BullSequana SH

Getting Started Guide

86 A1 86FS 03 - October 2023

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents i

Preface p-1
Intended Readers p-1

Chapter 1. Connecting the Server 1-1

1.1. Connecting the server to the power supply 1-1
1.2. Connecting the server to the LAN 1-2
1.3. Powering on the server to standby 1-3
1.4. Checking the server rear LEDs 1-4
1.5. Getting the server MAC address 1-7
1.6. Setting up the remote access 1-8
1.6.1. Dynamic IP access (DHCP) 1-8
1.6.2. Check remote access to the Server Hardware Console (SHC) 1-8

Chapter 2. Initial configuration 2-1

2.1. Setting up general parameters 2-1
2.2. Securing the server 2-7
2.3. Running functional tests 2-15

Chapter 3. Partitioning the server 3-1

3.1. Authorized partitions 3-1
3.2. Partitioning the server 3-2

Chapter 4. Installing an Operating System (OS) 4-1

4.1. Installing an Operating System (OS) 4-1
4.2. Booting the Operating System (OS) 4-8

Chapter 5. Basic operations 5-1

5.1. Performing reset operations 5-1
5.2. Checking hardware information 5-2
5.3. Checking the sensors 5-5
5.4. Checking event logs 5-6
5.5. Display firmware versions 5-8

Appendix A. Network configuration A-1

Appendix B. LIO module screen B-1

B.1. Overview B-1

Contents i
 B.2. LIO module screen usage B-2
B.3. Information displayed by LIO module B-3

ii Getting Started Guide

Preface

This guide explains how to set up the server.

See The Bull support web site for the most up­to­date product information,
documentation, firmware updates, software fixes and service offers:
https://support.bull.com

Intended Readers
This guide is intended for use by system administrators and operators.

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Chapter 1. Connecting the Server

1.1. Connecting the server to the power supply

Important The site power breaker must be OFF when the PDUs are
connected. The site power supply must remain OFF until the
system is ready to be powered.

For each server module, perform the following steps:

1. Locate the power supply connections of the server module.

Rear view

2. Connect the module to the Power Distribution Unit (PDU).

a. Route each power cord along the cabinet flange to the PDU.

b. Plug each power cord into the required PDU

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 1.2. Connecting the server to the LAN
Connect one RJ45 cable to the Ethernet module at the rear of each server module.

Connect only the primary server module in a Single Point Of Management

configuration.

See Appendix A. Network configuration

Rear view

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1.3. Powering on the server to standby
1. Plug each PDU into the site power supply. The server is now connected to the
site power supply and is ready to be powered on to standby.

2. Turn the site power breakers on.

3. On each server module, check that the power status LED (A) on the RIO (Right
Input/Output) management module is blinking green.

Front view

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 1.4. Checking the server rear LEDs
BullSequana SH20 server

1. Check that the Ethernet module identification LED (A) is on.

2. Check the Ethernet module link LEDs (C) are on.

Rear view

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BullSequana SH40 server and BullSequana SH80 server

1. Wait a few seconds

2. Check that the Management Switch Module (MSM) power LED (G) is green and
the activity LEDs (F) are green.

3. Check that the Ethernet module identification LED (A) is on.

4. Check the Ethernet module link LEDs (C) are on when a cable is connected.

Rear view

BullSequana SH40 server

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 BullSequana SH80 server

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1.5. Getting the server MAC address
1. Get the MAC address using one of the following methods:

– Locate the label displaying the server MAC address on the Left Input/Output
(LIO) management module

– Read MAC address on the display screen of the LIO module

See Appendix B. LIO module screen for more information about the LIO
module screen.

2. Note the server MAC address.

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 1.6. Setting up the remote access
Each server is equipped with an embedded management controller (BMC) for
local and/or remote administration via a web-based administration console, the
Server Hardware Console (SHC).

On delivery, the BMC is configured with the factory-default network parameters.

See The guides in the documentation set for more information.

Prerequisites

■ The server is connected to the site power supply

■ The MAC address has been noted

■ The server is connected to the LAN

■ A DHCP server is installed on the same network subnet

■ The laptop used for the operation is on the same network subnet

1.6.1. Dynamic IP access (DHCP)

The IP factory default configuration is DHCP.

The identification and assignment of an IP address is done by the administrator of

the DHCP server thanks to the MAC address of the server.

Note The BMC's MAC address is provided on a label on the server or can be read
on the display screen of the LIO module.

1.6.2. Check remote access to the Server Hardware Console (SHC)

1. If the mainboard Ethernet port is connected to a laptop for local configuration,

connect it to the LAN.

2. Open a web browser and enter the secure IP address that has just been
configured. If the SHC is accessed correctly, the authentication page opens.

3. Complete the User name and Password fields and click Log in.

SHC Login
Username admin
Password Check the label on the server

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Chapter 2. Initial configuration

2.1. Setting up general parameters

1. Collect the initial configuration details

When the server is configured for the first time, it is advisable to note the following
details:

Data required Value

Hostname
Power restore policy
DNS server IP address(es)
Gateway IP address
NTP server IP address(es)

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 2. Manage network settings

1. From the Configuration tab, click Network settings. The Network settings
page opens.

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 System
Default gateway Default gateway IP address
Hostname The server hostname
Mac address The server MAC address
IP4V
When enabled, the server IP address is retrieved
DHCP
from a DHCP server
Static When enabled, the server IP address is static
DHCP
IP address Server IP address
Subnet mask Sub-net mask for the host
Static
IP address Server IP address
Subnet mask Sub-net mask for the host
Add static IP Click this button to add a static IP address
Static DNS
IP address DNS server IP address
Add DNS server Click this button to add a DNS server address

2. Enter the system parameters: default gateway and hostname.

3. Select IPV4 configuration: DHCP or Static.

4. Add a static IP address if required.

5. Add a DNS server if required.

6. Click Save settings.

3. Stop the SHC

From the user profile button, click Log out to stop the SHC.

4. Start the SHC

1. Launch a web browser and enter the secure IP address or host name of the
primary module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens.

2. Complete the Username and Password fields and click Log in.

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 5. Configure the power restore policy

The power restore policy determines how the system starts after a power
disturbance.

1. From the Control tab, click Power restore policy. The Power restore policy
page opens.

2. Select the policy.

Power restore
Description
policy
Always On The system always powers on when power is applied
The system always remains powered off when power is
Always Off
applied
The system returns to its last power state when power is
Last state
applied

3. Click Save Settings.

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6. Set the management controller's internal clock

1. From the Configuration tab, click Date and time settings. The Date and time
settings page opens.

2. Select the date and time configuration:

– Manual

– Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers

3. Click Save settings.

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 4. Click Profile Settings at the top of the page. The Profile settings page opens.

5. Select the timezone display:

– Default (UTC)

– Browser offset

6. Click Save settings.

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2.2. Securing the server
Perform the following operations to ensure web connections to the SHC.

1. Define the maximum number of invalid login attempts for the default user

1. From the Access tab, click Local user management. The Local user
management page opens.

2. Click the Account policy settings tab. The Account policy settings page
opens.

Account policy settings

Max failed login The number of failed login attempts allowed. The value
attempts must be set between 0 (default) and 65535
A locked user account stays locked until it is unlocked
Manual
manually
Automatic after Automatic unlock after the period set in the Timeout
timeout duration parameter
Timeout duration Period in seconds during which the user account
(seconds) remains locked. The minimum setting is 1 second

3. Complete the fields as required.

4. Click Save.

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 2. Get a new SSL certificate

Important A valid SSL certificate is required to use the HTTPS protocol. By

default, a temporary certificate is delivered. For optimum
security, it is advised to generate and install a new certificate.

1. From the Access control tab, click SSL certificates. The SSL certificates page
opens.

2. Click the Generate CSR tab. The CSR generating page opens.

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 Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
Select an option:

Certificate type ■ HTTPS Certificate

■ LDAP Certificate

Country Select a country

Select:

Private key - Key pair algorithm ■ EC

■ RSA

State Name of the state

City Name of the city
Company name Name of the company
Company unit Generally the name of the department
"Fully Qualified Domain Name" (FQDN)
example: hostName.DomainName.Top-
LevelDomain.
Common name If the Common Name differs from the
network name, a security warning will
pop up when the system is accessed
using HTTPS
Depending on the certification authority,
it may be necessary to define a challenge
password to authorize later changes to
Challenge password - optional
the certificate (example: revocation of the
certificate). The minimum length of this
password is four characters
Contact person - optional Generally the administrator's name
Generally the administrator's email
Email address -optional
address
Multiple alternate names separated by
Alternate name - optional
space

3. Complete the fields. Define the key pair algorithm for the private key:

– For RSA key pair algorithm, select the key bit length

– For EC key pair algorithm, select the key curve ID

4. Click Generate CSR to generate the CSR.

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 5. Click Download to save the CSR to the computer or Copy to save its content
into the clipboard and send it to the Certification Authority, who will check the
information, and then generate and return a signed certificate.

6. When the signed certificate is received, use the Add new certificate tab to
install the certificate.

3. Install the new certificate

1. From the Access control tab, click SSL certificates. The SSL certificates page
opens.

2. Click the Add new certificate tab. The Add new certificate page opens.

3. Use the drop-down list to select a certificate type. There are two possible
options:

– LDAP Certificate

– CA Certificate

4. Click Add file and select a certificate file.

Note The certificate file must be a .pem file.

5. Click Add.

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4. Define the LDAP authentication if needed

1. From the Access control tab, click LDAP, the LDAP page opens.

Settings
Enable LDAP
Allows LDAP authentication to be configured
authentication
Secures LDAP server using a Secure Socket Layer
Secure LDAP using SSL
certificate
Redirects to the SSL certificates page. The link is
Manage SSL certificates
active when LDAP authentication is enabled
Selects the LDAP service type:

Service type ■ Open LDAP

■ Microsoft Active Directory

Server URI ldap://<LDAP Server IP>

Bind DN Bind Distinguished Name

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 Settings
Bind password Bind user password
Base Distinguished Name. The point from which a
Base DN
server will start searching for users
The log in attribute that uniquely identifies a single
User ID attribute
user record
The log in attribute that uniquely identifies a group
Group ID attribute
user record
Save settings button Saves the configurations
Role groups
Role groups enable a set of permissions to be assigned to a group of
administrators or specialist users.
Group name Group name
Group privilege Role assigned to the group

2. Set the configuration and cllck Save settings.

5. Change the initial user password

Important It is strongly recommended to change the initial password once

the setup is completed, taking care to record the new account
details for subsequent connections.

1. From the user profile button, click Profile settings.

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The Profile settings page opens.

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 2. Enter and confirm the new password.

– The password must be between 8 and 20 characters long

– The password must be a mixture of upper case letters, lower case letters,
numbers and special characters

– The password must be different from the user name

3. Click Save settings.

6. Stop the SHC

From the user profile button, click Log out to stop the SHC.

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2.3. Running functional tests
Use the bootable USB key provided with the Resource and Documentation ISO file
to launch functional tests on the BullSequana SH server.

See Tests Key User's Guide, 86 A1 45FL

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Chapter 3. Partitioning the server

This chapter explains how to partition the server, if needed.

3.1. Authorized partitions

The following tables lists all authorized partition schemes for all server models
using the following color code.

Color Signification
Partition composed of one module
Partition composed of two modules
Partition composed of three or more modules. The number of
modules x is indicated in brackets

Two modules

One Two
Modules
partition partitions
0
1

Three modules

One Two Three

Module
partition partitions partitions
0
1 (3)
2

Four modules

One Two Three Four

Modules
partition partitions partitions partitions
0
1 (3)
(4)
2
3

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 3.2. Partitioning the server
1. Connect to the SHC

2. Start the SHC

1. Launch a web browser and enter the secure IP address or host name of the
primary module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens.

2. Complete the Username and Password fields and click Log in.

3. Check partitioning

1. From the Configuration tab, click Partitionning. The Partitioning page opens.

2. Check if Current partitioning is correct. If not go through with the following

steps.

4. Partition the server

1. Click Create Partition for each new partition required.

2. From the current partitions boxes, drag and drop the server modules to the
new partitions ones.

Important
■ All the server modules must be redistributed to the new
partitions.

■ For each new partition, the server module with the lowest
module number becomes the primary. Check that the new
primary is connected to the LAN.

3. Click Apply the new partitioning.

4. Click Confirm in the confirmation dialog box to launch the partioning, which
may take a few minutes to complete. All the Baseboard Manangement
Controllers (BMCs) will reboot.

5. After the reboot, connect to the SHC.

6. From the Configuration tab click Partitioning, the Partitioning page opens.

7. Check the new partitioning.

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Chapter 4. Installing an Operating System (OS)

4.1. Installing an Operating System (OS)

Choose one of the following methods to install the OS on the server:

■ Using a bootable USB drive

■ Using a Pre-boot eXecution Environment (PXE)

■ Using a virtual media device

Prerequisites

■ The partition power status is Off

■ Depending on the installation method:

– A bootable USB drive with the OS to be installed is plugged into the primary
module of the partition

– A Pre-boot eXecution Environment (PXE) has been set up and is accessible

– The location for the virtual media ISO file is known

Procedure

1. Connect to the SHC

2. Start the SHC

1. Launch a web browser and enter the secure IP address or host name of the
primary module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens.

2. Complete the Username and Password fields and click Log in.

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 3. Create a virtual media session if this installation option is used

1. From the Control tab, click Virtual media. The Virtual media page opens.

2. Click Add file.

3. Select an ISO file for the boot.

4. Click Start.

4. Power on the partition

1. From the Control tab, click Server power operations. The Server power
operations page opens.

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2. In the Operations section, click Power on.

A message is displayed

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 5. Launch the Remote System Console

From the Control tab, click KVM. The KVM page opens.

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6. Access the BIOS interface

1. Wait a few minutes for the following screen to be displayed.

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 2. Press [ESC] to display the BIOS interface

3. Select Boot Manager from the main menu using the navigation arrows and
press [Enter].

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7. Define the boot option

1. Select the entry according to the installation method and press [Enter].

Installation method Action

Bootable USB drive Select the corresponding entry in the USB section
PXE server Select the corresponding entry in the Network section
Virtual media ISO file Select the corresponding entry in the USB section

2. Install the OS on your target media.

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 4.2. Booting the Operating System (OS)
Note It is advisable to boot the OS using BIOS interface for the first time in order
to verify that the installation is correct.

Prerequisite

The partition power status is Off.

Procedure

1. Connect to the SHC

2. Start the SHC

1. Launch a web browser and enter the secure IP address or host name of the
primary module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens.

2. Complete the Username and Password fields and click Log in.

3. Power on the partition

1. From the Control tab, click Server power operations. The Server power
operations page opens.

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2. In the Operations section, click Power on.

A message is displayed

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 4. Launch the Remote System Console

From the Control tab, click KVM. The KVM page opens.

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5. Access the BIOS interface

1. Wait a few minutes for the following screen to be displayed.

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 2. Press [ESC] to display the BIOS interface

3. Select Boot Manager from the main menu using the navigation arrows and
press [Enter].

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6. Select the boot option

Select the entry corresponding to the OS and press [Enter] to exit setup and
complete the system boot.

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Chapter 5. Basic operations

Perequisite

The user is connected to the SHC on the primary module of the partition.

5.1. Performing reset operations

Note Only users with Administrator privilege have access to this feature.

1. From the Control tab, click RebootBMC. The RebootBMC page opens.

2. Select the modules to reset.

3. Click the Reboot BMC(s) button and confirm.

A success message is displayed.

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 5.2. Checking hardware information
1. From the Health tab, click Hardware information. The Hardware information
page opens.

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2. Click the downward pointing arrow (B) to expand the information details for a
component.

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 3. Click Get identity Card (A) to get the server card as a json file.

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5.3. Checking the sensors
Displaying sensors

From the Health tab, click Sensors. The Sensors page opens.

Sensors are displayed for the selected module.

Mark Description
A Module identifier
B Alphabetical search
C Status filter
D Sensor type filter

Filtering sensors

1. Select the module identifier (A).

2. Set one or more search criteria among alphabetical search (B), status (C) and
sensor type (D) tofilter the sensors displayed.

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 5.4. Checking event logs
Displaying event logs

From the Health tab, click Event logs. The Event logs page opens.

Up to 1 000 logs are displayed for the queried module.

Mark Description
A Module identifier
B Alphabetical search
C Log deletion
D Date range search
E Severity filter
F Export of log to a json file

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Filtering event logs

1. Select the module identifier (A).

2. Enter one or more search criteria among alphabetical search (B), date range (D)
and severity (E) to filter the event logs displayed.

Exporting event logs

Click the arrow (F) to export an event log to a json file.

Deleting event logs

Click (C) to delete all event logs.

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 5.5. Display firmware versions
From the Configuration tab, click Firmware. The Firmware page opens.

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Appendix A. Network configuration

For multi-module configurations, communication would normally be through the

primary module. However two configurations are possible.

The network configuration depends on the network connections and network

settings of the secondary modules.

Single point of management

A partition can be operated from a single Ethernet connection to the primary

module of the partition. Ingoing and outgoing traffic are routed through the
primary module.

Modules LAN cable Network settings

Primary Connected DHCP or static IP
Secondary Not connected N/A - default DHCP

Other case: Secondary modules with an external interface

For secondary modules that have their own external interface, traffic would be
either through the primary, or the local module interface.

Modules LAN cable Network settings

Primary Connected DHCP or static IP
Secondary Connected DHCP or static IP

Appendix A. Network configuration A-1

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Appendix B. LIO module screen

B.1. Overview
This appendix presents the usage and the information displayed on the Left
Input/Output (LIO) management module screen.

Mark Component
A Up button
B Select button
C Down button
D Screen

Appendix B. LIO module screen B-1

 B.2. LIO module screen usage
The screen switches to sleep mode after an inactivity delay.

1. Press the Select button to wake up from sleep mode. The home screen
appears.

2. Press the Select button again to access the main menu.

3. Press the Up and Down buttons to choose the desired entry and press the
Select button to read the related data.

4. Press the Select button to return to the home screen.

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B.3. Information displayed by LIO module
The home screen displays the company name at the top and the following
information below, one after the other:

■ Mode: Primary or Secondary

■ Module number: 00, 01 ... 15

■ Power State: Off or Running

The main menu provides several items to get more information about the server
module.

Items Information or action

Identification IP and MAC adresses of Eth0
FW Version BMC, BIOS, MAIN FPGA and IO FPGA versions
Back (<) Return to home screen

Appendix B. LIO module screen B-3

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