Supero AOC-SIMLC-HTC, AOC-SIMSO-HTC User Manual

AOC-SIMSO-HTC

AOC-SIMLC-HTC

USER’S MANUAL

Revision 1.0

Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: November 1, 2007

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Preface

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Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable

PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro’s unique IPMI 2.0 Management Utility

into their systems. It provides detailed information for the application and use of

the AOC-SIMSO-HTC/AOC-SIMLC-HTC that supports remote access for system

monitoring, diagnosis and management. With the most advanced technologies

built-in, the AOC-SIMSO-HTC/AOC-SIMLC-HTC offers a complete, efficient, and

cost-effective remote server management.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 describes the features of the AOC-SIMSO-HTC/AOC-SIMLC-HTC add-

on cards.

Chapter 2 provides technical specifications and hardware installation instructions.

Chapter 3 describes software application and usage for the add-on cards including

software installation procedures and system management.

Chapter 4 includes frequently asked questions and answers to help the user trouble

shoot the configuration when problems arise.

Conventions Used in the Manual:

Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and
to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself:

Warning: Important information given to ensure proper system installation,

to prevent bodily injury or damage to the components.

Note: Additional Information given to differentiate various models or to ensure

correct system setup.

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ........................................................................................................iii

Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... ii

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Conventions Used in the Manual: ................................................................................. ii

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Features of IPMI Version 2.0 Software .......................................................... 1-

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1-3 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-2

1-4 Hardware Product Features ........................................................................... 1-

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The AOC-SIMSO-HTC: .................................................................................. 1-

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The AOC-SIMLC-HTC: .................................................................................... 1-

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1-5 Checklist .......................................................................................................... 1-

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Chapter 2 Technical Specifications and Hardware Installation

2-1 The Configuration .......................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Front Components ......................................................................................... 2-

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2.2.1 SIMSO-HTC Front Component and LED Descriptions ..................... 2-

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2.2.3 SIMLC-HTC Front Component and LED Descriptions ..................... 2-

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2-3 LED Descriptions and Pin Definitions ............................................................. 2-

3

#2. Activity LED Indicator ........................................................................... 2-

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#3. Processor Reset LED .......................................................................... 2-

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2-4 Block Diagram ................................................................................................ 2-

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2-5 Installation ...................................................................................................... 2-

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2.5.1 Safety Guidelines .................................................................................. 2-

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Chapter 3 Software Application and Usage

3-1 BMC Firmware Update ................................................................................... 3-2

3-2 Overview of IPMI View .................................................................................... 3-

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3-3 Software Installation Procedures .................................................................... 3-

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3-4 System Management .....................................................................................3-1

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3-5 Login ............................................................................................................ 3-1

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3-6 IPM Device ................................................................................................... 3-2

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Graceful Shutdown ........................................................................................ 3-2

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Graceful Reboot ............................................................................................ 3-2

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Graceful Power Cycle ................................................................................... 3-2

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3-7 System Event Log ........................................................................................ 3-2

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3-8 Sensors ........................................................................................................ 3-2

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3-9 BMC Setting (Administrator only) ................................................................ 3-2

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3-10 Users ............................................................................................................ 3-2

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3-11 Text Console Redirection (SOL, Serial Over LAN) ...................................... 3-3

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

4-1 Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................... 4-1

Contacting Supermicro’s Technical Support ................................................... 4-

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Notes

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The AOC-SIMSO-HTC/AOC-SIMLC-HTC is a highly efficient, highly compatible and

easy-to-use IPMI card that allows the user to take advantage of the BMC, a base-

board 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 for

network interfacing via remote access. With an independent Hitachi Renesas H8S

processor built-in, the AOC-SIMSO-HTC/AOC-SIMLC-HTC provides the user with a

solution to ease the complex and expensive systems, allowing an administrator to

access, monitor, diagnose and manage network interfacing anywhere, anytime.

1-2 Features of IPMI Version 2.0 Software

The AOC-SIMSO-HTC/AOC-SIMLC-HTC supports the functionality of IPMI Version

2.0. The key features include the following:

Supports IPMI 2.0 (IPMI over LAN and serial over LAN)

Supports Emergency Management Port (EMP): LAN

Shares LAN controller with main board

Supports Hardware Health Monitoring via IPMI

Supports Event Log Information

Offers OS (Operating System) Independency

Provides Network Management Security via Remote Access/Console Redirec

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tion

Supports the following management tools: IPMIView, CLI (Command Line

Interface)

Supports RMCP+ Protocols

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1-3 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacific

Address: Super Micro, Taiwan

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County

Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

Chapter 1: Introduction

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1-4 Hardware Product Features

The AOC-SIMSO-HTC:

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

The AOC-SIMLC-HTC:

Slim size (4.6” W x 1.3” H) (116.84 mm W x 33.02 mm H)

Supports IPMI over LAN

Supports 1U and above

1-5 Checklist

If your shipping package came with missing or damaged parts, please contact

Supermicro’s technical support. Please refer to the following checklist when con-

tacting us.

AOC-SIMSO-HTC/SIMLC-HTC:

CDR-SIMIPMI: One Installation CD

White Box with Correct Barcode Label (showing AOC-SIMSO-HTC/AOC-SIMLC-

HTC).

Note: 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-SIMLC-HTC

or AOC-SIMSO-HTC 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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Chapter 2: Installation

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SIMSO-HTC

BMC Chip

Renesas

H8S

Heart LED Reset LED

D10

D9

Chapter 2

Technical Specifications and Hardware Installation

2-1 The Configuration

The AOC-SIMSO-HTC card shares LAN1 on the motherboard for IPMI traffic.

2-2 Front Components

2.2.1 SIMSO-HTC

Figure 1-1

AOC-SIMSO-HTC image

Figure 1-2

AOC-SIMSO-HTC layout

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SIMSO-HTC Front Component and LED Descriptions

#1. Renesas H8S BMC Chip

#2. Activity LED

#3. Processor Reset LED

2.2.2 SIMLC-HTC

Figure 1-3

AOC-SIMLC-HTC image

D9

Renasas

D10

Reset LED

Activity LED

H8S

BMC

SRAM

SIMLC-HTC

Figure 1-4

AOC-SIMLC-HTC layout

SIMLC-HTC Front Component and LED Descriptions

#1. Renesas H8S BMC Chip

#2. Activity LED

#3. Processor Reset LED

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2-3 LED Descriptions and Pin Definitions

Activity LED Indicator Table

Activity LED (D1)

On (Blinking) Card is active

Off Card is not active

#2. Activity LED Indicator

Activity LED (marked #2 above), lo-

cated on the card, indicates the func-

tionality and activity of the card. The

blinking of the Activity LED indicates

that the add-on card is active. See

the table on the right for details.

#3. Processor Reset LED

The LED will blink for a fraction of a

second when the BMC card is reset.

You can see this LED flash when you

plug the power cable in.

2-4 Block Diagram

Supermicro Featured GPIO

RENESAS H8S

IPMI Connectors

SMDATA
SMCLK
SMALT#

UART Interface (SOL)

LPC Interface

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2-5 Installation

2.5.1 Safety Guidelines

To avoid personal injury and property damage please carefully follow all the safety

steps listed below when installing the AOC-SIMLC-HTC/AOC-SIMSO-HTC into

your system.

ESD Safety Guidelines

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent dam-

age 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, periph

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eral 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.

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 AOC-SIMLC-HTC/AOC-SIMSO-HTC add-on card is securely

seated in the SIMSO/ SIMLC slot to prevent damage to the system due to short

circuit.

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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting

Chapter 3

Software Application and Usage

With an independent I/O processor embedded in Hitachi’s Renesas H8S System

Chip, the AOC-SIMSO-HTC and AOC-SIMLC-HTC Add-On Cards allows the user

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.

Contents of the CD

Firmware: Utility and firmware image used to update BMC Firmware. It can only

be executed under DOS.

J2RE1_5_0: Java Runtime Environment for both Windows and Linux. Users

can also download the latest version from Sun Microsystems, Inc. http://java.

sun.com/

DiskImage: Images for storing updates on floppy diskettes.

Res: Used by the CD Auto-run feature.

IPMI Solution:

Linux: IPMIView and Power Control Agent for Linux.

Utility: BMC utilities.

Windows: IPMIView and Power Control Agent for Windows.

Jar: This folder includes IPMIView and TrapReceiver jar files

Manual: SIMHTC.pdf: The file you are now looking at.

Intel: LAN driver for onboard network adapter.

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