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  • Page 1 SMT IPMI User's Guide Revision 2.1c...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: Preface

    This user guide is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable 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.

  • Page 4: 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...
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450 BMC Controller ........1-1 WPCM450 DDR2 Memory Interface ............... 1-1 WPCM450 PCI System Interface ..............1-1 Supermicro IPMI Features ................1-2 WPCM450 Block Diagram ................1-3 Introduction to the IPMI Platform ..............1-3 Motherboards Supported ................1-4 An Important Note to the User ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 2.8.11 Configuring the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certification ....2-30 2.8.12 Configuring Users Settings ..............2-31 2.8.13 Configuring Port Settings ..............2-32 2.8.14 IP Access Control................2-33 2.8.15 Configuring Fan Settings ..............2-35 Remote Control .................... 2-36 2.9.1 Launching Console Redirection ............
  • Page 8 SMT IPMI User's Guide Using SMASH for System Management ............B-4 Definitions of Command Verbs ...............B-5 SMASH Commands ..................B-7 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 viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 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.

  • Page 10: Supermicro Ipmi Features

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 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.

  • Page 11: Wpcm450 Block Diagram

    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, and manage a remote server via Console Redirection. It also provides remote access to...

  • Page 12: 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.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Configuring The Ipmi Settings

    Supermicro motherboards allow the user to access, monitor, manage and interface with multiple systems in different remote locations. The necessary firmware for ac- cessing and configuring the IPMI settings are available on Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/ipmi.cfm. This section provides detailed information on how to configure the IPMI settings.
  • Page 14 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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.

  • Page 16: Configuring The Ip/Mac Addresses For Remote Servers

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 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 utility or 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.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings -raw 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>...

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Remote Server

    SMT IPMI User's Guide Connecting to the Remote Server Using 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.

  • Page 19: Accessing The Remote Server Via Console Redirection Using The Browser

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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, the following IPMI Login screen will display. 1.

  • Page 20: Ipmi Main Screen

    SMT IPMI User's Guide IPMI Main Screen The IPMI Main screen displays the following information. 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, and Miscellaneous.

  • Page 21: System Status

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

  • Page 22: Server Health

    SMT IPMI User's Guide Server Health This feature allows the user to set Server Health settings. To access Server Health information, follow the instructions below. 1. Click <Sensor Readings> to access information on sensor readings as shown on the next page. 2.

  • Page 23: Sensor Readings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.7.1 Sensor Readings This page displays sensor readings for the remote console. 1. From the pull-down menu, select a sensor type (category). The options include the following. • All Sensors • Temperature Sensors • Voltage Sensors •...
  • Page 24 SMT IPMI User's Guide • Amber: There is an alert on the sensor reading. Attention is needed to ensure that the system is functioning properly. • Red: One or more sensors have reached the critical state. Immediate action is needed to resolve the problem. 3.

  • Page 25: Event Log

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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.
  • Page 26 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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 table below lists examples of these types of events. Sensor Type Event OS Boot...

  • Page 27: Configuration

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. •...

  • Page 28: Configuring The Alerts Settings

    SMT IPMI User's Guide • SMTP • SSL Certificate • Users • Port 2.8.1 Configuring the Alerts Settings This feature allows the user to configure Alert settings. When you click the <Alerts> icon in the menu bar, the following screen will display. To setup an alert or to modify an alert setting, do the following. 1.
  • Page 29 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 con-...
  • Page 30 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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. 2-18...

  • Page 31: Configuring Date And Time Settings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.8.2 Configuring Date and Time Settings This feature allows the user to configure the time and date settings for the host server and the client computer. When you click the <Time and Date> icon in the Options window, the following screen will display. The user can either set the date &...

  • Page 32: Configuring Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol (Ldap) Settings

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.8.3 Configuring Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) Settings This feature allows the user to configure the Light-Weight Directory Access Proto- col (LDAP) settings. When you click <LDAP> in the Options window, the following screen will display. Follow the steps below to configure the LDAP settings. 1.

  • Page 33: Active Directory Settings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. 1.
  • Page 34 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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. 1. Check the <Enable> box to enable Active Directory authentication support. Then, Enter the values in the fields below.

  • Page 35: Configuring The Radius Settings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. 1. Check the <Enable> box to enable Radius support. Enter the information in the fields below to configure Radius settings.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Mouse Mode Settings

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.8.6 Configuring the Mouse Mode Settings This feature allows the user to configure the Mouse Mode settings. When you click the <Mouse Mode> icon in the Options Window, the following screen will display. This item displays the current Mouse Mode setting. To select a proper Mouse Mode setting, click the proper radio button as shown below.

  • Page 37: Configuring Network Settings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.8.7 Configuring Network Settings This feature allows you to configure the network settings. When you click the <Net- work> icon in the Options Window, the following screen will display. To configure Network settings, follow the instructions below. 1. Enter the MAC address for the network server. You can also check the first radio 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.
  • Page 38 SMT IPMI User's Guide 3. To set the IP address using the IPv6 format, enter an IPv6 Address in the field. 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 the field.

  • Page 39: Configuring Dynamic Dns (Domain Name System) Settings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. 1. Click the <Enable> radio button to enable Dynamic DNS update support. Click Disable to disable Dynamic DNS update support.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Remote Session Settings

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.8.9 Configuring the Remote Session Settings This feature allows the user to enable or disable encryption support on IKVM, or to select the Virtual Media Attach mode for console redirection. When you click the Remote Session in the menu bar, the following screen displays. 1.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Smtp Settings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. To configure SMTP settings, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Ssl (Secure Sockets Layer) Certification

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 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. 1.

  • Page 43: Configuring Users Settings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.8.12 Configuring Users Settings This page displays information on the current users. It also allows you to add, de- lete or modify user information. When you click the <Users> icon in the Options window, the following screen will display. 1.

  • Page 44: Configuring Port Settings

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 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, select an empty slot from the users list to add an user.

  • Page 45: Ip Access Control

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. 1.
  • Page 46 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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 or a range of IP addresses.

  • Page 47: Configuring Fan Settings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. 1. This item displays the current fan mode setting. 2.

  • Page 48: Remote Control

    SMT IPMI User's Guide Remote Control This section allows the user to carry out activities and perform operations on a remote server via remote access. To launch remote console or to change to power settings of the remote console, follow the instructions below. 1.

  • Page 49: Launching Console Redirection

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. 1. Click <Launch Console> on the Console Redirection screen to launch the remote console via Java or Active X (for the Internet Explorer).
  • Page 50 SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.9.1.1 Console Redirection - Virtual Device This feature allows you to configure Virtual Device settings for your console redirec- tion. When you click the <Virtual Device> icon in the Menu bar, the video settings of the remote console will display as shown below. 1.
  • Page 51 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. 2-39...
  • Page 52 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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. 1. Click <Record> to use the recording features for your remote server. The features include the following.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. 1. Click <Record> to enable media recording support. Click <Start Recording> to start recording.
  • Page 54 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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. Click <Macro>...
  • Page 55 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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 •...
  • Page 56 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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. 1. Click <Options> to activate the pull-down menu to configure Options settings. 2.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. To assign a hotkey for an action, follow the steps below.
  • Page 58 SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.9.1.5.2. Console Redirection - Options: Preference (-Display) This feature allows you to configure Video Recording Preference settings for your console redirection. When you click the <Preference> icon in the Menu bar, the Preference menu will display as shown below. To configure the preference settings for video recording, please follow the instruc- tions below.
  • Page 59 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. To configure Video Input settings, follow the instructions below. 1.
  • Page 60 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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. To select the correct language setting for your console, follow the steps below. 1.
  • Page 61 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. To select the correct Window settings for your console redirection, follow the in- structions below.
  • Page 62 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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. To select the correct Video Stream Control settings for your console redirection, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 63 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. •...
  • Page 64 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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. From the Options pull-down menu, click <OSD UI Style> to display the OSD UI Style screen as shown below.
  • Page 65 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings The OSD UI Style Screen Close-up 1. Move OSD UI Screen: Click this icon to move the OSD UI Screen to a new location on the display. 2. Hotkey Settings: Click this icon to access the Hotkeys submenu and change the settings.
  • Page 66 SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.9.1.5.9 Console Redirection - Keyboard/Mouse Hotplug 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 key- board/mouse hotplug support for your console redirection. 2-54...
  • Page 67 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.9.1.6 Console Redirection - User List This feature allows you to access the user list. To configure User List settings, fol- low the instructions below. 1. From the menu bar, click <User List> to display the User List screen as shown above.
  • Page 68 SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.9.1.7 Console Redirection - Capture This feature allows you to capture the screen displayed on your remote console. 2-56...
  • Page 69 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.9.1.8 Console Redirection - Exit 1. To exit from Console Redirection, click <Exit>. 2. At the prompt- "Are you sure?", click <Yes> to exit from remote redirection. 3. Click <No> to return to the current session. 2-57...

  • Page 70: Remote Control - Server Power Control

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.9.2 Remote Control - Server Power Control This feature allows the user to check power state and perform remote power control. 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.

  • Page 71: Remote Control-Launch Sol

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.9.3 Remote Control-Launch SOL This feature allows you to launch the remote console by using SOL (Serial over LAN). This feature provides serial port connections over LAN to allow the user to access a host server via Console Redirection. It also allows a system administra- tor to monitor and manage a server from a remote site.
  • Page 72 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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. •...

  • Page 73: Virtual Media

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.10 Virtual Media This 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. 1.

  • Page 74: Configuring Usb Floppy & Flash Device Settings

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.10.1 Configuring USB Floppy & Flash Device Settings To configure CD ROM image files for sharing, follow the instructions below. 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.

  • Page 75: Configuring Cd Rom Image File Settings

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.10.2 Configuring CD ROM Image File Settings To configure CD ROM image files for sharing, follow the instructions below. 9. Click <CD-ROM Image File> to invoke the <Image on Windows Share> screen as shown above. The following items will display. • USB Floppy &...
  • Page 76 SMT IPMI User's Guide 3. To unmount an image file, follow the steps below. Click <Unmount>. Click <Save>. 2-64...

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.11 Maintenance Use 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. •...

  • Page 78: Maintenance - Firmware Update

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.11.1 Maintenance - Firmware Update 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.
  • Page 79 Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings Once you have clicked <OK> to update the IPMI Firmware, the following Firmware Upload screen will display as shown below. 5. Enter the name of the firmware you wish to upload. You can also select a firmware from the pull-down menu to upload.

  • Page 80: Maintenance - Unit Reset

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.11.2 Maintenance - Unit Reset Use this feature to reset the IPMI device. 2-68...

  • Page 81: Maintenance - Ikvm Reset

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 2.11.3 Maintenance - IKVM Reset This feature allows you to reset IKVM. It will reset virtual media, IKVM keyboard and mouse. 2-69...

  • Page 82: Maintenance - Factory Default

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 2.11.4 Maintenance - Factory Default This feature allows the user to restore IPMI to factory default settings. 2-70...

  • Page 83: Maintenance - Ipmi Configuration

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. 1. From the top menu bar, select Maintenance. 2. Select IPMI Configuration on the left of the screen. 3.

  • Page 84: Miscellaneous

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 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. 2.11.1 Miscellaneous - POST Snooping 1.

  • Page 85: Miscellaneous - Uid Control

    Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings 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. 1. Click <UID Control> in the Options window. The <UID Control> screen will display as shown above.
  • Page 86 SMT IPMI User's Guide Notes 2-74...

  • Page 87: Chapter 3 Frequently Asked Questions

    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 to ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/firmware/nuvoton/. B. Question: If I am using a firewall for my network connections, which ports...
  • Page 88 SMT IPMI User's Guide 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 your firmware. 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.

  • Page 89: A-1 Overview

    Appendix A: Flash Tools 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.

  • Page 90: Firmware Updating Via Kcs Channels

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

  • Page 91: Dumping Firmware From The Bmc Via Kcs Channels

    Appendix A: Flash Tools 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).

  • Page 92: Windows/Linux Version Of Flash Tools

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 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 plat- forms. The Windows/Linux version of Flash Tools Utility provides the same features sup- ported by the DOS version. In addition, it also allows the user to update the firmware via LAN connections.
  • Page 93 Appendix A: Flash Tools 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.
  • Page 94 SMT IPMI User's Guide Notes...

  • Page 95: Appendix B Introduction To Smash

    Appendix B: Using SMASH 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 of architecture-based, industry-standard protocols that will allow IT professionals to simplify the task of managing multiple network systems in a data center.

  • Page 96: Smash Compliance Information

    SMT IPMI User's Guide SMASH Compliance Information SMASH documented in this user's guide is developed in reference to and in compliance 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) •...

  • Page 97: Using Smash

    Appendix B: Using SMASH B-3 Using SMASH This section provides a general guideline on how to use SMASH for your system management 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 and Linux systems.

  • Page 98: Smash-Clp Main Screen

    SMT IPMI User's Guide 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 these commands to manage your system.

  • Page 99: Definitions Of Command Verbs

    Appendix B: Using SMASH 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. These verbs 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.
  • Page 100 SMT IPMI User's Guide • Use the command verb set to assign a set of values to the properties of a target machine. • start The command verb start is used to turn on the power control, to start a process, or to change an operation state from a lower level to a higher level in a system.

  • Page 101: Smash Commands

    Appendix B: Using SMASH B-8 SMASH Commands The following table provides the definitions and the descriptions of SMASH com- mands. 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 Short Definition...

  • Page 102: Standard Command Options

    SMT IPMI User's Guide B-9 Standard Command Options The following table lists the standard command options. CLP Verbs Option destination display examine force help keep level Output Source Version Wait Table 2 Standard Command Options...

  • Page 103: Target Addressing

    Appendix B: Using SMASH 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...
  • Page 104 SMT IPMI User's Guide Notes B-10...

  • Page 105: Appendix C Radius Setup Guidelines

    Appendix C: Radius Setup Guidelines Appendix C RADIUS Setup Guidelines This chapter provides the Radius setup guidelines for IPMI firmware. Start VM with RHEL4.7.VMX and boot into the OS. Check the IP address of the RADIUS server. Configure User information. # vi /etc/raddb/users •...
  • Page 106 SMT IPMI User's Guide Configure Client information. # vi /etc/raddb/client.conf Configure Port information. # vi /etc/raddb/radiusd.conf Start RADIUS service. 7. Enable RADIUS in the IPMI web page.
  • Page 107 Appendix C: Radius Setup Guidelines Logout ADMIN and try to login using a RADIUS account...
  • Page 108 SMT IPMI User's Guide Notes...
  • Page 109 (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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