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  • Page 1 AOC-SIM1U Add-on Card SIM1U User’s Manual Revison 1.1c...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc. (“Supermicro”) reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines ............1-1 1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ..............1-1 1-2 General Safety Guidelines ............... 1-1 1-3 An Important Note to Users ............. 1-1 Chapter 2 Technical Specifications and Hardware Installation ....................2-1 2-1 Connecting the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ and AOC-USB2RJ45 Add-On Cards ...................
  • Page 4 AOC-SIM1U Add-on Card User’s Manual 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: About This Manual

    About this Manual 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-SIM1U/SIM1U+ that supports remote access for system monitoring, diagnosis and management.

  • Page 6: Product Features

    AOC-SIM1U/SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual • Temperature monitoring • Fan speed monitoring • Voltage monitoring • Power status monitoring • Chassis intrusion monitoring • Remote power control to power-on, power-off or reboot a system • Remote access to text-based, graphic-based system information, including BIOS configurations and OS operation information (KVM) •...
  • Page 7 For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online at http://www.supermicro.com/support/rma/ Whenever possible, repack the add-on card in the original Supermicro box, using the original packaging materials. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the add-on card in an anti-static bag and inside the box. Make sure that there is enough packaging material surrounding the add-on card so that it does not become damaged during shipping.
  • Page 8 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 9: Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines

    Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully.
  • Page 10 AOC-SIM1U Add-on Card User’s Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Technical Specifications And Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Technical Specifications and Hardware Installation Connecting the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ and AOC-USB2RJ45 Add-On Cards The AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ add-on cardis connected to a dedicated LAN Ethernet port located on the AOC-USB2RJ45 add-on card via an SMC proprietary cable (CBL-0165L) for external LAN access. One end of the CBL-0165L cable is connected to the mini USB connector (J3) located on the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ card and the other end to that of the AOC-USB2RJ45 card.

  • Page 12: Components

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Components The front components of the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ add-on card are shown in Figure 2-2. Rear components are shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-2. AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card – Front View SIM1U Figure 2-3. AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card – Rear View Table 2-1 lists all the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ add-on card’s components.

  • Page 13: Mini Usb Connector (J3)

    Chapter 2: Technical Specifications and Hardware Installation Table 2-1. AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card Components (Continued) Number Description PHY LAN Heartbeat LED Mini USB Connector (J3) There is a mini USB connector (J3) located on the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ add-on card and another mini USB connector is located on the AOC-USB2RJ45. Use Cable CBL-0165L to connect the two mini USB connectors on both add-on cards for external LAN access.

  • Page 14: Led Indicators

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual NOTE: The SKT-0240L is included in the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ shipping package only. LED Indicators Led indicators are described in this section below. Dedicated LAN LED Indicators on the AOC-USB2RJ45 Figure 2-4. AOC-USB2RJ45 Dedicated LAN LED Indicators Activity LED Link LED There are two LAN LED Indicators located on the (Dedicated) LAN port on the...

  • Page 15: Standby Power Led Indicator (D3)

    Chapter 2: Technical Specifications and Hardware Installation Standby Power LED Indicator (D3) When this LED is on, the standby power is on. Be sure to remove power cables before installing or removing components. Heartbeat LED Indicator The Heartbeat LED, located on the rear side of the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ add-on card, indicates the functionality and activity of the add-on card.

  • Page 16: Installation

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Installation This section covers installation of the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ add-on card into your system. SMC Motherboards with AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Support The following Supermicro motherboards support the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ add-on card: • The X7DB8/X7DBE/X7DB8+/X7DBE+/X7DB8-X/X7DBE-X/X7DB3 Series • The X7DA8/X7DAE/X7DVA-8/X7DVA-E/X7DVL-3/i Series (see Note below) •...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: Technical Specifications and Hardware Installation Figure 2-7. X7DA8/X7DAE/X7DVA-8/X7DVA-E/X7DVL-3/i Series SIM1U Slot (Slot 7) Figure 2-8. X7DVL-E SIM1U Slot...
  • Page 18 AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Figure 2-9. PDSM4+/PDSME+ Series SIM1U Slot...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Software Application And Usage

    LAN. The necessary utilities for the access and configuration of the add-on card are included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came with your card. This section provides information on the configuration and the access of the IPMI card on the network.
  • 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-Sim1U/Aoc-Sim1U+ Add-On Card

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Accessing the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card Use the procedure below to access the AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ add-on card from a computer. Using the Onboard LAN1 Connection 1. Choose a computer that is connected to the same network and open the IPMIView utility.

  • Page 22: Logging In

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Logging In Figure 3-1. Login Screen Once you are connected to the remote server, the L screen appears (Figure 3-1). OGIN To login, use the procedure below. Logging In to the IPMICFG Utility using the Login Screen: 1.

  • Page 23: Home Page Screen

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Home Page Screen The H screen (Figure 3-2) appears after login. Table 3-1 lists and describes its components. Figure 3-2. Home Page Screen Table 3-1. Home Page Screen Components Item Name Description Home Icon Click this icon to return to the H screen.

  • Page 24: Home Page Functions

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Table 3-1. Home Page Screen Components (Continued) Item Name Description Power On Button Click on this button to power on the system of the remote host. Power Down Button Click on this button to power down the system of the remote host. Reset Button Click on this button to reset the remote host.

  • Page 25: Kvm Console

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage KVM Console Clicking on this menu option brings up the R screen (Figure 3-3) for EMOTE ONSOLE configuring settings for the remote host. See Table 3-3 for a list and description of major controls and features of this console screen. Also see Section 3-6: "Remote Console Screen Controls"...

  • Page 26: Sol Console

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual SOL Console Click on this menu option to bring up the Serial over LAN (SOL) remote console. Figure 3-4. SOL Console Screen Table 3-4. SOL Console Screen Controls and Features Item Name Description Use this drop-down list box to set the Baud rate for the SOL Console Baud Rate to use.

  • Page 27: Remote Power

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Remote Power Click on this menu option to bring up the R screen (Figure 3-5) for EMOTE OWER configuring the power settings for the Remote Console. See Table 3-5 for a list and description of major controls in this screen. Figure 3-5.

  • Page 28: Virtual Media

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Virtual Media Click on the V button to display the Floppy Disk, CD-ROM Image, Drive IRTUAL EDIA Redirection Virtual Media Options menu options. Floppy Disk Click on this menu option to bring up the F screen (Figure 3-6).
  • Page 29 The floppy image uploaded is in the binary format Floppy Image Upload with a maximum size of 1.44MB. It will be loaded to the Supermicro SIMBL card and will be emulated to the host as a USB device.

  • Page 30: Cd-Rom Image

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual 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. You can also use this menu option to bring up the CD-ROM screen (Figure 3-7).
  • Page 31 Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Table 3-7. CD-ROM Image Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Description Key in the IP Address or the name of the system you wish to share Share Host data with via Windows Share. Key in the name of the system you wish to share data with in the Share Name remote host.

  • Page 32: Drive Redirection

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Drive Redirection Click on this menu option to make local drives accessible for other users via console redirection, and brings up the D screen (Figure 3-8). See Table 3-8 RIVE EDIRECTION 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

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Table 3-8. Driver Redirection Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Description Check this box to allow the data stored in local drives to be read in a Force Read Only remote system, but it cannot be overwritten to ensure data integrity and system security.
  • Page 34 AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Table 3-9. Virtual Media Options Screen Controls Item Name Description Use this option to disable or enable USB MASS storage in the remote host. Check this box to disable the function of V IRTUAL EDIA Virtual Media Options to prevent data stored in a local drive from being accessed, PTIONS...

  • Page 35: System Health

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage System Health Click on the S button to display the Chassis Control, Monitor Sensor, YSTEM EALTH System Event Log Alert Settings menu options. Chassis Control Click on this menu option to bring up the C screen (Figure 3-10).
  • Page 36 AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Table 3-10. Chassis Control Screen Controls Item Name 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 Chassis Information length of time the power has been turned on.

  • Page 37: Monitor Sensor

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Monitor Sensor Click on this menu option to bring up the M screen (Figure 3-11). This ONITOR ENSOR screen displays a table with health monitoring information. See Table 3-11 for details on this table’s information. Clicking the Refresh button refreshes the data in the screen. Figure 3-11.
  • Page 38 AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Table 3-11. Monitoring Sensors Table (Continued) Sensor Type Sensor Name Description CPU1 VCore CPU1 Vcore: CPU1 Core Voltage CPU2 VCore CPU2 Vcore: CPU2 Core Voltage 3.3V Voltage Monitoring 5V, 5VSB 5VSB: 5V Standby +12V, -12V 1.5V VBAT VBAT: Battery Voltage...

  • Page 39: System Event Log

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage System Event Log Click on this menu option to bring up the S screen (Figure 3-12). This YSTEM VENT screen displays the System Health Event Log for the remote host system. See Table 3-12 for details on this screen’s controls and features.

  • Page 40: Alert Settings

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Alert Settings Click on this menu option to bring up the A screen (Figure 3-13), 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

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage User Management Click on the U button to display the Change Password, Users & ANAGEMENT Groups Permissions menu options. Change Password Click on this menu option to bring up the C screen (Figure 3-14). See HANGE ASSWORD Table 3-13...

  • Page 42: Users & Groups

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Users & Groups Click on this menu option to bring up the U & G screen (Figure 3-15). See SERS ROUPS Table 3-14 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-15. Users & Groups Screen Table 3-14.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Table 3-14. Users & Groups Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Description This section allows you to enter Group Membership information. The field (Item 9) indicates the group that the user ROUP EMBERSHIP belongs to. To select a group: Click on the group name on the N pane EMBER...

  • Page 44: Permissions

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Permissions Click on this menu option to bring up the P screen (Figure 3-16). See ERMISSIONS Table 3-15 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-16. Permissions Screen Table 3-15. Permissions Screen Controls Item Name Description...

  • Page 45: Kvm Settings

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage KVM Settings Click on the KVM S button to display the User Console Keyboard/Mouse ETTINGS menu options. User Console Click on this menu option to bring up the U screen (Figure 3-17). See ONSOLE Table 3-16 for a list and description of controls in this screen.
  • Page 46 AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Table 3-16. User Console Screen Controls Item Name Description This drop-down list box allows you to select which group the user User Selection Field belongs to. Once you've selected the group name, click on the U button to PDATE Update Button...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Table 3-16. User Console Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name 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 Start in Monitor Mode Console is activated.

  • Page 48: Keyboard/Mouse

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Keyboard/Mouse Click on this menu option to bring up the K screen (Figure 3-18). See EYBOARD OUSE Table 3-17 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-18. Keyboard/Mouse Screen Table 3-17. Keyboard/Mouse Screen Controls Item Name Description...

  • Page 49: Device Settings

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Table 3-17. Keyboard/Mouse Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Description Click on this button to apply your selections from this screen to the Apply Button system. Reset to Defaults You can cancel your selections and switch back to the default values Button by clicking on this button.
  • Page 50 AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Table 3-18. Network Screen Controls Item Name Description Network Basic This section allows you to configure basic settings for your network. Settings Select a desired item from this drop-down list for your IP Auto IP Auto Configuration Configuration.

  • Page 51: Dynamic Dns

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Table 3-18. Network Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Description Click on this button to apply your selections from this screen to the Apply Button system. Reset to Defaults You can cancel your selections and switch back to the default values Button by clicking on this button.
  • Page 52 AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Table 3-19. Dynamic DNS Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Description If you have enabled the Dynamic DNS (Item 1 above), then you can use this drop-down list box to select from the C or D USTOM YNAMIC DNS System...

  • Page 53: Security

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Security Click on this menu option to bring up the S screen (Figure 3-21). See Table 3-20 ECURITY for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-21. Security Screen Table 3-20. Security Screen Controls Item Name Description...
  • Page 54 AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Table 3-20. Security Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Description These options allow you to configure the encryption of the RFB protocol. RFB is used by the remote host to transmit video data displayed in the host monitor to the local administrator machine, and transmits keyboard and mouse data from the local administrator machine back to the remote host.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Table 3-20. Security Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Description Enter the maximum number of failed attempts or failed logins allowed for a user. If the number of failed logins or attempts exceeds this Max. Number of maximum number allowed, the user will be blocked from system.

  • Page 56: Certificate

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Certificate Click on this menu option to bring up the C screen (Figure 3-22). See ERTIFICATE Table 3-21 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-22. Certificate Screen Table 3-21. Certificate Screen Controls Item Name Description...
  • Page 57 Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Table 3-21. Certificate Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Description Enter the name of the city or the location where the organization is Locality/City located. Enter the name of the state/province where the organization is State/Province located.

  • Page 58: Date/Time

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Date/Time Click on this menu option to bring up the D screen (Figure 3-23). See Table 3-22 for a list and description of controls in this screen. This screen allows you to set the internal real-time clock for your SIMBL card. Figure 3-23.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Table 3-22. Date/Time Screen Controls (Continued) Item Name Description Enter the IP Address for the primary NTP Server and the secondary NTP Server that you want your SIMBL internal real-time clock to Primary Time Server/ synchronize with.

  • Page 60: Event Log

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Event Log Click on this menu option to bring up the E screen (Figure 3-24). See VENT Table 3-23 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-24. Event Log Screen 3-42...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Table 3-23. Event Log Screen Controls Item Name Description This section allows you to manually set event log targets and Event Log Targets settings. Checking this box activates the event-logging list. To show the event log list, click on the E menu option from the M VENT...

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Maintenance Click on the M button to display the Device Information, Event Log, Update AINTENANCE Firmware Unit Reset menu options. Device Information Click on this menu option to bring up the D screen (Figure 3-25). See EVICE NFORMATION Table 3-24...

  • Page 63: Event Log

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Event Log Click on this menu option to bring up the E screen (Figure 3-26). This brings VENT up the E list, which contains the information of events that are recorded by the VENT SIMBL 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-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Update Firmware Click on this menu option to bring up the U screen (Figure 3-27). See PDATE IRMWARE Table 3-25 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-27. Update Firmware Screen Table 3-25.

  • Page 65: Unit Reset

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Unit Reset Click on this menu option to bring up the U screen (Figure 3-28). See ESET Table 3-26 for a list and description of controls in this screen. Figure 3-28. Unit Reset Screen Table 3-26.

  • Page 66: Remote Console Screen Controls

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Remote Console Screen Controls The R screen (Figure 3-29) contains additional controls and display EMOTE ONSOLE icons. These include a button for displaying D controls, an O RIVE EDIRECTION PTIONS menu and icons for displaying the status of the mouse and keyboard on the system. Figure 3-29.

  • Page 67: Drive Redirection Controls

    Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Drive Redirection Controls The D controls (Figure 3-30) display is toggled on and off when the RIVE EDIRECTION button is clicked in the R RIVE EDIRECTION ONTROLS ISPLAY EMOTE ONSOLE screen. See Table 3-27 for a description of each of the controls shown in this display.

  • Page 68: Options Menu

    AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Options Menu After the remote console screen appears, click on the O button on the very upper PTION right corner to display the O menu for console video settings and options. PTIONS Table 3-28 contains a complete list and description of all the menu options in the menu.
  • Page 69 Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage Table 3-28. 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-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Figure 3-33. Chat Window 3-52...

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 Frequently Asked Questions

    3. Follow the prompts to setup the IP Address and MAC address for the AOC-SIM1U/ AOC-SIM1U+ add-on card. Contacting Supermicro's Technical Support: If you still have problems after attempting the recommended solutions, please contact Supermicro Technical Support at (408)503-8000 or visit our web site at www.supermicro.com/support/.
  • Page 72 AOC-SIM1U/AOC-SIM1U+ Add-on Card User’s Manual Notes...
  • Page 73 Disclaimer 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.
  • Page 74 AOC-SIM1U Add-on Card User’s Manual Notes...

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