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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-SIMSO/SIMSO+ that supports remote access for
system monitoring, diagnosis and management. With the most advanced technologies
built-in, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ offers a complete, efficient, and cost-effective remote
server management.
NOTE: KVM-over-LAN is only for the AOC-SIMSO+ only.
1-1Overview
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ is a highly efficient, highly compatible and easy-to-use IPMI
card. It allows you to take advantage of the BMC, a baseboard management controller
installed on a server motherboard, and the IPMIView, an IPMI compliant management
application software loaded in a PC, to provide serial links between the main processor
and other system components allowing network interfacing via remote access. With an
independent Raritan KIRA100 processor built-in, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ provides
you with a solution to work easier with complex and expensive systems. This card
allows an administrator to access, monitor and manage a server system by network
interfacing anywhere and anytime.
1-21.2 IPMI Version 2.0
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ supports the functionality of IPMI Version 2.0. Its key
features include the following:
•Supports Serial over LAN
•Supports KVM over LAN (For the AOC-SIMSO+ only)
•Supports LAN Alerting-SNMP Trap
•Supports Event Log
•Offers OS (Operating System) Independency
•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
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•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
•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 & RMCP protocols
1-3Product Features
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Series (IPMI 2.0 with a Dedicated LAN) supports the
following product features:
•Mini size (2.65" W x 1.75" H) (67.31 mm W x 44.45 mm H)
•Supports IPMI over LAN
•Supports 1U and above
•Supports dedicated LAN
1-4Checklist
If your shipping package came with missing or damaged parts, please contact
Supermicro's Technical Support. Please refer to the following checklist when contacting
us.
•AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Add-on Card
•The SKT-0240L Kit: The SKT-0240L kit is included in the AOC-SIMSO+ shipping
package only . The SKT-0240L kit contains full-size and low profile I/O back plates, a
USB2RJ45 add-on card, and a CBL-0165L cable.
•CDR-SIMIPMI: One Installation CD
•White Box with Correct Barcode Label (showing AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+).
1-5Manual Images
The graphics shown in this user's guide were based on the latest PCB Revision
available at the time of publishing of this guide. The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card you’ve
received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this user's
guide.
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1-6Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address:Super Micro Computer , Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel:+1 (408) 503-8000
Fax:+1 (408) 503-8008
Email:[email protected] (General Information)
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel:+886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax:+886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site:www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email:[email protected]
Tel:+886-2-8228-1366, ext. 132 or 139
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1-7Returning 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. Y ou 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 chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the
original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the chassis
securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within
the carton and 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.
1-8Safety Guidelines
WARNING: To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully
follow all the safety steps listed below when installing the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+
into your system.
ESD Safety Guidelines
Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To 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.
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General Safety Guidelines
•Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from
the computer.
•Use only the correct type of bracket for the add-on card.
•Disconnect the power cable before removing any cable from the add-on card.
•Make sure that the SIMSO(+) add-on card is securely seated in the SIMSO slot to
prevent damage to the system due to power shortage. For SIMSO slot locations,
please refer to Section 2.4.2.
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Notes
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Technical Specifications and
Hardware Installation
2-1Configuration and Card Connection
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card is connected to a dedicated LAN Ethernet port
located on the AOC-USB2RJ45 add-on card via an SMC proprietary cable (CBL-0165L)
for external LAN access. One end of the CBL-0165L cable is connected to the mini USB
connector (J1) located on the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card and the other end to that of
the AOC-USB2RJ45 card. There are two LEDs located on the LAN port to indicate
network links and activities. Refer to Figure 2-1 below for the configuration.
Figure 2-1. SKT-0240L Kit
Mini USB Connector (J1)
Dedicated
Ethernet
(LAN) Port
Mini USB Connector (J1)
LAN LEDs
AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+
CBL-0165L Cable, or
CBL-0177L Long Cable
(See Note below)
AOC-USB2RJ45
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When the two cards are connected, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card detects the
AOC-USB2RJ45 card’s existence every time after AC power-on. When connected, the
AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ uses dedicated LAN as the network interface. If not connected to
the AOC-USB2RJ45 card, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card instead uses the
Motherboard LAN1 as its network interface.
For dedicated LAN to work properly, the CBL-177L long cable is required for a
motherboard with a SIMSO IPMI module that is located far from the back plate of the
chassis. Refer to the motherboard specifications on our web site to determine if you
need this cable.
The CBL-177L cable is purchased separately from Supermicro or with the SKT-0240L
kit. The SKT-0240L kit contains full-size and low profile I/O back plates, a USB 2RJ45
add-on card, and a CBL-0165L cable. The SKT-0240L kit is included in the SIMSO+
shipping package only.
NOTE: You can also use LAN1 on the motherboard if you do not need the
dedicated LAN support. However, dedicated LAN is recommended for better
graphic support when the KVM feature is used.
2-2Components and Layout
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card’s components are shown in the front
(Figure 2-2) and rear (Figure 2-3) layout diagrams below, and are listed and described
in Table 2-1.
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SIMSO
Figure 2-2. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Front View Layout
SIMSO
5
6
7
3
1
4
2
Figure 2-3. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Rear View Layout
9
8
10
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KIRA100
Table 2-1. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Components
ItemDescription
1Raritan's Kira 100 RISC System on Chip
2Firmware with Linux System & Boot ROM
3Transformer
4SDRAM (128Mb/133MHz)
5J1 Mini USB 9-pin Connector
6JBT1 Kira 100 Processor Reset
7D1 Heartbeat Activity LED Indicator
8SDRAM (128Mb/133MHz)
9V-SDRAM (128Mb/166MHz) (AOC-SIMSO+ only)
10PHY
The block diagram for the card is shown in Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+Block Diagram
USB Interface
SMC Proprietary GPIO
LPC Interface
SIMSO
200-pin So DIMM Socket
FML Interface
DVO Video Interface
RMII Interface
UART Interface
25MHz
50MHz
5 Channel I2C
KIRA100
ARM RISC CPU SYSTEM
1.8V
100 Mhz
3.3V
Magnetic
PHY
MAC
10/100
8-pin
s
cabl
DMA/MC
e
Flash
MEM
4Mx16
2Mx32
V-SDRAM
8Mx16
RJ45
RTC/PMU
32.768KHz12.288MHz
WDT/Timer
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2-3Connectors and Pin Definitions
Connectors and pin definitions for the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card are described
below.
(J1) Mini Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector
There is a mini USB connector (J1) located on the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ and another
mini USB connector is located on the AOC-USB2RJ45 card. Use Cable CBL-0165L or
CBL-0177L to connect the two mini USB connectors on both add-on cards for external
LAN access. Refer to page 2-1 for other details. See Table 2-2 below for pin definitions.
JBT1 is used to reset the Kira 100 Processor, NIC, UART, USB and R.T. Instead of pins,
this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent the accidental reset.
Use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to
short the connection. After a reset or AC power-on, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card will
automatically detect if a CBL-0165L cable is connected.
If a cable is not detected, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ will transfer the Remote Control
Function to LAN1 on the motherboard.
If a cable is detected, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ will use the dedicated LAN on the card
to manage motherboard activities via Remote Console.
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2-4LED Descriptions and Pin Definitions
LED Descriptions and pin definitions for the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card are
described below.
(D1) Heartbeat LED Indicator
Heartbeat LED (D1), located on the front side of the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+card,
indicates the functionality and activity of the add-on card. The blinking of the Heartbeat
LED indicates that the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ is active. However, when the Linux OS
and the drivers are being loaded 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-SIMSO/SIMSO+ is active. See Table 2-3 below for details.
Table 2-3. Heartb eat LED (D1)
StateDescription
On (Blinking)AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ active
Off (for 1 minute)Loading Firmware
Off (Continuously)SIMSO is not active
Dedicated LAN LED Indicators
Speed LEDLink/Activity LED
There are two LAN LED Indicators located on the (Dedicated) LAN port on the
AOCUSB2RJ45 Add-On Card. The green LED indicates link status, while the amber
LED may be on or off to indicate the speed of the Ethernet connection. See Table 2-4
below for more information.
Table 2-4. Dedicated LAN LED Indicators
Link/Activity LED (Amber)Speed LED (Green)
StateDescriptionStateDescription
FlashingActiveSteady OnLink Status
OffInactiveOffNo Connection or 10 Mbps
2-5Installing the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card installs into a SIMSO slot on a motherboard. To
properly use the AOC-SIMSO(+), be sure to install it in the right slot. Refer to the
motherboard layout below for an example of a SIMSO slot location on a motherboard.
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Notes
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Chapter 3
Software Application and Usage
With an independent I/O processor embedded in Raritan's Kira 100 RISC System Chip,
the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ 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 boot
CDs that came with your card.
This section provides information on the configuration and the access of the IPMI card
on the network.
3-1Configuring Addresses and Network Settings
To use either the IPMICFG utility or the Windows utility to configure IP/MAC Addresses
and other IPMI network settings.
Configuring using the IPMICFG Utility:
1.Run the IPMICFG utility from the boot CD that came with your shipment.
2.Refer to Table 3-1 below to configure the IP/MAC addresses:
Table 3-1. IPMI MAC Address Configuration
BoardIPMIMACIP
X7 Series with LAN
82563EB, 82575EB
H8 DDR2 MemorySIMSO(+)IPMI Card
H8QM8/E-xSIMSO(+)IPMI Card
X7 Series with LAN
82573
SIMSO(+)IPMI Card
IPMI Card
SIMSO(+)
LAN1LAN1 on MB
Available IP/
DHCP(default)
Available IP/
DHCP(default)
Available IP/
DHCP(default)
Available IP/
DHCP(default)
Communication
Through
Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on MB
Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on MB
Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on MB
Dedicated LAN
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.
NOTE: FW R1.59 and higher will have "fail over" function, meaning FW will
search for DHCP after start-up. If DHCP does not exists, FW will use static IP.
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NOTE: It is recommended that if you have to use on-board LAN, then you must
use a dedicated LAN for motherboards with the Intel NIC 82573 chip. You must
must also configure IPMI MAC address the same as the MAC address of the
Intel NIC 82573 LAN1.
Also beware that:
•The speed will be very slow, and
•You cannot ping the static IP when it is different than that of the
on-board Intel NIC 82573 chip. In this case you can only see or use the
IPMI when using the IPMIView utility.
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.
-vlan on [VLANtag] Enable the VLAN and set the VLAN tag
If VLANtag is not given it uses previously
saved value.
-vlan off Disable the VLAN
-raw Send a RAW IPMI request and print response.
Format: NetFn LUN Cmd [Data1 ... DataN]
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Configuring using the Windows Utility:
1.Start the Supermicro IPMI Configuration Utility. This brings up the IPMI
C
ONFIGURATION UTILITY screen (Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1. IPMI Configuration Utility Screen
2.Refer to Table 3-1 for IPMI MAC addresses and fill out all information in the IPMI
C
ONFIGURATION UTILITY screen. Press SET to configure using the settings you
entered.
3-2Accessing the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Card
Use the procedures below for accessing the SIMSO card.
Using the Onboard LAN1 Connection:
1.Choose a computer that is connected to the same network and open the IPMIView
utility.
2.Go to F
D
3.Select the system from the IPMI D
appropriate blanks to log into the IPMIView utility’s L
ILEJ NEWJ SYSTEM. Type the SYSTEM NAME, IP ADDRESSOF LAN1 and
ESCRIPTION in the appropriate blanks and press the ENTER key.
OMAIN. Type the LOGIN ID and PASSWORD in the
OGIN screen.
NOTE: For information on the IPMIView utility, refer to the IPMI View User’s
Guide. This user’s guide may be obtained from the Super Micro website and
our Supermicro FTP website (S
W
EBSITE).
UPPORTJ SUPPORT HOMEJ SUPERMICRO FTP
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Using the Dedicated LAN:
1.Choose a computer that is connected to the same network and open the browser.
2.Type in the IP address of each server that you want to connect to in the address bar
in your browser.
3.Once the connection is made, the L
OGIN screen (Figure 3-2) for the web-based IPMI
utility, as shown below, displays.
NOTE: You may also use the IPMIView utility instead of the web-based IPMI
utility . See the IPMIV iew User’s guide for a description on this application’s use.
Log In Screen
Once you are connected to the remote server, the following LOGIN screen displays
(Figure 3-2).
Figure 3-2. Login Screen
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Logging In to the IPMICFG Utility using the Login Screen:
1.Type in your Username in the USERNAME box.
2.Type in your Password in the PASSWORD box and click on the LOGIN button.
NOTE: The default username is ADMIN. The default password is ADMIN.
OME PAGE screen (Figure 3-3) appears.
The H
Home Page Screen
The HOME PAGE screen (Figure 3-3) appears after login. Table 3-2 lists and describes its
components.
Figure 3-3. Home Page Screen
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Table 3-2. Home Page Screen Components
ItemNameDescription
1Home IconClick this icon to return to the HOME PAGE screen.
2Console IconClick this icon to go to the REMOTE CONSOLE screen.
3
4Logout Icon
5Refresh Button
6Power On ButtonClick on this button to power on the system of the remote host.
7Power Down ButtonClick on this button to power down the system of the remote host.
8Reset ButtonClick o n this button to reset the remote host.
9Home Page Menu
Remote Console
Screen
Displayed in the window is the R
this window to go to the R
Click on this icon to log out of the system. This will display the LOGIN
screen again (Figure 3-2).
Click on this icon to refresh the screen of the remote console
preview.
Click on these buttons to display and use their sub-menu functions
as specified in Table 3-3.
EMOTE CONSOLE screen. Click on
EMOTE CONSOLE screen.
3-3Home Page Functions
Table 3-3 contains a brief summary of HOME PAGE menu. The sub-menu functions of
this menu are further detailed in following sections.
Table 3-3. Home Page Menus
Function KeyDescription
Remote Control
Click on this icon for remote access and management of Video Console
Redirection. See "Remote Control" below for further details.
Virtual Media
System Health
User Management
KVM Settings
Device Settings
Maintenance
a
1
a. For large data transfers like KVM and Virtual Media, dedicated LAN (100Mb/sec) should
be used. The on-board LAN (through I
Click on this icon to use virtual remote medi a devi ces. S ee "V irtu al Media" below
for further details.
Click on this icon to view and manage health monitoring for remote systems. See
"System Health" below for further details.
Click on this icon for User Management. See "User Management" for further
details.
Click on this icon to configure keyboard, Video and mouse set tings. See "KVM
Settings" below for further details.
Click on this icon to configure device settings. See "Device Settings" below for
further details.
Click on this icon to access, diagnose and manage hardware devices. See
"Maintenance" below for further details.
2
C interface, 100Kb/sec) is too slow.
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Remote Control
Click on the REMOTE CONTROL button to activate the KVM Console, SOL Console and
Remote Power menu options.
KVM Console
Clicking on this menu option brings up the REMOTE CONSOLE screen (Figure 3-4) for
configuring settings for the remote host. See Table 3-4 for a list and description of major
controls and features of this console screen.
Figure 3-4. Remote Console Screen
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Table 3-4. Remote Console Screen Controls and Features
ItemNameDescription
The mouse cursor changes to reflect either Single/Synchronized
Mouse Mode or Double Mouse Mode.
1Mouse Cursor
In the Single/Synchronized Mouse Mode, this cursor indicates the
system that is currently active. For the Double Mouse mode, this is
the cursor for the remote host.
1
23
2Network Number Icon
3Keyboard/Mouse Icon This icon indicates the availability of the Keyboard and Mouse.
This icon indicates the number of networks (users) that are
connected via Console Redirection. (The number of figure icons
indicates the number of users connected.)
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Table 3-4. Remote Console Screen Controls and Features (Continued)
ItemNameDescription
Click on this icon to expand out the controls for drive redirection on
4Drive Redirect Icon
the system you are viewing. See "Drive Redirection Controls" for
further details.
5Options Button
Click on this button to see the R
"Options Menu" for further details on this menu.
EMOTE CONSOLE OPTIONS menu. See
SOL Console
Click on this menu option to bring up the Serial over LAN (SOL) remote console.
Figure 3-5. SOL Console Screen
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Table 3-5. SOL Co nsole Screen Controls and Features
ItemNameDescription
1Baud Rate
2Start ButtonClick this button to start data download to the SOL CONSOLE screen.
3Stop ButtonClick this button to stop data download to the SOL C
456
Use this drop-down list box to set th e Baud rate f or the SOL Console
to use.
ONSOLE screen.
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Table 3-5. SOL Console Screen Controls and Features (Continued)
ItemNameDescription
4Power On ButtonClick on this button to power on the system of the remote host.
5Power Down ButtonClick on this button to power down the system of the remote host.
6Reset ButtonClick o n this butt on to rese t th e r emo te ho st .
Remote Power
Click on this menu option to bring up the REMOTE POWER screen (Figure 3-6) for
configuring the power settings for the Remote Console. See Table 3-6 for a list and
description of major controls in this screen.
Figure 3-6. Remote Power Screen
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Table 3-6. Remote Power Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1Power On ButtonClick on this button to power on the remote host.
2Power Down ButtonClick on this button to power down the remote host.
3Reset ButtonClick on this button to reset the remote host.
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Virtual Media
Click on the VIRTUAL MEDIA button to display the Floppy Disk, CD-ROM Image, Drive
Redirection and Virtual Media Options menu options.
Floppy Disk
Click on this menu option to bring up the FLOPPY DISK screen (Figure 3-7). See
Table 3-7 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-7. Floppy Disk Screen
1
2
3
4
5
Table 3-7. Floppy Disk Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1Active Image (Drive1)
This section displays the data that has been uploaded to Drive 1 of
the remote host.
6
2Active Image (Drive2)
This section displays the data that has been uploaded to Drive 2 of
the remote host.
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Table 3-7. Floppy Disk Screen Controls (Continued)
ItemNameDescription
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3Floppy Image Upload
4
Virtual Drive
Drop-down List Box
5Floppy Image File
6Upload Button
This section allows you to upload the floppy image as
FLOPPY located
in the remote host. The floppy image uploaded is in the binary f ormat
with a maximum size of 1.44MB. It will be loaded to the Supermicro
SIMSO card and will be emulated to the host as a USB device.
Use this drop-down list to select a drive in the remote host as a
destination drive for your image data upload.
Click on B
ROWSE to preview and select the files that you wish to
upload to the host drive selected in Item 4 above.
Once the correct file name appears in the box for the FLOPPY IMAGE
ILE, click UPLOAD to upload the floppy image to the d rive specified in
F
the remote host you selected using the V
IRTUAL DRIVE drop-down list
(Item 4).
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CD-ROM Image
Click on this menu option to share data stored in your local CD-ROM drive with other
users in the remote host through the Windows Share application via USB, and to bring
up the CD-ROM screen (Figure 3-8). See Table 3-8 for a list and description of controls
in this screen.
Figure 3-8. CD-ROM Image Screen
1
2
3
7
8
9
Table 3-8. CD-ROM Image Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1Active Image (Drive1)
2Active Image (Drive2)
3
Image on Windows
Share
This window displays the file name of the data currently active in host
Drive 1.
This window displays the file name of the data currently active in host
Drive 2.
This option allows the user to configure Windows Share settings. It
allows you to decide how you want to share the data stored in your
local CDROM with users in the remote host.
4
5
6
4Virtual Drive
Specify the drive that you want to share your data with in the remote
host.
Key in the IP Address or the name of the system you wish to share
data with via Windows Share.
Key in the name of the system you wish to share dat a with in the
remote host.
Key in the location of source files that you wish to sh are via Windows
Share.
Key in the USERNAME and PASSWORD for the person to access the
data that you want to share and click the S
selections.
ET button to enter your
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Drive Redirection
Click on this menu option to make local drives accessible for other users via console
redirection, and brings up the D
a list and description of controls in this screen.
This function allows you to share your local drives (Floppy, CD-ROM and HDDs) with
users in the remote systems.
Figure 3-9. Driver Redirection Screen
RIVE REDIRECTION screen (Figure 3-9). See Table 3-9 for
1
2
3
5
6
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Table 3-9. Driver Redirection Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1Active Image (Drive1)
This window displays the file name of the data currently active in host
Drive 1.
2Active Image (Drive2)
3Drive RedirectionUse this window to configure Drive Redirection settings.
4
Disable Drive
Redirection
This window displays the file name of the data currently active in host
Drive 2.
Check the box to disable Drive Redirection. Once this function is
disabled, local drives will not be accessible for other users in remote
host.
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ItemNameDescription
Check this box to allow the data stored in local drives to be read in a
5Force Read Only
remote system, but it cannot be overwritten to ensure data integrity
and system security.
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6Apply Button
7Reset Default button
Once you've configured your settings, click the APPLY butt on to enter
your settings.
You can key in your own setting values and reset these values as
"default" by clicking on this button to reset the defaults.
Virtual Media Options
Click on this menu option to bring up the VIRTUAL MEDIA OPTIONS screen (Figure 3-10).
See Table 3-10 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-10. Virtual Media Options Screen
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ItemNameDescription
Use this option to disable or enable USB MASS storage in the
1
Virtual Media Options
Check Box
remote host. Check this box to disable the function of V
PTIONS to prevent data stored in a local drive from bein g accesse d,
O
or uploaded by the user in the remote host. The default sett ing is
"enabled" (checked).
IRTUAL MEDIA
2Apply Button
3
Reset to Defaults
Button
Once you've checked the VIRTUAL MEDIA Options check box, click
PPLY to enter this value.
A
If you want to set D
O
PTIONS, click on this button.
ISABLED as the default setting for VIRTUAL MEDIA
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System Health
Click on the SYSTEM HEALTH button to display the Chassis Control, Monitor Sensor,
System Event Log and Alert Settings menu options.
Chassis Control
Click on this menu option to bring up the CHASSIS CONTROL screen (Figure 3-11). See
Table 3-11 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-11. Chassis Control Screen
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2
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ItemNameDescription
The following remote chassis information are included:
• Power Is: This indicates if the system is on or off for the remote
host.
• Powe r On Counter: If p ower is on, then the coun ter indicates the
1Chassis Information
2Power Control
length of time the power has been turned on.
• Last Restart Cause: This item states the reason why the host
system is restarted if the system has been turned off.
• Refresh: Click the R
HASSIS INFORMATION section above.
the C
The following Power Control items are included:
• Power On: Click on this button to power on the system for the
remote host.
• Power Down: Click on this button to power down the system for
the remote host.
• Power Cycle: Click on this button to power down the system for
the remote host and turn it back on later.
• Reset: Click on this button to reset the remote console.
EFRESH button to update the information in
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Monitor Sensor
Click on this menu option to bring up the MONITOR SENSOR screen (Figure 3-12). This
screen displays a table with health monitoring information. See Table 3-12 for details on
this table’s information. Clicking the Refresh button refreshes the data in the screen.
1.5V
VBATVBAT: Battery Voltage
Fan1/CPU FanCPU Fan
Fan2/CPU FanCPU Fan
Fan 3 – Fan 6System Fans/Chassis Fans
There is a 5-pin connector (PWRI2C)
on the motherboard for the power
supply (if it supports power I
power fail detect functions). The IPMI
will monitor the power failure status.
Internal Error reported from CPU0. If
Quad CPU motherboard is used, that
means one of the CPUs has an error.
Internal Error reported from CPU1, if
Dual CPU motherboard is used.
When the CPU temperature exceeds
this preset temperature, the overheat
LED or alert will be triggered, the CPUs
will slow down, the CPU fans will be in
the full speed mode.
2
C and
Module/Board Thermal Trip
There is thermal sensor in CPU that is
triggered when temperature is t oo high.
When this sensor is triggered, the CPU
will shut itself down automatically to
prevent damage. IPMI monitors this
signal and logs the status in the event
log.
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System Event Log
Click on this menu option to bring up the SYSTEM EVENT LOG screen (Figure 3-13). This
screen displays the System Health Event Log for the remote host system. See
Table 3-13 for details on this screen’s controls and features.
Figure 3-13. System Event Log Screen
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Table 3-13. System Event Log Screen Controls and Features
ItemNameDescription
1System Event Log
2Clear ButtonClicking this button clears information from the System Event Log.
3Refresh ButtonClicking this button refreshes the data on the screen.
This table lists system event log information in order of its latest
appearance.
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Alert Settings
Click on this menu option to bring up the ALERT SETTINGS screen (Figure 3-14), which
displays alert settings for the remote host system. The items monitored include a F
L
IST, a POLICY LIST and a LAN DESTINATION LIST. Clicking on the heading for each of
these lists displays only that display list on the screen.
Figure 3-14. Alert Settings Screen
ILTER
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User Management
Click on the USER MANAGEMENT button to display the Change Password, Users &
Groups and Permissions menu options.
Change Password
Click on this menu option to bring up the CHANGE PASSWORD screen (Figure 3-15). See
Table 3-14 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-15. Change Password Screen
1
2
Table 3-14. Change Password Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1New Password FieldKey in your new password in the field.
2
Confirm New
Password Field
Key in your new password in the field again and click the APPLY
button to confirm it.
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Users & Groups
Click on this menu option to bring up the USERS & GROUPS screen (Figure 3-16). See
Table 3-15 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-16. Users & Groups Screen
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
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Table 3-15. Users & Groups Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1User ManagementThis window displays the user's information.
Select an existing user for information updates. Once a user is
2Existing Users
selected, click on the L
information.
3New User NameEnter a new user name in this field.
4Full User NameEnter a full user name in this field.
5PasswordType the user's password in the field and then type the password
again in the next field to confirm it. The password must be four (4)
6Confirm Password
characters or longer in length.
7Email Address(Optional) Enter the user's email address in the field.
OOKUP button on right to view user
8Mobile Phone(Optional) Enter the user's mobile phone number in the field.
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ItemNameDescription
This section allows you to enter Group Membership informatio n. The
ROUP MEMBERSHIP field (Item 9) indicates the group that the user
G
belongs to. To select a group:
1.Click on the group name on the N
9 –12Group Membership
13IPMI Privilege Level
(Item 10) to select it.
2.Click on the backwards arrow (Item 11) to enter the group
name in the G
3.Reverse the procedure using the forwards arrow (Item 12) to
remove the user from a group.
Click on the arrow key on the right to activate the PRIVILEGE
ELECTION menu. The IPMI PRIVILEGE LEVEL contains five
S
categories: N
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OT MEMBER OF pane
ROUP MEMBERSHIP field (Item 9).
O ACCESS, USER, OPERATOR, ADMINISTRATOR and OEM.
14Create
15Modify
16Copy
17Delete
18 – 20Group Management
Click on this button to enter a new user's or group information in the
SER/GROUP MANAGEMENT fields.
U
Click on this button to modify a user's or group information in the
SER/GROUP MANAGEMENT fields.
U
Click on this button to copy a user's or group information in the U
ROUP MANAGEMENT fields.
G
SER/
Copy User
1.Choose an E
2.Enter a new user name in the N
3.Click on the C
XISTING USER from the selection box.
EW USER NAME field.
OPY button and a new user with the name you
have entered will be created.
The properties of the selected user will be copied to th e new user.
Copy Group
1.Choose an E
2.Enter a new group name in the N
3.Click on the C
XISTING group from the selection box.
EW GROUP NAME field.\
OPY button and a new group with the name
you've typed in will be created.
The properties of the selected group will be copied to the new
group.
Click on this button to delete a user's or group information in the
User/Group Management fields.
This section allows you to either select, modify, copy , delete or create
a group for better user management. You can either select a group
from the E
create a group by entering a name in the N
(Item 20) and then pressing the C
XISTING GROUPS drop-down list box (Item 19), or you can
EW GROUP NAME field
REATE button.
Groups can be deleted, copied or modified by selecting them from
the E
XISTING GROUPS drop-down list box (Item 19) and clicking on
ELETE, COPY or MODIFY buttons respectively.
the D
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Permissions
Click on this menu option to bring up the PERMISSIONS screen (Figure 3-17). See
Table 3-16 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-17. Permissions Screen
1
2
Table 3-16. Permissions Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1
Show Permissions for
User/Group
Use this drop-down list box to select your user/group permissions
selection.
3
4
5
2Update Button
3Effective Permissions This table column indicates the actual permissions a user/group has.
4User PermissionsThis table column indicates the actual permissions a user has.
5
Inherited Group
Permissions
Click this button to update permissions information to correspond to
the selection you made in the S
drop-down list box.
This table column indicates the permissions a user has due to the
fact that he or she belongs to a certain group.
HOW PERMISSIONSFOR USER/GROUP
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KVM Settings
Click on the KVM SETTINGS button to display the User Console and Keyboard/Mouse
menu options.
User Console
Click on this menu option to bring up the USER CONSOLE screen (Figure 3-18). See
Table 3-17 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-18. User Console Screen
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13
16
18
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6
7
8
9
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15
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2
4
20
21
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ItemNameDescription
1User Selection Field
2Update Button
3
4Automatic Detection
5Pre-configured
6Network speed
7Manually
8Compression
Transmission
Encoding
This drop-down list box allows you to select which group the user
belongs to.
Once you've selected the group name, cli ck on the U PDATE butt on t o
save the selections.
This section allows you to decide how (the video) data is transmitted
between the local system and the remote host.
NOTE: You can only select one item from Item 4, 5 and 7.
Select this option to allow the OS to automatically detect the
networking configuration settings such as the bandwidth of the
connection line, and transmit data accordingly.
This option allows you to select the data transmission setting from a
pre-defined options list. The pre-configured settings will provide the
best result because the compression and colo r dept h sett ings will b e
adjusted for optimization based on the network speed indicat ed.
Once you've selected the pre-configured option above, you then can
select a desired network speed setting from this drop-down list box.
You can select a desired network speed setting using this option.
This allows you to adjust both Compression (Item 8) and Color Depth
(Item 9) settings individually.
This drop-down list box is used to specify data compression. Data
signal transmission is compressed to save bandwidth. High
compression rates will slow down network interfacing, so you can not
not use these when several users are connected to the network.
9Color Depth
10
11
12
13
Remote Console
Type
Default Java VM
(JVM)
Sun Microsystems
Java Browser Plugin
Miscellaneous
Remote Console
Settings
This drop-down list box is used to select either 16-bit high color s or
8-bit 256-colors. The standard color de pth is 16-bit high color, and is
recommended for compression level 0. For typical desktop
interfaces, the setting of 8-bit 256-colors is recommended for faster
data transmission.
This section allows you to decide which Remote Console Viewer to
use.
Select this option to use the default Java V irtual Machine of you r web
browser. This can be the Microsoft JVM or the Sun JVM, depending
on the configuration of your browser.
Select this option when the JVM used to run t he code for t he Remote
Console is a Java Applet. If you use this functio n for the first time and
the appropriate Java plugin is not yet installed in your system, you
may download and install it automatically. To download and install it,
you need to check Y
allow you to use a stable and identical JVM across different
platforms.
NOTE: If your internet connection is slow, please pre-install the JVM
on your administration machine.
This section allows you to specify some other Remote Console
settings.
ES in the dialogs. Downloading Sun's JVM will
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ItemNameDescription
Check this box to enable the Start in Monitor Mode, which allows
14Start in Monitor Mode
15
Start in Exclusive
Access Mode
data to be displayed in the remote monitor as soon as the Remote
Console is activated.
NOTE: The data displayed in the remote monitor is ready-only.
Check this box to enable the Exclusive Access Mode immediately at
Remote Console startup. This forces all other users connected t o the
network to close, and no other users can open the Remote Console
until you disable this function or log off.
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16Mouse Hotkey
17Hotkey
18
19Button Keys
20Name
21More Entries ButtonClick on this button to create more Button Keys.
22Apply Button
23
Remote Console
Button Keys
Reset to Defaults
Button
This section allows you to configure a hot key combination fo r mouse
mode.
This drop-down list box allows you to use a hot key combination to
specify either Mouse Synchronization Mode or Single Mouse Mode.
This section allows you to define button keys for the remote host.
The button keys allow simulating keystrokes on a remote host or
issuing commands to a remote system. These button keys are
needed when you have a missing key or when you want to prevent
interference to the local system. After a remote console button key is
set, it will appear on the right upper corner of the remote monitor
screen.
NOTE: For details instructions in creating button keys, please click
on the link – Click here for Help.
Enter the syntax of a button key in the field provided.
NOTE: For detailed instructions in creating button keys, please click
on the link – Click here for Help.
Key in the name of a button key in the field provided.
NOTE: For details instructions in creating button keys, please click
on the link – Click here for Help.
When you have made all your changes to this screen, click the
PPLY button to apply all your changes to the system.
A
Click this button to restore all default settings to the screen.
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Keyboard/Mouse
Click on this menu option to bring up the KEYBOARD/MOUSE screen (Figure 3-19). See
Table 3-18 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-19. Keyboard/Mouse Screen
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3
4
5
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Table 3-18. Keyboard/Mouse Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1Key Release Timeout
2
3USB Mouse Type
Timeout
after_______msec
Check this box to enable this drop-down list box, which sets the t ime
limit for a key to be pressed by the user.
If the KEY RELEASE TIMEOUT check box has been enabled, then use
this drop-down list box to select the time-out setting for the item
above.
For the USB Mouse to function properly, please select the correct OS
for your system from this drop-down list box.
4Mouse Speed-Auto
5Fixed Scaling
Select this option to allow your system to automatically set your
mouse speed.
Select this selection to enable a drop-down list box for manual ly
Click on this button to apply your selections from this screen to the
system.
You can cancel your selections and switch back to the default values
by clicking on this button.
Device Settings
Click on the DEVICE SETTINGS button to display the Network, Dynamic DNS, Security,
Certificate, Date/Time and Event Log menu options.
Network
Click on this menu option to bring up the NETWORK screen (Figure 3-20). See Table 3-19
for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-20. Network Screen
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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Table 3-19. Network Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1
2IP Auto Configuration
3Preferred Host Name
Network Basic
Settings
This section allows you to configure basic settings for your network.
Select a desired item from this drop-down list for your IP Aut o
Configuration. The options are N
ONE, DHCP, and BOODP.
Enter a Preferred Host Name in the field provided.
NOTE: This field is used for DHCP settings only.
4IP AddressEnter the IP Address for the remote host in the field provided.
5Subnet MaskEnter the net mask of the local network in the field provided.
6Gateway IP Address
7
8
9
10
Primary DNS Server
IP Address
Secondary DNS
Server IP Address
Network
Miscellaneous Setting
Remote Console &
HTTPS Port
11HTTP Port
Enter the local network router's IP address in this field for the
accessibility of the users that are not connected to the local network.
Enter the IP Address of the Primary Domain Name Server in this
field.
Enter the IP Address of the Secondary Domain Name Server in the
field. It will be used when the Primary DNS Server cannot be
contacted.
This section allows you to configure Network Miscellaneous settings.
Enter the port numbers that the remote host and the HTTP server
are listening. If a number is not entered in the field, the default value
is used.
Enter the port number that the HTTP server is listening. If a number
is not entered in the field, the default value is used.
12SSH Port
13Bandwidth Lim i t
Enter the port number the SSH server is listening. If a number is not
entered in the box, the default value is used.
Enter the maximum bandwidth value for network interfacing. The
value should be in Kbits per second.
14Enable SSH AccessClick this check box to enable SSH Access.
15
Disable Setup
Protocol
Check this check box to disable the Setup Protocol function for the
SIMSO card.
16LAN Interface Setting This section allows you to configure LAN Interface settings.
Use this drop-down list box to select a desired speed. The options
UTO-DETECT, 10 MEGABITSPERSECOND or 100 MEGABITSPER
are: A
17LAN Interface Speed
SECOND. If AUTO-DETECT is selected, the LAN Interface S peed will be
set at the optimized speed based on the system configura tions
detected by the OS.
Use this drop-down list box to select a desired LAN Interface Duplex
UTO-DETECT, HALF DUPLEX and FULL
18
LAN Interface Duplex
Mode
Mode. The options are: A
UPLEX. If AUTO-DETECT is selected, the LAN Interface Duplex Mode
D
will be set to the optimized setting based on the system
configurations detected by the OS.
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19Apply Button
20
Reset to Defaults
Button
Click on this button to apply your selections from this screen to the
system.
You can cancel your selections and switch back to the default values
by clicking on this button.
Dynamic DNS
Click on this menu option to bring up the DYNAMIC DNS screen (Figure 3-21). See
Table 3-20 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-21. Dynamic DNS Screen
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Table 3-20. Dynamic DNS Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1Enable Dynamic DNS Check this check box to enable the Dynamic DNS service.
2
Dynamic DNS Server
www.dyndns.org
1011
Click this link to access the DynDNS web site. This is the server
name where the DDNS Service is registered.
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Table 3-20. Dynamic DNS Screen Controls (Continued)
ItemNameDescription
If you have enabled the Dynamic DNS (Item 1above), then you can
use this drop-down list box to select from the C
3DNS System
4HostnameEnter the name you want to use for the remote host server.
5 and 6Username/PasswordEnter the username and the password for the remote host user.
options. Select C
Select D
server.
YNAMIC to use the pre-configured Dynamic DNS as your
USTOM to use your own system as the DNS server.
USTOM or DYNAMIC
7Check time (HH:MM)
8Check IntervalEnter the interval for the IPMI to report to the Dynamic DNS again.
9Delete Button
10Apply Button
11
Reset to Defaults
Button
Enter the time the SIMSO card first registers with the DNS server in
the HH:MM Format. (example: 07:25, 19:30)
Click on the Delete button to delete the IP Address for an external
system that has been previously entered and saved.
Click on this button to apply your selections from this screen to the
system.
You can cancel your selections and switch back to the default values
by clicking on this button.
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Security
Click on this menu option to bring up the SECURITY screen (Figure 3-22). See Table 3-21
for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-22. Security Screen
1
2
3
4
5
6
789
10
14
15
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Table 3-21. Security Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1Encryption SettingsThis section allows you to configure encryption settings.
2
Force HTTPS for
Web Access
This check box allows you to enable Force HTTPS for Web Access.
If enabled, you will need to use an HTTPS connection to access to
the web.
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Table 3-21. Security Screen Controls (Continued)
ItemNameDescription
These options allow you to configure the encryption of the RFB
protocol. RFB is used by the remote host to transmit video data
displayed in the host monitor to the loca l admini strat or mach ine, and
transmits keyboard and mouse data from the local administrator
machine back to the remote host. The options are as follows:
3KVM Encryption
• If set to O
• If set to T
make an encrypted connection, and when a connection cannot
be established an unencrypted connection is used.
• If set to F
an error reported if no connection is made.
4IP Access ControlThis section allows you to configure IP Access Control settings.
This check box allows you to enable IP Access Control. This functio n
5
Enable IP Access
Control
is used to limit user access to the network by identifying them by their
IP addresses.
NOTE: This function is available to the LAN interface only.
When IP Access Control is ENABLED, you can select eit her ACCEPT or
ROP, allowing access or denying access according to pre-defined
D
rules.
6Default Policy
NOTE: If this option is set to D
rules that will accept the internet connection, then the internet
connection over LAN is impossible. In this case, you need to change
your security settings via modem or by disabling the IP Access
Control.
FF, no encryption is used.
RY, the applet (-JVM of the remote host) attempts to
ORCE, the applet makes an encrypted connection, with
ROP, and you do not have a set of
7Rule#
8IP/Mask
9Policy
10Append Button
11Insert Button
12Replace Button
13Delete Button
14User Blocking
Enter a rule number in the box for a command (or commands) that
are used by the IP Access Control.
Enter the IP Address or an IP Address Range for which the
command(s) will be applied.
This item instructs the IPMI what to do with the matching packages.
NOTE: The sequence or the orde r of the rules is important . The rules
are checked in the ascending order until a rule matches. All rules
below the matching one will be ignored. The default policy applies if
no matching rules are found.
Click this button to add IP Address/Mask, rules or commands to the
existing ones.
Click this button to insert IP Address/Mask, rules or commands to the
existing ones.
Click this button to replace an old IP Addre ss/Mask, rule or command
with a new one.
Click this button to delete (a part of) an existing IP Addr e ss/ M a sk,
rule or command.
This section allows you to set the conditions for how a user is
blocked.
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ItemNameDescription
Enter the maximum number of failed attempts or fail ed logins allowed
15
16Block Time (Minutes)
Max. Number of
Failed Logins
for a user. If the number of failed logins or attempts exceeds this
maximum number allowed, the user will be blocked from system.
NOTE: If this box is left empty, the user is allowed to try to login to
the server indefinitely. For network security, this is not reco mmended.
Enter the number of minutes allowed for a user to attempt to login. If
the user fails to login within this time allowed, th e user will be blocked
from system.
NOTE: If this box is left empty, the user is allowed to try to login to
the server indefinitely. For network security, this is not reco mmended.
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17Apply Button
18
Reset to Defaults
Button
Click on this button to apply your selections from this screen to the
system.
You can cancel your selections and switch back to the default values
by clicking on this button.
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Certificate
Click on this menu option to bring up the CERTIFICATE screen (Figure 3-23). See
Table 3-22 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-23. Certificate Screen
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1213
ItemNameDescription
1
2Common NameEnter the (fully qualified domain) network name of the IPMI.
3Organization Unit
4OrganizationEnter the name of the organization to which the IPMI belongs.
Certificate Signing
Request (CSR)
Table 3-22. Certificate Screen Controls
This section allows you to define the Certificate Signing Request
(CSR) form. The IPMI uses the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol
for encrypted network traffic between itself and the remote host
servers. When a connection is made, the IPMI has to expose its
identity to a remote host by using a cryptographic certificate.
To create a certificate that is unique to a particular IPMI card or
SIMSO card, a certification authority (CA) needs to fill out the CSR
form indicated in the CSR section.
Enter the name of the department wit hin an organization to which t he
IPMI belongs.
10
11Key Length (bits)This is the length of key generated in bits.
12Create Button
13
Confirm Challenge
Password
Reset to Defaults
Button
Enter the name of the city or the location where the organization is
located.
Enter the name of the state/province where the organization is
located.
Enter the name of the country or the ISO code where the
organization is located.
Enter the email address of a contact person that is responsible for
the IPMI.
Enter a challenge Password for the Certification Authority to
authorize necessary changes to the certificate at a later time. The
password must be four characters or longer.
Enter a challenge Password one more time to confirm it.
Click on this button to create a certificate from the informat ion you
have entered on this screen.
You can cancel your selections and switch back to the default values
by clicking on this button.
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Date/Time
Click on this menu option to bring up the DATE/TIME screen (Figure 3-24). See
Table 3-23 for a list and description of controls in this screen. This screen allows you to
set the internal real-time clock for your SIMSO card.
Figure 3-24. Date/Time Screen
1
2
3
4
5
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Table 3-23. Date/Time Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1UTC OffsetThis window allows you to offset the UTC Timer.
2User Specified Time
3
Synchronize with
NTP Server
This option allows the user to enter the time values for the SIMSO
internal real-time clock.
Enabling this option allows you to enter the IP Address for the NTP
(Network Time Protocol) Server that you want to synchronize with
your SIMSO internal real-time clock.
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Table 3-23. Date/Time Screen Controls (Continued)
ItemNameDescription
Enter the IP Address for the primary NTP Server and the secondary
NTP Server that you want your SIMSO internal real-time clock to
synchronize with.
NOTE: Daylight saving time cannot be automatically adjusted.
Please manually set up the UTC offset twice a year for your timer to
work properly.
4 and 5
Primary Time Server/
Secondary Time
Server
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6Apply Button
7
Reset to Defaults
Button
Click on this button to apply your selections from this screen to the
system.
You can cancel your selections and switch back to the default values
by clicking on this button.
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Event Log
Click on this menu option to bring up the EVENT LOG screen (Figure 3-25). See
Table 3-24 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-25. Event Log Screen
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
12
13
14
15
16
1718
10
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Table 3-24. Event Log Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
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1Event Log Targets
2List Logging Enabled
3
4Clear ButtonClick this button to clear the internal event log from the memory.
5NFS Logging Enable
6NFS ServerEnter the IP Address of the NFS Server into this field.
7NFS Share
8NFS Log File
9
Entries Shown Per
Page
SMTP Logging
Enable
This section allows you to manually set event log targets and
settings.
Checking this box activates the event-logging list. To show the event
log list, click on the E
menu.
NOTE: The maximum number of log list entries is 1,000 events.
Every entry that exceeds this limit automatically overrides the oldest
one in the list. If the R
is saved; however, all logging data is also lost if a hard reset is
performed or the system loses power.
Enter the number of entries you want to display on a page into this
field.
Checking this box enables NFS Logging, which creates a Network
File System (NFS) for the event logging data.
Enter the path of the Network File System in which the event logging
data is stored into this field.
Enter the filename of the Network File System in which the event
logging data is stored into this field.
Checking this box enables SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
logging.
VENT LOG menu option from the MAINTENANCE
ESET button is pressed, all logging information
10SMTP ServerEnter the IP Address for the SMTP Server into this field.
11
12
13
14Destination IPEnter the IP address where the SNMP trap is sent into this field.
15Community
16
17Apply Button
18
Receiver Email
Address
Sender Email
Address
SNMP Logging
Enable
Event Log
Assignments
Reset to Defaults
Button
Enter the email address into this field that the SMTP event logging
data is sent.
Enter the email address from which the SMTP event logging data is
sent into this field.
Checking this box enables SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol) logging.
Enter in this field the name of the community if the receiver requires
a community string.
This section allows you to specify the types and the destination for
event logging. For each event listed in this section, check the box
next to it if you want to list it for your event log.
Click on this button to apply your selections from this screen to the
system.
You can cancel your selections and switch back to the default values
by clicking on this button.
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Maintenance
Click on the MAINTENANCE button to display the Device Information, Event Log, Update
Firmware and Unit Reset menu options.
Device Information
Click on this menu option to bring up the DEVICE INFORMATION screen (Figure 3-26). See
Table 3-25 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-26. Device Information Screen
1
3
Table 3-25. Device Information Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
2
1Device Information
2
3Connected Users
View the Data File for
Support
This section displays information on the SIMSO card and its
firmware.
Click on this link to view the XML file which contains product
information needed for technical support.
This section lists the name(s), the IP Address(es) and the statu s of
the connect person(s).
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Event Log
Click on this menu option to bring up the EVENT LOG screen (Figure 3-27). This brings
up the E
SIMSO in the order of Date/Time, Types, and the descriptions of the events including
the IP address(es), person(s) and activities involved.
VENT LOG list, which contains the information of events that are recorded by the
Figure 3-27. Event Log Screen
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Update Firmware
Click on this menu option to bring up the UPDATE FIRMWARE screen (Figure 3-28). See
Table 3-26 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-28. Update Firmware Screen
1
2
Table 3-26. Update Firmware Screen Controls
ItemNameDescription
1Firmware File
2Upload Button
Enter the name of the firmware you want to update or click on the
ROWSE button to select the firmware file.
B
Click on the UPLOAD button to upload the firmware file to the server
for the update.
NOTE: This process is not reversible once the firmware is updated,
so proceed with caution. It might take a few minutes to complete the
procedure.
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Unit Reset
Click on this menu option to bring up the UNIT RESET screen (Figure 3-29). Se e
Table 3-27 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
Figure 3-29. Unit Reset Screen
1
2
ItemNameDescription
1Reset USBClick the RESET button to reset the USB module.
2Reset DeviceClick the RESET icon to cold reset the device.
Table 3-27. Unit Reset Screen Controls
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3-4Remote Console Screen Controls
The REMOTE CONSOLE screen (Figure 3-30) contains additional controls and display
icons. These include a button for displaying D
menu and icons for displaying the status of the mouse and keyboard on the system.
Figure 3-30. Remote Console Options
RIVE REDIRECTION controls, an OPTIONS
Options Menu Button
Drive
Redirection
Controls
Display
Button
Keyboard/Mouse Icons
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These controls are further detailed and explained below.
Drive Redirection Controls
The DRIVE REDIRECTION controls (Figure 3-31) display is toggled on and off when the
D
RIVE REDIRECTION CONTROLS DISPLAY button is clicked in the REMOTE CONSOLE
screen. See Table 3-28 for a description of each of the controls shown in this display.
Clicking this button brings up the S
window (Figure 3-32) for locating a drive and making it a ccessible for
remote console interaction.
In this window select a drive from the drop-down list box provided
and press OK to confirm your selection. You may additionally click
1Connect Drive
2Connect ISO
3Disconnect
EFRESH LIST button to refresh the list in the drop-down list box,
the R
and you may click the E
write support for the drive selected.
Once you have clicked C
wish to redirect to, all users logged in remote servers will have
access to the local drive that you have selected.
Click this button to allow you to redirect an CD/DVD ISO image. This
brings up a C
you to locate and select a CD ISO image.
Click this button to cancel the connection established between a
local drive and a remote server. Once you click this button, the drive
you have selected will not be accessible for remote console
interface.
Figure 3-32. Select a Drive to Redirect Window
ELECTA DRIVETO REDIRECT
NABLE WRITE SUPPORT check box enable
ONNECT, and have specified the drive you
HOOSE ISO IMAGETO REDIRECT window, which allows
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Options Menu
After the remote console screen appears, click on the OPTION button on the very upper
right corner to display the O
Table 3-29 contains a complete list and description of all the menu options in the
O
PTIONS menu.
Table 3-29. Remote Console Options Menu Options
Menu OptionDescription
PTIONS menu for console video settings and options.
Monitor Only
Exclusive Access
Readability Filter
Scaling
Local Cursor
Select the M
ONITOR ONLY menu option to turn on or off the MONITOR ONLY
function.
ONITOR ONLY is selected, the KB/MOUSE icon on the lower right corner
If M
will be crossed out, you can only view or monitor remote console activities,
and any remote console interaction is now no longer available.
By selecting the EXCLUSIVE ACCESS menu option, with the appropriate
permission, you can use this function to force other users to quit the
remote console and claim the console for your own exclusive use.
Please note that when this function is selected, the second user icon on
the lower left corner of the screen will be crossed out.
Select this menu option to turn the R
EADABILITY FILTER function on or off.
Turn on this function preserves most of the screen details even when the
screen image is substantially scaled down.
NOTE: This item is available for a system with a JVM 1.4 or higher.
Clicking this menu option allows you to scale the remote console screen to
a desired size. Clicking on this menu option accesses its submenu for you
to select a desired setting from the following op tions: 25%, 50%, 1 00% and
CALETO FIT.
S
This function allows you to choose the desired shape for the local cursor
pointer. Clicki ng on this menu option allows you to access it s submenu and
select a desired shape from the following options: T
IG, PIXEL, and CROSSHAIR.
B
RANSPARENT, DEFAULT,
The availability of the shapes depends on the Java Virtual Machine used.
Chat Window
EncodingThis sub-menu contains menu options for setting video encoding settings.
PredefinedThis sub-menu sets the video encoding for a predefined setting.
Video Optimized
Hi-color
Video OptimizedSets the predefined video setting to optimized for video display.
LAN Hi-colorSet s the predefined video setting to hi-color video at LAN speeds.
LANSets the predefined video setting to LAN download speeds.
DSLSets the predefined video setting to DSL download speeds.
UMTSSets the predefined video setting to UMTS download speeds.
ISDNSets the predefined video setting to ISDN download speeds.
ModemSets the predefined video setting to modem download speeds.
This function allows you to communicate with other users logged in to the
same remote host. By clicking on the C
bring up a C
HAT window (Figure 3-34) for communicat ing with ot her u sers.
HAT WINDOW menu option, you
Sets the predefined video setting to optimized for hi-color video display.
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Table 3-29. Remote Console Options Menu Options (Continued)
Menu OptionDescription
GPRSSets the predefined video setting to GPRS download speeds.
GSMSets the predefined video setti ng to GSM download speeds.
CompressionThis sub-menu is used to set video compression.
Video OptimizedSelect this option for the optimized video compr ession.
0-NoneSet this option for no video compression.
1-Fastest to 9-Best
Set one of these nine settings for varyi ng amounts of video compression
from Fastest (least) to Best (full) compression.
Color DepthUse this sub-menu to set color depth for the R
16-bit Hi-colorSets the color depth to a full 16-bit hi-color level.
8-bit 256 colorsSets the color depth to only 8-bit 256 colors.
4-bit 16 colorsSets the color depth to only 4-bit 16 colors.
4-bit GrayscaleSets the color depth to only 4-bit grey scale.
2-bit GrayscaleSets the color depth to only 2-bit grey scale.
1-bit Black WhiteSets the color depth to only 1-bit black and white.
LossyThis setting toggles the Lossy setting on or off.
Select this menu option to use the so ft ke ys, which have been pre-installed
in the "Soft Keyboard" of the particular language selected using the L
Soft Keyboard
EYBOARD sub-menu (see below). After you have selected the SOFT
K
EYBOARD menu option, the SOFT KEYBOARD window is displayed as
K
shown in Figure 3-33.
Select this sub-menu to manually change the local keyboard setting for
Local Keyboard
remote console interaction and to change the language mapping of your
browser machine running the remote console host. The sub-menu displays
a list of major languages in the world that you may map your keyboard to.
This submenu displays a list of hot keys for you ch oose. Selecting one hot
key from the list displays it on the console screen in the upper left corner
Hotkeys
for you to use as a control button.
NOTE: You need to use the U
SER CONSOLE screen (see Figure 3-18) to set
hot keys.
EMOTE CONSOLE screen.
OCAL
Figure 3-33. Example of a Soft Keyboard Window
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Figure 3-34. Chat Window
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below for your reference are a couple of frequently asked questions and their answers.
Question: How do I flash the firmware of an IPMI card such as a SIMSO card or a
SIMSO+ card?
Answer:
1.Log on to the web interface page of the IPMI card by typing the IP address of the
card.
2.Click on the M
3.Click BROWSE to select the correct file to flash the firmware.
4.Click on the U
Question: How do I setup the IP address and MAC address for the AOCSIMSO(+)
Add-On card?
Answer:
1.Boot the system into DOS.
2.Run the IPMICFG utility for either DOS, Windows or Linux.
3.Follow the prompts to setup the IP Address and MAC address for the
AOCSIMSO(+).
Contacting Technical Support:
If you still have problems after trying out all the recommended solutions, please contact
our Technical Support at
(408) 503-8000
or visit our web site at
www.supermicro.com/support/
AINTENANCE button.
PDATE FIRMWARE button and proceed with firmware flashing.
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