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  • Page 1 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ SIMSO SIMSO User’s Guide Revison 1.2a...
  • Page 2 IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dedicated LAN LED Indicators ... 2-6 2-5 Installing the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Chapter 3 Software Application and Usage 3-1 Configuring Addresses and Network Settings 3-2 Accessing the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Card Log In Screen... 3-4 Home Page Screen... 3-5 3-3 Home Page Functions Remote Control... 3-7 KVM Console ...
  • Page 4 Floppy Disk ... 3-10 CD-ROM Image ... 3-12 Drive Redirection... 3-14 Virtual Media Options... 3-15 System Health... 3-17 Chassis Control... 3-17 Monitor Sensor... 3-19 System Event Log ... 3-21 Alert Settings... 3-22 User Management ... 3-23 Change Password... 3-23 Users & Groups... 3-24 Permissions...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    This user's guide is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro's unique IPMI 2.0 Management Utility with support of KVM-over-LAN (*) into their systems. It provides detailed information for the application and use of the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ that supports remote access for system monitoring, diagnosis and management.

  • Page 6: Product Features

    The graphics shown in this user's guide were based on the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of this guide. The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card you’ve received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this user's...

  • Page 7: Contacting Supermicro

    Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands...

  • Page 8: Returning Merchandise For Service

    For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online at: http://www. supermicro.com/support/rma/ Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the chassis securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping.

  • Page 9: General Safety Guidelines

    General Safety Guidelines • Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer. • Use only the correct type of bracket for the add-on card. • Disconnect the power cable before removing any cable from the add-on card. •...
  • Page 10 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Technical Specifications And Hardware Installation

    LAN access. One end of the CBL-0165L cable is connected to the mini USB connector (J1) located on the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card and the other end to that of the AOC-USB2RJ45 card. There are two LEDs located on the LAN port to indicate network links and activities.

  • Page 12: Components And Layout

    When the two cards are connected, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card detects the AOC-USB2RJ45 card’s existence every time after AC power-on. When connected, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ uses dedicated LAN as the network interface. If not connected to the AOC-USB2RJ45 card, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card instead uses the Motherboard LAN1 as its network interface.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2: Technical Specifications and Hardware Installation Figure 2-2. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Front View Layout SIMSO SIMSO Figure 2-3. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Rear View Layout...
  • Page 14 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Table 2-1. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Components Item Description Raritan's Kira 100 RISC System on Chip Firmware with Linux System & Boot ROM Transformer SDRAM (128Mb/133MHz) J1 Mini USB 9-pin Connector JBT1 Kira 100 Processor Reset D1 Heartbeat Activity LED Indicator...

  • Page 15: Connectors And Pin Definitions

    If a cable is not detected, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ will transfer the Remote Control Function to LAN1 on the motherboard. If a cable is detected, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ will use the dedicated LAN on the card to manage motherboard activities via Remote Console.

  • Page 16: Led Descriptions And Pin Definitions

    The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card installs into a SIMSO slot on a motherboard. To properly use the AOC-SIMSO(+), be sure to install it in the right slot. Refer to the motherboard layout below for an example of a SIMSO slot location on a motherboard.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: Technical Specifications and Hardware Installation SIMSO Slot...
  • Page 18 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Notes...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Software Application And Usage

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card allows you to access, monitor, manage and interface with systems that are in remote locations via LAN. The necessary utilities for the access and configuration of the add-on card are included on the Supermicro boot CDs that came with your card.
  • Page 20 NOTE: The Readme.txt file is included in the CD that came with your shipment. A copy of the Readme.txt file, dated 07/11/2008, is also included below. IPMICFG Version 1.10 (Build 080711) Copyright 2008 SuperMicro Computer Inc. Usage: IPMICFG params (Example: IPMICFG -m 192.168.1.123)

  • Page 21: Accessing The Aoc-Simso/Simso+ Card

    Configuring using the Windows Utility: 1. Start the Supermicro IPMI Configuration Utility. This brings up the IPMI ONFIGURATION TILITY Figure 3-1. IPMI Configuration Utility Screen 2. Refer to Table 3-1 ONFIGURATION TILITY entered. Accessing the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Card Use the procedures below for accessing the SIMSO card.

  • Page 22: Log In Screen

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Using the Dedicated LAN: 1. Choose a computer that is connected to the same network and open the browser. 2. Type in the IP address of each server that you want to connect to in the address bar in your browser.

  • Page 23: Home Page Screen

    Logging In to the IPMICFG Utility using the Login Screen: 1. Type in your Username in the U 2. Type in your Password in the P NOTE: The default username is ADMIN. The default password is ADMIN. The H screen Home Page Screen The H screen...

  • Page 24: Home Page Functions

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Table 3-2. Home Page Screen Components Item Name Home Icon Console Icon Remote Console Screen Logout Icon Refresh Button Power On Button Power Down Button Reset Button Home Page Menu Home Page Functions Table 3-3 contains a brief summary of H this menu are further detailed in following sections.

  • Page 25: Remote Control

    Remote Control Click on the R EMOTE ONTROL Remote Power menu options. KVM Console Clicking on this menu option brings up the R configuring settings for the remote host. See controls and features of this console screen. Figure 3-4. Remote Console Screen Table 3-4.

  • Page 26: Sol Console

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Table 3-4. Remote Console Screen Controls and Features (Continued) Item Name Drive Redirect Icon Options Button SOL Console Click on this menu option to bring up the Serial over LAN (SOL) remote console. Table 3-5. SOL Console Screen Controls and Features...

  • Page 27: Remote Power

    Table 3-5. SOL Console Screen Controls and Features (Continued) Item Name Power On Button Power Down Button Reset Button Remote Power Click on this menu option to bring up the R configuring the power settings for the Remote Console. See description of major controls in this screen.

  • Page 28: Virtual Media

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Virtual Media Click on the V IRTUAL Redirection Virtual Media Options Floppy Disk Click on this menu option to bring up the F Table 3-7 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Table 3-7. Floppy Disk Screen Controls...
  • Page 29 This section allows you to upload the floppy image as in the remote host. The floppy image uploaded is in the binary format with a maximum size of 1.44MB. It will be loaded to the Supermicro SIMSO card and will be emulated to the host as a USB device.

  • Page 30: Cd-Rom Image

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide CD-ROM Image Click on this menu option to share data stored in your local CD-ROM drive with other users in the remote host through the Windows Share application via USB, and to bring up the CD-ROM screen in this screen.
  • Page 31 Table 3-8. CD-ROM Image Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Share Host Share Name Path to Image User/Password (Optional) Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Description Key in the IP Address or the name of the system you wish to share data with via Windows Share.

  • Page 32: Drive Redirection

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Drive Redirection Click on this menu option to make local drives accessible for other users via console redirection, and brings up the D a list and description of controls in this screen. This function allows you to share your local drives (Floppy, CD-ROM and HDDs) with users in the remote systems.

  • Page 33: Virtual Media Options

    Table 3-9. Driver Redirection Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Force Read Only Apply Button Reset Default button Virtual Media Options Click on this menu option to bring up the V Table 3-10 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-10.
  • Page 34 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Table 3-10. Virtual Media Options Screen Controls Item Name Virtual Media Options Check Box Apply Button Reset to Defaults Button Description Use this option to disable or enable USB MASS storage in the remote host. Check this box to disable the function of V...

  • Page 35: System Health

    System Health Click on the S YSTEM EALTH System Event Log Alert Settings Chassis Control Click on this menu option to bring up the C Table 3-11 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-11. Chassis Control Screen Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage button to display the Chassis...
  • Page 36 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Table 3-11. Chassis Control Screen Controls Item Name Chassis Information Power Control Description The following remote chassis information are included: • Power Is: This indicates if the system is on or off for the remote host. • Power On Counter: If power is on, then the counter indicates the length of time the power has been turned on.

  • Page 37: Monitor Sensor

    Monitor Sensor Click on this menu option to bring up the M screen displays a table with health monitoring information. See this table’s information. Clicking the Refresh button refreshes the data in the screen. Figure 3-12. Monitor Sensor Screen Table 3-12. Monitoring Sensors Table Sensor Type Sensor Name CPU1 Temperature (Temp A,...
  • Page 38 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Table 3-12. Monitoring Sensors Table (Continued) Sensor Type Sensor Name CPU1 VCore CPU2 VCore 3.3V Voltage Monitoring 5V, 5VSB +12V, -12V 1.5V VBAT Fan1/CPU Fan Fan Control Fan2/CPU Fan Fan 3 – Fan 6 Physical Security Chassis Intrusion...

  • Page 39: System Event Log

    System Event Log Click on this menu option to bring up the S screen displays the System Health Event Log for the remote host system. See Table 3-13 for details on this screen’s controls and features. Figure 3-13. System Event Log Screen Table 3-13.

  • Page 40: Alert Settings

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Alert Settings Click on this menu option to bring up the A screen (Figure 3-14), which LERT ETTINGS displays alert settings for the remote host system. The items monitored include a F ILTER , a P and a LAN D .

  • Page 41: User Management

    User Management Click on the U ANAGEMENT Groups Permissions Change Password Click on this menu option to bring up the C Table 3-14 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-15. Change Password Screen Table 3-14. Change Password Screen Controls Item Name New Password Field...

  • Page 42: Users & Groups

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Users & Groups Click on this menu option to bring up the U Table 3-15 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Table 3-15. Users & Groups Screen Controls Item Name User Management Existing Users...
  • Page 43 Table 3-15. Users & Groups Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name 9 –12 Group Membership IPMI Privilege Level Create Modify Copy Delete 18 – 20 Group Management Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Description This section allows you to enter Group Membership information. The field (Item 9) indicates the group that the user ROUP EMBERSHIP...

  • Page 44: Permissions

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Permissions Click on this menu option to bring up the P Table 3-16 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Table 3-16. Permissions Screen Controls Item Name Show Permissions for User/Group Update Button Effective Permissions This table column indicates the actual permissions a user/group has.

  • Page 45: Kvm Settings

    KVM Settings Click on the KVM S ETTINGS menu options. User Console Click on this menu option to bring up the U Table 3-17 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-18. User Console Screen Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage button to display the User Console ONSOLE...
  • Page 46 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Table 3-17. User Console Screen Controls Item Name User Selection Field Update Button Transmission Encoding Automatic Detection Pre-configured Network speed Manually Compression Color Depth Remote Console Type Default Java VM (JVM) Sun Microsystems Java Browser Plugin Miscellaneous...
  • Page 47 Table 3-17. User Console Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Start in Monitor Mode Start in Exclusive Access Mode Mouse Hotkey Hotkey Remote Console Button Keys Button Keys Name More Entries Button Apply Button Reset to Defaults Button Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Description Check this box to enable the Start in Monitor Mode, which allows data to be displayed in the remote monitor as soon as the Remote...

  • Page 48: Keyboard/Mouse

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Keyboard/Mouse Click on this menu option to bring up the K Table 3-18 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-19. Keyboard/Mouse Screen Table 3-18. Keyboard/Mouse Screen Controls Item Name Key Release Timeout...

  • Page 49: Device Settings

    Table 3-18. Keyboard/Mouse Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Apply Button Reset to Defaults Button Device Settings Click on the D EVICE ETTINGS Certificate, Date/Time Network Click on this menu option to bring up the N for a list and description of controls in this screen. Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Description Click on this button to apply your selections from this screen to the...
  • Page 50 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Table 3-19. Network Screen Controls Item Name Network Basic Settings IP Auto Configuration Preferred Host Name IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Primary DNS Server IP Address Secondary DNS Server IP Address Network Miscellaneous Setting Remote Console &...

  • Page 51: Dynamic Dns

    Table 3-19. Network Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Apply Button Reset to Defaults Button Dynamic DNS Click on this menu option to bring up the D Table 3-20 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Table 3-20. Dynamic DNS Screen Controls Item Name Enable Dynamic DNS Check this check box to enable the Dynamic DNS service.
  • Page 52 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Table 3-20. Dynamic DNS Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name DNS System Hostname 5 and 6 Username/Password Enter the username and the password for the remote host user. Check time (HH:MM) Check Interval Delete Button Apply Button Reset to Defaults...

  • Page 53: Security

    Security Click on this menu option to bring up the S for a list and description of controls in this screen. Table 3-21. Security Screen Controls Item Name Encryption Settings Force HTTPS for Web Access Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage ECURITY Figure 3-22.
  • Page 54 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Table 3-21. Security Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name KVM Encryption IP Access Control Enable IP Access Control Default Policy Rule# IP/Mask Policy Append Button Insert Button Replace Button Delete Button User Blocking Description These options allow you to configure the encryption of the RFB protocol.
  • Page 55 Table 3-21. Security Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Max. Number of Failed Logins Block Time (Minutes) Apply Button Reset to Defaults Button Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Description Enter the maximum number of failed attempts or failed logins allowed for a user.

  • Page 56: Certificate

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Certificate Click on this menu option to bring up the C Table 3-22 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Table 3-22. Certificate Screen Controls Item Name Certificate Signing Request (CSR) Common Name Organization Unit...
  • Page 57 Table 3-22. Certificate Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Locality/City State/Province Country (ISO) Email Challenge Password Confirm Challenge Password Key Length (bits) Create Button Reset to Defaults Button Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Description Enter the name of the city or the location where the organization is located.

  • Page 58: Date/Time

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Date/Time Click on this menu option to bring up the D Table 3-23 for a list and description of controls in this screen. This screen allows you to set the internal real-time clock for your SIMSO card.
  • Page 59 Table 3-23. Date/Time Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Primary Time Server/ 4 and 5 Secondary Time Server Apply Button Reset to Defaults Button Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Description Enter the IP Address for the primary NTP Server and the secondary NTP Server that you want your SIMSO internal real-time clock to synchronize with.

  • Page 60: Event Log

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Event Log Click on this menu option to bring up the E Table 3-24 for a list and description of controls in this screen. VENT Figure 3-25. Event Log Screen 3-42 screen (Figure 3-25). See...
  • Page 61 Table 3-24. Event Log Screen Controls Item Name Event Log Targets List Logging Enabled Entries Shown Per Page Clear Button NFS Logging Enable NFS Server NFS Share NFS Log File SMTP Logging Enable SMTP Server Receiver Email Address Sender Email Address SNMP Logging Enable...

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Maintenance Click on the M AINTENANCE Firmware Unit Reset Device Information Click on this menu option to bring up the D Table 3-25 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-26. Device Information Screen Table 3-25.

  • Page 63: Event Log

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Event Log Click on this menu option to bring up the E screen (Figure 3-27). This brings VENT up the E list, which contains the information of events that are recorded by the VENT SIMSO in the order of Date/Time, Types, and the descriptions of the events including the IP address(es), person(s) and activities involved.

  • Page 64: Update Firmware

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Update Firmware Click on this menu option to bring up the U Table 3-26 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-28. Update Firmware Screen Table 3-26. Update Firmware Screen Controls Item Name...

  • Page 65: Unit Reset

    Unit Reset Click on this menu option to bring up the U Table 3-27 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Table 3-27. Unit Reset Screen Controls Item Name Reset USB Reset Device Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage ESET Figure 3-29.

  • Page 66: Remote Console Screen Controls

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Remote Console Screen Controls The R EMOTE ONSOLE icons. These include a button for displaying D menu and icons for displaying the status of the mouse and keyboard on the system. Figure 3-30. Remote Console Options screen...

  • Page 67: Drive Redirection Controls

    These controls are further detailed and explained below. Drive Redirection Controls The D RIVE EDIRECTION RIVE EDIRECTION ONTROLS screen. See Table 3-28 Figure 3-31. Drive Redirection Controls – Displayed Table 3-28. Drive Redirection Controls Item Name Connect Drive Connect ISO Disconnect Figure 3-32.

  • Page 68: Options Menu

    AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Options Menu After the remote console screen appears, click on the O right corner to display the O Table 3-29 contains a complete list and description of all the menu options in the menu. PTIONS Table 3-29. Remote Console Options Menu Options...
  • Page 69 Table 3-29. Remote Console Options Menu Options (Continued) Menu Option Description GPRS Sets the predefined video setting to GPRS download speeds. Sets the predefined video setting to GSM download speeds. Compression This sub-menu is used to set video compression. Video Optimized Select this option for the optimized video compression.
  • Page 70 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User’s Guide Figure 3-34. Chat Window 3-52...

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 Frequently Asked Questions

    Contacting Technical Support: If you still have problems after trying out all the recommended solutions, please contact our Technical Support at (408) 503-8000 or visit our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/ Chapter 4 button. button and proceed with firmware flashing. IRMWARE...
  • Page 72 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Notes...

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