Supero AOC-SIMLP-3, AOC-SIMLP-B, Supero AOC-SIMLP-B+ User Manual

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AOC-SIMLP-B

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®

USER'S GUIDE

Rev. 1.0c

AOC-SIMLP-B(+)/AOC-SIMLP-3(+) User's Guide

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Manual Revision: Rev. 1.0c

Release Date: July 5, 2007

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Table of Contents

Chapter I: Introduction ............................................................................. 1-4

1.1 Overview .................................................................................................. 1-4

1.2 IPMI Version 2.0 ....................................................................................... 1-5

1.3 Product Features ...................................................................................... 1-6

1.4 Checklist ................................................................................................... 1-6

1.5 An important Note to the User .................................................................. 1-6

1.6 Contacting Supermicro .............................................................................. 1-7

Chapter 2: Technical Specifi cations and Software Installation ...........2-1

2.1 AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ Card Layout and Jumper .....

Locations ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Block Diagram ............................................................................................ 2-3

2.3 Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................... 2-4

Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage .......................................... 3-1

3.1 Home Page ................................................................................................ 3-3

3.2 Functions Listed On the Home Page ..................................................... 3-5

3.2.1 Remote Control ....................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.2 Virtual Media ............................................................................................ 3-7

3.2.3 System Health ........................................................................................3-11

3.2.4 User Management ................................................................................. 3-17

3.2.5 KVM Settings ......................................................................................... 3-21

3.2.6 Device Settings ...................................................................................... 3-25

3.2.7 Maintenance .......................................................................................... 3-38

3.3 Remote Console Main Page .................................................................. 3-42

3.3.1 Remote Console Options ...................................................................... 3-43

Chapter 4: Frequently Asked Questions ................................................ 4-1

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Chapter 1
Introduction

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and

knowledgeable PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro's unique IPMI 2.0

Management functionality with the capability of KVM-over-LAN into their systems.

It provides detailed information for the application and use of the AOC-SIMLP-B/

SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ that supports remote access for system monitoring,

diagnosis and management. With the most advanced technologies built-in, the

AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ offers a complete, effi cient, and cost

effective remote server management.

1.1 Overview

The AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ is a highly effi cient, highly com-

patible and easy-to-use IPMI card that allows the user to take advantage of 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, al-

lowing for network interfacing via remote access. With an independent Peppercon's

KIRA100 processor built-in, the AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+

provides the user a solution to ease the complex and expensive systems, allow-

ing an administrator to access, monitor, diagnose and manage network interfacing

anywhere, anytime.

1.2 IPMI Version 2.0

The AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ supports the functionality of IPMI

Version 2.0. The key features include the following:

Supports IPMI over LAN

•

Supports Serial over LAN

•

Supports KVM over LAN (*AOC-SIMLP-B+, AOC-SIMLP-3+ only)

•

Supports Virtual Media over LAN

•

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

•

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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 confi gurations and OS operation information (KVM)

Remote management of utility/software applications

•

Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirec-

•

tion. Key features include:

User authentication enhancement

•

Encryption support enhancement, allowing for password confi gura-

•

tion security to protect sensitive data transferring via Serial over

LAN

1.3. Product Features

(a) The AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+ Series: (IPMI 2.0 with a Dedicated
LAN)

• Low profi le Form Factor (5.1" W x 2.7" H) (129.3 mm W x 68.8 mm H)

• Supports 2U systems and above

• Supports IPMI over LAN

(b) The AOC-SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+* Series: (IPMI 2.0 with a Dedicated
LAN and the Intel 82541PI GLAN Controller)

• Low profi le Form Factor (5.1" W x 2.7" H) (129.3 mm W x 68.8 mm H)

• Supports 2U systems and above (*AOC-SIMLP-3/AOC-SIMLP-3+ only)

• Supports IPMI over LAN

• Intel's 82541 PI Gigabit LAN Controller (with 3rd data LAN support)

• The AOC-SIMLP-3+ supports KVM

(c) Features Supported by Individual Models

Features Dedicated LAN

for IPMI
SIMLP-B
SIMLP-B+
SIMLP-3
SIMLP-3+

Yes ----- -----

Yes ----- Yes

Yes Yes -----

Yes Ye s Yes

Intel 82541 PI for
Data Transmission

KVM-over-LAN

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1.4 CheckList

If your shipping package came with missing or damaged parts, please contact
Supermicro's Tech. Support. Please refer to the following checklist when
contacting us.

i. AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+:

ii. Brackets: One full-size bracket, one low-profi le bracket and two screws,

iii. CDR-SIMIPMI: One Installation CD

iv. White Box with Correct Barcode Label (showing AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/
SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+).

1.5 An Important Note to the User

The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB
Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The AOC-SIMLP-B/
SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ card you’ve received may or may not look exactly
the same as the graphics shown in the manual.

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1.6 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro 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-Pacifi c

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1 Liancheng Road
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]

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Notes

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Chapter 2: Technical Specifi cations and Installation

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Chapter 2

Technical Specifi cations and Software

Installation

2.1 AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ Card
Layout and Jumper Locations

AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ Card
Layout and Jumper Locations

Front View

7 48

9

0

1

6

1

2

Front Components

1. LAN Port 1 (JLAN1) for IPMI/Keyboard/Video/Mouse over IP

2. LAN Port 2 (JLAN2) for 3rd Data via Intel's 82541PI Controller

3. Intel's 82541PI GLAN Controller

4. Peppercon's KIRA 100 Processor

5/6. SDRAM (128Mb/133MHz)

7. JP5: LAN Port1 Activity LED Jumper

8. JP7: JLAN 2 Control Jumper

9. JP6: GLAN Port2 Activity LED Jumper

10. JP1: JLAN1 Control Jumper

11. D3: Power-on LED

12. D4: Heart-beat (Activity) LED

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Rear View

1

2

Rear Side Components

1. Flash DRAM (64Mb/133MHz)

2. VRAM (64Mb/166MHz)

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2.2 Block Diagram

Chapter 2: Technical Specifi cations and Installation

PCI-E

UART Interface

USB Interface

Supermicro
Featured GPIO

LPC Interface

FML Interface

DVO Video

IPMI-200 Connectors

(IPMI may go to MBLAN)

RMII

SMDATA

SMCLK

SMALT#

Interface

KIRA100

Intel 82541PI

PCI x32

Gb LAN

UART

PH2X10/-10

ETHERNET
PHY

PRSNT#

3rd LAN
Data

LAN

IPMI & KVM

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2.3 Safety Guidelines

To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully

follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system

or handling the components:

ESD Safety Guidelines

Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam-

age to your system. it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures

are generally suffi cient 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 IPMI 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.

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 chassis. Please use a full-height

bracket for a 1U, 3U, 4U, Tower, or a Pedestal system. Use a low-profi le bracket

for a 2U or some of the proprietary chassis. Make sure to secure the bracket

in the host system cabinet. (*Note: When used in a 1U system, the full-height

bracket is mounted into the riser card.)

• Disconnect the power cable before removing the data cable from the riser

card.

• Make sure that the IPMI card is securely seated in the PCI slot to prevent

damage to the system due to power shortage.

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Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage

Chapter 3

Software Application and Usage

With an independent I/O processor embedded in Raritan's Kira 100 RISC System

Chip, the AOC-SIMLP-B(+)/SIMLP-3(+) Add-On Card 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 confi guration of the add-on card

are included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came with your card. This

section provides information on the confi guration and the access of the IPMI

card on the network.

Using the IPMICFG Utility to Confi gure IP/MAC Addresses and
other IPMI Network Settings

1. Run the ipmicfg utility from the bootable CD that came with your shipment.

2. Refer to the table below to confi gure the IP/MAC addresses.

Board IPMI MAC IP Communication Thru

X7 Series

H8 DDR2 MEMORY

SIMLP IPMI Card Available IP/DHCP

SIMLP IPMI Card Available IP/DHCP

3. Follow the instructions given in the Readme.txt fi le to confi gure Gateway

IP/Netmask IP addresses, to enable/disable DHCP and to confi gure other IPMI

settings.

Dedicated LAN

LAN1 on MB

Dedicated LAN

LAN1 on MB

*Note: The Readme.txt fi le is included in the CD that came with your shipment.

A copy of the Readme.txt fi le, dated 07/05/2007, is also included below.

IPMICFG Version 1.04 Copyright 2007 SuperMicro Computer Inc.

Usage: IPMICFG Parameters (Example: IPMICFG -m 192.168.1.123)

-m Show IP and MAC

-m IP Set IP (format: ###.###.###.###)

-a MAC Set MAC (format: ##:##:##:##:##:##)

-k Show Subnet Mask

-k Mask Set Subnet Mask (format: ###.###.###.###)

-dhcp on Enable the DHCP

-dhcp off Disable the DHCP

-g Show Gateway IP

-g IP Set Gateway IP (format: ###.###.###.###)

To Access the SIM1U/SIM1U+ Card from a Computer

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 in the address

bar in your browser.

3. Once the connection is made, the Log In screen as shown on the next page

displays.

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To Log In

Once you are connected to the remote server, the following Log In screen

displays.

1. Type in your Username in the "Username" box.

2. Type in your Password in the "Password" box and click on "Login."

(*Note: The default username is ADMIN. The default password is ADMIN.)

3. The Home Page will display as follows:

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3.1 Home Page

Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage

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9

Function Keys

Home

Console

2

Remote Console Screen

3

5

6

7

Logout

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3.1.1 Buttons from the Home Page

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Home: Click this icon to return to the Home Page.

Console: Click this icon to go to the Remote Console Screen.

Remote Console Screen: Displayed in the window is Remote

Console Screen. Click on this window to go to the Remote Console
Screen.

Logout: Click on this icon to log out.

Refresh: Click on this icon to refresh the screen of the

remote console preview.

Power On: Click on this icon to power on the system of the
remote host.

Power Down: Click on this icon to power down the system
of the remote host.

Reset: Click on this icon to reset the remote host.

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3.1.2 Function Keys from the Home Page

9

Click on these function keys to use the functions as specifi ed below.

1

1. Remote Control: Click on this icon for remote access

and management of Video Console Redirection.

2. Virtual Media: Click on this icon to use virtual remote

2

3

4

5

media devices.

3. System Health: Click on this icon to view and man­age health monitoring for remote systems

4. User Management: Click on this icon for User Man­agement.

5. KVM Settings: Click on this icon to confi gure key­board, Video and mouse settings.

6

6. Device Settings: Click on this icon to confi gure

device settings.

7

7. Maintenance: Click on this icon to access, diagnose

and manage hardware devices

(*Note: Please see the next page for details on the functions specifi ed above.)

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3.2 Functions Listed on the Home Page

3.2.1. Remote Control

Click on the icon of Remote Control to activate its submenus-KVM Console and
Remote Power as listed below.

a. KVM Console

Click on this item to confi gure keyboard, mouse or video settings for the remote
host.

1

2

Remote Console Screen

4

Explanation of Functions

1

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.

2

This second mouse cursor only appears in the Double Mouse Mode.
This cursor represents the local mouse.

3

3

4

This icon indicates the availability of Keyboard and Mouse.

This icon indicates the number of networks (users) that are connected
via Console Redirection. (The number of fi gure icons indicates the
number of users connected.)

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b. Remote Power

Click on this item to confi gure the power settings for Remote Console as shown
below.

Remote Power Screen

Explanation of Functions

1

2

3

Power On: Click on this icon to power on the remote host.

Power Down: Click on this icon to power down the remote

host.

Reset: Click on this icon to reset the remote host.

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3.2.2. Virtual Media

Click on the Virtual Media icon on the Home Page to activate its submenus-Floppy
Disk, CD-ROM, Drive Redirection and Options as listed below.

a. Floppy disk

Floppy Disk Screen

2

1

Explanation of Functions

1

2

3

4

3

4

5

6

7

Floppy Disk: Click on this function key to upload the

data stored in the local fl oppy disk image to the remote
host.

Active Image (Drive1): This window displays the data
that has been uploaded to Drive 1 of the remote host.

Active Image (Drive2): This window displays the data
that has been uploaded to Drive 2 of the remote host.

Floppy Image Upload: This option allows the user to
upload the fl oppy image as "fl oppy" located in the remote
host. The fl oppy image uploaded shall be in the binary
format with a maximum size of 1.44MB. It will be loaded
to the Supermicro SIMLP card and will be emulated to
the host as a USB device.

5

6

7

Virtual Drive: Select a drive in the remote host as a
destination drive for you to upload your image data.

Floppy Image File: Click on "Browse" to preview and
select the fi les that you wish to upload to the host drive
selected.

Upload: Once the correct fi le name appears in the box,
click Upload to upload the fl oppy image to the drive
specifi ed in the remote host.

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b. CD-ROM Image

CD-ROM Image Screen

2

1

Explanation of Functions

1

2

3

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4

5

6

7

8

9

10

CD-ROM image: Click on this function key to share data

stored in your local CD-ROM drive with other users in the
remote host through the Windows Share application via
USB.

Active Image (Drive1): This window displays the fi le
name of the data currently active in host Drive 1.

Active Image (Drive2): This window displays the fi le
name of the data currently active in host Drive 2.

4

Image on Windows Share: This option allows the user

to confi gure Windows Share settings. It allows you to
decide how you want to share the data stored in your
local CD-ROM with users in the remote host.

5

Virtual Drive: Specify the drive that you want to share

your data with in the remote host.

6

Share Host: Key in the IP Address or the name of the

system you wish to share data with via Windows Share.

7

Share Name: Key in the name of the system you wish

to share data with in the remote host.

8

Path to Image: Key in the location of source fi les that

you wish to share via Windows Share.

9

0

1

User/Password (Optional): Key in the Username and

password for the person to access the data that you want
to share and click "Set" to enter your selections.

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