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IPMI
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Preface
Preface
About this User's Guide

This user's guide is written for system integrators, IT professionals, and
knowledgeable end users who intend to configure the IPMI settings supported by
the ASpeed AST2400/AST2500 Baseboard Management Controller embedded in
Supermicro motherboards. It provides detailed information on how to configure the
IPMI settings supported by the AST2400/AST2500 controller.
User's Guide Organization

Chapter 1 provides an overview on the ASpeed AST2400/AST2500 controller. It
also introduces the features and the functionalities of IPMI.
Chapter 2 provides detailed instructions on how to configure the IPMI settings
supported by the AST2400/AST2500 controller.
Chapter 3 provides the answers to frequently asked questions.
An Important Note to the User

For documents concerning utility support such as Redfish, CMCIPMITool, SUM,
SSM, IPMICFG, SPM, SuperDoctor, BIOS, RSD, TAS, and IPMIView, please refer
to our website at https://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm for details.
The graphics shown in this user's guide were based on the latest information
available at the time of publishing of this guide. The IPMI screens shown on your
computer may or may not look exactly like the screen shown in this user's guide.
Conventions Used in This User's Guide

Pay special attention to the following symbols for proper IPMI configuration.
Warning: Important information given to avoid IPMI configuration errors.
Note: Additional information given to ensure correct IPMI configuration
setup.
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Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
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Table of Contents
Preface............................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 1 Introduction...............................................................................1-1
1-1 Introduction to the IPMI Platform..................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Overview of the ASpeed AST2400/2500 BMC Controller............................... 1-1
1-3 Supermicro IPMI Features............................................................................... 1-2
1-4 Software License Available.............................................................................. 1-6
1-5 Supported Motherboards................................................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2 Configuring the IPMI Settings................................................. 2-1
2-1 Configuring BIOS............................................................................................. 2-1
A. Entering and Using the BIOS...................................................................... 2-1
B. Enabling the COM port for SOL (IPMI)....................................................... 2-2
C. Enabling All Onboard USB Ports................................................................ 2-3
D. Configuring IP Address Using the BIOS..................................................... 2-4
E. Connectiong to IPMI Using the BIOS.......................................................... 2-6
2-2 Configuring the IP/MAC Addresses for Remote Servers................................2-11
Using the IPMICFG Utility to Set the IP Addresses for Remote Servers.......2-11
2-3 Connecting to the Remote Server................................................................. 2-14
Using IPMIView to Connect to the Remote Server....................................... 2-14
Using the Browser to Connect to the Remote Server................................... 2-14
2-4 Accessing the Remote Server via Console Redirection Using the Browser.2-15
To Log In to the Remote Console.................................................................. 2-15
2-5 IPMI Main Screen.......................................................................................... 2-16
2-6 Server Health................................................................................................. 2-19
2-6-1 Sensor Readings............................................................................................. 2-20
2-6-2 Event Log............................................................................................. 2-22
2-6-3 Power Consumption............................................................................. 2-25
2-6-4 Power Source....................................................................................... 2-26
2-6-5 Storage Monitoring............................................................................... 2-28
2-6-6 NVMe SSD .......................................................................................... 2-31
2-7 Configuration.................................................................................................. 2-32
2-7-1 Alerts..................................................................................................... 2-34
2-7-2 Date and Time...................................................................................... 2-37
2-7-3 LDAP.................................................................................................... 2-39
2-7-4 Active Directory..................................................................................... 2-40
2-7-5 RADIUS................................................................................................ 2-42
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2-7-6 Mouse Mode......................................................................................... 2-43

2-7-7 Network................................................................................................. 2-44
2-7-8 Dynamic DNS....................................................................................... 2-46
2-7-9 SMTP.................................................................................................... 2-47
2-7-10 SSL Certification................................................................................. 2-48
2-7-11 Users................................................................................................... 2-49
2-7-12 Port..................................................................................................... 2-51
2-7-13 IP Access Control............................................................................... 2-53
2-7-14 SNMP................................................................................................. 2-55
2-7-15 Fan Mode........................................................................................... 2-57
2-7-16 Web Session...................................................................................... 2-58
2-7-17 Syslog................................................................................................. 2-59
2-8 Remote Control ............................................................................................. 2-60
2-8-1 Launch Console Redirection............................................................................ 2-62
2-8-1a Console Redirection - Virtual Device................................................. 2-63
2-8-1b Console Redirection - Record............................................................ 2-66
2-8-1c Console Redirection - Macro.............................................................. 2-67
2-8-1d Console Redirection - Options........................................................... 2-69
2-8-1e Console Redirection - User List......................................................... 2-81
2-8-1f Console Redirection - Capture............................................................ 2-82
2-8-1g Console Redirection - Power Control................................................. 2-83
2-8-1h Console Redirection - Exit.................................................................. 2-88
2-8-2 Power Control....................................................................................... 2-89
2-8-3 Launch SOL.......................................................................................... 2-90
2-9 Virtual Media....................................................................................................... 2-92
2-9-1 Floppy Disk........................................................................................... 2-93
2-9-2 CD-ROM Image.................................................................................... 2-94
2-10 Maintenance................................................................................................... 2-95
2-10-1 Firmware Update................................................................................ 2-96
2-10-2 Unit Reset........................................................................................... 2-98
2-10-3 IKVM Reset........................................................................................ 2-99
2-10-4 Factory Default................................................................................. 2-100
2-10-5 IPMI Configuration............................................................................ 2-101
2-10-6 System Event Log............................................................................ 2-102
2-10-7 BIOS Update.................................................................................... 2-103
2-11 Miscellaneous............................................................................................... 2-106
2-11-1 Activate License................................................................................ 2-107
2-11-2 Post Snooping.................................................................................. 2-108
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2-11-3 SMC RAKP....................................................................................... 2-109

2-11-4 UID Control........................................................................................2-110
Chapter 3 Frequently Asked Questions................................................... 3-1
3-1 Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................ 3-1
Appendix A
Flash Tools ............................................................................................... A-1
A-1 Overview..........................................................................................................A-1
A-2 Reference.........................................................................................................A-1
A-3 Using ATEN Flash Tools in the DOS Environment..........................................A-2
Firmware Updating via KCS Channels............................................................A-3
Dumping Firmware from the BMC via KCS channels.....................................A-4
A-4 Using ATEN Flash Tools in Windows/Linux ....................................................A-6
Appendix B
Introduction to SMASH ............................................................................ B-1
B-1 Overview..........................................................................................................B-1
How SMASH works..........................................................................................B-1
SMASH Compliance Information.....................................................................B-2
B-2 An Important Note to the User.........................................................................B-2
B-3 Using SMASH..................................................................................................B-3
B-4 Initiating the SMASH Protocol.........................................................................B-3
To Initiate SMASH Automatically.....................................................................B-3
B-5 SMASH-CLP Main Screen...............................................................................B-4
B-6 Using SMASH for System Management..........................................................B-4
B-7 Definitions of Command Verbs........................................................................B-5
B-8 SMASH Commands.........................................................................................B-7
B-9 Standard Command Options...........................................................................B-8
B-10 Target Addressing............................................................................................B-9
Terms Used in the Target Addressing Diagram...............................................B-9
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Introduction to the IPMI Platform

The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) provides remote access to
multiple users at different locations for networking. It also allows a system admin-
istrator to monitor system health and manage computer events remotely.
IPMI operates independently from the operating system. When used with an IPMI
Management utility installed on the motherboard, the ASpeed AST2400/AST2500
BMC Controller will connect the PCH to other onboard components, providing
remote network interface via serial links. With the AST2400/AST2500 controller
and the IPMI firmware built in, the Supermicro motherboard allows the user to ac-
cess, monitor, diagnose, and manage a remote server via Console Redirection. It
also provides remote access to multiple users from different locations for system
maintenance and management.
1-2 Overview of the ASpeed AST2400/2500 BMC

Controller
The ASpeed AST2400 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) is designed to
interface with the host system via PCI connections to communicate with the graphics
core for X10 series motherboards. Designed for the X11 series, the AST2500 con-
nects with the host system via PCI-Express Gen2 1xbus to communicate with the
graphics core. Both AST2400 and 2500 support a 64-bit 2D Graphics Accelerator
with 32 bit memory sandpace and 16-bit I/O space.
The AST2400 provides a 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI bus interface that complies with PCI
Express 1.1 specfications. The AST2500 supports PCI-Express 2.0, which is compli-
ant with PCI Express Base Spec. Revision 2.0. The PCI-E bus controller connects
to the VGA Controller that allows for direct communication with the 2D Graphics
Engine, SPI Host Controller, and P2A Bridge.
The ASpeed AST2400 and 2500 support USB 1.1 and 2.0 for remote KVM emula-
tion and provide LPC interface support to control Super IO functions. Both ASpeed
AST2400 and 2500 include Keyboard/Video/Mouse Redirection (KVMR). The BMC
is connected to the network via an external Ethernet PHY module or a shared NCSI
connection.
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A. AST2400 DDR2/DDR3 Memory Interface

The AST2400 controller supports DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM memory with a speed
of up to 400MHz and 512 MB of memory. It includes an external 16-bit DDR2/
DDR3 SDRAM data bus width and an internal 64-bit DRAM data bus width. The
following DDR2 DRAM types are supported: 32MBx16, 64Mbx16, 128MBx16, and
256MBx16. The AST2400 controller also supports Error-Correction Check (ECC)
with no extra external memory cost when ECC is enabled.
B. AST2500 DDR3L/DDR4 Memory Interface

The AST2500 controller supports DDR3L/DDR4 SDRAM memory with a speed of up
to 800MHz and 1GB of memory. It includes an external 16-bit DDR3L/DDR4 SDRAM
data bus width and an internal 128-bit DRAM data bus width. Types of DDR3L
DRAM supported by the controller include: 64MBx16, 128MBx16, 256MBx16,
and 512MBx16 (stack die). The DDR4 DRAM types supported: are 128MBx16,
256MBx16, and 512MBx16. The AST2500 controller also supports Error-Correction
Check (ECC) with no extra external memory cost when ECC is enabled.
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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. Hardware Monitoring
8. Overall health display on the main page
9. Out of band management through shared or dedicated LAN
10. Option to change LAN connection interface at Runtime
11. VLAN
12. RMCP & RMCP+ protocols supported
13. SMASH/CLP
14. Secure command line interface (SSH) and Telnet
15. WSMAN and WS-CIM
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16. RADIUS authentication support
17. Secure browser interface (Secure socket layer - SSL support)
18. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) supported
19. DCMI 1.0 support
20. Backup and restore the configuration file
21. Factory defaults from web support
22. Video quality settings
23. Record video and play
24. Server data/information
25. Preview of the remote screen on the main page
26. Update Firmware through browser and OS
27. OS-independent
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AST2400 Block Diagram

The following diagram represents a typical system setup for the AST2400 controller.
CPU
System Memory
Dedicated NIC (optional)

North
Bridge
RJ45 PHY
USB 1.1 Host
RMII/
RGMII
PCIE 1X Bus
DRAM
USB Bus 2.0 & 1.1 South
AST2400
Bridge
LPC Bus
FLASH
UART (x3~x5)
RGB
SD (x2)
NIC
ADC (x16) NC-SI/RMII
COM (x2) RJ45
Shared NIC
Note: This block diagram is for the X10 series motherboards.
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CPU
System Memory
Dedicated NIC (optional)

USB 2.0 Host
North
Bridge
RJ45 PHY
USB 1.1 Host
RMII/
RGMII
PCIE 1X Bus
DRAM
USB Bus 2.0 & 1.1 South
AST2500
Bridge
LPC Bus or eSPI
SPI FLASH
UART (x3~x5)
RGB
SD (x2)
NIC
ADC (x16) NC-SI/RMII
COM (x4) RJ45
Shared NIC

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1-4 Software Licenses Available

Software license is required for respective features using different interfaces such
as Web/CLI/Redfish API.
• SFT-OOB-LIC: Basic Out of Band Management
It covers features such as UEFI BIOS/BMC firmware update and con-
figuration, Mounting ISO images, asset info, and many more.
• SFT-SPM-LIC: Advanced Power Management
It can be used for SPM tool (Supermicro Power Manager).
• SFT-DCMS-Single: System Management Suite
It covers above two license SKU and all enterprise features such as
Raid Management, Advanced Redfish APIs, NIC FW management, and
many more.
• SFT-DCMS-SVC-KEY: Call-Home Support
Please refer following comparison chart for more info:
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(*) Avaliable through Redfish APIs.

(**) Additional SKU is required.
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1-5 Special Notes for Motherboard and Firmware

Support
SSM, IPMICFG, SPM, SuperDoctor, UEFI BIOS, RSD, TAS, and IPMIView, please
refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm for de-
tails.
Please refer to the motherboard product page at www.supermicro.com to see if
your motherboard supports IPMI.
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Chapter 2: Configuring BMC/IPMI Settings
Chapter 2
Configuring the IPMI Settings
With the ASpeed AST2400/ASpeed AST2500 BMC Controller and the IPMIView
firmware built in, Supermicro motherboards allow the user to access, monitor,
manage and interface with multiple systems from different remote locations. The
necessary firmware for accessing 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.
2-1 Configuring UEFI BIOS

Before configuring IPMI, follow the instructions below to configure the system UEFI
BIOS settings.
A. Entering and Using the UEFI BIOS

1. During the system bootup, press the <Del> key to enter the UEFI BIOS.
2. To navigate in the UEFI BIOS, use your arrow keys and press <Enter>. To go
back to previous screens, press <Esc>.
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B. Enabling the COM port for SOL (IPMI)
1. Select the Advanced tab from the UEFI BIOS Setup menu display.
2. Select Serial Port Console Redirection and press <Enter>.
3. Highlight Console Redirection under COM2/SOL, press <Enter>, and select

[Enabled].
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C. Enabling All Onboard USB Ports

1. Select the Advanced tab.
2. Select Chipset Configuration and press <Enter>.
3. Select South Bridge and press <Enter>.
4. Highlight USB 3.0 Support, press <Enter> and select [Enabled].
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D. Configuring IP Address Using the UEFI BIOS
1. Select the IPMI tab.
2. Select BMC Network Configuration and press <Enter>.
3. Highlight Update IPMI LAN Configuration, press <Enter> and select [Yes].
4. Highlight Configuration Address Source and select [Static].
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5.Once the Configuration Address Source is set to [Static], the Station IP Address,
Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address fields will display 0.0.0.0, which indicates
that these fields are ready for you to change to new values. Select each of the three
items and enter the values. Press <Enter> when finished.
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E. Connectiong to IPMI Using the UEFI BIOS

1. Plug Cat 5 cable into Linux Laptop.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into IPMI / SHARED port.
3. In Linux Laptop, configure Network settings for Static IP, and assign IP, such
as 192.168.0.3, and subnet, such as 255.255.0.0. (Gateway IP does not mat-
ter since there’s no router/switch in between.)
4. In the Superserver ending, boot it up, and press DEL key to enter into UEFI
BIOS setup.
5. Use arrow key to navigate to <IPMI>, and select <BMC Network Configura-
tion>.
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6. Highlight <Update IPMI LAN Configuration> and select <Yes>.
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7. Navigate to <IPMI LAN Selection>, and you will see three options as shown
below. Select <Shared>.
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8. Highligh <Configuration Address source> and select <Static>. Then you can
assign an IP such as 192.168.0.3, and subnet 255.255.0.0.
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Now you have both Laptop and the IPMI on the same subnet. With the static IP
connected, they should be able to communicate. To establish the connection, please
follow the steps below:
1. Keep the terminal of the Linux laptop. Ping the IPMI IP, 192.168.0.4, and make
sure it’s pingable.
2. If it is pingable, open a web browser on the laptop. Enter the IP in URL bar and
you will see a login screen.
3. Enter the username, ADMIN, and the password, ADMIN.
4. After logging in, go over to <Network> under <Configuration > and then you can
see all the IPV6 info to configure.
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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 UEFI BIOS Setup utility.
Using the IPMICFG Utility to Set the IP Addresses for

Remote Servers
1. Run the ipmicfg utility. You can get this from the Supermicro website at www.
supermicro.com.
2. Follow the instructions given in the readme.txt file to configure Gateway IP/
Netmask IP addresses, enable/disable DHCP, and configure other IPMI set-
tings.
IPMICFG Version 1.20.3 © 2014 Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Usage: IPMICFG Parameters
-m Show IP and MAC

-m IP Set IP (format: ###.###.###.###)
-a MAC Set MAC (format: ##:##:##:##:##:##)
-k Show Subnet Mask
-k Mask Set Subnet Mask (format: ###.###.###.###)
-dhcp Get the DHCP status
-dhcp on Enable the DHCP
-dhcp off Disable the DHCP
-g Show Gateway IP
-g IP Set Gateway IP (format: ###.###.###.###)
-garp on Enable the Gratuitous ARP
-garp off Disable the Gratuitous ARP
-fd Reset to the factory default
-fdl Reset IPMI to the factory default (CLEAN LAN)
-fde Reset to the factory default (clear FRU and LAN)
-ver Get Firmware revision
-vlan Get VLAN status
-vlan on [VLANtag] Enable the VLAN and set the VLAN tag.
If VLANtag is not given it uses previously saved value.
-vlan off Disable the VLAN
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-raw Send a RAW IPMI request and print response.

-fan Get fan mode
-fan <mode> Set fan mode
-nm nmsdr Display NM SDR
-nm seltime Get SEL time
-nm deviceid Get ME device ID
-nm reset Reboot ME
-nm reset2default Force ME reset to default
-nm updatemode Force ME to update mode
-nm selftest Get self-test results
-nm listimagesinfo List ME image information
-nm oemgetpower OEN power command for ME
-nm oemgettemp OEM temp. commance for ME
-nm pstate Get max. allowed CPU P-state
-nm tstate Get max. allowed CPU T-state
-nmcpumemtemp Get CPU/memory temperature
-nm hostcpudata Get host CPU data
-pminfo Power-supply PMBus health
-psfruinfo Power-supply FRU health
-psbbpinfo Battery backup power status
-autodischarge Set auto discharge by days
<module><day>
-discharge <module> Manually discharge battery
-user list List user privilege information
-user help Show user privilege code
-user add <user id> Add user
<username> <pass-
word> <privilege>
-user del <user id> Delete user
-user level <user id> Update user privilege
<privilege>
-user setpwd <user id> Update user password
<password>
-conf upload <file> Upload IPMI configuration from binary file
<option>
-conf download <file> Download IPMI configuration to binary file
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-conf tupload <file> Upload IPMI configuration from text file

<option>
-conf tdownload <file> Download IPMI configuration to text file
-sdr Show SDR records and reading
-sdr del <SDR ID> Delete SDR record
-sdr ver [<V1> <V2>] Get/Set SDR version (V1 V2 are BCD format)
-sel info Show SEL info
-sel list Show SEL records
-sel raw Show SEL raw data
-sel del Delete all SEL records
-fru info Show FRU inventory area Info
-fru list Show all FRU values
-fru help Show help of FRU Write
-fru cthelp Show chassis type code
-fru <Field> Show FRU field value
-fru <Field> <Value> Write FRU
-fru 1m Update FRU product manufacturer from DMITable
-fru 1p Update FRU product name from DMITable
-fru 1s Update FRU product S/N from DMITable
-fru 2m Update FRU board manufacturer from DMITable
-fru 2p Update FRU board product name from DMITable
-fru 2s Update FRU board S/N from DMITable(sdc.exe needed)
-fru 3s Update FRU chassis S/N from DMITable
-fru backup <file> Backup FRU to bin file
-fru restore <file> Restore FRU from bin file
-fru tbackup <file> Backup FRU to text file
-fru trestore <file> Restore FRU from text file
-fru ver <V1> <V2> Get/Set FRU version (V1, V2 are BCD format)
-fru dmi <$1> <$2> $1 Product manufacturer name
$2 Product name
<$3> <$4> <$5> $3 Product part number
$4 Product version
<$6> <$7> <$8> $5 Product serial number
$6 Product asset tag
<$9> <$10> <$11> $7 Board manufacturing date/time
$8 Board manufacturer name
<$12> <$13> <$14>
$9 Board product name
$10 Board part number
$11 Board serial number
$12 Chassis type
$13 Chassis part number
$14 Chassis serial number
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2-3 Connecting to the Remote Server
Using 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.
3. Go to File>New>System. Enter the System Name, IP Address of LAN1 (or

the dedicated LAN, and the Description in the appropriate fields, and press
<Enter>.
4. Select the system from the IPMI Domain. Enter the Login ID and Password in
the appropriate fields to log in to the IPMIVie with utility.
Using the Browser to Connect to the Remote Server

1. Connect a LAN cable to the onboard LAN1 port or the IPMI LAN port.
2. Choose a computer that is connected to the same network and open the
browser.
3. Enter the IP address of each server that you want to connect to in the ad-
dress bar of your browser.
4. Once the connection is made, the Login screen as shown on the next page
will display.
Notes:
1. The default network setting is "Failover", which will allow the IPMI to
connect to the network through a shared LAN port (onboard LAN Port 1 or
0) or through the IPMI Dedicated LAN Port. If the IPMI must be connected
through a specific port, please change the LAN configuration setting under
the Network Settings.
2. For the IPMI to work properly, please enable all onboard USB ports and
the COM port designated for SOL (IPMI) on the motherboard. All USB ports
and the COM port for IPMI (marked with "*") are enabled in the system
UEFI BIOS by default. It is usually listed as COM2 or COM3 in the UEFI
BIOS. Refer to Section 2-1 Configuring UEFI BIOS for more information.
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2-4 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. Enter your username in the Username box.
Note: The manufacturer default username and password are ADMIN/ADMIN.

Once you have logged into the BMC using the manufacturer default password,
be sure to change your password for security purpose.
2. Enter your password in the Password box and click on <Login>.
3. The home page will display as shown on the next page.
Note 1: To use the IPMIView utility for Console Redirection, please refer to the
IPMIView User's Guide for instructions.
Note 2: The Administrator account cannot be deleted.
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2-5 IPMI Main Screen

For X10 or Newer versions of Motherboards
The IPMI Main screen displays the following information.
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Note: The following webGUIs indicate different purposes:

: System Normal
: Refresh Page
: Logout
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, Miscel-
laneous, and Help. Click an item on the menu bar to access an IPMI feature
and configure its settings.
2. The System window: This window displays the System submenu items. Click
an item in this window to configure the following settings.
3. FRU Reading: This page details the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) informa-
tion. Click on "FRU Reading" to display this information.
4. Hardware Information: This page shows the hardware architecture. Click on

"Hardware Information" to display the following information:
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• System
• Manufacturer
• Product Name
• Serial No.
• UEFI BIOS
• CPU
• CPU1
• CPU2
• DIMM
• Shows the slots that are occupied by DIMM modules
(e.g. P1-DIMMA1, , P1-DIMMB1, P2-DIMMA1, P2-DIMMB1)
• Power Supply
• System Power Supply #1
• System Power Supply #2
5. Language Select: From the pull-down menu, select a language.
• English
• Japanese
• Simplified Chinese
6. Summary: This field provides the following information:
• Firmware Revision
• Firmware Build Time
• UEFI BIOS Version
• UEFI BIOS Build Time
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• Redfish Version
• CPLD Version
• IP Address
• BMC MAC Address
• System LAN 1 MAC Address
• System LAN 2 MAC Address
• Remote Console Preview - a display of the remote system (the host machine)
running at the specified IP address
7. Power Control via IPMI: This field provides options for powering on and off
the host sytem.
• Power On: Click this button to power on the host system.
• Power Down: Click this button to power off the host system.
• Reset: Click this button to reset the host system.
8. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu displays the
following information:
• Firmware Revision/Buiild Time

• UEFI BIOS Version/Build Time
• IP Address
• BMC/System MAC Address
• Remote Console Preview Screen
• Launch Console: This feature allows the user to launch a remote console by
clicking on the preview screen
• Power Control: This feature allows the user to monitor and change the system
power state via IPMI.
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2-6 Server Health

This feature allows the user to set the Server Health settings. When you click on
Server Health in the Options window, the following screen will display:
1. This section shows data related to the server's health, such as sensor read-
ings and the event logs.
• Displays sensor readings from the various sensors

• Displays events to be written onto the event log
• Displays power consumption.
• Power Source : This page displays power source information.
2. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu displays infor-
mation relating to the server's health.
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2-6-1 Sensor Readings

This feature allows the user to set Server Health settings. When you click on Server
Health in the Options window, the following screen will display:
1. Click <Sensor Readings> to access information on sensor readings as shown
on the next page.
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This page displays system sensor readings for the remote console. When you
click on Sensor Readings in the Options window, the following screen will display:
1. From the pull-down menu, select a sensor type (category). The options
include the following:
• All Sensors
• Temperature Sensors
• Voltage Sensors
• Fan Sensors
• Physical Security
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• Power Supply
• Battery
2. The color on the left of the sensor name indicates the status of that sensor.
• Green: It indicates that the sensor reading is normal. The system functions
normally.
• Red: One or more sensors have reached the critical state. An immediate
action is needed to resolve the problem.
• No Color: There is no sensor reading.

3. Name: This column displays the names of the sensors that are currently ac-
tive in system monitoring, inclu ding system temperature, CPU temperature,
fan speeds, CPU core voltages, +3.3Vcc, and +12V voltage monitoring.
4. Status: This column indicates the status of each sensor reading.
5. Reading: This column indicates the reading of each sensor.
6. Refresh: Click this item to refresh the page.
7. Show Thresholds: Click this item to display senor thresholds.
• An explanation of the green and red sensors.

• An explanation of each column on the page.
• The functions of each button on the page.
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2-6-2 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. When you click on Event Log in the
Options window, the following screen will display:
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1. Event Log Category: From the pull-down menu, select an event category to
display.
• Sensor-Specific Events: These event logs are generated by the BMC if the
sensor's reading reaches the threshold.
• UEFI BIOS-Generated Events: These event logs are generated by the UEFI
BIOS and logged to the BMC.
• System Management Software Events: These events logs are generated by

the OS, application software, etc., and logged to the BMC.
• All Events: This category includes all the above event logs.
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Sensor Type Event

OS Boot A: boot completed
C: boot completed
PXE boot completed
Diagnostic boot completed
CD-ROM boot completed
ROM boot completed
Boot completed - boot device not specified
OS Stop/Shut- Stop during OS load/initialization, Unexpected error dur-
down ing system startup, Stopped waiting for input or power
cycle/reset
Run-time stop (a.k.a 'core dump', 'blue screen')
OS graceful stop (system powered up, but normal OS
operation has shut down and system is awaiting reset
pushbutton, power cycle or other external input)
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
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2. Click on <here> to see more special event log settings. You will see the an
option to enable AC Power On Event Log. Check the box to enable the option
and click on <Save>.
3. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu displays infor-
mation for the following features:
• [Sensor-Specific Events]
• [UEFI BIOS-Generated Events]
• [System Mangement Software Events]
• [All Events]
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2-6-3 Power Consumption

This page displays the Maximum, Minimum, and Average power consumption in
the last hour, day, and week. When you click on Power Consumption in the Options
window, the following screen will display:
Note: The Power Consumption feature is not available on all systems.
1. Estimate remaining BBP run time: Displays the battery backup power run
time.
2. The highest and lowest peak: Displays the highest and lowest peak of power
consumption.
3. Power consumption graph and history: Displays the average, minimum, and
maximum power consumption of the past hour and week.
• This feature estimates the remaining BBP run-time (how long system could
run if all power supplies go down).
• Highest peak and lowest peak values are recorded and dated.
• Displays statistics on power consumption for one hour, one day, and one
week ago.
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2-6-4 Power Source

This page displays the power source information. When you click on Power Source
in the Options window, the following screen will display:
Note: The Power Source feature is not available on all systems.
1. BBP Setting: Displays the battery backup power settings. You can enable or
disable the graceful shutdown and specify the timeout value (in seconds).
2. Timeout Value for graceful shutdown: This feature allows you to enable or dis-
able a graceful shutdown. Specify the timeout value in seconds.
3. Slot 1 Status: Displays the following information for the indicated slot:
• Status
• AC Input Voltage
• AC Input Current
• DC 12V Output Voltage
• DC 12V Output Current
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• Temperature 1
• Temperature 2
• Fan 1
• Fan 2
• DC 12V Output Power
• AC Input Power
• PWS Serial Number
4. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu displays details
on the power source settings:
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2-6-5 Storage Monitoring

This page displays the storage information and status. When you click on Storage
Monitoring in the Options window, the following screen will display:
Note 1: The Storage Monitoring feature is not available on all systems.
License key is required to activate RAID management features, but license
key is not required to view Storage Monitoring.
Note 2: BMC MAC address cannot be changed. If changed, prior license

keys will be lost.
Note 3: The Storage Monitoring feature is only available for LSI 2108/2208
and 3108 controllers, not the onboard Intel controllers.
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1. Click on <Physical View> and select the <Physical Drive> from the drop-down
menu to view the drive numbers and their status.
2. If you have clicked on <Physical View>, click on <Create Virtual Drive> to

create new RAID.
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3. Select the Drives and click on <Submit> from the screen above to create new
RAID.
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4. If you have clicked on <Logical View>, you can click on <Clear Configuration>
to clear configuration or check the status of the current RAID.
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5. When you click on on the previous page to update firmware, the following
screen will diaplay as shown below.
6. Click on <ROM Update> to update firmware on controller and the following

screen will display:
7. Click on <Choose File> and <Upload> to select and upload ROM image.
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2-6-6 NVMe SSD

This page displays the NVMe SSD information and status. When you click on NVMe
SSD in the Options window, the following screen will display:
Note: The NVMe SSD feature is not available on all systems.
1. Select the device from the drop-down menu and its location from the drop-
down menu that displays the slot number. After you have selected a device
and its location, click on <Locate>, <Stop Locate>, or <Eject>.
2. Displays information on the selected device and slot.
• [Device]: This feature displays the device bus which NVMe drives are on.
• [Slot]: This feature displays the slot which the NVMe drives are on.
• [Locate]: This feature displays the NVMe drive location by the LED blinking.
• [Stop]: This feature turn off the LED blinking.
• [Eject]: This feature allows the user to enter a request to the operating
system that an NVMe drive is safely ejected.
• [Insert]: This feature displays acknowledgement to the operating system that

an NVMe drive is ready for use.
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2-7 Configuration

This feature allows the user to configure various network settings. When you click
on Configuration in the menu bar, the following screen will display:
Note: Configuration settings will vary by system.
1. This section allows the user to configure the following settings.
• Alerts: Use this item to configure alert destination settings.

• Date & Time
• LDAP: Use this item to configure LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Pro-
tocol) settings for authentication and access to the LDAP server.
• Active Directory: Use this item to configure the settings for authentication
and access to the Active Directory server.
• Radius: Use this item to configure the settings for authentication and access
to the Radius server.
• Mouse Mode
• Network
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• Dynamic DNS
• SMTP
• SSL Certification
• Users
• Port
• IP Access Control
• SNMP
• Fan Mode
• Web Session
• Syslog
2. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu for the Configuration
screen.
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2-7-1 Alerts

This feature allows the user to configure Alert settings. When you click on Alerts in
the menu bar, the following screen will display:
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To setup an alert or to modify an alert setting, do the following.

1. Click on <Alerts> to activate the alert submenu.
2. Click on <Modify> to configure or modify the settings of an alert.
3. Send Test Alert is used to check if the alerts have been set and sent out cor-
rectly.
4. Click on <Delete> to delete an alert.
5. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. This menu shows you how
to set up or modify an alert.
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To Setup an Alert
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Follow the steps below to setup an alert.

1. Select Alerts from the window on the left. Highlight the alert and select Modify.
2. Select Event Severity.
3. Enter the destination IP address to use SNMP. For further guidance on typical
inquiries relating to SNMP, see the table on the next page.
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Item Answer
SNMP version number SNMP version 2 and 3.
MIB community name A community name is not required since
SNMP version 1 only uses traps.
MIB file location Go to http://www.supermicro.com/products/
nfo/IPMI.cfm and click on “IPMI MIB” (right-
hand side of the page).
The IPMI item you need to con- The alert LAN destination address (see #4
figure so that the SNMP man- under 2.4.1) must be set to the same IP in
ager can receive the SNMP trap as the SNMP manager.
Can I query for detailed infor- Users can use SNMP tools to query infor-
mation on the MIB "Event" trap mation from BMC.
items?
A list of trap items generated for No standard list of event traps exist be-
my platform cause the PEF (Platform Event Filter) table
is OEM customizable.
4. Enter the email address you wish the 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.
After completing the steps above, Click on <Save> to save the settings.
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2-7-2 Date and Time

This feature allows the user to configure the time and date settings for the host
server and the client computer. When you click on Time and Date in the Options
The user can either set the date & time setting manually or use the NTP Server
setting to set date & time. Follow the instructions below to set Date/Time settings.
Note: Time zone is enabled when NTP is selected. The options are UTC
-12:00 hr. ~ +12:00 hr.
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1. Click on Date/Time on the left to set the date/time settings.
2. Select the time zone.
3. Check this item for NTP settings.
4. Enter the IP address for the primary NTP server.
5. Enter the IP address for the secondary NTP server.
6. Enter the date.
7. Enter the time in hh/mm/ss format.
8. Click on <Refresh> to change the date/time settings. Click on <Save> to save

the settings.
9. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. This menu includes instruc-
tions on how to modify the date and time.
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2-7-3 LDAP

This feature allows the user to configure the Light-Weight Directory Access Protocol
(LDAP) settings. When you click on LDAP in the Options window, the following
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Follow the steps below to configure the LDAP settings.

1. Check the enable box to enable LDAP Authentication and LDAP Authentica-
tion over SSL support.
2. Enter a port number for the LDAP server.
3. Enter an IP Address for the LDAP server.
4. Enter a Bind Password for the LDAP server.
5. Enter a Bind DN value in the field. (The bind DN is the user or the LDAP
server that is permitted to do search in the LDAP directory within a defined
search base.)
6. Enter a SearchBase value in the field. (The SearchBase is the directory that
allows the external user to search data.)
7. Click on <Save> to save the settings.
8. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. This menu provides an
explanation of all the options displayed on the page.
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2-7-4 Active Directory

This page displays a list of role groups and their Group IDs, Group Names, Domains,
and Network Privilege settings. When you click on Active Directory in the Options
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1. Click on <here> to enable or configure the Active Directory server. See the
next page for enabling or configuring Active Directory instructions.
2. Select a group and click on <Add Role Group> to add a role group.
3. Select a group and click on <Modify Role Group> to modify a role group.
4. Select a group and click on <Delete Role Group> to delete a role group.
5. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. This menu provides in-
structions on how to add, modify, and delete a role group.
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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
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1. Check the <Enable> box to enable Active Directory authentication support.

Then, Enter the values in the fields below.
2. Enter <User Domain Name>.
3. Enter Time Out value in the field to set the time limit for a user to stay
logging-in.
4. Enter <Controller Server Address1>.
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2-7-5 RADIUS

This feature allows the user to configure Radius Option settings. When you click
on Radius in the Options Window, the following screen will display:
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1. Check the <Enable> box to enable Radius support. Enter the information in
the fields below to configure Radius settings.
2. Enter the port number for the Radius server.
3. Enter the IP address of the Radius server.
4. Enter a secret (password) for the user to access the Radius server.
6. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu includes instruc-
tions on how to configure the RADIUS settings.
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2-7-6 Mouse Mode

This feature allows the user to configure the Mouse Mode settings. When you click
on Mouse Mode in the Options Window, the following screen will display.
1. This item displays the current Mouse Mode setting. To select a Mouse Mode
setting, click on a mode shown below.
• Set Mode to Absolute (Windows, Ubuntu, RH6.x later). This is the default
setting.
• Set Mode to Relative (other brands of Linux).

• Single Mouse Mode: Check this to use single mouse mode.
• Click on <Save> to save the settings.
Note: IPMI is an OS-independent platform. IKVM support is an added
feature for IPMI. For your mouse to function properly, please configure
the Mouse Mode settings (see above) according to the type of OS used
in your machine.
2. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu provides an
explanation of the mouse modes.
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2-7-7 Network

This feature allows you to configure the network settings. When you click on Network
in the Options Window, the following screen will display.
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To configure Network settings, follow the instructions below.

1. Select Obtain an IP automatically (use DHCP) or Use the following IP address
to manually configure one.
2. If you select Use the following IP address, enter information into the following
IPv4 Setting fields:
• IP address
• Subnet Mask
• Gateway
• DNS Server IP
3. To set the IP address using the IPv6 format, enter an address in the field.
Enter a DNS Server IP and DUID (unit ID) in the boxes.
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4. Check this box to enable Virtual LAN support and enter the VLAN ID in the
field.
5. LAN Interface: This feature allows the user to select the port to be used for
IPMI out-of-band communication.
• The default setting is Failover, which will allow IPMI to be connected from
either the shared LAN port (LAN1/0) or the dedicated IPMI LAN port. Prece-
dence is given to the Dedicated LAN port over the shared LAN port.
• Select <Dedicate> for IPMI to connect through the IPMI Dedicated LAN port
at all time.
• Select <Share> for IPMI to connect through the LAN port on the board.
6. RMCP Port: This feature allows the user to select the desired RMCP (Remote
Management Control Protocol) port. The default port is 623.
7. Click <Save> to save the settings.
8. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu inlcudes instruc-
tions on how to configure the Network settings.
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2-7-8 Dynamic DNS

This feature allows you to configure DNS (Dynamic Name System) settings. When
you click Dynamic DNS in the Options Window, the following screen will display.
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1. Click <Dynamic Update Enable> to enable DNS support. Click <Dynamic

Update Disable> to disable Dynamic DNS update support. (Default: Disable)
2. Enter the IP address of your Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) server.
3. Enter the name of the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) Host Server.
4. Check the box to enable TSIG Authentication support, and browse the files to
select the TSIG.key file. (This item is optional.)
5. Click <Browse> to locate the TSIG.private file. (This item is optional.)
6. Click <Save> to save the information you have entered.
tions on how to configure the Dynamic DNS settings.
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2-7-9 SMTP

This feature allows the user to configure SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
settings for email transmission through the network. When you click on SMTP in
the Options window, the following screen will display.
To configure SMTP settings, follow the instructions below.
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1. Check the box to enable SMTP SSL Authentication support. Once SMTP SSL
Authentication is enabled, enter information in the fields below.
Note: SHA2 and RSA 2048 bit SSL supported.
2. Enter the IP address for the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) Mail
server. The SMTP port number will be displayed.
3. Enter the user name for your SMTP Mail server. (Optional)
4. Enter the user password for your SMTP Mail server. The status of the
sender's address will be displayed. (Optional)
tions on how to configure the SMTP settings.
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2-7-10 SSL Certification

This feature displays the default certificate and private keys. It also allows the user
to upload a new SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate. When you click on SSL
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1. To enter a new SSL Certificate, enter a new certificate in the field. You can
also browse the data base to select a new certificate.
Note: SHA2 and RSA 2048 bit SSL supported.
2. Enter a new Private Key in the field, if desired. You can also browse the data
base to select a new key.
3. After entering the new SSL certificate and/or new private key, click <Upload>
to upload the certificate and/or private key to the server.
4. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu includes instruc-
tions on how to set up a new SSL certificate and private key.
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2-7-11 Users

This page displays information on the current users. It also allows you to add, de-
lete, or modify user information. When you click on Users in the Options window,
the following screen will display:
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1. This item lists current user information. This includes User ID, User name,
and Network Privilege settings (shown below).
Func�on User Operator Administrator

System Informa�on Full Access Full Access Full Access
Chassis Locator Control View Only Full Access Full Access
FRU Reading Full Access Full Access Full Access
Sensor Readings Full Access Full Access Full Access
Event Log View Only Full Access Full Access
Alert No View Only Full Access
LDAP No View Only Full Access
Mouse Mode No Full Access Full Access
Network No View Only Full Access
SMTP No View Only Full Access
SSL No View Only Full Access
Users No View Only Full Access
Event Ac�on No View Only Full Access
Power Control View Only Full Access Full Access
KVM View Only Full Access Full Access
F/W Update View Only View Only Full Access
Logout Full Access Full Access Full Access
2. This item displays the number of the users that are set up for the network.
The maximum number of profiles that can be made is ten.
3. To add a new user to the network, click on <Add User>. When prompted,
select an empty slot from the users list to add an user.
4. To modify the information or the status of a user, click on <Modify User>.

When prompted, select a user from the users list to modify the user informa-
tion.
5. To delete a user from the network, click on <Delete User>. When prompted,
select a user from the users list to delete it from the list.
6. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu displays an
explanation of the columns displayed on the page and how to add, modify,
and delete a user.
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2-7-12 Port

This page allows you to configure port settings. When you click on Port in the Op-
tions window, the following screen will display.
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Check the box next to the port to configure the settings. Uncheck the box to dis-
able the port.
1. Web port: Enter the web port number.
2. Web SSL port: Enter the Web SSL port number.
3. IKVM server port: Enter the IKVM port number.
4. Virtual media port: Enter the virtual media port number.
5. SSH port: Enter the SSH (Secure Shell) port number
6. Wsman port: Enter the WS-Management port number.
7. SNMP port: Enter the Simple Network Management Protocol port number.
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8. SSL Redirection: Check the box to allow the IPMI webUI to redirect http to
https automatically.
10. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu inlcudes port set-
ting information.
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2-7-13 IP Access Control

This page displays an IP Access Control table with the IP Address/Mask setting and
the IP Access Policy. Enabling the IP Access Control will allow you to add, modify,
and delete an IP Access rule.
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1. Check this box to configure IP Access Control settings. When prompted, "Do
you want to enable IP access control," click <OK>.
2. Rule Number: This column lists the number of IP Access Control rules.
3. IP Address/Mask: This column displays IP Address/Mask settings.
4. Policy: This column displays the status of an IP Access policy.
5. Number of Access Rules: This displays the maximum number of IP Access

rules you can set for the system.
6. Click on the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu includes an
explanation of all the columns displayed on the page.
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Modifying IP Access Rules

When you select an item and click on Modify, the Add Rule submenu will display
as shown below.
To modify a rule, enter the information needed for the following items:
1. IP Address/Mask: This item allows you to grant access to a specific IP ad-
dress or a range of IP addresses. For example, if you wanted to specify a
range of IP addresses from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.126, you would enter
192.168.0.1/25.
2. Policy: Select <Accept> to allow access for the IP address(es) entered above.
Select Drop to deny access.
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2-7-14 SNMP

This feature allows the user to configure the SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol). When you click on SNMP in the Options window, the following screen
will display:
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1. Check the box to enable the SNMP. Once it is enabled, enter information in
the fields below.
2. SNMP Version: Select SNMPV2 or SNMPV3.
3. SNMPV2: If this options is selected, enter a password for ROCommunity and

RWCommunity.
4. SNMPV3: If this option is selected, enter information in the fields below:
• Enter a username
• Select the Authentication Protocol
• Select the Private Protocol
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• Enter the Authentication Key

• Enter the Private key
6. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu includes an expla-
nation of all the options on this page.
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2-7-15 Fan Mode

This page allows you to configure fan mode settings. When you click on Fan Mode
Note: Fan mode settings will vary by system.
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1. This item displays the current fan mode setting.
2. Select this option for the standard fan speed setting.
3. Select this option for the full speed setting.
4. Select this option for the Heavy IO speed.
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2-7-16 Web Session

This page allows you to configure web session parameters. When you click on Web
Session in the Options window, the following screen will display:
1. Enter the session timeout value. Values are in minutes and range from 1-30.
3. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu defines the web
session parameters.
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2-7-17 System Log

This page allows you to configure Syslog setting. When you click on Syslog in the
Options window, the following screen will display:
Note: SFT-OOB-LIC license is required for the feature.
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1. Check the box to enable Syslog. Once it is enabled, enter the information in
the fields below.
2. Enter the IP address number of Syslog Server 1 and the port number in the
field
3. Click <Save> to save the settings
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This section allows the user to carry out activities and perform operations on a
remote server via remote access. When you click Remote Control in the Options
Note: Settings will vary by system.
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1. Click Console Redirection to launch Console Redirection and configure the

settings of the remote server. For more details on Console Redirection,
please refer to "Launching Console Redirection" on the next page.
2. Click IKVM/HTML5 to to launch the remote console.
3. Click Power Control to display and configure the power settings of the remote
console, including the following settings.
• Reset Server
• Power Off Server-Immediate
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• Power Off Server-Orderly Shutdown

• Power On Server
• Power Cycle Server
Once you have clicked the desired power setting, click "Perform Action" to change
the power setting of the server.
4. Click Launch SOL to launch SOL (Serial Over LAN) console and manage the
remote server.
5. Click <Help> to display the Help menu for the Remote Control page.
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2-8-1 Launch Console Redirection

This feature allows you to launch Console Redirection via IKVM (keyboard, video/
monitor, mouse) support. When you click Console Redirection in the Options win-
dow, the following screen will display:
1. Click <Launch Console> on the Console Redirection screen to launch the

remote console via Java (for the Internet Explorer). You need to have Java
installed in your system to launch the console.
2. A dialog box will display to indicate that Java is launching
3. Click <Run> to launch the remote console. The main screen like the one
below will appear. Note that your screen may not look exactly like the one
below.
4. Click <Help> to display the Help menu for the Console Redirection page.
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2-8-1a Console Redirection - Virtual Device

This feature allows you to configure virtual device settings for your console redi-
rection.
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1. Click Virtual Media to configure virtual device settings of a server at a remote

site via Console Redirection.
2. Click Virtual Storage to select a device you want to connect to the remote
server as a virtual device.
3. Click Virtual Keyboard to launch the virtual keyboard.
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Virtual Storage
When you click on Virtual Storage as described on the previous page, the follow-
ing screen will appear. You are able to use up to three devices for virtual storage.
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1. Select the logical drive type from the dropdown menu. The options are as
follows:
• Upload IMA: Select this feature to browse for an IMA file and upload it to
the system.
• ISO File: Select this feature to browse for an ISO file and upload it to the
system.
• Web ISO: Select this feature to select a Web ISO and mount it from the web
page. The file will be mounted from the web interface. To specify the file loca-
tion, set the image path on the CD-ROM Im- age page in the IPMI.
• HD image: Use this feature to select a virtual HD image and install it into
the system.
• C: SATA HD: Use this feature to select a SATA HD from the local computer
you are using to access the IPMI.
• D: SATA HD: Use this feature to select a SATA HD from the local computer
you are using to access the IPMI.
2. Click on <Plug in> to mount the selected drive.
3. Click on <Plug out> to unmount the selected drive.
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Virtual Keyboard
When you click on Virtual Keyboard in the Virtual Media menu, the virtual keyboard
will appear.
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2-8-1b Console Redirection - Record

This feature allows you to record media displayed for your console redirection.
1. Click on Start from the Record menu to start recording. The window shown
above will appear.
2. Then select the location to save the recording.
3. Enter a file name
4. Click <Save> to save the settings and begin recording. If you want to exit the
window without recording, click <Cancel>. The recording process will continue
until you click on Stop under the Record menu.
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2-8-1c Console Redirection - Macro

This feature allows you to configure Macro settings for your console redirection.
1. Click Macro to configure the Macro settings for your remote server. The fea-
tures include the following:
• Hold Right Alt Key: This item performs the same function as holding down
the right <Alt> key.
• Hold Left Alt Key: This item performs the same function as holding down the
left <Alt> key.
• Right Windows Key: This item performs the same function as you pressing
the right <Windows> key. Select Hold Down or Press and Release.
• Left Windows Key: This item performs the same function as pressing the left
<Windows> key. Select Hold Down or Press and Release.
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• Alt+Esc
• Ctrl+Esc
• Alt+Space
• Alt+Enter
• Alt+Hyphen
• Alt+F4
• Alt+PrntScrn
• PrntScrn
• F1
• Alt+F1
• Pause
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2-8-1d Console Redirection - Options

This feature allows you to configure Options settings for your console redirection.
1. Click on Options to activate the pull-down menu to configure options settings.

The options menu allows you to configure the following settines:
• HotKey
• Preference
• Full-Screen Mode
• OSD UI Style
• Keyboard Mouse Hotplug
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Options - Hotkey Settings

This feature allows you to configure the hotkey settings for your console redirection.
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1. To assign a hotkey for an action, click Hotkey Settings under the Options
menu. A Hotkey Settings window will appear.
2. Click <Start>
3. Enter the hotkey of your choice. It can be a single word or a combination.
4. Click <Stop>
5. Select an item from the action list.
6. Click <Assign>
7. Click <Close> to exit the window.
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Options - Preference (Display)

This feature allows you to configure video recording settings for your remote con-
sole.
1. Click Preference under the Options menu. The Preference settings box will
display. The first tab is Display.
2. The Recording Time section refers to video recording. If you want to automat-
ically stop recording after a preset time, check the box, then input the number
of minutes that should pass before the recording should automatically stop.
3. Use the slider on the Display Scale to set the appropriate scale setting for
your display from Low (25) to High (100).
4. You can change the compression options under the Compression section.
5. You can adjust the image quality settings in accordance with varying degrees
of network traffic. To ensure the best image quality, select High for heavier
network traffic connections and select Low for lighter network traffic.
6. Click on <OK> to save the new settings. To exit the Preference window with-
out saving, click <Cancel>.
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Options - Preference (Input)

This feature allows you to configure input settings for your remote console.
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1. When you click Preference under the Options menu, the Preference settings
box will display. The second tab is Input.
2. Check the Enable Mouse Input box to enable mouse support so that you can
use the mouse as an input device. Once mouse support is enabled, you need
to set a proper mouse mode for your remote console. Check the correspond-
ing radio button from the list below.
• Select Absolute Mode if you have Windows, Ubuntu, and RHEL 6.x.
• Select Relative Mouse for the Linux OS.
• Single Mouse
3. Check the Enable Keyboard Input box to enable keyboard support so that
you can use a soft keyboard as an input device. From the Keyboard Layout
pull-down menu, select the right language setting for your soft keyboard. The
language options are the following:
• English
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• Chinese (traditional)
• Japanese
• Germany
• French
• Spanish
• Korean
• Italian
• United Kingdom
• Swiss
4. To timeout repeated keystrokes, check the Repeat Key Timeout box, and use
the slider on the scale to select the appropriate timeout settings for repeat
keystrokes from 0ms to 1000ms (microseconds).
5. Click <OK> to save the new settings or click on <Cancel> to exit the Prefer-
ence window without saving.
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Options - Preference (Language Setting)

This feature allows you to configure language settings for your remote console.
box will display. The third tab is Language Setting.
2. From the pull-down menu, select the language you want to use for your
remote console. The language options are the following:
• English
• Japanese
• German
• French
• Spanish
• Korean
• Italian
3. Click on <OK> to save the changes and exit the window. To exit without sav-
ing, click <Cancel>.
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Options - Preference (Window)

This feature allows you to configure language settings for your remote console.
box will display. The fourth tab is Window.
2. Check Auto-resize window to reset the size of your display window.
3. Click <OK> to save the change and exit the window. To exit without saving,
click <Cancel> .
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Options - Preference (Video Stream Control)

This feature allows you to configure window settings for your remote console.
box will display. The last tab is Video Stream Control.
2. Check the Enable Flow Control box to enable support for video stream con-
trol.
3. Select the speed from the pull-down menu. The options are as follows:
• 256K Cable/DSL
• T1
• T2
4. Click <OK> to save the change and exit the window. To exit without saving,
click <Cancel>.
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Options - Full Screen Mode

This feature allows you to configure window settings for your remote console.
1. Click Full Screen Mode under the Options menu.
2. To leave the full-screen display, click Leave Full-Screen Mode under the Op-
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Options - OSD UI Style

This feature allows you to configure OSD (On-Screen Display) UI (User Interface)
style settings for your remote console.
1. Click on OSD UI Style under the Options menu.
2. A gray box with shortcut icons will appear. They are shortcuts to the main
features provided by the firmware for your console redirection. Click on an
icon to activate its function. See the next page for the list of icons and their
functions.
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1. Move OSD: Click and drag this icon to move the OSD UI pop-up screen to a
new location on the display
2. Hotkey Settings: Click this icon to access the Hotkeys submenu and config-
ure the settings.
3. Virtual Storage: Click this item to access the Virtual Media submenu andcon-
figure the settings.
4. Virtual Keyboard: Click this item to access the Virtual Keyboard submenu
and use your virtual (soft) keyboard.
5. Preference: Click this item to access the Preferences window.
6. Full-Screen Mode: Click this item to change the size of your display window
to the full screen mode.
7. Exit: Click this item to exit from the remote console.
8. Show User List: Click this item to display the user list.
9. Menubar UI Style: Click this item to change the toolbar display format.
10. Keyboard Mouse Hotplug: Click this item to hotplug keyboard and mouse.
11. Macro: Click this item to enable Macro support and use Macro features.
12. Record: Click this item to access the Video Recording submenu and to use
video recording.
13. Set power on-off: Click this item to turn the system off.
14. Resolution: This item displays the remote console resolution in pixels.
15. IP Address: This item displays the IP address of the IPMI.
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Options - Keyboard Mouse Hotplug

This feature allows you to enable keyboard/mouse hotplug support for your remote
console.
1. Click Keyboard Mouse Hotplug under the Options menu.
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2-8-1e Console Redirection - User List

This feature allows you to access the user list.
1. Click on Show User List under the Options to show the user list. A pop-up
window will appear and show the following information:
• Session ID: This item displays the current session ID number.

• User Name: This item displays the name of each user.
• IP Address: This item displays the IP address of the client server.
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2-8-1f Console Redirection - Capture

This feature allows you to capture the screen displayed on your remote console.
1. Click Full screen view under the Capture menu.
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2-8-1g Console Redirection - Power Control

Under the Power Control menu, you can manage the power state of the system.
1. The power control features are the following:
• Set Power On: This feature allows you to turn the system on.
• Set Power Off: This feature allows you to turn the system off.
• Software Shutdown: This feature allows you to perform a graceful shutdown
of the system.
• Set Power Reset: This feature allows you to reset the system.
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Power Control - Set Power On

The Set Power On option allows you to power on the system if the system is off.
1. Click the Set Power On option under the Power Control menu.
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Power Control - Set Power Off

The Set Power On option allows you to power off the system if the system is on.
1. Click the Set Power Off option under the Power Control menu.
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Power Control - Software Shutdown

The Software Shutdown option allows you to perform a graceful shutdown of
the operating system.
1. Click the Software Shutdown option under the Power Control menu.
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Power Control - Set Power Reset

The Set Power On option allows you to reset the system.
1. Click the Set Power Reset option under the Power Control menu.
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2-8-1h Console Redirection - Exit

Under the Power Control menu, you can manage the power state of the system.
1. To exit the Console Redirection, click on Exit under the Exit menu.
2. Click on <Yes> in the Exit dialog box to exit.
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2-8-2 Power Control

This feature allows the user to check the power state and manage the system. When
you click on Power Control in the Options window, the following screen will display.
1. To enter the screen shown above, click the "Power Control" item in the Re-
mote Control sidebar. The following options are listed:
• Click on Reset Server to reset the host server.

• Click on Power Off Server - Immediate to power off the remote server im-
mediately.
• Click on Power Off Server - Orderly Shutdown to power off and shutdown
the remote server in an orderly fashion.
• Click Power On Server to power on the remote server.

• Click Power Cycle Server to power cycle the remote server.
2. Click <Perform Action> after choosing an option to commence
nation of all the power modes.
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2-8-3 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 administrator
to monitor and manage a server from a remote site.
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1. To enter the screen shown above, click Launch SOL in the left column.
2. Click the <Launch SOL> button to launch SOL.
3. In the dialog box that asks "Do you want to run this application?" click <Run>.
The SOL Viewer screen will appear as shown on the next page.
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1. You can select a baud rate (bps) from the pull-down menu as your SOL trans-
fer rate. The options are listed below. Make sure that the baud rate selected
here matches the baud rate set in the UEFI BIOS.
• 9600 bps (bits per second)

• 19200 bps
• 38400 bps
• 57600 bps
• 115200 bps
2. Once you have selected the baud rate, click <Start> to start the session.
Once you have started the session, you can input SOL commands through
the command-line interface.
3. Click <Stop> to stop the SOL connection.
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2-9 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. When you click Virtual Media in the Options window, the following
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1. This section shows information related to virtual media, such as the Floppy
Disk and the CD-ROM Image.
• Floppy Disk: Upload a binary image with a maximum size of 1.44MB. This
image will be emulated to the host as a USB device.
• CD-ROM Image: Share a CD-ROM image over Windows Share with a maxi-
mum size of 4.7GB. This image will be emulated to the host as a USB device.
2. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu for the Virtual Media page.
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2-9-1 Floppy Disk

This feature allows you to configure the Floppy Disk image files for sharing. When
you click Floppy Disk in the Options window, the following screen will display:
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1. Dislpays a list of devices and their status (e.g. Device 1, Device 2, Device 3).
2. Click <Refresh Status> to refresh the Floppy Disk.
3. Click <Browse> to select an image file from a specified location for your
console redirection.
4. After you have selected your image file, click <Upload> to upload your image
file to the server.
5. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu. The menu explains the func-
tion of each button on the page.
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2-9-2 CD-ROM Image

This feature allows you to configure CD-ROM image files for sharing. When you
click CD-ROM Image in the Options window, the following screen will display:
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1. Dislpays a list of devices and their status (e.g. Device 1, Device 2, Device 3).
2. Click <Refresh Status> to refresh USB Floppy/Flash and CD ROM/ISO

devices.
3. Enter the Share Host server for your console redirection.
4. In the Path to Image field, enter the path to the CD-ROM image file for shar-
ing.
5. In the Users (Optional) field, specify the users that have access to the CD-
ROM image files. (This item is optional).
6. In the Password (Optional) field, enter your user password. (Optional)
7. To mount an image file, click <Save> and then <Mount>.
8. To unmount an image file, click <Unmount> and then <Save>.
tions on how to share a CD-ROM image.
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2-10 Maintenance

Use this feature to manage and configure IPMI device settings. When you click
Maintenance in the Options window, the following screen will display:
1. This screen displays the following items:
• Firmware Update: Click this item to update the remote server's BMC firmware.
The Firmware Update screen is shown in the next section.
• Unit Reset: Click this item to reboot the BMC (IPMI) controller.
• IKVM Reset: Click this item to reset the IKVM setting.
• Factory Default: Click this item to restore IPMI to the factory default settings.
• IPMI Configuration: Click this item to save IPMI configuration settings to a file
or to load IPMI configuration settings from a file.
• System Event Log: Click this this item to turn on or off the system event log.
• UEFI BIOS Update: Click this item to update the UEFI BIOS.
2. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu for the Maintenance page.
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2-10-1 Firmware Update

Use this feature to update the IPMI firmware. When you click Firmware Update in
the Options window, the following screen will display:
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To update IPMI Firmware, follow the instructions below.

1. Click <Enter Update Mode>.
2. A dialog box will appear. It will ask: "Do you want to enter update mode?"
Click <OK> to proceed with the update.
3. Click <OK> to update your IPMI firmware. After you click <OK> to update
the firmware, the Firmware Upload screen will display as shown on the next
page.
4. Click <Cancel> to cancel firmware updates.
tions on how to update the firmware.
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After you click <OK> to update the IPMI Firmware, the following Firmware Upload
screen will display as shown below.
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6. Enter the name of the firmware you wish to upload. You can also select a
firmware specified location by clicking <Choose File>.
7. Click <Upload Firmware> to upload the selected firmware to the host server.
Warning: To properly update your firmware, do not interrupt the process.

The system will reboot after the firmware update is complete.
8. Click <Cancel> to abort firmware uploading.
Note: For documents concerning utility support such as Redfish, CMCIP-

MITool, SUM, SSM, IPMICFG, SPM, SuperDoctor, UEFI BIOS, RSD, TAS,
and IPMIView, please refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com/
products/nfo/IPMI.cfm for details.
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2-10-2 Unit Reset

Use this feature to reset the IPMI device. When you click Unit Reset in the Options
1. Click <Reset> to reset the IPMI device.
2. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu for the Unit Reset page.
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2-10-3 IKVM Reset

This feature allows you to reset IKVM. It will reset virtual media, as well as the
IKVM keyboard and mouse. When you click IKVM Reset in the Options window,
1. Click <Reset> to reset virtual media, as well as the IKVM keyboard and
mouse.
2. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu for the IKVM Reset page.
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2-10-4 Factory Default

This feature allows the user to restore IPMI to factory default settings. When you
click Factory Default in the Options window, the following screen will display:
1. Click <Restore> to reset the IPMI to factory default settings. The IPMI con-
nection will reset.
2. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu for the Factory Default page.
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2-10-5 IPMI Configuration

This feature allows the user to save IPMI configuration settings and restore it. When
you click IPMI Configuration in the Options window, the following screen will display:
1. Click <Save> to save the current IPMI configuration.
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2. Click <Choose file> to select a configuration from specified location to reload.
3. Click <Reload> to save the IPMI Configuration settings.
tions on how to configure the IPMI configuration.
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2-10-6 System Event Log

This feature displays a list of the system event log. When you click System Event
Log in the Options window, the following screen will display:
1. Check the <Enable System Event Log> box to display the records of system
events.
2. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu for the System Event Log
page.
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2-10-7 UEFI BIOS Update

This feature allows the user to update the UEFI BIOS. When you click UEFI BIOS
Update in the Options window, the following screen will display:
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Click <OK>, and you will be redirected to the following page to power down the
system.
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Note: For the UEFI BIOS update to take effect, please reboot the system.
To update UEFI BIOS, follow the instructions below:
1. Check node product key status. If key status is inactive, enter product key to
activate the UEFI BIOS license.
2. Click <Choose File> to select a UEFI BIOS image to upload.
3. Click <Upload UEFI BIOS> to begin updating process.
4. Check the following options if you want to make any preservation:
• ME region (Management)
• NVRAM (Non-volatile Random-Access Memory)
• SMUEFI BIOS (System Management UEFI BIOS)
5. Click <Start Upgrade> to initiate the process.
Warning: Once the server is in update mode, UEFI BIOS will reset in order to go
back to normal operating mode even if you abort the update process.
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Note: All of the X9 generation UP (single processor) motherboards do not have

this feature, except X9 DP.
UEFI BIOS Fea- Support

OOB Flash UEFI N
OOB Update Setting N
OOB Change SMUEFI N
InBand Flash UEFI N
InBand Update Setting N
InBand Change SMUEFI N
InBand SMI E7h support N
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2-11 Miscellaneous
This screen displays various features that the user can perform. When you click
Miscellaneous in the Options window, the following screen will display:
1. This screen displays the following information:
• Activate License: Input license key to enable advanced features such as UEFI
BIOS update and RAID management.
• Post Snooping: Query the post snooping code.

• SMC RAKP: SMC RAKP enable/disable.
• UID Control: Turn on or off the UID on this page.
2. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu for the Miscellaneous page.
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2-11-1 Activate License

This page displays the Node Product Key. Enter the license key to enable features
such as OOB (Out of Band) UEFI BIOS update and RAID management. The license
key is a paid feature and is optional. The license key part number is SFT-OOB-LIC
and can be purchased from the Supermicro Sales department or a reseller. One
key can be used per board.
1. This feature displays the Node Product Key.
2. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu for the Activate License page.
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2-11-2 Post Snooping

This page displays the current UEFI BIOS code. When you click Post Snooping in
the Options window, the following screen will display:
1. Displays the current UEFI BIOS code.
2. Click the <Help> tab to display the Help menu for the Post Snooping page.
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2-11-3 SMC RAKP

This feature allows the user to enable or disable the SMC RAKP (Remote Authenti-
cated Key-Exchange Protocol). When you click SMC RAKP in the Options window,
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1. This feature displays the current RAKP status.
2. Click <Enable> to enable RAKP.
3. Click <Disable> to disable RAKP.
4. Click <Save> to save the changes.
tions on how to enable or disable SMC RAKP.
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2-11-4 UID Control

This feature allows the user to turn on or off the UID (Unit Identification). When you
click UID Control in the Options window, the following screen will display:
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1. This feature displays the current UID status.
2. Click <TURN ON> to turn on the Unit identification.
3. Click <TURN OFF> to turn off the Unit Identification.
tions on how to turn on or off the UID.
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Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
Chapter 3
Frequently Asked Questions
3-1 Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How do I flash the IPMI firmware?
Answer:
1. Click the <Maintenance> button. Browse the files available and select the cor-
rect file to flash the firmware.
2. Click the <Update Firmware> button to proceed with firmware flashing.
Question: If I am using a firewall for my network connections, which ports should

I open so that I can access my IPMI connection?
Answer: In order to access your IPMI connection behind a firewall, please open
the following ports:
HTTP: 80 (TCP)
HTTPS: 443 (TCP)
IPMI: 623 (UDP)
Remote console: 5900 (TCP)
Virtual media: 623 (TCP)
SMASH: 22 (TCP)
WS-MAN: 8889 (TCP)
Question: When I update the IPMI firmware through the web, why do I get a file
download pop-up even though the firmware was not updated?
Answer: This may be caused by your anti-virus software. Some anti-virus soft-
wares can cause this. Disable your anti-virus software temporarily and update
your firmware.
Question: My system seems to function properly. So why does the IPMI event log
indicate that my voltage and temperatures are beyond the limits?
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Answer: It is not a normal condition. Make sure that there is no other device ac-
cessing the I2C bus. If another device accesses the I2C bus frequently, it might
cause a collision with the BMC when this device accesses the I2C bus. When you
see this error, please uninstall lm_sensors in the Linux.
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Appendix A: Flash Tools
Appendix A
Flash Tools
A-1 Overview
This chapter provides instructions on how to use ATEN Flash Tools, which supports
firmware updates and firmware dumping.
Firmware Updates
The ATEN Flash Tools utility provides a complete solution for firmware updates.
Users can flash the firmware using DOS, Windows or Linux. In addition, Windows
and Linux allow the user to update the firmware via LAN or KCS.
Firmware Dumping
Firmware dumping is supported by DOS, Windows and Linux. In addition to firm-
ware updating, ATEN Flash Tools also supports firmware dumping from the BMC
(Baseboard Management Controller). You can use this feature to back up the
firmware by dumping the current version of the firmware to an archive folder before
updating to a new version. It will also allow you to flash other BMCs in the factory
for mass production.
Note: For documents concerning utility support such as Redfish, CMCIP-

MITool, SUM, SSM, IPMICFG, SPM, SuperDoctor, UEFI UEFI BIOS, RSD,
TAS, and IPMIView, please refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.
com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm for details.
A-2 Reference
ATEN Flash Tools Utility was built in reference to the IPMI - Intelligent Platform
Management Interface Specification Second Generation v2.0, Document Revision
1.0, February 12, 2004, by Intel, Hewlett-Packard, NEC, and Dell.
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A-3 Using ATEN Flash Tools in the DOS Environment

To use the ATEN Flash Tools in DOS, follow the steps below:
1. At the command line prompt, type “cd /specify location” to change to the
directory where the flash tool is located. Example: “cd /temp”
2. At the command line prompt, type "AwUpdate.exe" and press <Enter>.
3. The information about the utility will be displayed. Follow the instructions
given on the screen to configure the settings as shown in Figure 1.
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.
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Firmware Updating via KCS Channels

To update your firmware via KCS (Keyboard Controller Style), type <dUpdate.
exe –f [filename.bin] –r y.>. After entering this command, a screen will display as
shown in Figure 2.
1. –f: Type <-f> to enter the file name of the firmware that you want to update.
2. –r: Type <-r> to preserve the configuration settings you've chosen. This fea-
ture is optional. The default setting is to "preserve" the configuration.
3. y: Type <y> for the BMC to keep all settings after the firmware is updated;
otherwise, the BMC will reset all settings to factory default.
After you have entered the commands above, ATEN Flash Tools will start to update
the firmware. There are two phases in firmware updating.
Figure 2: Examples of Firmware Updates with or without the "Preserved"

Command
1. Phase 1 is to transfer the FW image file to the BMC. In this phase, Flash
Tools will transfer three parts to the BMC as shown in Figure 3, Figure 4 and
Figure 5.
Figure 3: Transferring (Part 0)
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2. Phase 2 is to flash the new firmware. The progress of firmware updating will
be displayed as shown in Figure 6. After the firmware is completely updated,
the BMC will reboot. Please wait for the BMC to complete system reboot
(Figure 7).
Figure 6: Progress of Firmware Updating
Figure 7: Updates Completed
Dumping Firmware from the BMC via KCS channels

The user can dump the firmware by typing <dupdate.exe –d [filename].>. Flash
Tools will dump the firmware into the file that the user has assigned in the previous
command. In the example given in Figure 8, Flash Tools will dump the firmware
to dump_img.
Figure 8: Example of Firmware Dumping via KCS
There are two phases in firmware dumping.

1. During Phase 1, the Flash Tools Utility is waiting for the BMC to prepare the
firmware for dumping. As soon as preparation is complete, the Flash Tools Util-
ity will enter Phase 2.
2. In Phase 2, the Flash Tools utility gets the firmware from the BMC. The user
can see the progress on the screen as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 9: Phase 1- Flash Tools Waiting for the BMC to Prepare Data
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Figure 10: Flash Tools Dumping the Firmware
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A-4 Using ATEN Flash Tools in Windows/Linux

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.
To use the ATEN Flash Tools in Windows/Linux, follow the steps below:
1. For Windows, start the Command Prompt. For Linux, start the Terminal.
2. At the command line prompt, type “cd /specify location” to change to the
directory where the flash tool is located. Example: “cd /temp”
3. At the command line prompt, type "AwUpdate.exe" and press <Enter>.
4. The information about the utility will display. Follow the instructions given on
the screen to configure the settings as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11 Main Screen of Flash Tools (Windows Version)
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In the Windows/Linux version of the Flash Tools Utility, there are six parameters:
1. –f: Type <-f> to enter the filename of the firmware that you want to update
2. –i: -i indicates the IPMI channel. Currently, KCS and LAN connections are
supported. If a LAN connection is used, the user needs to enter the following
parameters:
3. –h: Type <-h> to enter the addresses of the remote BMC and the RMCP+
port (default port is 623).
4. –u: Type <-u> to enter the IPMI username.
5. –p: Type <-p> to enter the password for the IPMI user.
6. –r: Type <-r> to preserve (to save) the configuration settings you've entered.
(This feature is optional.) (Default: preserve configuration.)
7. -y: Type <-y> for the BMC to keep all settings after updating the firmware;
otherwise, the BMC will reset the settings to factory default.
Figure 12: Example of KCS FW Updates with/without Preserving Configuration
To connect IPMI via KCS, type <wUpdate.exe/lUpdate –f [filename.bin] –I kcs –r

y> as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 13: Example of LAN_FW_Updates with/without Preserving Configuration

and RMCP+ Port
To connect IPMI via LAN, type <wUpdate.exe/lUpdatewUpdate.exe -f [filename.bin]

-i lan -h 192.168.46.65 623 -u alice -p secret -r y> as shown in Figure 13.
For other settings, please refer to their counterparts in the DOS version for con-
figuration instructions.
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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 and industry-standard protocols that will allow IT professionals
to simplify the task of managing multiple network systems in a data center. This
platform offers a simple, intuitive solution to manage heterogeneous servers in a web
environment regardless of their differences in hardware, software, OS, or network
configuration. It also provides the end-user and the ISV community with interoper-
able management technology for multi-vendor server platforms.
How SMASH works

SMASH simplifies typical SMASH scripts by reducing commands to simple verbs.
Although designed to manage multi-servers as a whole, SMASH can address indi-
vidual components in a specific machine by using the SSH command-line protocol.
Even when multiple processors, add-on cards, logical devices, and cooling systems
are installed in a server, SMASH can be directed at a particular component in the
server. A manager can use a text console to access, monitor, and manage all servers
that are connected to the same SSL connection. This platform can be programmed
to periodically check all sensors in all machines or monitor a particular component in
a specific server at any time. By adjusting the scope of tasks and the schedules of
monitoring, SMASH allows the IT professionals to effectively manage multi-system
clusters, minimize power consumption, and achieve system management efficiency.
1. 2. Transport
Command:
Protocol
-> show
4. 3.
Command Output:
cpu0 Transport
disk1 Protocol
sensor1 Server
User
->
Figure 1 SMASH-CLP User Interface
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SMASH Compliance Information

The SMASH platform 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)
• SM CLP Specification (DSP 0214)

• SM ME Addressing Specifications (DSP 0215)
• SM SLP to CIM Common Mapping Specification (DSP 0216)
• Common Information Model (CIM) Infrastructure Specification (DSP0004)
• The Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol Architecture (RFC4251)
• The Secure Shell (SSH) Connection Protocol (RFC4254)
B-2 An Important Note to the User

The information included in this user's guide provides a general guideline on how
to use the SMASH protocol for your system management. Instructions given in this
document may or may not be applicable to your system depending on the configu-
ration of the system or the environment it operates in.
SSM, IPMICFG, SPM, SuperDoctor, UEFI BIOS, RSD, TAS, and IPMIView, please
refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/IPMI.cfm for de-
tails.
B-2
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. We use the Windows platform as our default setting.
B-4 Initiating the SMASH Protocol

There are two ways of initiating the SMASH protocol.
To Initiate SMASH Automatically

You can initiate SMASH automatically by connecting the BMC (Baseboard Manage-
ment Controller) via the Secure Shell protocol (SSH) from a client machine.
To connect from a Linux machine

1. Use 'ssh<BMC ip address>'.
2. Enter the password.
To connect from other machines

1. Use a terminal emulator application such as Putty.
2. Enter the BMC ip address in the terminal emulator application.
3. Choose ssh as the connection type
4. En
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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. To properly manage your network system, be
sure to follow the instructions below.
Note: Make sure that the format of all your commands are compliant with
the DMTF specification, which is "<Verb> [<option>] [<target>] [<proper-
ties>]", where:
• A Verb means a command.

• An Option works according to the definition of a command given in Section
B-7: Definitions of Command Verbs.
• A Target is a managed device.

• Properties are the specific attributes that you want to assign to a target
machine or to get from a target machine.
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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.
• cd
The command verb cd is used to navigate to a specific target address using the
SSL protocol. For example, issuing the command cd/admin1 will direct you to the
target admin (AdminDomain).
• show
The command verb show is used to display the properties and the contents of a
target, a group of targets, a sub-groups of the target(s). Properties, contents, sup-
ported operations related to the target, the group of targets or their sub-targets will
be displayed.
• exit
The command verb exit is used when you want to exit from a SMASH session or
close a session.
• help
The command verb help is used when you want to get helpful hints or information
on a context-specific item. This command has the same function as the help option
listed for the target group.
• Version
Use the command verb version to display the CLP version used in a specific
machine.
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• set
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.
• stop
The command verb stop is used to turn off the power, to stop a process, or to
change an operation state from a higher level to a lower level.
• reset
The command verb reset is used to enable or to disable the power control of or
the processes of the machine.
• delete
The command verb delete is used to delete or to destroy an entry or a value previ-
ously entered. It can only be used in a specific target as defined according to the
SAMSHCLP Standards.
• load
The command verb load is used to move a binary image file from a URI source to
the MAP. This command will achieve different results depending on the setting of
a target system, and how the verb load is defined in the DSP specification used
in the system.
• dump
The command verb dump is used to move a binary image file from the MAP to a
URI source. This command will achieve different results depending on the setting
of a target system, and how the verb dump is defined in the DSP specification
implemented in the system.
• create
The command verb create is used to create a new address entry or a new item in
the MAP. It can only be used in a specific target as defined in the SMASH profile
or in MAP specifications.
B-6
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 information on how to navigate through the SSL network connection.
Option Short Definition Notes

Name Form
-all -a Instructs a command verb to perform None
all tasks possible
-destination <URI> None Indicates the final location of an image URI or SM instance
or selected data address
-display -d Selects data that the user wishes to This can generate mul-
display tiple query results
-examine -x Instructs the Command Processor None

to examine a command for syntax or
semantic errors without executing it
-force -f Instructs the verb to ignore any warn- None

ings triggered by default but go ahead
executing the command instead
-help -h Displays all information and documen- None

tation regarding the command verb
-keep <m[.s] -k Sets a time period to hold and keep The amount of time set to
the Job ID and the status of a com- hold a command Job ID
mand or its status can differ.
-level <n> -l Instructs the Command Processor to Levels should be

execute the command for the current expressed in a nature
target and for all target machines number or "all".
within the level specified by the user
-Output <args> -o Controls the format and the content of Many variables or factors
a command output. This only supports can affect the outcome of
"format=clpxml" and "format=keyword" format, language, level of
details of the output.
-Source <URI> None Indicates the location of a source im- URI or SM Instance
age or a target Address
-Version -v Displays the version of the command None

verb
-Wait -w Instructs the Command Processor None

to hold the command response or
query result until all spawned jobs are
completed.
Table 1 SMASH Commands
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B-9 Standard Command Options

The following table lists the standard command options.
CLP CLP Verbs

Option
version
Create
delete
dump
show
reset
Stop
start
help
load
exit
set
CD
all x
destination x
display x
examine x x x x x x x x x x x x x
force x x x x x x x x
help x x x x x x x x x x x x x
keep
level x
Output x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Source x
Version x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Wait
Table 2 Standard Command Options
B-8
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
Diagram above.
• "/" indicates the root of the system.
• "/system1" includes all major Targets.
• "/system1/logs1/log1" includes all senor event logs.
• "/system1/sensors1" contains the readings and information of all sensors.
• "/system1/pwrmgtsvc1" is used for chassis control.
• "show../logs1" allows you to issue SMASH commands for the system to per-
form the tasks of your choice. For example:
• Issuing the command "show/system1/logs1" while you are in "show../

logs1" will allow you to set the Absolute or the Relative target path.
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Notes
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Appendix C: Radius Setup Guidelines
Appendix C
RADIUS Configuration
C-1 Overview
This chapter provides instructions on how to configure RADIUS on Ubuntu and the
Windows operating systems.
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) is a network protocol that

allows you to manage remote user authentication and accounting. It authenticates
users trying to establish a network connection, authorizes users to access the
network, and accounts for users accessing the network. Before you run RADIUS,
you need to cofigure the user account and client information.
C-2 Configuring a User Account in Ubuntu

Follow the instructions below to configure a user account.
1. To add a local user and password, type the following command at the prompt
and press <Enter>:
2. Then you will be able to grant privileges to a user account. There are four
types of user accounts. The list below displays the four types of accounts and
the vendor-specific attributes.
• radius_admin: Password: "123456"

Vendor-Specific Attributes: "H=4, I=4"
• radius_operator: Password: "654321"

• radius_user: Password: "654321"

• radius_callback: Password: "654321"

Vendor-Specific Attributes: "H=1, I=1"A-2
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C-3 Configuring Client Information in Ubuntu

Follow the instructions below to configure the client information.
1. To add the client IP, secret and short name, type the following command at
the prompt and press <Enter>:
Example:
client 192.123.4.5 {
secret = super
shortname = superbmc
}
C-4 Starting the RADIUS Server in Ubuntu

1. To start the server, type the following command:
2. To start the server in debugging mode, type the following command:
C-2
C-5 Adding Roles in Windows

Follow the instructions below to add a role in Windows Server.
1. Click on the <Start> button, then Adminstrative Tools and then Server Man-
ager.
2. Under Server Manager, select Add Roles.
3. Select Server Roles and click on <Next>.
4. Select Network Policy and Access Services and click on <OK>.
Adding a New Object - Group

1. To add a new object group, enter in the group name and select the group
scope and type. Click on <OK> to complete to this step.
Add a New Object - User

1. To add a new object user, enter in the user's name and login name. Click on
<Next>.
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Adding a New Network Policy

1. To add a new network policy, click on Network Policies. Type in the policy
name and select the type of network access server.
2. Click on <Next> to choose a permission.
3. Then configure Contraints and remove Framed protocol.
4. Edit Service-Type for login.
5. Check the Others option and select Login. Click on <OK> to complete the
configuration.
C-4
Adding a Vendor Specific

1. In the New Network Policy screen, select Vendor Specific and click on
<Add>.
2. Select a vendor specific attribute and click on <Add>.
3. Click on <Add> and configure the attrbiute.
4. Specify the vendor specific account and click on the <Configure Attribute>
button to configure the attribute. Click on <OK> to complete the configuration.
Configuring a New RADIUS Client

1. In the New RADIUS Client screen, select the Settings tab and enter informa-
tion in the following fields:
• Friendly name:
• Address (IP or DNS):
• Shared secret:
• Confirm shared secret:
2. In the Advanced tab, select a vendor name from the drop-down menu. Select
RADIUS Standard for most RADIUS clients.
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Notes
C-6
(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 com-
munication 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. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims
any and all liability, and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous ap-
plications, it does so entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend
and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands, actions, litigation, and
proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous use or sale.

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User's Guide Organization

An Important Note to the User

Conventions Used in This User's Guide

2-7-6 Mouse Mode......................................................................................... 2-43

2-11-3 SMC RAKP....................................................................................... 2-109

1-1 Introduction to the IPMI Platform

1-2 Overview of the ASpeed AST2400/2500 BMC

A. AST2400 DDR2/DDR3 Memory Interface

B. AST2500 DDR3L/DDR4 Memory Interface

1-3 Supermicro IPMI Features

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)

8. Overall health display on the main page

9. Out of band management through shared or dedicated LAN

10. Option to change LAN connection interface at Runtime

12. RMCP & RMCP+ protocols supported

14. Secure command line interface (SSH) and Telnet

15. WSMAN and WS-CIM

16. RADIUS authentication support

17. Secure browser interface (Secure socket layer - SSL support)

18. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) supported

19. DCMI 1.0 support

20. Backup and restore the configuration file

21. Factory defaults from web support

22. Video quality settings

23. Record video and play

24. Server data/information

25. Preview of the remote screen on the main page

26. Update Firmware through browser and OS

AST2400 Block Diagram

Dedicated NIC (optional)

COM (x2) RJ45

Note: This block diagram is for the X10 series motherboards.

AST2400 Block Diagram

Dedicated NIC (optional)

COM (x4) RJ45

Note: This block diagram is for the X10 series motherboards.

1-4 Software Licenses Available

Please refer following comparison chart for more info:

(*) Avaliable through Redfish APIs.

1-5 Special Notes for Motherboard and Firmware

Configuring the IPMI Settings

2-1 Configuring UEFI BIOS

A. Entering and Using the UEFI BIOS

B. Enabling the COM port for SOL (IPMI)

2. Select Serial Port Console Redirection and press <Enter>.

3. Highlight Console Redirection under COM2/SOL, press <Enter>, and select

C. Enabling All Onboard USB Ports

2. Select Chipset Configuration and press <Enter>.

3. Select South Bridge and press <Enter>.

4. Highlight USB 3.0 Support, press <Enter> and select [Enabled].

D. Configuring IP Address Using the UEFI BIOS

1. Select the IPMI tab.