User's Guide (1.0a)

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................1-1
1-1 About this Manual ............................................................................. 1-1
1-2 Overview............................................................................................. 1-1
IPMI Version 2.0...................................................................................... 1-1
Remote Hardware Health Monitoring......................................................1-1
Network Management Security............................................................... 1-2
1-3 Product Features............................................................................... 1-2
1-4 Shipping List.......................................................................................1-2
1-5 An Important Note to Users ............................................................. 1-2
1-6 Contacting SuperMicro..................................................................... 1-3
1-7 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................1-4
1-8 Safety Guidelines ..............................................................................1-4
ESD Safety Guidelines ........................................................................... 1-4
General Safety Guidelines ......................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Technical Specifications and Hardware
Installation.................................................................................................2-1
2-1 Components.......................................................................................2-1
(JBT1) RISC CPU Reset.........................................................................2-2
(D1) Heartbeat LED Indicator .................................................................2-3
2-2 Block Diagram ...................................................................................2-4
2-3 Installing the AOC-SIMBL Add-on Card ........................................2-5
Chapter 3 Software Application and Usage .........................3-1
3-1 Introduction.........................................................................................3-1
3-2 Configuring IP/MAC Addresses and other Network Settings .... 3-1
3-3 Accessing the SIMBL Card from a Computer...............................3-2
3-4 Logging In...........................................................................................3-3
Home Page Screen................................................................................. 3-4
3-5 Home Page Functions......................................................................3-5
Remote Control....................................................................................... 3-5
KVM Console .......................................................................................3-6
SOL Console........................................................................................ 3-7
Remote Power ..................................................................................... 3-8
Virtual Media ........................................................................................... 3-8