Table Of Contents - Quantum NDX Series User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................................................................... 1
1.1 An Overview of the WPCM 450 BMC Controller ............................................................ 1
1.1.1 WPCM450 DDR2 Memory Interface ........................................................................... 1
1.1.2 WPCM450 PCI System Interface ................................................................................ 1
1.1.3 Other Features Supported by the WPCM BMC Controller ........................................ 1
1.2 WPCM450 Block Diagram .................................................................................................. 2
1.3 A Brief Introduction to the IPMI ....................................................................................... 2
1.4 Motherboards Supported ................................................................................................... 3
1.5 An Important Note to the User ......................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Configuring the IPMI Settings ......................................................... 4
2.1 Accessing the Baseboard Management Controller .......................................................... 4
2.1.1 Using IE* to Access the BMC/IPMI Settings from Your Computer ............................. 5
2.1.1.1 To Log In ................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1.1.2 IPMI Main Page ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Server Health ................................................................................................................ 8
2.1.2.1 Sensor Readings .................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.2.2 Sensor Readings with Thresholds .......................................................................................... 9
2.1.2.3 . Event Log ........................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.3 Configuration ............................................................................................................... 14
2.1.3.1 Configuration - Alerts ............................................................................................................ 15
2.1.3.2 Configuration - Time and Date Settings ............................................................................... 17
2.1.3.3 Configuration - Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Settings ............................ 18
2.1.3.4 Configuration - Active Directory Settings .............................................................................. 19
2.1.3.5 .a Configuration - Active Directory - Advanced Settings ...................................................... 20
2.1.3.6 Configuration - Mouse Mode ................................................................................................ 21
2.1.3.7 Configuration - Network Settings ......................................................................................... 22
2.1.3.8 Configuration - Remote Session .......................................................................................... 23
2.1.3.9 Configuration - SMTP Settings ............................................................................................. 24
2.1.3.10 Configuration - SSL Upload Settings ............................................................................... 25
2.1.3.11 Configuration - Users Settings ......................................................................................... 26
2.1.3.12 Configuration - LAN Select .............................................................................................. 27
2.1.3.13 Configuration - Ports ........................................................................................................ 28
2.1.4 Remote Control - the Main Menu .............................................................................. 29
2.1.4.1 Remote Console ................................................................................................................... 30
2.1.4.2 Remote Control-Launch SOL ............................................................................................... 37
2.1.4.3 Server Power Control ........................................................................................................... 39
2.1.5 Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 40
2.1.5.1 Maintenance - Firmware Update .......................................................................................... 41
2.1.5.2 Virtual Media ........................................................................................................................ 41
2.1.6 Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................. 43
2.1.6.1 Miscellaneous - UID (Unit Identification) .............................................................................. 44
Chapter 3: Frequently Asked Questions ......................................................... 45
Appendix A: Flash Tools .................................................................................. 46
1. Overview ............................................................................................................................... 46