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  • Page 1 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide Revision 1.0...
  • Page 2 Manual Revision 1.0 Release Date: Oct. 25, 2012 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.
  • Page 3 Preface Preface About this User's Guide This user guide is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users who intend to configure the IPMI settings supported by the Renesas SH7757 Baseboad Management Controller (BMC) embedded in Su- permicro's motherboards. It provides detailed information on how to configure the IPMI settings supported by the Renesas SH7757 BMC chip.

  • Page 4: Contacting Supermicro

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: 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.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction ................1-1 An Overview of the Renesas SH7757 BMC Controller ........1-1 Renesas SH7757 Periperal Functions ............1-1 Other Renesas SH7757 Subsystem Features Supported ......1-1 Block Diagram ....................1-2 A Brief Introduction to the IPMI ...............

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction An Overview of the Renesas SH7757 BMC Controller The Renesas SH7757 controller is integrated with a robust set of peripheral func- tions that are necessary for a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). The RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) CPU core built into the Renesas SH7757 controller offers the user a superb solution to manage PC server systems with great efficiency.

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide Block Diagram PROCESSOR RJ45 LAN RMII for CMM1 Serial Port SH7757 PECI Serial Port RS232 RMII RJ45 LAN for CMM2 Sensors NOR Flash DDR3 The following diagram represents a typical system setup for the Renesas SH7757 Controller.

  • Page 9: Motherboards Supported

    Chapter 1: Introduction remote access to multiple users from different locations for system maintenance and network management. Motherboards Supported The Renesas SH7757 Controller is supported by the motherboards listed below. If your motherboard is not included in the list, 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.
  • Page 10 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Configuring The Ipmi Settings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings Chapter 2 Configuring the IPMI Settings Supermicro motherboards, configured with the Renesas SH7757 BMC Controller, allow the user to access, monitor, and manage multiple systems remotely. The necessary firmware for accessing and configuring the IPMI settings are available on Supermicro's website at http://www.supermcro.com/products/nfo/ipmi.cfm.

  • Page 12: Enabling All Onboard Usb Ports

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide Enabling All Onboard USB ports 1. Press the <Del> key at bootup to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 2. From the Advanced menu, navigate to Chipset Configuration and press <Enter>. 3. From the Chipset Configuration submenu, select South Bridge and press <Enter>.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings The following items are assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is selected, or can be configured manually if Static is selected: • Station IP Address: This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

  • Page 14: Configuring Ip/Mac Addresses Using The Ipmicfg Utility

    Note: For additional IPMI configuration information, see the "readme file included with the IPMICFG utility at the FTP site. IPMICFG Version 1.35 (Build 2010-04-28) Copyright 2010 Super Micro Computer, Inc. Usage: IPMICFG Parameters (Example: IPMICFG -m 172.31.1.84) Shows IP and MAC -m IP Sets IP (format: ###.###.###.###)

  • Page 15: Accessing The Baseboard Management Controller

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings -sdr backup <FILE> Backups SDR to file -sdr restore <FILE> Restores SDR from file -sdr ver [<V1><v2>] Retrieves and sets SDR version (V1, V2) -sel info Shows SEL info -sel list Shows SEL records -sel del Deletes all SEL records -fru info Shows FRU inventory area info...

  • Page 16: Accessing The Remote Server From A Browser On Your Computer

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide Accessing the Remote Server from a Browser on Your Computer 1. Connect a LAN cable to the dedicated IPMI LAN port or the onboard LAN1 port. 2. Choose a computer that is connected to the same network and open the browser.

  • Page 17: To Log In

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.2.1 To Log In Once you are connected to the remote server, the following screen will display. 1. Enter your Username and Password (Supermicro default username and password is ADMIN). 2. Click the Login button to display the main page (shown on the next page). 3.

  • Page 18: Ipmi Main Page

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.2.2 IPMI Main Page Once you are logged into the IPMI utility, the IPMI Main page will display as shown below. The IPMI screen contains the following sections: • The Menu Bar (#1 above) •...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2. The Host Identification Window The Host Identification window at the top center of the IPMI screen displays the name and IP address of the host server and the name and privilege level of the logged-in user.
  • Page 20 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide Remote Control A preview screen of the host server displays in the window of this section. To reload the preview screen, click the Refresh button in the preview window. To redirect and manage the host server remotely, click the Launch button to launch the Java redirection window (JViewer).

  • Page 21: Fru Information

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.3 FRU Information This feature allows the user to view the contents of the BMC FRU file. Click FRU Information in the menu bar to display a screen similar to the one shown below. The FRU Information menu contains the following items: Basic Information •...
  • Page 22 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide Board Information • Board Information Area Format Version • Language • Manufacture Date Time • Board Manufacturer • Board Product Name • Board Serial Number • Board Part Number • FRU File ID • Board Extra Product Information •...

  • Page 23: Server Health

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.4 Server Health This feature allows the user to view Server Health Information. The Server Health submenu contains the following items: • Sensor Readings • Event Log • System and Audit Log Click Server Health to display the submenu as shown below. 2-13...

  • Page 24: Sensor Readings

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.4.1 Sensor Readings Click this item to display all sensor readings and their thresholds as shown below. 1. Use the drop-down list to display readings for a particular group of sensors. You can also click on a specific record to display more information such as threshold tolerances and a graphical view of associated events.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 5. Lower Non-Recoverable (LNR): This is the low threshold of a non-recoverable item. Any item with a reading below this point will not be recovered. 6. Lower Critical (LC): This is the low threshold of a critical item. Any item with a reading below this threshold is in a critical state.

  • Page 26: Event Log

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.4.2 Event Log Click this item from the Server Health submenu to display all event log readings, as shown below. 1. From the drop-down menu select an event category to show the event log, which includes the following categories: All Events, Sensor-Specific Events, BIOS-Generated Events, and System-Management Software Events.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 4. Client Timezone: Displays the events using the Client UTC timestamp. 5. Event ID: This item displays the event ID of this event. 6. Time Stamp: This item displays the time that the event occurred. 7.
  • Page 28 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.4.3 System and Audit Log Click this item from the Server Health submenu to display all system and audit logs that occurred as shown below. Note: To display log entries in this submenu, logs must first be configured.

  • Page 29: Configuration

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5 Configuration This feature allows the user to configure various network settings. Click Configura- tion in the main menu to display submenu items shown below. Select an item to configure its settings. The Configuration submenu contains the following items: •...
  • Page 30 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide • Remote Session: This item allows the user to configure KVM and Virtual Meda encryption settings for the next redirection session. • Services: This item allows the user to configure services running on the BMC.

  • Page 31: Active Directory

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.1 Active Directory The active directory stores network and domain data. It also offers a variety of functions that include providing and organizing object information for quick retrieval and easy access for the end user and administrator. Click Active Directory in the Configuration submenu to display and configure Active Directory settings.
  • Page 32 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.1.a Active Directory - Advanced Settings This feature allows the user to configure Active Directory-Advanced settings. Click the Advanced Settings button (see previous page) to display the following window. 1. Active Directory Authentication: Click the Enable checkbox to activate and configure the Active Directory server information below.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.1.b Active Directory - Adding and Modifying Role Groups This feature allows the user to add a role group to the Active Directory Settings page. Select a blank row from the Role Group list and click Add Role Group to display the window below.
  • Page 34 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.2 Alerts This feature allows the user to configure Alert settings. Click Alerts in the Configura- tion submenu to display the Alert Management page shown below. 1. Event Filter: This tab displays the configured event filters and available slots.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.2.a Alerts - Adding and Modifying Event Filters To add a new event filter, click the Event Filter tab, select an empty slot, and click the Add button at the bottom of the page. To modify an event filter, select a config- ured slot and click the Modify button.
  • Page 36 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide Generator ID Configuration • Generator ID Data: Check the Raw Data box to enter raw data for the Genera- tor ID. Note: Checking the Raw Data box will disable (grey-out) the Event Gen- erator field and its associated fields. Unchecking the Raw Data box will disable the Generator ID 1 and ID 2 fields.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.2.b Alerts - Adding and Modifying Alert Policies To add a new alert policy, click the Alert Policy tab, select an empty slot from the list, and click the Add button. To modify an alert policy, select a configured slot and click the Modify button.
  • Page 38 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 6. Destination Selector: Select a destination from the drop-down list. Note: You must first configure the LAN destination. Go to Cnfiguration > Alert > LAN Destination (See section 2.5.2.c for more information). 7. Alert String: Click the Event Specific checkbox to query whether or not the Alert String is event specific.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.2.c Alerts - Adding and Modifying LAN Destinations To add a new LAN destination, click the LAN Destination tab and select an empty slot from the list, then click the Add button. To modify a LAN destination, select a configured slot and click the Modify button.

  • Page 40: Date And Time

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.3 Date and Time This feature allows the user to modify time and date settings for the host server. Click this item in the Configuration submenu to display the date and time settings as shown below.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.4 DNS Use this feature to configure DNS settings. Click DNS in the Configuration submenu to display the date and time settings as shown below. The DNS page allows you to configure the following items: •...

  • Page 42: Ldap (Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol)

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.6 LDAP (Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol) LDAP is an internet protocol used for user authentication. With an LDAP server configured on your network, it can be used to authenticate and manage users. Click LDAP in the Configuration submenu to display the following the LDAP set- tings page shown below.

  • Page 43: Ldap - Advanced Settings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.6.a LDAP - Advanced Settings Use this feature to configure LDAP advanced settings. When you click the Advanced Settings button (see previous page), the below window will display. 1. LDAP Authentication: Click the Enable checkbox to activate and configure the LDAP authentication information below.
  • Page 44 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.6.b LDAP - Adding and Modifying Role Groups Use this feature to add a role group to the LDAP Settings page. Select a blank row from the Role Group list and click Add Role Group to display the window below.

  • Page 45: Mouse Mode

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.7 Mouse Mode Use this feature to configure how mouse emulation is handled from the local window to the remote screen. Click Mouse Mode in the Configuration submenu to display the page below. • Absolute Mode: Check this radio button to send the absolute position of the local mouse to the server.

  • Page 46: Fan Speed Mode

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.8 Fan Speed Mode Use this feature to modify fan speed settings. Click Fan Speed Mode in the Con- figuration submenu to display the page below. • Full Speed Mode: Select this option for the fans to provide maximum cooling.
  • Page 47 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.9 Network Use this feature to configure network settings for the available LAN channels. Click Network in the Configuration submenu to display the page below. The available network settings are described below: • Network Bonding: Click the Enabled checkbox to activate network bonding and enable the associated configuration fields.
  • Page 48 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide IPv6 Configuration • IPv6 Settings: Click this checkbox to enable IPv6 support. • Obtain an IP address automatically: Click the checkbox to configure the IPv6 address dynamically using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). • IPv6 Address: If DHCP is not enabled above, enter the static IPv6 address.
  • Page 49 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.10 PAM Order Use this feature to configure the PAM order for user authentication. Click PAM Order in the Configuration submenu to display the page below. 1. PAM Module: The available PAM supported in the BMC are listed here. 2.
  • Page 50 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.11 RADIUS Use this feature to configure RADIUS settings for user authentication. Click RADIUS in the Configuration submenu to display the page below. 1. RADIUS Authentication: Click the checkbox to enable authentication and activate the fields below.

  • Page 51: Remote Session

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.12 Remote Session Use this feature to modify virtual media settings for redirection sessions. Click Remote Session in the Configuration submenu to display the page below. 1. KVM Encryption: Use this checkbox to enable or disable encryption on KVM data for the next redirection session.
  • Page 52 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.13 Services Use this feature to view or modify basic services running in the BMC. Click Services in the Configuration submenu to display a list of available services and their settings, as shown in the image below.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings • CD Media: Port 5120 • FD Media: Port 5122 • HD Media: Port 5123 • Telnet: Port 23 Note: SSH service does not support non-secure port. 5. Secure Port: Enter the secure port number for the service. The default secure port of each service is listed below: •...
  • Page 54 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.14 SMTP Use this feature to configure Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) settings for email transmission. Click SMTP in the Configuration submenu to display the page below. The available SMTP settings are described below: •...
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.15 SSL Use this feature to configure Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol settings for secure transactions. Click SSL in the Configuration submenu to display the page below. The SSL Certificate Configuration page is divided into the following three sections: 1.
  • Page 56 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.15.a SSL - Upload SSL Click the Upload SSL tab in the SSL Certificate Configuration page to display the configuration information shown below. 1. Current Certificate: Displays current certificate information (read-only). 2. New Certificate: Click the Browse button to the right of this field to select a certificate file (the file should have a .pem extension).
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.15.b SSL - Generate SSL Click the Generate SSL tab in the SSL Certificate Configuration page to display the configuration information shown below. 1. Common Name(CN): Enter the common name (64 characters maximum) for the generated certificate. The '#' and '$' special characters are not allowed. 2.
  • Page 58 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.15.c SSL - View SSL Click the View SSL tab in the SSL Certificate Configuration page to view a list of SSL information similar to the image below. The SSL information is divided into the following four sections: •...
  • Page 59 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.16 System and Audit Log Use this feature to change settings for event and audit logs. Click System and Audit Log in the Configuration submenu to display the page below. The available system and audit settings are described below: 1.
  • Page 60 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.5.17 Users Use this feature to add and modify user settings. Click Users in the Configuration submenu to display a list of the current available users, similar to the page below. The User Management page contains the following items: 1.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.17.a Users - Adding and Modifying Users To add a user, select an empty slot and click the Add User button at the bottom of the User Management page. To modify a user, select a configured slot and click the Modify User button.
  • Page 62 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 7. Email Format: Select the type of email format to use. There are two types: • AMI-Format: Using this format, the email alert is automatically generated. The email subject will show as "Alert from (your Hostname)" and the mail content will display sensor information, such as sensor type and description.

  • Page 63: Virtual Media

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.5.18 Virtual Media Use this feature to change settings for virtual media redirection. Click Virtual Media in the Configuration submenu to display the page below. There are three fields that can be configured: • Floppy Devices •...

  • Page 64: Remote Control

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.6 Remote Control This section allows the user to carry out activities and perform operations on a remote server via remote access. Click Remote Control in the main menu to display the submenu items, as shown below.

  • Page 65: Remote Console

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.6.1 Remote Console This feature allows you to perform various activities on the server remotely. Click Remote Console in the Remote Control submenu to display the page below. Follow the instructions below to launch the remote console. 1.
  • Page 66 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 4. The remote console will continue launching until the screen of the client sys- tem is displayed as shown below. At the top of the remote console viewer (shown above) is a Menu bar with a row of quick button items beneath.
  • Page 67 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.6.1.a Console Redirection - Video Use this item to configure video settings for your remote console. Click Video in the Menu bar to display the video options as shown below. The options in the Video submenu are described below. •...
  • Page 68 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.6.1.b Console Redirection - Keyboard Use this item to emulate keyboard strokes on the remote console. Click Keyboard in the Menu bar to display the remote console keyboard options as shown below. The options in the Keyboard submenu described below.
  • Page 69 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.6.1.c Remote Console - Mouse Use this feature to configure the mouse settings for the remote console. Click Mouse in the Menu bar to display the options as shown below. The options in the Mouse submenu are described below. •...

  • Page 70: Remote Console - Options

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.6.1.d Remote Console - Options Use this feature to configure bandwidth, zoom, and keyboard options. Click Options in the Menu bar to display the items shown below. The available options are described below: • Bandwidth: Provides keyboard bandwidth adjustment options. Select one of the following: •...
  • Page 71 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.6.1.e Remote Console - Media Use this feature to configure media virtualization for the remote console. Click Media in the Menu bar to display the Virtual Media option shown below. Click Virtual Media Wizard to launch the window shown below to configure Virtual Media settings.
  • Page 72 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 3. CD/DVD Media: This section allows the user to start or stop the redirection of a CD/DVD drive or CD image (such as a .iso file). Select one of the avail- able options or click the Browse button to select the location of the CD/DVD image.
  • Page 73 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.6.1.f Remote Console - Keyboard Layout Use this feature to configure keyboard layout settings for the remote console. Click Keyboard Layout in the Menu bar to display the options as shown below. The options in the Keyboard Layout submenu are described below. •...
  • Page 74 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.6.1.g Remote Console - VideoRecord Use this feature to perform video recording actions for the remote console. Click VideoRecord in the Menu bar to display the options as shown below. The options in the Keyboard Layout submenu are described below.
  • Page 75 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 4. In the Directory window, select a location and click the Choose Directory but- ton. This will return you to the Video Record window. 5. In the Video Record window, click OK to save the entries and return to the Console Redirection screen.
  • Page 76 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.6.1.h Remote Console - Power Use this feature to perform power functions using the remote console. Click Power in the Menu bar to display the options as shown below. The options in the Power submenu are described below.
  • Page 77 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.6.1.i Remote Console - Active Users and Help The Active Users and Help menu (indicated above) are described below. • Active Users: Click this to display all active users (and their system IP address) that are connected to the host system. •...

  • Page 78: Serial Over Lan

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.6.2 Serial Over LAN This feature allows you to launch the remote console by using Serial over LAN (SOL). Click Serial over LAN in the Remote Control submenu to display the page below. Follow the instructions below to launch SOL.
  • Page 79 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 4. The SOL console redirection will display as shown below. Select a Baud Rate from the drop-down list to configure the SOL transfer rate. Note: Make sure that the baud rate selected matches the baud rate set in the BIOS.

  • Page 80: Server Power Control

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.6.3 Server Power Control Use this feature remotely perform power functions for the host server. Click Server Power Control to display the page below. Select a power control function then click Perform Action (lower right-side of page) to execute.

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.7 Maintenance This menu allows the user to manage various maintenance tasks on the device. Click Maintenance in the main menu to display the submenu contents, as shown below. The Maintenance submenu contains the following items: •...

  • Page 82: Bios Update

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.7.1 BIOS Update This feature allows the user to perform a BIOS update. Click BIOS Upgrade in the Maintenance submenu to display the page shown below. 1. To begin the BIOS update process, click the Enter Update Mode button (see above).

  • Page 83: Maintenance - Firmware Update

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.7.2 Maintenance - Firmware Update This feature allows the user to perform a firmware update. Click Firmware Update in the Maintenance submenu to display the page shown below. 1. Click the checkbox to preserve all configuration items listed on the page. Note: If this box is left unchecked, all configuration items listed that are not set to "Preserve"...

  • Page 84: Preserve Configuration

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.7.3 Preserve Configuration Use this feature to preserve individual configuration items from being overwrit- ten when performing a firmware update or when restoring factory defaults. Click Preserve Configuration from the Maintenance submenu to display a page similar to the image below.

  • Page 85: Restore Factory Defaults

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.7.4 Restore Factory Defaults Use this feature to restore all settings of the device to the default configuration. Click Restore Factory Defaults from the Maintenance submenu to display the page below. 1. Preserve Configuration Item list: If any configuration items are marked as "Preserve,"...
  • Page 86 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 2.7.5 Restore System Administrator Use this feature to modify system administrator settings. Click System Administrator from the Maintenance submenu to display the page below. Below is a description of all the available system administrator settings.

  • Page 87: Miscellaneous

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.8 Miscellaneous This feature allows the user to perform the miscellaneous activities displayed below. 1. Post Snooping: Click this item to display the above image and query the POST (Power On Self-Test) Snooping code. Click the Refresh button to get the current post snooping code.
  • Page 88 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 3. UID: Click this item to enable or disable UID (Unit Identification) support, as shown in the image below. Click one of the options to enable or disable UID, then click the Save button. A message will display asking if you're sure you want to change the settings.
  • Page 89 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings Notes 2-79...

  • Page 90: Appendix A Flash Tools

    Appendix A: Flash Tools Appendix A Flash Tools A-1 Overview This section provides instructions on how to use the Flash Tools. The Flash Tools allow the user to use Command_Line (CL) utility programs to upgrade or update firmware via different channels such as KCS, USB and LAN connections. This section will focus on the following tools: •...

  • Page 91: Examples

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide 3. Use the settings as listed below. • Format: RKCSFlsh [OPTION] [FW_IMAGE_FILE] [OPTIONS] Options Commands -info This option displays information regarding existing and current firmware. -force-boot Select this option to force the boot loader to be upgraded during full upgrade. The boot loader is "preserved"...

  • Page 92: Flashing The Bmc Firmware In The Windows Environment

    Appendix A: Flash Tools A-3 Flashing the BMC Firmware in the Windows Environment RWinFlsh is used to flash the BMC firmware in Windows through USB or Network connections. To flash the BMC in Windows, follow the instructions below. Warning: Avoid any interruption during the firmware update process. Any interruption may result in device failure.

  • Page 93: Examples

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide Examples Using Network as a Medium • Example 1 RWinFlsh -nw -ip 155.166.132.12 -info rom.ima Description: This command displays the details of both existing and new firmware using the network connection with the ip address of 155.166.132.12.
  • Page 94 Appendix A: Flash Tools • Example 3 RWinFlsh -cd -force-boot rom.ima Description: This command starts flashing the new rom.ima to the firmware with FORCE BootLoader Upgrade using a USB connection.

  • Page 95: Flashing The Bmc Firmware In The Linux Environment

    X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide A-4 Flashing the BMC Firmware in the Linux Environment RLinFlsh is used to flash the BMC firmware in the Linux environment using network or USB connections. To flash the BMC in Linux, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 96: Examples

    Appendix A: Flash Tools [FW_IMAGE_FILE] The firmware-image file name is [rom.ima]. Examples Using Network as a Medium • Example 1 /RLinFlsh -nw -ip 155.166.132.12 -info rom.ima Description: This command displays the details of both existing and new firmware using the network connection with the IP address of 155.166.132.12. •...
  • Page 97 X9 SMM IPMI User's Guide • Example 3 /RLinFlsh -cd -force-boot rom.ima Description: This command starts flashing the new rom.ima to the firmware with FORCE BootLoader Upgrade using a USB connection.
  • Page 98 (Disclaimer Continued) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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