name> or “LIST” (displays all users)

Execution example

Example of execution of the command to display registered users

Default value Supplementary information

Cancelling user assignment (for CPU blade/switch module)

Overview

Cancels the access right for CPU blades and switch modules against a specified user.

Command name

UNASSIGN

First Argument

“SERVER” | “SWITCH”

Second Argument

<Slot number> | <Slot number> - <Slot number> | <Slot number> , <Slot number> | “ALL”

Slot number: Slot number means CPU blade number for CPU blades. Slot number means module number for switch modules.

Third Argument

Execution example Default value Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command. Remarks of CLI command list show the detail of access rights.

Cancelling user assignment (for EM card)

Overview

Cancels the access right for EM card against a specified user.

Command name

UNASSIGN

First Argument

“EM”

Second Argument

Execution example Default value Supplementary information

Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command. Remarks of CLI command list show the detail of access rights.

System management commands

Forcefully disconnecting access to the EM serial console of switch module

Overview

Terminates a serial console session on a switch module.

Command name

CLEAR SWITCH SESSION

Argument

<Slot number> Within the range of 1 to 8.

Execution example Default value Supplementary information

PING

Overview

Issues PING (ICMP Echo command) for a specified IP address or server name.

Command name

PING

First Argument

<The number of times PING is issued> (optional) When you do not specify this argument, “4” is specified.

Second Argument

<IP address> or <Server name> “Server name” can be specified when DNS is registered.

Execution example

Example of execution of the PING command

Default value Supplementary information

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