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This user's guide is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable
PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro's unique IPMI 2.0 Management Utility with
support of KVM-over-LAN into their systems. It provides detailed information for the
application and use of the AOC-SIM1U-3B/AOC-SIM1U-3B+ add-on card and its
AOC-SIM1U-3D daughter card that supports remote access for system monitoring,
diagnosis and management. With the most advanced technologies built-in, the
AOC-SIM1U-3B/AOC-SIM1U-3B+ add-on card offers a complete, efficient, and
cost-effective remote server management.
NOTE: KVM-over-LAN is only for the AOC-SIM1U-3B+ only.
Overview
The AOC-SIM1U-3B/AOC-SIM1U-3B+ add-on card is used in conjuction with its
AOC-SIM1U-3D daughter card. It offers a highly efficient, highly compatible and
easy-to-use IPMI card set that allows you to take advantage of the baseboard
management controller installed on a server motherboard (BMC). The BMC and
IPMIView, an IPMI-compliant management application software stored in a PC, can be
used to provide serial links between the main processor and other system components,
allowing for network interfacing via remote access. With an independent Raritan
KIRA100 processor built-in, the AOC-SIM1U-3B IPMI card set provides you with a
solution to ease the complex and expensive systems, allowing an administrator to
access, monitor, diagnose and manage network interfacing anywhere, anytime.
IPMI Version 2.0
The AOC-SIM1U-3B IPMI card set supports the functionality of IPMI Version 2.0. The
key features include the following:
•Supports IPMI 2.0 over LAN
•Supports Serial over LAN
•Supports KVM over LAN (For AOC-SIM1U-3B+ only)
•Supports Virtual Media over LAN
•Supports LAN alerting-SNMP trap
•Supports an Event Log
•Offers OS (Operating System) Independency
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Remote Hardware Health Monitoring
The AOC-SIM1U-3B IPMI card set provides remote hardware health monitoring via
IPMI. Key features include the following:
•Temperature monitoring
•Fan speed monitoring
•Voltage monitoring
•Power status monitoring
•Chassis intrusion monitoring
•Remote power control to power-on, power-off or reboot a system
•Remote access to text-based, graphic-based system information, including BIOS
configurations and OS operation information (KVM)
•Remote management of utility/software applications
Network Management Security
The AOC-SIM1U-3B IPMI card set provides network management security via remote
access/console redirection. Key features include:
•User authentication enhancement
•Encryption support enhancement, allowing for password configuration security to
protect sensitive data transferring via Serial over LAN
•Supports the following Management tools: IPMIView, CLI (Command Line Interface)
•Supports RMCP and protocols
Product Features
The AOC-SIM1U-3B/AOC-SIM1U-3B+ series features the following:
•Slim size (4.4" W x 1.3" H) (111.76 mm W x 25.41 mm H)
•Supports IPMI over LAN
•Supports 1U and above
NOTE: For motherboards with the Intel NIC 82573 chip, you must use a
dedicated LAN if you have to use KVM-over LAN.
The AOC-SIM1U-3D daughter card features the following:
•Low profile (3.2” W x 2.4” H) (81.28 mm W x 60.96 mm H)
•Supports IPMI with a 3rd data dedicated LAN
•Supports a 3rd DATA LAN
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Preface
Shipping List
If your shipping package came with missing or damaged parts, please see the Returning
Merchandise for Service section of this manual. Please refer to the following checklist
when contacting us:
•AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+/3D add-on card
•CDR-SIMIPMI: One installation CD-ROM disc
•White Box with Correct barcode label (showing AOC-SIM1U-3B/AOC-SIM1U-3B+).
An Important Note to Users
All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB
Revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or may not
look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before
any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for
a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the
manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the
shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges
will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online at
http://www.supermicro.com/support/rma/
Whenever possible, repack the add-on card in the original Supermicro box, using the
original packaging materials. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the add-on
card in an anti-static bag and inside the box. Make sure that there is enough packaging
material surrounding the add-on card so that it does not become damaged during
shipping.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred
in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance
of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
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Contacting SuperMicro
Headquarters
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Tel:+1 (408) 503-8000
Fax:+1 (408) 503-8008
Email:marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
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Tel:+886-(2) 8226-3990
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Technical Support:
Email:support@supermicro.com.tw
Tel:+886-2-8228-1366, ext. 132 or 139
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Chapter 1
Safety Guidelines
To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed
below when accessing your system or handling the components.
1-1ESD Safety Guidelines
Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. T o prevent damage
to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are
generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
•Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
•Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic
bag.
•Handle the add-on card by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
•When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
•Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
1-2General Safety Guidelines
•Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from
the computer.
•Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the
system.
•Make sure that the add-on card is securely and properly installed on the
motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
1-3An Important Note to Users
All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB
Revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or may not
look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
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Chapter 2
AOC-SIM1U-3B(+)
Daughter Card
AOC-SIM1U-3D
Technical Specifications and
Hardware Installation
2-1Connecting the AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) and
AOC-SIM1U-3D Cards
You need to connect the AOC-SIM1U-3D daughter card to the AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+
add-on card in order to provide dedicated LAN and 3rd Data LAN Port support. This is
done by connecting the AOC-SIM1U-3D daughter card to the JPCIE PCI-Express slot
on the AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card. Refer to Figure 2-1 below to see both cards
connected properly.
Figure 2-1. AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ Add-on Card Connected to AOC-SIM1U-3D Card
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2-2AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ Add-on Card Components
The front components of the AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card are shown in Figure 2-2.
Rear components are shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-2. AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ Add-on Card – Front View
1JPCIE: PCI-Express Slot for AOC-SIM1U-3D daughter card
2D3: Standby Power LED Indicator
3V-RAM (64 Mb/166 MHz)
4
5Raritan's Kira 100 RISC System on Chip
6Flash Memory
7Heartbeat LED
SDRAM (128 Mb/133 MHz)
J3: Mini USB 9-pin Connector
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AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ Add-on Card LED Indicators
Led indicators for the AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card are described in this section
below.
Standby Power LED Indicator (D3)
When this LED is on, the standby power is on. Be sure to remove power cables before
installing or removing components.
Heartbeat LED Indicator
The Heartbeat LED, located on the rear side of the AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card,
indicates the functionality and activity of the add-on card. This LED blinks when the
AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card is active.
However, after each AC power-on or reset, the Heartbeat LED is off for about a minute.
Then, the Heartbeat LED will be on again to indicate that the AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+
add-on card is active. See Table 2-2 for details.
Table 2-2. Heartbeat LED
ActivityDescription
On (Blinking)AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card active
Off (for 1 minute)Loading Firmware
Off (Continuously)
AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card is not
active
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2-3AOC-SIM1U-3D Daughter Card Components
The front components of the AOC-SIM1U-3D daughter card are shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4. AOC-SIM1U-3D Daughter Card
Table 2-3 lists all the AOC-SIM1U-3D daughter card’s components.
Table 2-3. AOC-SIM1U-3D Daughter Card Components
Number Description
1Gigabit Ethernet LAN Controller
2LAN Port 1 (for IPMI/KVM)
3LAN Port 2 (for the 3rd DA TA LAN)
4PHY LAN
5JP5 (LAN Port 1 Active)
6JP6 (LAN Port 2 Active)
7COM Port
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JLAN2JLAN1
Link LEDActivity LED
AOC-SIM1U-3D LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators
Led indicators and LAN ports for the AOC-SIM1U-3D daughter card are described in
this section below.
LAN Port 1 and LAN Port 2
Figure 2-5. AOC-SIM1U-3D Daughter Card LAN Ports
Two G-bit Ethernet ports (Figure 2-5) are located on the AOC-SIM1U-3D daughter card:
•LAN Port 1 (JLAN1) provides the IPMI/KVM connections to the AOC-SIM1U-3B/
3B+ add-on card.
•LAN Port 2 (JLAN2) offers the additional 3rd DATA LAN.
These ports accept RJ45 type cables.
LAN LED Indicators
Figure 2-6. AOC-SIM1U-3D Daughter Card LAN LED Indicators
There are two LAN LED Indicators located on each LAN port (Figure 2-6). The right
yellow LED indicates activity, whereas the left LED may be green, orange or off to
indicate the speed of the Ethernet connection. See Table 2-4 below for more
information.
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Table 2-4. AOC-SIM1U-3D Daughter Card LAN LED Indicators
The block diagram for the AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card is shown in Figure 2-7.
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AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) Slot
2-5Installation
This section covers installation of the AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card into your
system.
SMC Motherboards with AOC-SIM1U-3B Support
The following Supermicro motherboards support the AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card:
•The X7DBX/X7DBX-i Series
•The X7DBP-8/X7DB-P-i Series
AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) Slot Locations
To properly use the AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card, be sure to install it in the right
slot. Refer to the mainboard layouts below (Figure 2-8 and Figure 2-9) for
AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) slot locations.
Figure 2-8. X7DBX/X7DBX-i Series
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Figure 2-9. X7DBP-8/X7DB-P-i Series
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Chapter 3
Software Application and Usage
3-1Introduction
With an independent I/O processor embedded in Raritan's Kira 100 RISC System Chip,
the AOC-SIM1U-3B/3B+ add-on card allows you to access, monitor, manage and
interface with systems that are in remote locations via LAN. The necessary utilities for
the access and configuration of the add-on card are included on the Supermicro
bootable CDs that came with your card. This section provides information on the
configuration and the access of the IPMI card on the network.
NOTE: KVM-over-LAN is available on the AOC-SIM1U-3B+ only. All features
and options related to the functionality of KVM-over-LAN are supported by the
AOC-SIM1U-3B+ only.
3-2Configuring IP/MAC Addresses and other Network
Settings
To configure IP/MAC addresses and other IPMI network settings using the IPMICFG
utility, use the procedure below.
Configuring an IP/MAC Address or Other IPMI
1. Run the IPMICFG utility from the bootable CD that came with your shipment.
2. Refer to the table below to configure the IP/MAC addresses.
3. Follow the instructions given in the Readme.txt file to configure Gateway IP/
Netmask IP addresses, to enable/disable DHCP and to configure other IPMI
settings.
SIM1U-3B(+)IPMI CardAvailable IP/DHCP
3-11
Communication
Through
Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on Mainboard
Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on Mainboard
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NOTE: The Readme.txt file is included in the CD that came with your shipment.
A copy of the Readme.txt file, dated 07/11/2008, is also included below.
IPMICFG Version 1.10 (Build 080711) Copyright 2008 SuperMicro
Computer Inc.