Asus ASMB5-iKVM Bedienungsanleitung

ASMB5-iKVMServer Management Board

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xiASMB5-iKVM specications summaryChipset Aspeed 2050Internal RAM 112 MB for system 16 MB for videoInternal ROM 16 MBTimers 32-bit Watchdog TimerMain

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

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® ASMB5-iKVM server management board!The ASUS ASMB5-iKVM is an Intelligent

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 1-31.3 Features1. IPMI 2.0• System interface (KCS)• LAN interface (support RMCP+)• System Event Log (SEL)• Sensor Data Record (S

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 System requirementsBefore you install the ASMB5-iKVM board, check if the remote server system meets the follow

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 1-51.5 Network setupThe ASMB5-iKVM server management board installed on the remote server connects to a local/central server via dire

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

iiE6569Second Edition V2 March 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 2-34. When installed, the board appears as shown.5. Reinstall the remote server system cover, then connect the power plug to a groun

2-4 Chapter 2: Installation2.3 Firmware update and IP congurationYou need to update the ASMB5-iKVM rmware and congure IP source before you start u

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 2-57. When the update process is completed, the following screen appears.When the update process is completed, the following screen a

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 2-72.3.3 Congure BMC IP source DHCP1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 2-9Configuration Source [Do Nothing]Allows you to select the IP address source type. Set the LAN channel parameters statically or dyna

2-10 Chapter 2: Installation2.4.3 System Event LogAllows you to view all the events in the BMC event log. It will take a maximum of 15 seconds to rea

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 2-112.5 Running the ASMC5 utilityThe ASMC5 utility allows you to update the ASMB5-iKVM rmware, congure the LAN setting for the remo

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-12 Chapter 2: InstallationASMC5 Help Menu optionsOptions Description-kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data...Send IPMI command-bmc_ip_source sou

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 2-132.5.1 Conguring the LAN controllerBefore you can establish connection to the ASMB5-iKVM board, you must congure the LAN port fo

2-14 Chapter 2: Installation2.5.2 Conguring the user name and passwordYou may change your user name and password from the ASMC5 utility.To change th

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 2-152.6 Software installationYou can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS Remot

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

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

3-2 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC)The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility, designed for ASMB5-SOL PLUS, tha

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-33.1.1 ARC sectionsMenu barThe Menu bar contains all the commands for the ARC application. Click on a menu to display a list of ava

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-5Event windowThe Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information includes the event ind

ivContents3.1.5 Displaying system event logs ...3-113.1.6 Using Remote Console ...

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-7 The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Detail/SEL window.

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-93. Click More. A sensor window appears displaying additional information on the sensor. The Information tab displays basic sensor

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-113.1.5 Displaying system event logsThe System Event Log (SEL) is a non-volatile storage area where all remote server system events

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-133.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensorsTo display all remote server sensors in graphical format:1. From the navigation window

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-15Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) featureThe Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Platform Event Trap

vContents4.4.11 Date/Time/NTP Settings ...4-114.5 Remote Control ...

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-173.1.10 Viewing PET informationThe Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system management alerts. When the ARC rece

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-19Important notice for Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) usersIf the local server system is behind a rewall, you must create a UDP port

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-213.2.2 Command eldsThe utility menu bar has ve commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You can select a command using th

3-22 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote ConsoleTo view the System Event Log (SEL):1. Select BMC SEL from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A com

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-23To view the System Data Record (SDR):1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A complete list of

3-24 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.2.5 SetThe Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time.To view the BMC information:1.

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-25You can select from the following interfaces:KCS Interface - Keyboard Controller StyleSMIC Interface - Server Management Inter

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

3-26 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.2.6 MonitorThe Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltage

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 3-273.2.7 HelpThe Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information.ASUS Host Managemen

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

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 4-34.1.2 Using the utilityThe web-based graphics user interface displays when you login in the utility successfully.1. Menu bar: Cli

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 4-54.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds)The Sensor Readings page displays the system sensor information, including readings and sta

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 4-74.4.2 PEFThe PEF page allows you to modify the PEF conguration.11. Modify: Click to select the PEF item that you want to modify.

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

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 4-94.4.6 SSLThe SSL page displays the default certicate and private key, and allows you to upload the new SSL certicate. Click Brow

4-10 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.9 Congure LDAPThe Congure LDAP page allows you to authenticate and access the LDAP server. Complete the

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 4-114.4.11 Date/Time/NTP SettingsThe Date/Time/NTP Settings page allows you to set up specic date/time or synchronize the date/time

4-12 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.5 Remote ControlThis section allows you to perform remote operations on the server. Click each function key

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 4-134.5.2 Server Power ControlThe Server Power Control page displays the current server power status and allows you to change the cur

4-14 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.5.4 Chassis Identify CommandThe Chassis Identify Command page allows you to perform a chassis identify comm

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 4-154.6 MaintenanceThis section allows you to perform the rmware update for the remote server. Click Enter Update Mode to open the 

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

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

A-2 Appendix: Reference informationA.1 BMC connectorThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB5-iKVM comes with a Baseboard Management Contro

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM A-3A.2 LAN ports for server managementThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB5-iKVM comes with three LAN (RJ-45) ports: on

A-4 Appendix: Reference informationA.3 TroubleshootingProblem SolutionThe local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB5-iKVM board1. Check if the

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM A-5A.4 BMC Sensor Codes TableCategory 1: Memory relatedSensor No.Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type codeSensor Value or Event Type E

A-6 Appendix: Reference informationCategory 2: HDD / Backplane relatedSensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type0x

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM A-7Category 3: Power Supply relatedSensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type0x81 PSU1 Temp Temp

A-8 Appendix: Reference informationCategory 4: Hardware Monitor / System Sensor relatedSensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Valu

ASUS ASMB5-iKVM A-90x3F P2VTT (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system) Voltage 0x02 Threshold(0x01) Lower

A-10 Appendix: Reference information0xA2 FRNT_FAN1 FAN 0x04 Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low0xA3 FRNT_FA

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