SMT IPMI

User's Guide
Revision 2.1b

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Preface

Preface

About this User's Guide
This user guide is written for system integrators, PC technicians andknowledgeable PC users who intend to configure the IPMI settings supported by
the Nuvoton WPCM450 BMC Controller embedded in Supermicro's motherboards.
It provides detailed information on how to configure the IPMI settings supported by
the WPCM450 Controller.
Note: Nuvoton Technology is a subsidiary of Winbond Corp.

User's Guide Organization
Chapter 1 provides an overview on the Nuvoton WPCM450 Controller. It also
introduces the features and the functionality of IPMI.
Chapter 2 provides detailed instructions on how to configure the IPMI settings
supported by the WPCM450 Controller.
Chapter 3 provides the answers to frequently asked questions.

Conventions Used in This User's Guide
Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper IPMI configuration.
Warning: Important information given to avoid IPMI configuration errors,
Note: Additional information given to ensure correct IPMI configuration
setup.

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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:Web Site:
EuropeAddress:
Tel:
Fax:
Email:

Asia-Pacific
Address:

Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
+1 (408) 503-8000+1 (408) 503-8008
marketing@supermicro.com (General Information)
support@supermicro.com (Technical Support)
www.supermicro.com

Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands+31 (0) 73-6400390+31 (0) 73-6416525
sales@supermicro.nl (General Information)
support@supermicro.nl (Technical Support)
rma@supermicro.nl (Customer Support)

Tel:
Fax:
Web Site:
Email:

Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan, R.O.C.
+886-(2) 8226-3990+886-(2) 8226-3991
www.supermicro.com.tw
support@supermicro.com.tw (Technical Support)

Tel:+886-(2) 8226-5990 (Technical Support)iv

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Table of Contents
Preface............................................................................................................ 3
About this User's Guide................................................................................................. 3
User's Guide Organization............................................................................................. 3
Conventions Used in This User's Guide........................................................................ 3
Contacting Supermicro................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................1-1
1-1

Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 BMC Controller..................................... 1-1

1-2

WPCM450 Block Diagram............................................................................... 1-3

1-3

Introduction to the IPMI Platform..................................................................... 1-3

1-4

Motherboards Supported................................................................................. 1-4

1-5

An Important Note to the User......................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 Configuring the IPMI Settings................................................. 2-1
2-1

Configuring BIOS............................................................................................. 2-1

2-2

Configuring the IP/MAC Addresses for Remote Servers................................. 2-4
Using the IPMICFG Utility to Set the IP/MAC Addresses for Remote Servers....
2-4

2-3

Connecting to the Remote Server................................................................... 2-6
Using the IPMIView to Connect to the Remote Server................................... 2-6
Using the Browser to Connect to the Remote Server..................................... 2-6

2-4

Accessing the Remote Server via Console Redirection Using the Browser... 2-7
To Log In to the Remote Console.................................................................... 2-7

2.5

IPMI Main Screen............................................................................................ 2-8

2.6

System Status.................................................................................................. 2-9

2.7

Server Health................................................................................................. 2-10
2.7.1 Sensor Readings...................................................................................2-11
2.7.2 Event Log.............................................................................................. 2-13

2.8

Configuration.................................................................................................. 2-14
2.8.1 Configuring the Alerts Settings............................................................. 2-15
2.8.2 Configuring Date and Time Settings..................................................... 2-18
2.8.3 Configuring Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Settings.2-19
2.8.4 Active Directory Settings....................................................................... 2-20
2.8.5 Configuring the Radius Settings........................................................... 2-22
2.8.6 Configuring the Mouse Mode Settings................................................. 2-23
2.8.7 Configuring Network Settings............................................................... 2-24
2.8.8 Configuring Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) Settings.............. 2-26
2.8.9 Configuring the Remote Session Settings............................................ 2-27

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2.8.10 Configuring the SMTP Settings.......................................................... 2-28
2.8.11 Configuring the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certification................. 2-29
2.8.12 Configuring Users Settings................................................................. 2-30
2.8.13 Configuring Port Settings.................................................................... 2-31
2.8.14 IP Access Control............................................................................... 2-32
2.8.15 Configuring Fan Settings.................................................................... 2-34
2.9

Remote Control ............................................................................................. 2-35
2.9.1 Launching Console Redirection............................................................ 2-36
2.9.2 Remote Control - Server Power Control............................................... 2-57
2.9.3 Remote Control-Launch SOL................................................................ 2-58

2.10

Virtual Media................................................................................................. 2-60
2.10.1 Configuring USB Floppy & Flash Device Settings............................. 2-61
2.10.2 Configuring CD ROM Image File Settings.......................................... 2-62

2.11

Maintenance................................................................................................... 2-64
2.11.1 Maintenance - Firmware Update......................................................... 2-65
2.11.2 Maintenance - Unit Reset................................................................... 2-67
2.11.3 Maintenance - IKVM Reset................................................................. 2-68
2.11.4 Maintenance - Factory Default............................................................ 2-69
2.11.5 Maintenance - IPMI Configuration...................................................... 2-70

2.12

Miscellaneous................................................................................................. 2-71
2.11.1 Miscellaneous - POST Snooping........................................................ 2-71
2.12.2 Miscellaneous - UID Control............................................................... 2-72

Chapter 3 Frequently Asked Questions.................................................. 3-1
3-1

Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................ 3-1

Appendix A Flash Tools ......................................................................... A-1
A-1

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

A-2

Reference.........................................................................................................A-1

A-3

Using Aten Flash Tools in the DOS Environment............................................A-1
Firmware Updating via KCS Channels............................................................A-2
Dumping Firmware from the BMC via KCS channels.....................................A-3

A-4

Windows/Linux Version of Flash Tools ...........................................................A-4

Appendix B Introduction to SMASH ..................................................... B-1
B-1

Overview..........................................................................................................B-1
How SMASH works..........................................................................................B-1
SMASH Compliance Information.....................................................................B-2

B-2

An Important Note to the User.........................................................................B-2

B-3

Using SMASH..................................................................................................B-3

B-4

Initiating the SMASH Protocol.........................................................................B-3
To Initiate SMASH Automatically.....................................................................B-3

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SMASH-CLP Main Screen...............................................................................B-4

B-6

Using SMASH for System Management..........................................................B-4

B-7

Definitions of Command Verbs........................................................................B-5

B-8

SMASH Commands.........................................................................................B-7

B-9

Standard Command Options...........................................................................B-8

B-10

Target Addressing............................................................................................B-9
Terms Used in the Target Addressing Diagram...............................................B-9

Appendix C RADIUS Setup Guidelines.................................................. C-1

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1

Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 BMC Controller

The Nuvoton WPCM450, a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), supports
PCI-based 2D/VGA Graphics cores via PCI interfaces, multi-media virtualization,
and Keyboard/Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR). The WPCM450 Controller is ideal
for networking management.
The WPCM450 interfaces with the host system via PCI connections to communicate
with the Graphics core. It supports USB 2.0 and 1.1 for remote KVM emulation. It
also provides LPC interface support to control Super IO functions. The WPCM450
is connected to the network via an external Ethernet PHY module or shared NCSI
connections.
The WPCM450 communicates with onboard components via SMBus interface, PECI
(Platform Environment Control Interface) buses, and General Purpose I/O ports.

WPCM450 DDR2 Memory Interface
The WPCM450 Controller supports 16-bit DDR2 memory with a speed of up to 220
MHz. The motherboard supports 128 MB of memory which is shared between the
BMC and onboard graphics card. For best signal integrity, the WPCM450 provides
point-to-point connections.

WPCM450 PCI System Interface
The WPCM450 provides 32-bit, 33 MHz 3.3V PCI interface, which is compliant with
PCI Local Bus Specification Rev. 2.3. The PCI system interface connects to the
onboard PCI Bridge and is used by the graphics controller.

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Supermicro IPMI Features
1. Remote KVM (graphics) console
2. Virtual Media and ISO images
3. Remote server power control
4. Remote Serial over LAN (text console)
5. Event Log support
6. Automatic Notification and Alerts (SNMP and email)7. Hardware Monitoring
8. Overall health display on the main page
9. Out of band management through shared or dedicated LAN
10. Option to change LAN connection interface at Runtime
11. VLAN12. RMCP & RMCP+ protocols supported
13. SMASH/CLP
14. Secure command line interface (SSH) and Telnet
15. WSMAN and WS-CIM
16. RADIUS authentication support
17. Secure browser interface (Secure socket layer - SSL support)
18. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) supported
19. DCMI 1.0 support
20. Backup and restore the configuration file
21. Factory defaults from web support
22. Video quality settings
23. Record video and play
24. Server data/information
25. Preview of the remote screen on the main page
26. Update Firmware through browser and OS
27. OS-independent

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WPCM450 Block Diagram

The following diagram represents a typical system setup for the WPCM450 Controller.

PROCESSOR

PCI-E

PECI

USB
2.0

USB
1.1

PCI

LPC

Wake-up & CTRLSouth Bridge

RMII
Serial PortWPCM450

RMII

VGA

SPI

Sensors

Ethernet CTRL
Onboard LAN1

RJ45

RS232

Serial Port

PHY

RJ45
Dedicated LANNOR Flash

DDR2

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Introduction to the IPMI Platform

The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) provides remote access tomultiple users at different locations for networking. It also allows a system administrator to monitor system health and manage computer events remotely.
IPMI operates independently from the operating system. When used with an IPMIManagement utility installed on the motherboard, the WPCM450 BMC Controller willconnect the South Bridge to other onboard components, providing remote network
interface via serial links. With the WPCM450 Controller and the IPMI firmware built
in, the Supermicro motherboard allows the user to access, monitor, diagnose, andmanage a remote server via Console Redirection. It also provides remote access tomultiple users from different locations for system maintenance and management.

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Motherboards Supported

This version of SMT IPMI is supported by the motherboards listed in the table below.
If your motherboard is not included in the table, please refer to the motherboard
product page on our website at www.supermicro.com and download the right BMC/IPMI user's guide for your motherboard.
Intel Dual-Processor
Motherboards supported(-F models only)Intel Single-Processor
Motherboards supported(-F models only)

AMD Motherboards supported(for -F models only)

X8DTL-3F/-6F/iF

X7SPA/E-HF/-D525

H8DGG-QF

X8DTN+-F

X7SPT-DF-D525

H8DGT-HF/-HIBQF/-HLF/-HLIBQF

X8DTU-6F+/6TF+/LN4F+/TF

X8SI6-F

H8DGU-F/-LN4F+

X9DBU-6F/iF

X8SIA-F

H8SGL-F

X9DR6/i-F

X8SIE-F/LN4F

H8SCM-F

X9DRT-H6F

X8SIL-F

H8DCL-6F/-iF

X9DRG-QF+

X8SIT-F/-HF

H8DCT-F/-HIBQF/-HLN4F/-IBQF

X8SIU-F

H8DG6-F

X9SCA-F

H8DGi-F

X9SCD-F
X9SCi-LN4F
X9SCL-F
X9SCM-F
X9SRE-F
X9SRW-F

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An Important Note to the User

The graphics shown in this user's guide were based on the latest information
available at the time of publishing of this guide. The IPMI screens shown on yourcomputer may or may not look exactly like the screen shown in this user's guide.

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Chapter 2
Configuring the IPMI Settings
With the Nuvoton WPCM450 BMC Controller and the IPMIView firmware built in,Supermicro motherboards allow the user to access, monitor, manage and interface
with multiple systems in different remote locations. The necessary firmware for accessing and configuring the IPMI settings are available on Supermicro website at
hppt://www.supermcro.com/products/nfo/ipmi.cfm. This section provides detailed
information on how to configure the IPMI settings.

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Configuring BIOS

Before configuring IPMI, follow the instructions below to configure the system BIOS
settings.

Enabling COM Port for SOL (IPMI)
1. Press the <Del> key at bootup to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
2. Select Advanced and press <Enter> to enter the Advanced menu.
3. From the Advanced menu, select Remote Access and press <Enter>.
4. Make sure that the COM port for SOL (COM2 or COM3) is enabled (marked
with "*"). If not, Select the port for SOL and press <Enabled>. (For IPMI
to work properly, the BIOS will set the console redirection on this port bydefault.)

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B. Enabling All Onboard USB ports
1. Press the <Del> key at bootup to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
2. Select Advanced and press <Enter> to enter the Advanced menu.
3. Select Advanced Chipset Control and press <Enter>.
4. From the Advanced Chipset Control submenu, select South Bridge Control
and press <Enter>.
5. Make sure that all onboard USB ports are enabled (highlighted). If not, SelectUSB Functions and press <Enabled> or select the number of onboard USB
ports or press <Enter>to enable all onboard USB ports. (This is required for
KVM to work properly.)

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C. Configuring IP and MAC Addresses using BIOS
1. Press the <Del> key at bootup to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
2. Select Advanced and press <Enter> to enter the Advanced menu.
3. From the Advanced menu, select IPMI Configuration and press <Enter>.
4. From the IPMI Configuration submenu, select Set LAN Configuration andpress <Enter> to set IP and MAC addresses.

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2-2 Configuring the IP/MAC Addresses for Remote
Servers
Note: The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is on by default.
To change the manufacturer default setting, please use the ipmicfg utilityor the BIOS Setup utility.

Using the IPMICFG Utility to Set the IP/MAC Addresses for
Remote Servers
1. Run the ipmicfg utility from the bootable CD that came with your shipment.
2. Follow the instructions given in the Readme.txt file to configure Gateway IP/
Netmask IP addresses, enable/disable DHCP, and configure other IPMI settings.
IPMICFG Version 1.38 (Build 110707) Copyright 2010 Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Usage: IPMICFG Parameters (Example: IPMICFG -m 192.168.1.123)-m

Show IP and MAC-m IP

Set IP (format: ###.###.###.###)-a MACSet MAC (format: ##:##:##:##:##:##)-mac MAC

Set MAC (format: ############)-kShow Subnet Mask

-k MaskSet Subnet Mask (format: ###.###.###.###)-dhcp

Get the DHCP status-dhcp onEnable the DHCP

-dhcp off

Disable the DHCP

-g

Show Gateway IP-g IP

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

BMC cold reset-garp onEnable the Gratuitous ARP-garp off

Disable the Gratuitous ARP-fd

Reset to the factory default-fde

Reset to the factory default(clear FRU&LAN)-ver

Get Firmware revision-vlan

Get VLAN status-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

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Send a RAW IPMI request and print response.
Format: NetFn LUN Cmd [Data1 ... DataN]-sdr

Show SDR records and reading-sdr del <SDR ID>

Delete SDR record-sdr backup <FILE>

Backup SDR to file-sdr restore <FILE>

Restore SDR from file-sdr ver [<V1> <V2>]

Get/Set SDR version (V1 V2 are BCD format)-sdrreplacement

Replace new SDR to exist SDR (OEM Only)-sel info

Show SEL info

-sel list

Show SEL records-sel raw

Show SEL raw data-sel delDelete all SEL records-fru info

Show FRU inventory area Info

-fru list

Show all FRU values-fru help

Show help of FRU Write-fru cthelp

Show chassis type code

-fru <Field>

Show FRU field value-fru <Field> <Value>

Write FRU

-fru backup <FILE>

Backup FRU to file (bin format)-fru restore <FILE>

Restore FRU from file (bin format)-fru ver [<V1> <V2>]

Get/Set FRU version (V1 V2 are BCD format)-fru source [0|1]Set FRU source 0:IPMI FRU 1:SBB MP FRU (OEM)-fru 1m

Update FRU Product Manufacturer from DMITable(sdc.
exe needed)-fru 1p

Update FRU Product Prodcut Name from DMITable(sdc.
exe needed)-fru 1s

Update FRU Product S/N from DMITable(sdc.exe needed)-fru 2m

Update FRU Board Manufacturer from DMITable(sdc.exe
needed)-fru 2p

Update FRU Board Product Name from DMITable(sdc.
exe needed)-fru 2sUpdate FRU Board S/N from DMITable(sdc.exe needed)-fru 3sUpdate FRU Chassis S/N from DMITable(sdc.exe needed)

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Connecting to the Remote ServerUsing the IPMIView to Connect to the Remote Server

1. Connect a LAN cable to the onboard LAN1 port or the dedicated IPMI LAN
port.
2. Choose a computer that is connected to the same network and open the
IPMIView utility.
3. Go to File>New>System. Enter the System Name, IP Address of LAN1 (orthe dedicated LAN, and the Description in the appropriate fields, and press<Enter>.
4. Select the system from the IPMI Domain. Enter the Login ID and Password in
the appropriate fields to log in to the IPMIView utility.

Using the Browser to Connect to the Remote Server
1. Connect a LAN cable to the onboard LAN1 port or the IPMI LAN port.
2. Choose a computer that is connected to the same network and open thebrowser.
3. Enter the IP address of each server that you want to connect to in the address bar of your browser.
4. Once the connection is made, the Login screen as shown on the next page
will display.
Notes:
1. The default network setting is "Failover", which will allow the IPMI toconnect to the network through a shared LAN port (onboard LAN Port 1 or
0) or through the IPMI Dedicated LAN Port. If the IPMI must be connected
through a specific port, please change the LAN configuration setting under
the Network Settings.
2. For IPMI to work properly, please enable all onboard USB ports and the
COM port designated for SOL (IPMI) on the motherboard. All USB ports
and the COM port for IPMI are enabled in the system BIOS by default.
The COM port for IPMI is marked with "*" in the BIOS. It is usually listed
as COM2 or COM3 in the BIOS. Refer to Section 2-1 Configuring BIOS
for more information.

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2-4 Accessing the Remote Server via Console
Redirection Using the Browser
To Log In to the Remote Console
Once you are connected to the remote server via IPMI Console Redirection, thefollowing IPMI Login screen will display.

1. Enter your Username in the Username fields.
Note: The manufacturer default username and password are ADMIN/ADMIN.
Once you have logged into the BMC using the manufacturer default password,
be sure to change your password for security purpose.
2. Enter your Password in the Password box and click <Login>.
3. The Home Page will display as shown on the next page.
Note 1: To use the IPMIView utility for Console Redirection, please refer to the
IPMIView User's Guide for instructions.
Note 2: The Administrator account cannot be deleted.

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IPMI Main Screen

The IPMI Main screen displays the following information.
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2

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The IPMI Main screen displays system information, including the following:
1. The Menu Bar: The menu bar on the top displays System Information, Server
Health, Configuration, Remote Control, Virtual Media, Maintenance, andMiscellaneous. Click an item on the Menu Bar to access an IPMI feature andconfigure its settings.
2. The Options Window: This window displays IPMI submenu items. Click an
item in this window to configure the setting.
3. The Main Display Area: This area displays the contents of the particular section. Click an item in this area to configure the setting.
4. System Health Status: This icon displays the health status of the server.

• Green: It indicates that the server is normal.
• Orange: At least an alert has occurred. Take proper actions to ensure system
health.

• Red: At least one critical condition has occurred. Immediate attention is required
to resolve the critical condition for the server to function normally.

5. Language Select: From the pull-down menu, select a language.

• English• Japanese
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System Status

Once you've logged into the remote server, the IPMI Main scree will display.

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1. System Information: This item displays the following firmware information.

• Firmware Revision• Firmware Build Time
• IP Address• MAC Address• Preview Screen• Power Control: This feature allows the user to launch the remote console byclicking a preview screen.

2. FRU Reading: Click this item to display the following BMC FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) information. You can also configure the FRU settings by using
the Supermicro IPMIView or ipmicfg utility.

• FRU Device ID• Chassis Information• Board Information• Product Information
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Server HealthThis feature allows the user to set Server Health settings. To access Server Healthinformation, follow the instructions below.

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1. Click <Sensor Readings> to access information on sensor readings asshown on the next page.
2. Click <Event Log> to access event logs.

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2.7.1 Sensor Readings
This page displays sensor readings for the remote console.
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1. From the pull-down menu, select a sensor type (category). The options
include the following.

• All Sensors• Temperature Sensors• Voltage Sensors• Fan Sensors• Physical Security/(Chassis Intrusion)• Power Supply• OEM Reserved:
2. A senor color that is displayed in front of an sensor indicates the status of thesensor.

• Green: It indicates that the sensor reading is normal. The system functions
normally.

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SMT IPMI User's Guide• Amber: There is an alert on the sensor reading. Attention is needed to ensurethat the system is functioning properly.

• Red: One or more sensors have reached the critical state. Immediate action isneeded to resolve the problem.

3. Name of the Sensor: This column displays the names of the sensors that are
currently active in system monitoring, including system temperature, CPUtemperature, fan speeds, CPU core voltages, +3.3Vcc, and +12V voltage
monitoring.
4. Status: This column indicates the status of each sensor reading.
5. Reading: This column indicates the reading of each sensor.
6. Refresh: Click this item to refresh the page.
7. Show Thresholds: Click this item to display senor thresholds.

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2.7.2 Event Log
This page displays a record of critical system monitoring events. The event log
indicates the time when a critical condition had occurred and when this condition
was resolved. You can choose a specific event category from the pull-down menu
to display events included in this category.

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1. Event Category: From the pull-down menu, select an event category todisplay.

• Sensor-Specific Events: These event logs are generated by the BMC if thesensor's reading reaches the threshold.

• BIOS-Generated Events: These event logs are generated by the BIOS andlogged to the BMC.

• System Management Software Events: These events logs are generated by theOS, application software, etc., and logged to the BMC.

• All Events: This category includes all the above event logs.

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In addition to the events listed on the previous page, it is normal to see boot-up
and shutdown events generated by the installed system software (OS). The tablebelow lists examples of these types of events.

Sensor TypeEvent

OS Boot

A: boot completed
C: boot completed
PXE boot completed
Diagnostic boot completed
CD-ROM boot completed
ROM boot completed
Boot completed - boot device not specified

OS Stop/Shut-

Stop during OS load/initialization, Unexpected error dur-

down

ing system startup, Stopped waiting for input or power
cycle/reset
Run-time stop (a.k.a 'core dump', 'blue screen')
OS graceful stop (system powered up, but normal OS
operation has shut down and system is awaiting reset
pushbutton, power cycle or other external input)

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2.8

Configuration

This feature allows the user to configure various network settings. When you click
the Configuration icon on the menu bar, the following screen will display.

This section allows the user to configure the following settings.

• Alerts: Use this item to configure alert destination settings.
• Date & Time

• LDAP: Use this item to configure LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
settings for authentication and access to the LDAP server.

• Active Directory: Use this item to configure the settings for authentication andaccess to the Active Directory server.

• Radius: Use this item to configure the settings for authentication and accessto the Radius server.

• Mouse mode
• Network• Dynamic DNS• Remote Session
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This feature allows the user to configure Alert settings. When you click the <Alerts>
icon in the menu bar, the following screen will display.

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To setup an alert or to modify an alert setting, do the following.
1. Click <Alerts> to activate the alert submenu.
2. Click <Modify> to configure or modify the settings of an alert.
3. Send Test Alert is used to check if the alerts have been set and sent out correctly.
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To Setup an Alert

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Follow the steps below to setup an alert.
1. Select Alerts from the window on the left.
2. Select Alert Severity.
3. Enter the SNMP Trap receiver (i.e. IPMI View) IP address to use SNMP. For
further guidance on typical inquiries relating to SNMP, see the table below.

Item

Answer

SNMP version number

SNMP version 2.

MIB community name

A community name is not required since
SNMP version 2 only uses traps.

MIB file location

Go to http://www.supermicro.com/products/
nfo/IPMI.cfm and click “IPMI MIB (SMT)”(right-hand side of the page).

The IPMI item you need to configure so the SNMP manager
can receive the SNMP trap

The alert LAN destination address (see #4
under 2.4.1) must be set to the same IP inas the SNMP manager.

Can I query for detailed infor- Detailed queries are not possible because
mation on the MIB "Event" trap event mapping is based only on sensor
items?
type, event type, and sensor offset.
A list of trap items generated for No standard list of event traps exist bemy platform
cause the PEF (Platform Event Filter) table
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4. Enter the email address to send the alert to, then configure the SMTP settings(see section 2.8.10)
5. Enter the subject line of the alert.
6. Enter a message for the alert.
7. Click <Save> to save the settings.

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2.8.2 Configuring Date and Time Settings
This feature allows the user to configure the time and date settings for the hostserver and the client computer. When you click the <Time and Date> icon in the
Options window, the following screen will display.

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The user can either set the date & time setting manually or use the NTP Server
setting to set date & time. Follow the instructions below to set Date/Time settings.
Note: Time zone is enabled when NTP is selected. The options are UTC-12:00 hr. ~ +12:00 hr.
1. Click Date/Time on the left to set the date/time settings.
2. Select the time zone.
3. Check this item for NTP settings.
4. Enter the IP address for the primary NTP server.
5. Enter the IP address for the secondary NTP server.
6. Enter the date.
7. Enter the time in hh/mm/ss format.
Click Refresh to change the date/time settings.
Click Save to save the entries.

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2.8.3 Configuring Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol(LDAP) Settings
This feature allows the user to configure the Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) settings. When you click <LDAP> in the Options window, the following
screen will display.

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Follow the steps below to configure the LDAP settings.
1. Check the enable box to enable LDAP Authentication and LDAP Authentication over SSL support.
2. Enter a port number for the LDAP server.
3. Enter an IP Address for the LDAP server.
4. Enter a Bind Password for the LDAP server.
5. Enter a Bind DN value in the field. (The bind DN is the user or the LDAP
server that is permitted to do search in the LDAP directory within a defined
search base.)
6. Enter a SearchBase value in the field. (The SearchBase is the directory thatallows the external user to search data.)
7. After entering the information in the fields, click <Save> to save the information you've entered.

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2.8.4 Active Directory Settings
This page displays a list of role groups and their Group IDs, Group Names, Domains
and Network Privilege settings. When you click the <Active Directory> icon in the
Options window, the following screen will display.
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page for enabling or configuring Active Directory instructions.

2. Select a group and click <Add> to add a role group.
3. Select a group and click <Modify> to modify a role group.
4. Select a group and click <Delete> to delete a role group.

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Configuring the Active Directory Settings
This feature allows the user to configure the Advanced Active Directory settings.
When you click <Here> on the screen shown on the previous page, the following
screen will display.

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1. Check the <Enable> box to enable Active Directory authentication support.
Then, Enter the values in the fields below.
2. Enter User Domain Name in the field.
3. Enter Time Out value in the field to set the time limit for a user to staylogging-in.
4. Enter <Controller Server Address1>.
5. Enter <Controller Server Address2>.
6. Enter <Controller Server Address3>.
After entering the information, click <Save> to save the settings.

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2.8.5 Configuring the Radius Settings
This feature allows the user to configure Radius Option settings. When you click<Radius>in the Options Window, the following screen will display.

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1. Check the <Enable> box to enable Radius support. Enter the information in
the fields below to configure Radius settings.
2. Enter the port number for the Radius server.
3. Enter the IP address of the Radius server.
4. Enter a (secret) password for the user to access the Radius server
After entering the information in the fields, click <Save> to save the information
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2.8.6 Configuring the Mouse Mode Settings
This feature allows the user to configure the Mouse Mode settings. When you clickthe <Mouse Mode> icon in the Options Window, the following screen will display.

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This item displays the current Mouse Mode setting. To select a proper Mouse
Mode setting, click the proper radio button as shown below.

• Check the radio button to set the mouse mode to Absolute Mode for the Windows
OS. (This is the default setting.)• Check the radio button to set the mouse mode to Relative Mode for the Linux/
Unix OS.

• Single Mouse Mode: Check this radio button to use single mouse mode.
• After entering the information, click "Save" to save the settings.
Note: IPMI is an OS-independent platform, and IKVM support is an added
feature for IPMI. For your mouse to function properly, please configure
the Mouse Mode settings (see above) according to the type of OS usedin your machine.

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2.8.7 Configuring Network Settings
This feature allows you to configure the network settings. When you click the <Network> icon in the Options Window, the following screen will display.

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To configure Network settings, follow the instructions below.
1. Enter the MAC address for the network server. You can also check the firstradio button to obtain an IP address automatically by using DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol) or check the second radio button to setup the
IP address by manually entering the information in the fields below. (Note:
DHCP is the default setting.)
2. To set the IP address using the IPv4 format, enter proper information in thefollowing fields.

• IP address• Subnet Mask
• (Default) Gateway• DNS Server IP
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3. To set the IP address using the IPv6 format, enter an IPv6 Address in thefield. Enter a DNS Server IP and DUID (unit ID) in the boxes below.
4. Check this box to enable Virtual LAN support, and enter the VLAN ID in thefield.
5. LAN Interface
This feature allows the user to select the port to be used for IPMI out-of-bandcommunication.

• The default setting is Failover, which will allow IPMI to be connected from either

the shared LAN port (LAN1/0) or the dedicated IPMI LAN port. Precedence isgiven to the Dedicated LAN port over the shared LAN port.

• Select <Dedicated LAN> for IPMI to connect through the IPMI Dedicated LAN
port at all time.

• Select Shared LAN for IPMI to connect through the LAN port on the board.
6. RMCP PortThis feature allows the user to select the desired RMCP (Remote Mail Checking
Protocol) port based on his configuration. The default port is 623.
After entering all fields above, click <Save> to save the Network settings.

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2.8.8 Configuring Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System)
Settings
This feature allows you to configure DNS settings. When you click the Dynamic
DNS icon in the Options Window, the following screen will display.

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1. Click the <Enable> radio button to enable Dynamic DNS update support. ClickDisable to disable Dynamic DNS update support. (Default: Disable)
2. Enter the IP address of your Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) server.
3. Enter the name of the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) Host Server.
4. Check the box to enable TSIG Authentication support, and browse the files toselect the TSIG.key file. (This item is optional.)
5. Browse the files to select the TSIG.private file. (This item is optional.)
After entering the required information in the fields, click <Save> to save the information you have entered.

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2.8.9 Configuring the Remote Session Settings
This feature allows the user to enable or disable encryption support on IKVM, orto select the Virtual Media Attach mode for console redirection. When you click the
Remote Session in the menu bar, the following screen displays.

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1. This item displays the current Virtual Media Attached mode. To change the
Virtual Media Attached mode, select the desired setting from the list below.

• Auto Attach (Default): Select this mode to automatically enable virtual media

support and make it available for remote access. Virtual devices will only beshown in the operating systems and the BIOS when a device or an ISO image
is connected through the virtual media wizard.

• Attach: Select this mode to activate a virtual media and make it available forremote access. A virtual device will always be seen in the system BIOS evenwhen it is not active.

• Detach: Select this mode to disable virtual media for remote access.
After making selection, click <Save> to save the settings.

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2.8.10 Configuring the SMTP Settings
This feature allows the user to configure SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
settings for email transmission through the network. When you click the <SMTP>
icon in the Options window, the following screen will display.

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To configure SMTP settings, follow the instructions below.
1. Check the box to enable SMTP SSL Authentication support. Once SMTP SSL
Authentication is enabled, enter information in the fields below.
Note: SHA2 and RSA 2048 bit SSL supported.
2. Enter the IP address for the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) Mail
server. The SMTP port number will be displayed.
3. Enter the user name for your SMTP Mail server. (Optional)
4. Enter the user password for your SMTP Mail server. (Optional) The status of
the sender's address will be displayed.
After entering the information above, click <Save> to save the settings.

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2.8.11 Configuring the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
Certification
This feature displays the default certificate and private keys. It also allows the user
to upload a new SSL certificate. When you click the <SSL> icon in the Options
window, the following screen will display.

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1. To enter a new SSL Certificate, enter a new certificate in the field. You canalso browse the data base to select a new certificate.
Note: SHA2 and RSA 2048 bit SSL supported.
2. Enter a new Private Key in the field, if desired. You can also browse the database to select a new key.
3. After entering the new SSL certificate or/and a new private key, press <Upload> to upload the certificate and private key to the server.

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2.8.12 Configuring Users Settings
This page displays information on the current users. It also allows you to add, delete or modify user information. When you click the <Users> icon in the Options
window, the following screen will display.

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Function
System Information

User
Operator
Administrator
Full Access Full Access Full Access

Chassis Locator Control
FRU Reading
Sensor Readings
Event Log
Alert
LDAP
Mouse Mode
Network
Remote Session
SMTP
SSL
Users
Event Action
Power Control
KVM
F/W Update
SDR Update
LogoutView Only
Full Access
Full AccessView Only
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View Only
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View Only
Full Access
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Full AccessView Only
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Full AccessView Only
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Full Access
Full Access
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2. This item displays the number of the users that are set up for the network.
The maximum of 10 user profiles can be made.
3. To add a new user to the network, click <Add User>. When prompted, selectan empty slot from the users list to add an user.
4. To modify the information or the status of a user, click <Modify User>. When
prompted, using the arrow keys, select a user from the users list to modify
the user information.
5. To delete a user from the network, click <Delete User>. When prompted, using the arrow keys, select a user from the users list to delete it from the list.

2.8.13 Configuring Port Settings
This page allows you to configure port settings. When you click the <Port> icon in
the Options window, the following screen will display.

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1. Web Port: Enter the desired web port number.
2. Web SSL Port: Enter the Web SSL port number.
3. IKVM Port: Enter the desired IKVM port number.
4. Virtual Media Port: Enter the desired virtual media port number.
After configuring the port settings, click <Save> to save the settings.

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2.8.14 IP Access Control
This page displays an IP Access Control table, which will allow you to add, modify
and delete an IP Access rule, an IP Address/Mask setting or an IP access policy.
Note: This submenu is applicable to X9 motherboards only.
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1. Check this box to configure IP Access Control settings. (The default setting is
Accept.)2. Rule Number: This column lists the number of IP Access Control rules.
3. IP Address/Mask: This column displays IP Address/Mask settings.
4. Policy: This column displays the status of an IP Access policy.
5. Number of Access Rules: This displays the maximum number of IP Accessrules you can set for the system.

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Modifying IP Access Rules
When you select an item and click <Modify>, the Add Rule submenu will display
as shown below.

To modify a rule, enter the information needed for the following items:• IP Address/Mask: This item allows you to grant access to a specific IP address ora range of IP addresses. For example, if you wanted to specify a range of IP addresses from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.126, you would enter 192.168.0.1/25.

• Policy: Select Accept to allow access for the IP address(es) entered above.
Select Drop to deny access.

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2.8.15 Configuring Fan Settings
This page allows you to configure fan mode settings. When you click the <Fan
Mode> icon in the Options window, the following screen will display.

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1. This item displays the current fan mode setting.
2. Check this radio button to use the standard fan speed setting for powersaving.
3. Check this button to use the full speed setting for optimal system performance.
4. Check this button to use the optimal fan speed setting which will adjust the
fan speed by balancing the needs between system performance and powersaving.
After configuring the fan speed setting, click <Save> to save the entry.

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2.9

Remote Control

This section allows the user to carry out activities and perform operations on aremote server via remote access.

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To launch remote console or to change to power settings of the remote console,
follow the instructions below.
1. Click "(Launch) Console Redirection" to launch Console Redirection and configure the settings of the remote server. For more details on Console Redirection, please refer to "Launching Console Redirection" on the next page.
2. Click "Power Control" to display and configure the power settings of theremote console, including the following settings.

• Reset Server• Power Off Server-Immediately• Power Off Server-Orderly Shutdown• Power On Server• Power Cycle ServerOnce you have clicked the desired power setting, click "Perform Action" to change
the power setting of the server.
3. Click "Launch SOL" to launch SOL (Serial Over LAN) console and manage
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2.9.1 Launching Console Redirection
This feature allows you to launch Console Redirection via IKVM (keyboard, video/
monitor, mouse) support. When you click <(Launch) Console Redirection> in the
Options window, the following screen will display.

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1. Click <Launch Console> on the Console Redirection screen to launch theremote console via Java or Active X (for the Internet Explorer). If it is blocked
by the IE due to security reasons, click on the top of the menu bar and select<Download File>.
2. A screen will display to indicate that Java is launching.
3. When the warning screen as shown above displays, click <Run> to launch
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2.9.1.1 Console Redirection - Virtual Device
This feature allows you to configure Virtual Device settings for your console redirection. When you click the <Virtual Device> icon in the Menu bar, the video settingsof the remote console will display as shown below.
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1. Click <Virtual Media> to configure virtual device settings of a server at aremote site via Console Redirection.
2. Click <Virtual Storage> to select a device you want to connect to the remote
server as a virtual device. When you click on this item, the screen as shown
below displays.
You can connect Floppy, USB Flash, CD-ROM, DVD ROM or ISO images using
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Virtual Keyboard
1. Click the <Virtual Keyboard> to use the onscreen Keyboard.
2. The screen above shows the Virtual Keyboard in English. Click a key on the
keyboard for your BMC connection.

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2.9.1.2. Console Redirection - Recording
This feature allows you to record media displays for your console redirection. When
you click the Record icon in the Menu bar, Record settings will be shown below.
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1. Click <Record> to use the recording features for your remote server. The
features include the following.
2. Click <Start Recording> to start video recording from your remote server.
3. Click <Stop Recording> to stop video recording from your remote server.

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2.9.1.3. Console Redirection - Recording
This feature allows you to record the media displays. Click <Record> in the Menu
bar to enable virtual media recording support.
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1. Click <Record> to enable media recording support. Click <Start Recording> tostart recording.
2. From the pull-down menu, select the location where you want to save therecording.
3. Enter the filename and click <Save> to save the recording.

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2.9.1.4. Console Redirection - Macro
This feature allows you to configure Macro settings for your console redirection.
When you click the <Macro> icon in the Menu bar, the macro settings screen will
display as shown below.
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Click <Macro> to configure the Macro settings for your remote server. The features
include the following.

• Hold Right ALT Key: This item performs the same function as holding down
the <Right Alt> key.

• Hold Left ALT Key: This item performs the same function as holding down the<Left Alt> key.

• Right Windows Key: This item performs the same function as you pressing the<Right Windows> key. Right click this item to select <Hold Down> or <Press &Release> for the Right Windows key.

• Left Windows Key: This item performs the same function as pressing the<Left Windows> key. Right click this item to select <Press Down> or <Press &Release> for the <Left Windows> key.

• Macro: Click this item to activate a pull-down submenu. The Macro Hotkey
submenu includes the following items as shown on the next page.

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Click <Macro Hotkeys> to display the Macro Hotkey pop-up submenu. The hot keys
include the following:• CTRL + ALT + Del• ALT + Tab• ALT + Esc• Ctrl + Esc• ALT + Space• ALT + Enter• ALT + Hyphen• ALT + F4
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2.9.1.5 Console Redirection - Options
This feature allows you to configure Options settings for your console redirection.
When you click the <Options> icon in the Menu bar, the Options menu will display
as shown below.
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1. Click <Options> to activate the pull-down menu to configure Options settings.
2. The options menu allows you to configure the following settings.

• Hotkey• Preference• Full-Screen Mode
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2.9.1.5.1 Console Redirection - Options: Hotkey Settings
This feature allows you to configure Hotkey settings for your console redirection.
When you click the <Options-Hotkey> icon in the Menu bar, the Hotkey menu will
display as shown below.

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To assign a hotkey for an action, follow the steps below.
1. Click <Start>.
2. Enter the hotkey of your choice (-it can be a single word or a combination).
3. Click <Stop>.
4. Select an item from the action list and click <Assign>.
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2.9.1.5.2. Console Redirection - Options: Preference (-Display)
This feature allows you to configure Video Recording Preference settings for yourconsole redirection. When you click the <Preference> icon in the Menu bar, thePreference menu will display as shown below.

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To configure the preference settings for video recording, please follow the instructions below.
1. Click <Preference> to invoke the Preference submenu which includes Display, Input, Language Setting, Window and Video Stream Control settings.
2. Click <Display> to configure Video Display features.
3. Check this box to enable Auto Stop support, which will allow the video
recording to be automatically turned off after recording of certain period oftime. After <Enable auto stop> is checked, enter the number of minutes uponwhich your video recording will be automatically turned-off.
4. Use the slider on the Display Scale to set the appropriate scale setting foryour video display from Low (25) to High (100).
5. To ensure the best image quality, select <High Color> for heavier network
traffic connections; select <Low Color> for lighter network traffic.
6. Click <OK> to save the recording preference settings or click <Cancel> tocancel the selection.

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2.9.1.5.3. Console Redirection - Options: Preference (-Input)
This feature allows you to configure Video Recording input settings for your console
redirection. Click <Input> in the menu bar to activate the Input submenu.

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To configure Video Input settings, follow the instructions below.
1. Click <Preference> to invoke the Options submenu.
2. From the Options submenu, click <Input> to invoke the Input page to configure mouse and keyboard settings.
3. Check <Enable Mouse Input> to enable mouse support so that you can use
the mouse as an input device. Once mouse support is enabled, set a propermode for your console redirection.

• Select Absolute Mode if you have the Windows OS• Select Relative Mouse for the Linux OS.
4. Select Enable Keyboard Input to enable keyboard support so that you can
use soft keyboard as an input device. From the Keyboard layout pull-down
menu, select the right language setting for your soft keyboard.
5. Use the slider on the Repeat Key Timeout scale to select the appropriate
timeout settings for repeat keystrokes from 0ms to 1000ms (micro-second).
6. Click <Save> to save the keyboard setting or click <Cancel> to cancel it.

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2.9.1.5.4. Console Redirection - Options: Preference (-Language
Settings)
This feature allows you to configure Language settings for your console redirection.
Click <Options> in the Menu bar to activate the Preference menu.

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To select the correct language setting for your console, follow the steps below.
1. Select Options from the Menu bar. From the pull-down menu, select Preference.
2. Click <Language Setting>.
3. From the Language Setting pop-up menu, select the language you want touse for your console redirection. The language options include English, Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Korean, and Italian.
4. Once you have selected a language setting, click <OK> to use the language.

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2.9.1.5.5. Console Redirection - Options: Preference (-Window)
This feature allows you to configure Window settings for your console redirection.
Click <Options> in the Menu bar to activate the Preference menu.
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To select the correct Window settings for your console redirection, follow the instructions below.
1. Select Options from the Menu bar. From the pull-down menu, select Preference.
2. Click <Window>.
3. Check <Auto Re-size Window> for the system to reset the size of your display window. (If you do not wish your display window to be re-sized automatically, leave the box blank.)
4. Click <OK> to save the window settings.

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2.9.1.5.6. Console Redirection - Options: Preference (-Video
Stream Control)
This feature allows you to configure Window settings for your console redirection.
Click <Options> in the Menu bar to activate the Preference menu.
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To select the correct Video Stream Control settings for your console redirection,
follow the instructions below.
1. Select <Options> from the Menu bar. From the pull-down menu, select Preference.
2. Click <Video Stream Control>.
3. Check <Enable Flow Control> to provide support for video flow control.
Once the Flow Control support is enabled, select the proper speed for video
streaming from the pull-down menu. The speed settings listed below.

• 256K Cable/DSL
• T1
• T2
4. Click <OK> to save the Video Stream Control setting.

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2.9.1.5.7. Console Redirection - Options: Full Screen Mode
This feature allows you to configure Window settings for your console redirection.
Click <Options> in the Menu bar to activate the submenu. From the pull-down
menu, select Full Screen Mode.

12• To Use a Full Screen Display
To set a full screen display for your console redirection, follow the instructions below.
1. Select <Options> from the menu bar to activate the submenu.
2. Select <Full Screen Mode> from the pull-down menu. Then, press <Enter>. A
full-screen display will appear.

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3. To leave the full screen display, click <Options> to activate its submenu.
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2.9.1.5.8 Console Redirection - Options: OSD UI Style
This feature allows you to configure OSD (On-screen Display) UI (User-Interface)
Style settings for your console redirection. To configure the OSD UI settings, follow
the steps below.

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From the Options pull-down menu, click <OSD UI Style> to display the OSD
UI Style screen as shown below. This screen provides shortcuts to the mainfeatures provided by the firmware for your console redirection.

2. Click an <OSD UI_Style> icon to change the settings listed on the next page.

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1. Move OSD UI Screen: Click this icon to move the OSD UI Screen to a newlocation on the display.
2. Hotkey Settings: Click this icon to access the Hotkeys submenu and change
the settings.
3. Virtual Media: Click this item to access the Virtual Media submenu andconfigure the settings.
4. Virtual Keyboard: Click this item to access the Virtual Keyboard submenu
and use your virtual (soft) keyboard.
5. Preferences submenu: Click this item to access the References submenu as
indicated in the previous sections.
6. Full Screen Mode: Click this item to change the size of your display window
to the full screen mode.
7. Exit Remote Console: Click this item to exit from the remote connection.
8. Users List: Click this item to display the user list.
9. Change Toolbar Display: Click this item to change the toolbar display format.
10. Hotplug Keyboard/Mouse: Click this item to hotplug keyboard and mouse.
11. Macro: Click this item to enable Macro support and use Macro features.
12. Video Recording: Click this item to access the Video Recording submenu
and to use video recording.
13. Image Size: This item displays the image size in pixel.
14. IP Address: This item displays the IP Address of IPMI.

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2.9.1.5.9 Console Redirection - Keyboard/Mouse Hotplug

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1. Click <Options> on the menu bar to invoke the pull-down submenu.
2. Click <Keyboard/Mouse Hotplug> from the pull-down menu to enable keyboard/mouse hotplug support for your console redirection.

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2.9.1.6 Console Redirection - User List
This feature allows you to access the user list. To configure User List settings, follow the instructions below.
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1. From the menu bar, click <User List> to display the User List screen as
shown above.
2. Session ID: This item displays the current session ID#.
3. User Name: This item displays the name(s) of the user(s).
4. IP Address: This item displays the IP Address of the client server.

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2.9.1.7 Console Redirection - CaptureThis feature allows you to capture the screen displayed on your remote console.

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2.9.1.8 Console Redirection - Exit

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1. To exit from Console Redirection, click <Exit>.

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2. At the prompt- "Are you sure?", click <Yes> to exit from remote redirection.
3. Click <No> to return to the current session.

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2.9.2 Remote Control - Server Power Control
This feature allows the user to check power state and perform remote power
control.

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1. Click <Reset Server> and press <Perform Action> to reset the host server.
2. Click <Power Off Server - Immediately> and press <Perform Action> to power
off the remote server immediately.
3. Click <Power Off Server - Orderly Shutdown> and press <Perform Action> to
power off and shutdown the remote server orderly.
4. Click <Power On Server> and press <Perform Action> to power on the remote server.
5. Click <Power - Cycle Server> and press <Perform Action> to reset the power
cycle of the remote server.

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2.9.3 Remote Control-Launch SOLThis feature allows you to launch the remote console by using SOL (Serial overLAN). This feature provides serial port connections over LAN to allow the user toaccess a host server via Console Redirection. It also allows a system administrator to monitor and manage a server from a remote site. To launch SOL, follow the
instructions below.

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1. Click <Launch SOL> in the left Options window to enable SOL (Serial OverLAN) support.
2. Click the <Launch SOL> button to launch SOL. After SOL is launched, thefollowing screen will display as shown on the next page.

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3

Launching SOL
1. You can select a Baud Rate (bps) from the pull-down menu as your SOL
transfer rate. The options are listed below. Make sure that the Baud Rate
selected here matches the Baud Rate set in the BIOS.

• 9600 bps (bit-per-second)• 19200 bps• 38400 bps• 57600 bps• 115200 bps• Manufacture Default.
2. Once you've selected the Baud rate, press <Start> to start the session.
3. You can also press <Stop> to stop SOL connection.

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2.10 Virtual MediaThis feature allows you to upload and share images via the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller). These images will be emulated to the host server as USB
applications. To follow the Virtual Media settings, follow the instructions below.

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1. Click <Virtual Media> to configure virtual media settings for your remote console, including Floppy Disk and CD-ROM image settings.
2. Click <Floppy Disk> on the Options Window to configure the floppy disk
settings for your console redirection. The Floppy Disk screen will display as
shown on the next page.
3. Click <CD-ROM Image> to configure CD-ROM image settings for yourconsole redirection. When you click on this item, the screen on Page 2-59
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2.10.1 Configuring USB Floppy & Flash Device Settings
To configure CD ROM image files for sharing, follow the instructions below.

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4. USB Floppy & Flash Status displays the status of a USB floppy or a flash
device.
5. CDROM & ISO Status displays the status of a CDROM or an ISO device.
6. Click <Refresh Status> to refresh the USB floppy or the flash device.
7. Click <Browse> to select an image file from your data base for your console
redirection.
8. After you've selected your image file, click <Upload> to upload your image fileto the server.

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2.10.2 Configuring CD ROM Image File Settings
To configure CD ROM image files for sharing, follow the instructions below.

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9. Click <CD-ROM Image File> to invoke the <Image on Windows Share>
screen as shown above. The following items will display.

• USB Floppy & Flash Status indicates the status of a USB floppy or a flash
device.

• CD ROM & ISO Status indicates the status of a CD-ROM or an ISO device.
10. Click <Refresh Status> to refresh USB Floppy/Flash and CD ROM/ISO
devices.
11. Enter the Share Host server for your console redirection.
12. In the Path to Image field, enter the path to the CD-ROM image file for sharing.
13. In the Users (Optional) field, specify the users that have access to the CDROM image files. (This item is optional).
14. In the Password (Optional) field, enter your user password. (Optional.)
15. To mount an image file, follow the steps below.
1.

Click <Save>.

2.

Click <Mount>.

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3. To unmount an image file, follow the steps below.
1.

Click <Unmount>.

2.

Click <Save>.

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2.11 MaintenanceUse this feature to manage and configure IPMI device settings.

Click the <Maintenance> icon in the menu bar to invoke the Maintenance main
screen as shown above. The Maintenance menu includes the following items.

• Firmware Update: Click this item to update the remote server's BMC firmware.
The Firmware Update screen is shown in the next section.

• Unit Reset: Click this item to reboot the BMC (IPMI) controller.
• IKVM Reset: Click this item to reset the IKVM setting.
• Factory Default: Click this item to restore IPMI to the factory default settings.
• IPMI Configuration: Click this item to save IPMI configuration settings to a fileor to load IPMI configuration settings from a file.

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2.11.1 Maintenance - Firmware Update

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Firmware Update
To update IPMI Firmware, follow the instructions below.
1. Click <Firmware Update> in the Options Window.
2. Click <Enter Update Mode> to enter the update mode. A warning message
will display.
Warning: Once the server is in the firmware update mode, the device will
be reset, and the server will reboot even if you cancel firmware updating.
3. Click <OK> to update your IPMI firmware. Once you've clicked OK to update
the firmware, the Firmware Upload screen will display as shown on the nextpage.
4. Click <Cancel> to cancel firmware updates.

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Upload screen will display as shown below.

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5. Enter the name of the firmware you wish to upload. You can also select afirmware from the pull-down menu to upload.
6. Click <Upload Firmware> to upload the selected firmware to the host server.
Warning! To properly update your firmware, do not interrupt the processuntil the process is completed. Once it is completed, the system will automatically reboot, and you will need to login to the server again.
7. Click <Cancel> to abort firmware uploading.

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2.11.2 Maintenance - Unit Reset
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2.11.3 Maintenance - IKVM ResetThis feature allows you to reset IKVM. It will reset virtual media, IKVM keyboard
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2.11.4 Maintenance - Factory Default
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2.11.5 Maintenance - IPMI Configuration
This feature allows the user to save IPMI configuration settings. To save the IPMI
configuration settings, follow the instructions below.

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1. From the top menu bar, select Maintenance.
2. Select IPMI Configuration on the left of the screen.
3. Click Save to save the IPMI Configuration settings.
4. From the Reload pull-down menu, select an IPMI Configuration setting toreload.
5. Click Reload to reload the IPMI Configuration Setting.

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2.12 Miscellaneous
This feature allows the user to perform various network activities including POST
(Power-On-Self Test) code query and turning-on/-off UID control. To query POST
codes or to turn on/off UID control, follow the instructions below.

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2.11.1 Miscellaneous - POST Snooping
1. Click <Post Snooping> in the Options window. The Post Snooping screen will
display as shown above.
2. Click <Refresh> to query the POST Snooping code for BIOS LPC Port80.

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2.12.2 Miscellaneous - UID Control
This feature allows the user to turn-on or turn-off UID (Unit Identification) control.
To turn on or off UID control, follow the instructions below.

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1. Click <UID Control> in the Options window. The <UID Control> screen will
display as shown above. It will also show the current UID Control status.
2. Click <Turn On> to turn on UID control.
3. Click <Turn Off> to turn off UID control.
4. Click <Save> to save the setting.

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Chapter 3
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions

A. Question: How do I flash the IPMI firmware?
Answer:Method#1
1. Click the <Maintenance> button. Browse the files available and select the correct file to flash the firmware.
2. Click the <Update Firmware> button to proceed with firmware flashing.
Method#2• You can flash the IPMI firmware using flash tools located at
ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/IPMI FW flash tools/.

• For the latest IPMI Firmware, please refer toftp://ftp.supermicro.com/firmware/nuvoton/.
B. Question: If I am using a firewall for my network connections, which ports
should I open so that I can access my IPMI connection?
Answer: In order to access your IPMI connection behind a firewall, please open
the following ports:
HTTP: 80 (TCP)HTTPS: 443 (TCP)
IPMI: 623 (UDP)
Remote console: 5900 (TCP)
Virtual media: 623 (TCP)
SMASH: 22 (TCP)
WS-MAN: 8889 (TCP)

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C. Question: When I update IPMI firmware through web, I got a file download
pop-up, but the firmware was not updated. Why?
Answer: This may be caused by your anti-virus software. Some anti-virus software
can cause this. Disable your anti-virus software temporarily and update yourfirmware.
D. Question: My system seems to function properly; however, the IPMI event log
indicates that my voltage and temperatures are beyond the limits. Why?
Answer: It is not a normal condition. Make sure that there is no other device
accessing the I2C bus. If another device accesses the I2C bus frequently, it mightcause a collision with the BMC when this device accesses the I2C bus. When you
see this error, please uninstall lm_sensors in the Linux.

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Appendix A
Flash Tools
A-1 Overview
This chapter provides instructions on how to use Aten Flash Tools. Aten Flash Tools
Utility supports firmware updates and firmware dumping.
1. Firmware Updates
The Aten Flash Tools utility provides a complete solution for firmware updates. The
user can flash the firmware using DOS, Windows or Linux. In addition, Windows
and Linux allow the user to update the firmware via LAN or KCS.
2. Firmware Dumping
In addition to firmware updating, Aten Flash Tools also support firmware dumping
from the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller). You can use this feature toback up the firmware by dumping the current version of the firmware to an archive
folder before updating to a new version. It will also allow you to flash other BMCs
in the factory for mass production. Firmware dumping is supported by DOS, Windows and Linux.

A-2 Reference
Aten Flash Tools Utility was built in reference to the IPMI - Intelligent Platform
Management Interface Specification Second Generation v2.0, Document Revision
1.0, February 12, 2004, by Intel, Hewlett-Packard, NEC, and Dell.

A-3 Using Aten Flash Tools in the DOS Environment
To use the Aten Flash Tools in DOS, follow the steps below:
1. Enter <dupdate.exe> and press <Enter>.
2. The information about the utility will be displayed. Follow the instructions
given on the screen to configure the settings as shown in Figure 1.

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Figure 1: IPMI Firmware Updates Utility in DOS - Main Screen
The main screen of the IPMI Update Utility for DOS (above) displays the version andthe built date of the utility currently used in the system. The DOS version of FlashTools Utility allows the user to update or dump the firmware via KCS channels.

Firmware Updating via KCS Channels
To update your firmware via KCS, type <dUpdate.exe –f [filename.bin] –r y.> After
entering this command, a screen will display as shown in Figure 2.
1. –f: Type <-f> to enter the file name of the firmware that you want to update.
2. –r: Type <-r> to preserve the configuration settings you've chosen. This feature is optional. The default setting is to "preserve" the configuration.
3. y: Type <y> for the BMC to keep all settings after the firmware is updated;otherwise, the BMC will reset all settings to factory default.

Figure 2: Examples of Firmware Updates with or without the "Preserved"
CommandAfter you've entered the commands above, Aten Flash Tools will start to update thefirmware. There are two phases in firmware updating.
1. Phase 1 is to transfer the FW image file to the BMC. In this phase, FlashTools will transfer three parts to the BMC as shown in Figure 3, Figure 4 andFigure 5.

Figure 3: Transferring (Part 0)

Figure 4: Transferring (Part 1)

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Figure 5: Transferring (Part 2)
2. Phase 2 is to flash the new firmware. The progress of firmware updating will
be displayed as shown in Figure 6. The BMC will reboot after the firmware
is completely updated. Please wait for the BMC to complete system reboot(Figure 7).

Figure 6: Progress of Firmware Updating

Figure 7: Updates Completed

Dumping Firmware from the BMC via KCS channels
The user can dump the firmware by typing <dupdate.exe –d [filename].> FlashTools will dump the firmware into the file that the user has assigned in the previous
command. In the example given in Figure 8, Flash Tools will dump the firmware
to dump_img.

Figure 8: Example of Firmware Dumping via KCS
There are two phases in firmware dumping.
1. During Phase 1, the Flash Tools Utility is waiting for the BMC to prepare thefirmware for dumping. As soon as preparation is complete, the Flash Tools Utility will enter Phase 2.
2. In Phase 2, the Flash Tools utility gets the firmware from the BMC. The user
can see the progress on the screen as shown in Figure 10.

Figure 9: Phase 1- Flash Tools Waiting for the BMC to Prepare Data

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Figure 10: Flash Tools Dumping the Firmware

A-4 Windows/Linux Version of Flash Tools
In addition to DOS, Aten's Flash Tools Utility supports Windows and Linux platforms.
The Windows/Linux version of Flash Tools Utility provides the same features supported by the DOS version. In addition, it also allows the user to update the firmware
via LAN connections.
The main screen of the Windows/Linux version displays the information about the
firmware and the instructions on how to use the utility as shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11 Main Screen of Flash Tools (in the Windows/Linux Version)
In the Windows/Linux version of the Flash Tools Utility, there are six parameters:(1)–f: Type <-f> to enter the filename of the firmware that you want to update.

(2)–i: -i indicates the IPMI channel. Currently, KCS and LAN connections aresupported. If a LAN connection is used, the user needs to enter the following parameters:

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1. –h: Type <-h> to enter the addresses of the remote BMC and the RMCP+
port (default port is 623).
2. –u: Type <-u> to enter the IPMI username.
3. –p: Type <-p> to enter the password for the IPMI user.
4. –r: Type <-r> to preserve (to save) the configuration settings you've entered.
(This feature is optional.) (Default: preserve configuration.)
5. -y: Type <-y> for the BMC to keep all settings after updating the firmware;otherwise, the BMC will reset the settings to factory default.
To connect IPMI via KCS, type <wUpdate.exe/lUpdate –f [filename.bin] –I kcs –ry> as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12: Example of KCS FW Updates with/without Preserving Configuration
To connect IPMI via LAN, type <wUpdate.exe/lUpdatewUpdate.exe -f [filename.bin]-i lan -h 192.168.46.65 623 -u alice -p secret -r y> as shown in Figure 13.

Figure 13: Example of LAN_FW_Updates with/without Preserving Configuration
and RMCP+ Port
For other settings, please refer to their counterparts in the DOS version for configuration instructions.

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Appendix B
Introduction to SMASH
B-1 Overview
The SMASH (System Management Architecture for Server Hardware) platform,
developed by Distributed Management Task Force, Inc. (DMTF), delivers a host ofarchitecture-based, industry-standard protocols that will allow IT professionals to
simplify the task of managing multiple network systems in a data center. SMASH
offers a simple, intuitive solution to manage heterogeneous servers in a web environment regardless of their differences in hardware, software, OS, or network configuration. SMASH provides the end-user and the ISV community with interoperable
management technology for multi-vendor server platforms.

How SMASH works
SMASH simplifies typical SMASH scripts by reducing commands to simple verbs.
Although designed to manage multi-servers as a whole, SMASH can address individual components in a specific machine by using the SSH command-line protocol.
Even when multiple processors, add-on cards, logical devices, and cooling systems
are installed in a server, SMASH can be directed at a particular component in theserver. A manager can use a text console to access, monitor, and manage all servers that are connected to the same SSL connection. SMASH can be programmed
to periodically check all sensors in all machines or monitor a particular component
in a specific server at any time. By adjusting the scope of tasks and the schedulesof monitoring, SMASH allows the IT professionals to effectively manage multisystem clusters, minimize power consumption, and achieve system management
efficiency.

1.

2. Transport

Command:Protocol-> show
4.

User

Command Output:
cpu0
disk1
sensor1

3.
Transport
Protocol->Figure 1 SMASH-CLP User Interface

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SMASH Compliance Information
SMASH documented in this user's guide is developed in reference to and incompliance with the SMASH Initiative Standards based on the following DMTF
documents.

• System Management Architecture for Server Hardware (SMASH) Command
Line Protocol (CLP) Architecture White Paper (DSP 2001)• SM CLP Specification (DSP 0214)• SM ME Addressing Specifications (DSP 0215)• SM SLP to CIM Common Mapping Specification (DSP 0216)• Common Information Model (CIM) Infrastructure Specification (DSP0004)• The Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol Architecture (RFC4251)• The Secure Shell (SSH) Connection Protocol (RFC4254)
B-2 An Important Note to the User
The information included in this user's guide provides a general guideline on how
to use the SMASH protocol for your system management. Instructions given inthis document may or may not be applicable to your system; it depends on theconfiguration of the system or the environment it operates in.

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B-3 Using SMASH
This section provides a general guideline on how to use SMASH for your systemmanagement in a web-based environment. Refer to the SMASH script provided
below to curtail a server management protocol for your systems.
Note: The instructions listed below are applicable to both Windows andLinux systems. We use the Windows platform as our default setting.

B-4 Initiating the SMASH Protocol
There are two ways of initiating the SMASH protocol.

To Initiate SMASH Automatically
You can initiate SMASH automatically by connecting the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) via the Secure Shell protocol (SSH) from a client machine.

To connect from a Linux machine
1. Use 'ssh<BMC ip address>'.
2.

Enter the password.

To connect from other machines
1. Use a terminal emulator application such as Putty.
2. Enter the BMC ip address in the terminal emulator application.
3. Choose ssh as the connection type
4. Enter the password at the prompt.
5. At the prompt '#", enter <SMASH> to invoke the SMASH prompt '6. If you have successfully logged in, the SMASH prompt will display.

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B-5 SMASH-CLP Main Screen
After you've successfully logged in the SSL network, the SMASH Command Line
Protocol Main screen will display as shown below.

Figure 2 SMASH-CLP Main Screen

B-6 Using SMASH for System Management
After you've familiarized yourself with SMASH commands, you are able to use thesecommands to manage your system. To properly manage your network system, besure to follow the instructions below.
Note:
Make sure that the format of all your commands are compliant with the
DMTF specification, which is "<Verb> [<option>] [<target>] [<properties>]",where:• A Verb means a command.
• An Option works according to the definition of a command given in Section
7: Definitions of Command Verbs.

• A Target is a managed device which is also referred to in the diagram ofTarget Addressing as shown in Figure 2.1.

• Properties are the specific attributes that you want to assign to a target
machine or to get from a target machine.

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Figure 3 Using SMASH for System Management

B-7 Definitions of Command Verbs

Based on the DSP Specification, each target supports its own set of verbs. Theseverbs allow the user to issue commands to a target system to perform certain tasks.
For example, the verbs supported by the admin target group include: cd, help, load,
dump, create, delete, exit, version and show etc.

• cd
The command verb cd is used to navigate to a specific target address using the
SSL protocol. For example, issuing the command cd/admin1 will direct you to thetarget admin (AdminDomain).

• show
The command verb show is used to display the properties and the contents of atarget, a group of targets, a sub-groups of the target(s). Properties, contents, supported operations related to the target, the group of targets or their sub-targets will
be displayed.

• exit
The command verb exit is used when you want to exit from a SMASH session orclose a session.

• help
The command verb help is used when you want to get helpful hints or information
on a context-specific item. This command has the same function as the help option
listed for the target group.

• Version
Use the command verb version to display the CLP version used in a specificmachine.

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Use the command verb set to assign a set of values to the properties of a target
machine.

• startThe command verb start is used to turn on the power control, to start a process, orto change an operation state from a lower level to a higher level in a system.

• stop
The command verb stop is used to turn off the power, to stop a process, or tochange an operation state from a higher level to a lower level.

• resetThe command verb reset is used to enable or to disable the power control of or
the processes of the machine.

• delete
The command verb delete is used to delete or to destroy an entry or a value previously entered. It can only be used in a specific target as defined according to the
SAMSHCLP Standards.

• loadThe command verb load is used to move a binary image file from a URI source tothe MAP. This command will achieve different results depending on the setting ofa target system, and how the verb load is defined in the DSP specification usedin the system.

• dump
The command verb dump is used to move a binary image file from the MAP to a
URI source. This command will achieve different results depending on the settingof a target system, and how the verb dump is defined in the DSP specification
implemented in the system.

• create
The command verb create is used to create a new address entry or a new item in
the MAP. It can only be used in a specific target as defined in the SMASH profile
or in MAP specifications.

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B-8 SMASH Commands
The following table provides the definitions and the descriptions of SMASH commands. The most useful commands are show and help, which will provide the user
with useful information on how to navigate through the SSL network connection.
Option
Name

Short
Form

Definition

Notes

-all

-a

Instructs a command verb to perform
all tasks possible

None-destination <URI>

None

Indicates the final location of an image
or selected data

URI or SM instanceaddress-display-dSelects data that the user wishes todisplayThis can generate multiple query results-examine-x

Instructs the Command Processor
to examine a command for syntax orsemantic errors without executing it

None-force-f

Instructs the verb to ignore any warnings triggered by default but go ahead
executing the command instead

None

-help

-h

Displays all information and documentation regarding the command verb

None

-keep <m[.s]-kSets a time period to hold and keep
the Job ID and the status of a command

The amount of time set tohold a command Job ID
or its status can differ.

-level <n>-l

Instructs the Command Processor to
execute the command for the current
target and for all target machines
within the level specified by the user

Levels should be
expressed in a nature
number or "all".

-Output <args>-oControls the format and the content of
a command output. This only supports"format=clpxml" and "format=keyword"

Many variables or factors
can affect the outcome offormat, language, level ofdetails of the output.

-Source <URI>

None

Indicates the location of a source image or a target

URI or SM Instance
Address-Version-v

Displays the version of the command
verb

None

-Wait

-w

Instructs the Command Processor
to hold the command response or
query result until all spawned jobs arecompleted.

None

Table 1 SMASH Commands

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B-9 Standard Command Options
The following table lists the standard command options.

start

Stop

version

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

all

x

destinationx

display
examine

x
x

x

force
help

show

x

set

x

reset

x

load

help

exit

dump

deleteCreate

CLP Verbs

CD

CLP
Option

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

keep
level
Outputx

SourceVersion

x
x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Wait

Table 2 Standard Command Options

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B-10 Target Addressing
To simplified the process of SMASH command execution, a file system called Target
Addressing was created as shown in the diagram below.
/
system1

pwrmgtsvc1

logs1

sensors1

log1
record001

sensor001

record002

sensor002

.
.
.
.
.

.
.
.
.
.

recordxxx

sensorxxx

Figure 4 Target Addressing Diagram

Terms Used in the Target Addressing Diagram
This section provides the descriptions of the terms used in the Target Addressing
Diagram above.

• "/" indicates the root of the system.
• "/system1" includes all major Targets.
• "/system1/logs1/log1" includes all senor event logs.
• "/system1/sensors1" contains the readings and information of all sensors.
• "/system1/pwrmgtsvc1" is used for chassis control.
• "show../logs1" allows you to issue SMASH commands for the system to perform the tasks of your choice. For example:• Issuing the command "show/system1/logs1" while you are in "show../logs1" will allow you to set the Absolute or the Relative target path.

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Appendix C
RADIUS Setup Guidelines
This chapter provides the Radius setup guidelines for IPMI firmware.
1.

Start VM with RHEL4.7.VMX and boot into the OS.

2.

Check the IP address of the RADIUS server.

3.

Configure User information.

# vi /etc/raddb/users• H=4, I =4

Administrator (Super)• H=3, I =3

Operator (Randy)• H=2, I =2

User (Tester)• H=1, I =1

No Access

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4.

Configure Client information.

# vi /etc/raddb/client.conf5.

Configure Port information.

# vi /etc/raddb/radiusd.conf

6.

Start RADIUS service.

7. Enable RADIUS in the IPMI web page.

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8.

Logout ADMIN and try to login using a RADIUS accountC-3

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Notes

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