ASMB6-iKVM Server Management Board
E6918 First Edition V1 January 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information..................................................................................... viii About this guide.......................................................................................... ix ASMB6-iKVM specifications summary..................
Contents 3.2 3.1.4 Displaying FRU information........................................... 3-10 3.1.5 Displaying system event logs..........................................3-11 3.1.6 Using Remote Console.................................................. 3-12 3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors............................. 3-13 3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings................................... 3-14 3.1.9 Controlling the remote server power.............................. 3-16 3.1.
Contents 4.5 4.6 4.4.6 Network Bond................................................................ 4-13 4.4.7 NTP................................................................................ 4-13 4.4.9 PEF................................................................................ 4-14 4.4.10 RADIUS......................................................................... 4-21 4.4.11 Remote Session............................................................. 4-21 4.4.12 Services........
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the server. • When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing server before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the server management board. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Installation This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the board supports.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
ASMB6-iKVM specifications summary Chipset Aspeed 2300 Internal RAM 112 MB for system 16 MB for video Internal ROM 32 MB Timers 32-bit Watchdog Timer Main features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports KVM over LAN Web-based user interface (remote management) Virtual media Network Bonding support Browsers Support - HTML5/JS based UI - Multi-language support in Web interface with English as the currently supported language - Internet Explorer 7, 8 (IE6 for SP2) - Firefox 3.0 and above - Google Chrome 2.
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This chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® ASMB6-iKVM server management board! The ASUS ASMB6-iKVM is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-compliant board that allows you to monitor, control, and manage a remote server from the local or central server in your local area network (LAN). With ASMB6-iKVM plugging in a server motherboard, you can completely and efficiently monitor your server in real-time. The solution allows you to reduce IT management costs and increase the productivity.
1.3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Features IPMI 2.
8. 9. KVM over Internet • Web-based remote console Remote Update BIOS • Use Remote floppy to update BIOS 10. Remote Storage (Virtual Media) • Support two remote storage for USB/CD-ROM/DVD and image 11. Remote Install OS • Use remote storage to remote install OS * A power supply supported PMBus and PSMI is necessary. ** Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1.
1.5 Network setup The ASMB6-iKVM server management board installed on the remote server connects to a local/central server via direct LAN connection or through a network hub. Below are the supported server management configurations.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the board supports.
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install the server management board to the remote server system. 2.2 • Unplug the server system power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
3. Press the board firmly until it is completely seated in place. 4. When installed, the board appears as shown. 5. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port for server management. Refer to the Appendix for the location of the LAN port for server management. 6. For direct LAN configuration, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the local/central server LAN port. For connection to a network hub or router, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the network hub or router. 7.
2.3 Firmware update and IP configuration You need to update the ASMB6-iKVM firmware and configure IP source before you start using the ASMB6-iKVM board. 2.3.1 Firmware update To update the firmware: 1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 2. Restart the remote server, then press during POST to enter the BIOS setup. 3. Go to Boot menu and set the Boot Device Priority item to [CD-ROM]. 4. When finished, press to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5.
7. When the update process is completed, the following screen appears. NewImageSize = 32MB, offs = 0 Uploading Firmware Image : Completed Flash Update Completed Device Firmware has been upgraded successfully. The device will be reset within 10 seconds for the new firmware to take effect. Please wait for 70 seconds to initialize firmware. Delay 70 seconds Press any key to continue ... You may update firmware from the web-based user interface. Refer to page 4-13 for details. 8.
2.3.2 Configure BMC IP source static IP 1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section. 2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 (or DM_LAN1), and press to enter the sub-menu.
2.3.3 Configure BMC IP source DHCP 1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section. 2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 (or DM_LAN1), and press to enter the sub-menu.
2.4 BIOS configuration You need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct configuration and connection to the central server. 2.4.1 • Update the remote server BIOS file following the instructions in the motherboard/system user guide. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt BMC network configuration DM_LAN1 DM_LAN1 DM_LAN1 DM_LAN1 DM_LAN1 IP Address in BMC : Subnet Mask in BMC : Gateway Address in BMC : MAC Address in BMC : Configuration source 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 90.E6.BA.0A.20.BA [Previous State] Lan1 Lan1 Lan1 Lan1 Lan1 IP Address in BMC : Subnet Mask in BMC : Gateway Address in BMC : MAC Address in BMC : Configuration source 000.000.000.000 000.000.000.000 000.
2.4.3 System Event Log Allows you to view all the events in the BMC event log. It will take a maximum of 15 seconds to read all the BMC SEL records. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Server Mgmt Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components [Disabled] Erasing Settings Erase SEL When SEL is Full [No] [Do Nothing] Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically(DHCP). Do nothing option will not modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.
2.5 Running the ASMC6 utility The ASMC6 utility allows you to update the ASMB6-iKVM firmware, configure the LAN setting for the remote server and change the user name/password in DOS environment. This utility is available from the support CD that came with the package. To run the ASMC6 utility: 1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 2. Restart the remote server, then press during POST to enter the BIOS setup. 3. Go to Boot menu and set the Boot Device Priority item to [CD-ROM]. 4.
ASMC6 -sol_baud 57600[9600/19200/38400/57600/115200] ASMC6 -bmc_info ASMC6 -fru -view fru_id ASMC6 -fru -load fru_file ASMC6 -fru -save fru_id ru_file ASMC6 -sel -clear C:\> ASMC6 Help Menu options Options -kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data.... -bmc_ip_source source[1: Static, 2: DHCP] -bmc_ip [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_ip 10.10.10.20) -bmc_mask [ip_mask] (e.g., bmc_mask 255.255.255.0) -bmc_gateway [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_gateway 10.10.10.
2.5.1 Configuring the LAN controller Before you can establish connection to the ASMB6-iKVM board, you must configure the LAN port for server management used by the remote server to connect to the local/central server. To configure the LAN port of the remote server: 1. Run the ASMC6 utility from the support CD following the instructions in the previous section. 2. Set IP source: (a) Type ASMC6 -bmc_ip_source 1 if you want to set a static IP address.
2.5.2 Configuring the user name and password You may change your user name and password from the ASMC6 utility. To change the user name and password: 1. Follow steps 1-5 on page 2-11. 2. When the C:> prompt appears, type ASMC6 -user_name xxxxx, then press to change the user name. C:\>ASMC6 -user_name super Detect MotherBoard -> (Z9PE Series) Detect KCS Interface Change User Name to super C:\> 2-14 3. Type ASMC6 -user_password xxxxxxxx, then press to change the password. 4.
2.6 Software installation You can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS Remote Console (ARC). The ARC is a web-based application available from the support CD that came with theASMB6-iKVM package. You must install the ARC on the local/central server to access the remote server. Before you install the ARC: 2.6.1 • For SNMP Service: View the Platform Event Trap (PET) information. See page 3-17 for details.
3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility. 2.6.2 Launching ARC To launch the ARC utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Remote Console > ASUS Remote Console from the Windows® desktop. OR Double-click the ASUS Remote Console icon on the Windows® desktop.
This chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Remote Console (ARC) that the server management board supports.
3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility, designed for ASMB6-SOL PLUS, that allows you to monitor the remote host’s hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets you instantly power on/off or reset the remote server. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The ARC window is made up of six sections: 1. Menu bar 2. Tool bar 3. Navigation window 4. Detail/SEL window 5. Event window 6.
3.1.1 ARC sections Menu bar The Menu bar contains all the commands for the ARC application. Click on a menu to display a list of available commands.
Some remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor groups such as Temperature, Voltage, and Fan. Click before the remote server information to display the sensor groups. Click before a sensor group to display individual sensors. For example, clicking before the sensor group Temperature displays the CPU1 and system temperatures. Z9PE-D16 Sensors Sensor groups You can also change the server directory display by clicking the buttons on top of the window.
Detail/SEL window The Detail/SEL window displays the detailed SDR and FRU information, and the SEL (System Event Log). The window provides the link for detailed sensor information or system events and allows you to adjust the sensor threshold values. Event window The Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information includes the event index, source IP address, enterprise, community, generic and specific traps, and time ticks.
3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server To connect to the remote server: 1. From the menu bar, click Server, then select Add New Server Node. An Add new server connection window appears. 2. Type the remote server name and IP address on the fields. Click Save Default to set the remote server connection as the default. Otherwise, click OK to continue or Cancel to close the window.
The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Detail/SEL window. Z9PE-D16 4. Use any of these options to connect to the server: • Click before the remote server to display the remote server information, then select from the list. • Double-click a remote server information from the Detail/SEL window. • Click Server, then select Connect. 5. When prompted, enter the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 6.
3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information The Sensor Data Record (SDR) provides remote server system information through available sensors including CPU/system/power temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, chassis intrusion, etc. The SDR also provides information on the sensor location (e.g. CPU1, CPU2, FAN1), event generation, and access information. To retrieve a sensor information: 1. From the navigation window, click remote server information. before the server name to display the Z9PE-D16 2.
3. Click More. A sensor window appears displaying additional information on the sensor. The Information tab displays basic sensor information including the sensor name, current status, current value, and sensor type. The tab also displays the sensor record ID and SDR version. 4. Click the Settings tab to adjust the sensor threshold values. Click on the up/down arrow button after each threshold value to adjust. Click OK to close the window.
3.1.4 Displaying FRU information The Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information provides the manufacturer, product name, and/or serial number of various modules and components installed on the remote server. For example, the FRU feature can display the remote server motherboard name, model, and serial number. You can use this feature when retrieving information on a module or component installed on the remote server.
3.1.5 Displaying system event logs The System Event Log (SEL) is a non-volatile storage area where all remote server system events are stored for real-time tracking or later retrieval. The ARC application can display system events for efficient remote server monitoring and troubleshooting. To display the sytem events: 1. From the navigation window, click before the server connection, then click SEL. The status bar displays the progress of the SEL download.
3.1.6 Using Remote Console The Remote Console feature lets you see the remote server screen (text only) and is useful when you adjust the remote server BIOS settings. To display the remote server console, press the Remote Console item from the navigation window. The remote server screen appears in the Detail/SEL window.
3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors To display all remote server sensors in graphical format: 1. From the navigation window, click remote server information. 2. Click All Sensors value. All remote server sensors are displayed on the Information window in graphical format. before the server name to open the The color bar represents the upper/lower threshold values of each sensor. The green pointer indicates the current value of the sensor.
3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings The ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring settings including SEL polling, SDR reading, and PET. To adjust the monitoring settings: 3-14 1. Click Server on the menu bar, then select General Setting from the drop‑down menu. A Server Settings window appears. 2. Click on the up/down arrow button after each setting to adjust the value. 3. Click OK to save your changes and close the window; otherwise, click Cancel to ignore your changes.
Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature The Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Platform Event Trap (PET) information on your smart phone (ASUS P505). You must install Microsoft® ActiveSync® before you enable the SMS feature. Visit www.microsoft.com to download Microsoft® ActiveSync® . To enable the SMS feature: 1. Check the box before the Enable Short Message Service feature. 2. Click Set Phone List. 1 3.
3.1.9 Controlling the remote server power ARC allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using the power menu. Before turning off or resetting the remote server, make sure that it is not being used and that no application is currently running on it to avoid data loss. To power down the remote server: 1. Click Control on the menu bar, then select Power down from the drop-down menu. Power Down OR Click the power down button on the tool bar. 2.
3.1.10 Viewing PET information The Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system management alerts. When the ARC receives a PET, it displays a pop-up window notifying you of the alert and its source (IP address). Right-click the window to close. You need to install an SNMP service to the remote server to receive PET information. To install an SNMP service to the remote service: 1. On the Windows® taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3-18 4. Double-click Management and Monitoring Tools. 5. Select Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). 6. Click OK.
Important notice for Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) users If the local server system is behind a firewall, you must create a UDP port to receive PET information. To create a UDP port: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Double-click the My Computer icon from the Windows® desktop, then click the My Network Places link. Click the View network connections link, then select the LAN connection the remote server system is using. Right-click the LAN connection, then select Properties from the drop-down menu.
3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise configuration and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL) generation and System Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode. This utility also supplies configuration sequences for the type of host interface as well as direct real-time monitoring of system information including CPU temperature(s), fan speeds and system voltages. 3.2.
3.2.2 Command fields The utility menu bar has five commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You can select a command using the left or right arrow button on the keyboard. After selecting a command, use the down arrow key to display available options. Select a command, then press to execute. Initial View ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu Set Monitor Help No Support Clear SEL Exit Menu options Menu bar 3.2.
To view the System Event Log (SEL): 1. Select BMC SEL from the View command option, then press . A complete list of system event records appear on the left pane. The right pane displays the SEL information. The number on the left bottom of the window shows the system event displayed in the right window pane over the total number of system events in the remote host. 2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor event. 3. Press to return to the main screen.
To view the System Data Record (SDR): 1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press . A complete list of data records appears on the left pane. The right pane displays the sensor data information. The number on the bottom left of the screen indicates the data record displayed in the right window pane over the total number of sensor data records in the remote host.
To view the BMC information: 1. Select BMC Info from the View command option, then press . A list of BMC information appears on the left pane. 2. Use the down arrow button to select a BMC information. The BMC information is displayed in the right pane. Initial IPMI SEL SDR BMC ↑↓ 3.
To select the host interface: 1. Select Host Interface from the Set command option, then press . The screen displays the host interfaces supported by the server management board. 2. Use the down arrow button to select a host interface, then press .
3.2.6 Monitor The Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. Initial View ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu Set Monitor Help No Support All Sensor Temperature Voltage Fan Speed OEM Define 1 OEM Define 2 To display a remote server information: 1. Select a sensor from the Monitor command options, then press . A list of server information appears on the left pane. 2.
3.2.7 Help The Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information.
3-28 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console
This chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the server management board supports.
4.1 Web-based user interface The web-based user interface allows you to easily monitor the remote server’s hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets you instantly power on/off or reset the remote server. To enter the Web-based user interface: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu > Runtime Error Logging > CPU II0 Bridge Configuration > Launch Storage OpROM, then press . 3.
4.1.2 Using the utility The web-based graphics user interface displays when you login in the utility successfully. 3 2 1 1. Menu bar: Click a menu to display available function lists. 2. Function list: Click each function key to start using its specific functions. 3. Function title: Displays the function title. 4. Help menu: Click to display the brief description of the selected function.
4.2 FRU Information This section contains detailed information for various FRU deviced present in this system. 4.3 Server Health This section contains the data related to the server health, such as the Sensor Readings, Event log and System and Audit Log.
4.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds) The Sensor Readings page displays the system sensor information, including readings and status. 1 2 3 1. Select a sensor type category: Allows you to select the type of sensor readings to be displayed in the list. 2. Status List: Show the type of sensor readings list that you selected in the drop-down list. 3. Live Widget: Click to enable or disable the Live Widget function. 4.3.2 Event Log The Event Log page displays a table of system event log.
4.4 Configuration This section allows you to configure the system settings. Click each function key to start using its specific functions 4.4.1 Active Directory An active directory does a variety of function including the ability to provide the information on objects, helps organize these objects for easy retrieval and access, allows access by users and administrators, and allows the administrators to set security up for the directory.
Procedure: Entering the details in Advanced Active Directory Settings Page 1. Click on Advanced Settings to open the Advanced Active Directory Settings Page. 2. In the Active Directory Settings Page, enter the following details. 3. Active Directory Authentication: To enable/disable Active Directory, check or uncheck the Enable checkbox respectively. If you have enabled Active Directory Authentication, enter the required information to access the Active Directory server. 4.
To add a new Role Group 1. In the Active Directory Settings Page, select a blank row and click Add Role Group to open the Add Role group Page as shown in the screenshot below. 2. In the Role Group Name field, enter the name that identifies the role group in the Active Directory. 3. 1. Role Group Name is a string of 255 alpha-numeric characters. 2. Special symbols hyphen and underscore are allowed. In the Role Group Domain field, enter the domain where the role group is located. 1.
4.4.2 DNS The page allows you to manage DNS settings of the device. 4.4.3 LDAP The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an application protocol for querying and modifying data of directory services implemented in Internet Protocol (IP) networks. If you have an LDAP server configured on your network, you can use it as an easy way to add, manage and authenticate MegaRAC® card users. This is done by passing login requests to your LDAP Server.
2. Add Role Group: To add a new role group to the device. Alternatively, double click on a free slot to add a role group. 3. Modify Role Group: To modify the particular role group. 4. Delete Role Group: To be delete a role group from the list. Procedure Entering the details in Advanced LDAP Settings Page 1. In the LDAP Settings Page, click Advanced Settings. A sample screenshot of LDAP Settings page is given below. 2.
To add a new Role Group 1. In the LDAP Settings Page, select a blank row and click Add Role Group to open the Add Role group Page as shown in the screenshot below. 2 In the Role Group Name field, enter the name that identifies the role group. 3. In the Role Group Search Base field, enter the path from where the role group is located to Base DN. 1. Search Base is a string of 255 alpha-numeric characters. 2. Special symbols hyphen, underscore and dot are allowed. 4.
4.4.4 Mouse Mode The Mouse Mode page allows you to select the mouse mode. 1 1. Save: Select the desired mouse mode, and then click Save to apply the setting. 4.4.5 Network The Network page allows you to configure the network settings. 1 2 4-12 1. MAC Address: Select whether to obtain the IP address automatically or manually configure one. 2. IP Address/Subnet Mask/Default Gateway: If you configure a static IP, enter the requested address, subnet mask and gateway in the given field.
4.4.6 Network Bond This page allows you to enable or disable networking bonding feature and configure the default interfaces. 4.4.7 NTP This page allows you to configure the NTP server or view and modify the device’s Date and Time settings.
4.4.9 PEF Platform Event Filtering (PEF) provides a mechanism for configuring the BMC to take selected actions on event messages that it receives or has internally generated. These actions include operations such as system power-off, system reset, as well as triggering the generation of an alert. A PEF implementation is recommended to provide at least 16 entries in the event filter table.
Procedure: 1. Click the Event Filter Tab to configure the event filters in the available slots 2. To Add an Event Filter entry, select a free slot and click Add to open the Add event Filter entry Page. A sample screenshot of Add Event Filter Page is in seen the screenshot below. 3. In the Event Filter Configuration section, • PEF ID displays the ID for configured PEF entry (read-only). • In filter configuration, check the box to enable the PEF settings.
Alert Policy Tab This page is used to configure the Alert Policy and LAN destination. You can add, delete or modify an entry in this page. The fields of PEF Management – Alert Policy Tab are explained below. 1. Policy Entry #: Displays Policy entry number for the newly configured entry (read-only). 2. Policy Number: Displays the Policy number of the configuration. 3. Policy Configuration: To enable or disable the policy settings. 4.
7. Add: To save the new alert policy and return to Alert Policy list. 8. Modify: To modify the existing entries. 9. Cancel: To cancel the modification and return to Alert Policy list. Procedure: 1. In the Alert Policy Tab, select the slot for which you have to configure the Alert policy. That is, In the Event Filter Entry Page, if you have chosen Alert Policy number as 4, you have to configure the 4th slot (the slot with Policy Number 4) in the Alert Policy Tab. 2.
9. In the Alert String field, enable the check box if the Alert policy entry is Event Specific. 10. In the Alert String Key field, choose any one value that is used to look up the Alert String to send for this Alert Policy entry. 11. Click Add to save the new alert policy and return to Alert Policy list. 12. Click Cancel to cancel the modification and return to Alert Policy list. 13. In the Alert Policy list, to modify a configuration, select the slot to be modified and click Modify. 14.
PEF Management LAN Destination Page This page is used to configure the Event filter, Alert Policy and LAN destination. A sample screenshot of PEF Management LAN Destination Page is given below. The fields of PEF Management – LAN Destination Tab are explained below. 1. LAN Destination: Displays Destination number for the newly configured entry (read-only). 2. Destination Type: Destination type can be either an SNMP Trap or an Email alert.
Procedure: 1. In the LAN Destination Tab, choose the slot to be configured. This should be the same slot that you have selected in the Alert Policy Entry- Destination Selector field. That is if you have chosen the Destination Selector as 4 in the Alert Policy Entry page of Alert Policy Tab, then you have to configure the 4th slot of LAN Destination Page. 2. Select the slot and click Add. This opens the Add LAN Destination entry.. 3.
4.4.10 RADIUS This page is used to enable or disable RADIUS authentication and enter the required information to access the RADIUS server. 4.4.11 Remote Session The Remote Session page allows you to enable or disable encryption on KVM or data during the redirection session. 1. KVM Encryption: Enable/Disable encryption on KVM data for the next redirection session. 2. Media Encryption: Enable/Disable encryption on Media data for the next redirection session. 3.
4.4.12 Services This page lists services running on the BMC. It shows current status and other basic information about the services. Press Modify to modify the services configuration. 4.4.13 SMTP The SMTP page allows you to configure SMTP mail server. Enter the IP address of the mail server, and then click Save to apply the settings.
4.4.14 SSL The Secure Socket Layer protocol was created by Netscape to ensure secure transactions between web servers and browsers. The protocol uses a third party, a Certificate Authority (CA), to identify one end or both end of the transactions. To open SSL Certificate Configuration page, click Configuration > SSL from the main menu. There are three tabs in this page. 1 2 3 1. Upload SSL option is used to upload the certificate and private key file into the BMC. 2.
The fields of SSL Certificate Configuration – Upload SSL tab are explained below. 1. Current Certificate: Current certificate information will be displayed (readonly). 2. New Certificate: Certificate file should be of pem type 3. Current Privacy Key: Current privacy key information will be displayed (read-only). 4. New Privacy Key: Privacy key file should be of pem type 5. Upload: To upload the SSL certificate and privacy key into the BMC.
2. Organization(O): Organization name for which the certificate is to be generated. - Maximum length of 64 characters. - Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed. 3. Organization Unit(OU): Over all organization section unit name for which certificate is to be generated. - Maximum length of 64 characters. - Special characters '#' and '$' are not allowed. 4. City or Locality(L): City or Locality of the organization (mandatory). - Maximum length of 64 characters.
The fields of SSL Certificate Configuration – Generate SSL tab are explained below. 1. Basic Information: This section displays the basic information about the uploaded SSL certificate. It displays the following fields. • Version • Serial Number • Signature Algorithm • Public Key 2. Issued From: This section describes the following Certificate Issuer information • Common Name(CN) • Organization(O) • Organization Unit(OU) • City or Locality(L) • State or Province(ST) • Country(C) • Email Address 3.
• Organization Unit(OU) • City or Locality(L) • State or Province(ST) • Country(C) • Email Address Procedure 1. Click the Upload SSL Tab, Browse the New Certificate and New Privacy key. 2. Click Upload to upload the new certificate and privacy key. 3. In Generate SSL tab, enter the following details in the respective fields • The Common Name for which the certificate is to be generated. • The Name of the Organization for which the certificate is to be generated.
4.4.15 Users The User Management page allows you to view the current list of user slots for the server. You can add a new user and modify or delete the existing users. To open User Management page, click Configuration > Users from the main menu. A sample screenshot of User Management Page is shown in the screenshot below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. User ID: Displays the ID number of the user. Note: The list contains a maximum of ten users only. 2. User Name: Displays the name of the user. 3.
5 Enable or Disable the User Access Privilege. 6. In the Network Privilege field, enter the network privilege assigned to the user which could be Administrator, Operator, User or No Access. 7. Check the SNMP Status check box to enable SNMP access for the user. NOTE: Password field is mandatory, if SNMP Status is enabled. 8. Choose the SNMP Access level option for user from the SNMP Access dropdown list. Either it can be Read Only or Read Write. 9.
4.5 Remote Control This section allows you to perform remote operations on the server. Click each function key to start using its specific functions 4.5.1 Console Redirection The remote console application, which is started using the WebGUI, allows you to control your server's operating system remotely, using the screen, mouse, and keyboard, and to redirect local CD/DVD, Floppy diskette and Hard disk/USB thumb drives as if they were connected directly to the server.
Java Console: This is an OS independent plug-in which can be used in Windows as well as Linux with the help of JRE. JRE should be installed in the client’s system. You can install JRE from the following link. http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp The Java Console can be launched in two ways 1. Open the Dashboard Page and in Remote control section, click Launch for Java Console. 2. Open Remote Control>Console Redirection Page and click Java Console. This will download the .jnlp file from BMC.
Video This menu contains the following sub menu items. 4-32 1. Pause redirection: This option is used for pausing Console Redirection. 2. Resume Redirection: This option is used to resume the Console Redirection when the session is paused. 3. Refresh Video: This option can be used to update the display shown in the Console Redirection window. 4. Compression Mode: This option is used for setting video compression in Console Redirection. The recommend setting is YUV420. 5.
Keyboard This menu contains the following sub menu items. 1. Hold Right Ctrl Key: This menu item can be used to act as the right-side key when in Console Redirection. 2. Hold Right Alt Key: This menu item can be used to act as the right-side key when in Console Redirection. 3. Hold Left Ctrl Key: This menu item can be used to act as the left-side key when in Console Redirection. 4.
Mouse 1. Show Cursor: This menu item can be used to show or hide the local mouse cursor on the remote client system. Mouse Calibration: This menu item can be used only if the mouse mode is relative. In this step, the mouse threshold settings on the remote server will be discovered. The local mouse cursor is displayed in RED color and the remote cursor is part of the remote video screen. Both the cursors will be synchronized in the beginning.
Options Band width: The Bandwidth Usage option allows you to adjust the bandwidth. You can select one of the following: 1. Auto Detect: This option is used to detect client system keyboard layout automatically and send the key event to the host based on the Layout detected. 2. 256 Kbps 3. 512 Kbps 4. 1 Mbps 5. 10 Mbps Keyboard/Mouse Encryption: This option allows you to encrypt keyboard inputs and mouse movements sent between the connections.
Media Virtual Media Wizard: To add or modify a media, select and click 'Virtual Media Wizard' button, which pops out a box named “Virtual Media” where you can configure the media. A sample screenshot of Virtual media screen is given below. Virtual Media. Floppy Key Media: This menu item can be used to start or stop the redirection of a physical floppy drive and floppy image types such as img.
Keyboard Layout Auto Detect: This option is used to detect keyboard layout automatically. The languages supported automatically are English – US, French – France, Spanish – Spain, German- Germany, Japanese- Japan. If the client and host languages are same, then for all the languages other than English mentioned above, you must select this option to avoid typo errors. Soft Keyboard: This option allows you to select the keyboard layout. It will show the dialog as similar to onscreen keyboard.
4.5.2 Server Power Control The Server Power Control page displays the current server power status and allows you to change the current settings. Select the desired option, and then click Perform Action to execute the selected action. 4.5.3 Chassis Identify Command The Chassis Identify Command page allows you to perform a chassis identify command control operation. Enter identify interval in seconds, and then click Perform Action to start the command.
4.5.4 Power Button The Power Button page allows you to enable or disable power button and click Perform Action to confirm the selection.
4.6 Maintenance This section allows you to perform the firmware update for the remote server. You can also use Restore Factory Defaults to reset system settings and use System Admnistrator to enable or disable access and change the password for the administrator account. 4.6.1 Firmware Update This section allows you to enter the update mode, and update the firmware of ASMB6. Please note that after entering update mode widgets, other web pages and services will not work.
4.6.2 Restore Factory Default This section allows you to restore all settings to factory default. Please click the Restore Factory to reset all settings.
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The Appendix shows the location of the LAN ports for server management and BMC connector on server motherboards. This section also presents common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the server management board.
A.1 BMC connector The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB6-iKVM comes with a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector. Refer to the illustration below to locate the BMC connector on different server motherboards.
A.2 LAN ports for server management The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB6-iKVM comes with three LAN (RJ-45) ports: one for network connection and the other two for server management. For easy identification, the LAN ports for server management are LAN1 and DM_LAN1 ports. You must use the LAN1 and DM_LAN1 ports for server management to connect the remote server to the local/central host (direct LAN connection) or to the network hub or router.
A.3 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems that you may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS ASMB6-iKVM. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section. A-4 Problem Solution The local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB6-iKVM board 1. Check if the LAN cable is connected to the LAN port. 2.
A.4 Sensor Table Memory ECC Sensor No.
Backplane HD A-6 Sensor No.
Power Supply Sensor No.
Hardware Monitor A-8 Sensor No.
0x40 +3.3VSB Voltage 0x02 Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high 0x42 P1DDR3 (For AMD platform only) Voltage 0x02 Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high 0x42 +1.
A-10 0xA2 FRNT_FAN1 FAN 0x04 Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low 0xA3 FRNT_FAN2 FAN 0x04 Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low 0xA4 FRNT_FAN3 FAN 0x04 Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low 0xA5 FRNT_FAN4 FAN 0x04 Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low 0xA6 REAR_FAN1 FAN 0x04 Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - go
