Asus ASMB4-iKVM Instrukcja Użytkownika

ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUSServer Management Board

xASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS specications summaryChipset Aspeed 2050Internal RAM 56 Mb for system 8 Mb for videoInternal ROM 16 MbTimers 32-bit Watchdo

1Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS server management board!The ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/AS

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 1-31.3 Features1. IPMI 2.0• System interface (KCS)• LAN interface (support RMCP+)• System Event Log (SEL)• Sensor

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 System requirementsBefore you install the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board, check if the remote server system m

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 1-51.5 Network setupThe ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS server management board installed on the remote server connects to a

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2Chapter 2: InstallationThis chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the board

2-2 Chapter 2: Installation2.2 Hardware installationTo install the server management board:1. Remove the remote server system cover, and then locate

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-34. When installed, the board appears as shown.5. Reinstall the remote server system cover, then connect the power

iiE4308First Edition V1 January 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

2-4 Chapter 2: Installation2.3 Firmware update and IP congurationYou need to update the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS rmware and congure IP source bef

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-57. When the update process is completed, the following screen appears. NewImageSize = 10MB, offs = 0Uploading Firmw

2-6 Chapter 2: Installation2.3.2 Congure BMC IP source static IP1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.2. On reboot, the main menu app

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-72.3.3 Congure BMC IP source DHCP1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.2. On reboot, the main menu a

2-8 Chapter 2: Installation2.4 BIOS congurationYou need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct conguration and c

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-9Set LAN1/LAN3 ConfigurationAllows you to set the BMC LAN Parameter settings.IP Address SourceAllows you to select th

2-10 Chapter 2: InstallationIt is necessary to install ASWM (ASUS System Web-based Management) for using this function. Select Screen Select Item+-

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-112.5 Running the ASMC4 utilityThe ASMC4 utility allows you to update the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS rmware, congur

2-12 Chapter 2: InstallationASMC4 Help Menu optionsOptions Description-kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data...Send IPMI command-bmc_ip_source sou

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-132.5.1 Conguring the LAN controllerBefore you can establish connection to the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board, you

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

2-14 Chapter 2: Installation2.5.2 Conguring the user name and passwordYou may change your user name and password from the ASMC4 utility.To change th

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-152.6 Software installationYou can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using

2-16 Chapter 2: Installation3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility.2.6.2 Launching ARCTo launch the ARC utility, clic

3Chapter 3: ASUS Remote ConsoleThis chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Remote Console (ARC) that the server management board supports.

3-2 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC)The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility, designed for ASMB4-SOL PLUS, tha

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-33.1.1 ARC sectionsMenu barThe Menu bar contains all the commands for the ARC application. Click on a menu to displa

3-4 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote ConsoleSome remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor groups such as Temperature, Voltage, and Fa

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-5Event windowThe Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information include

3-6 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.2 Connecting to the remote serverTo connect to the remote server:1. From the menu bar, click Server, then sele

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-7 The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Det

ivContents3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors ... 3-133.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings ...

3-8 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.3 Retrieving sensor informationThe Sensor Data Record (SDR) provides remote server system information through a

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-93. Click More. A sensor window appears displaying additional information on the sensor. The Information tab displa

3-10 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.4 Displaying FRU informationThe Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information provides the manufacturer, product na

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-113.1.5 Displaying system event logsThe System Event Log (SEL) is a non-volatile storage area where all remote serve

3-12 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.6 Using Remote ConsoleThe Remote Console feature lets you see the remote server screen (text only) and is usef

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-133.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensorsTo display all remote server sensors in graphical format:1. From the na

3-14 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settingsThe ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring setti

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-15Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) featureThe Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Plat

3-16 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.9 Controlling the remote server powerARC allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-173.1.10 Viewing PET informationThe Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system management alerts. Wh

vContents4.5.3 Capture Screen Video ... 4-124.5.4 Chassis Identify Command ...

3-18 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console4. Double-click Management and Monitoring Tools.5. Select Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).6. Click O

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-19Important notice for Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) usersIf the local server system is behind a rewall, you must cre

3-20 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller SetupThe ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise congu

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-213.2.2 Command eldsThe utility menu bar has ve commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You can select a c

3-22 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote ConsoleTo view the System Data Record (SDR):1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A c

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-23To view the BMC information:1. Select BMC Info from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A list of B

3-24 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.2.5 SetThe Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time.You can select from the followi

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-253.2.6 MonitorThe Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltage

3-26 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.2.7 HelpThe Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information.

4Web-based user interfaceThis chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the server management board supports.

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

4-2 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.1 Web-based user interfaceThe web-based user interface allows you to easily monitor the remote server’s hard

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-34.1.2 Using the utilityThe web-based graphics user interface displays when you login in the utility successfully.1.

4-4 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.2 System InformationThis section contains the general information about the system, such as rmware version

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-54.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds)The Sensor Readings page displays the system sensor information, including r

4-6 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4 CongurationThis section allows you to congure the system settings. Click each function key to start usin

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-74.4.2 PEFThe PEF page allows you to modify the PEF conguration.11. Modify: Click to select the PEF item that you

4-8 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.4 NetworkThe Network page allows you to congure the network settings.1. MAC Address: Select whether to

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-94.4.6 SSLThe SSL page displays the default certicate and private key, and allows you to upload the new SSL certic

4-10 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.8 Congure LDAPThe Congure LDAP page allows you to authenticate and access the LDAP server. Complete the

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-114.5 Remote ControlThis section allows you to perform remote operations on the server. Click each function key to s

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

4-12 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.5.2 Server Power ControlThe Server Power Control page displays the current server power status and allows y

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-134.5.4 Chassis Identify CommandThe Chassis Identify Command page allows you to perform a chassis identify command c

4-14 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.7 LanguagesThis section allows you to select the language for the web-based application. Select the availab

AAppendix: Reference informationThe Appendix shows the location of the LAN ports for server management and BMC connector on server motherboards. This

A-2 Appendix: Reference informationA.1 BMC connectorThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS comes with a Baseboard Ma

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS A-3A.2 LAN ports for server managementThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS comes wi

A-4 Appendix: Reference informationA.3 TroubleshootingProblem SolutionThe local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board1

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the server management board.How this guide is org

ixTypographyBold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-t