Asus ASMB6-iKVM Bedienungsanleitung

ASMB6-iKVMServer Management Board

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

4-38 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.5.2 Server Power ControlThe Server Power Control page displays the current server power status and allows y

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-394.5.4 Power ButtonThe Power Button page allows you to enable or disable power button and click Perform Action to conrm the selec

4-40 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.6 MaintenanceThis section allows you to perform the rmware update for the remote server. You can also use

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-414.6.2 Restore Factory DefaultThis section allows you to restore all settings to factory default. Please click the Restore Factory

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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

A-2 Appendix: Reference informationA.1 BMC connectorThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB6-iKVM comes with a Baseboard Management Contro

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM A-3A.2 LAN ports for server managementThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB6-iKVM comes with three LAN (RJ-45) ports: on

A-4 Appendix: Reference informationA.3 TroubleshootingProblem SolutionThe local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB6-iKVM board1. Check if the

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM A-5A.4 Sensor TableMemory ECCSensor No.Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type codeSensor Value or Event Type Event Data 30xD1 CPU1

xiASMB6-iKVM specications summaryChipset Aspeed 2300Internal RAM 112 MB for system 16 MB for videoInternal ROM 32 MBTimers 32-bit Watchdog TimerMain

A-6 Appendix: Reference informationBackplane HDSensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type0x68 Backplane1 HD1 D

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM A-7Power SupplySensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type0x81 PSU1 Temp Temperature 0x01 Thres

A-8 Appendix: Reference informationHardware MonitorSensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type0x31 CPU1 Temperatur

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM A-90x40 +3.3VSB Voltage 0x02 Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical

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

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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® ASMB6-iKVM server management board!The ASUS ASMB6-iKVM is an Intelligent

ASUS ASMB6-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 ASMB6-iKVM board, check if the remote server system meets the follow

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 1-51.5 Network setupThe ASMB6-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

iiE6918First Edition V1 January 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

2-2 Chapter 2: Installation2.2 Hardware installationTo install the server management board:1. Locate the ASMB6 connector on the motherboard.2.1 Bef

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 2-34. When installed, the board appears as shown.5. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port for server management.Refer to the App

2-4 Chapter 2: Installation2.3 Firmware update and IP congurationYou need to update the ASMB6-iKVM rmware and congure IP source before you start u

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 2-57. When the update process is completed, the following screen appears. NewImageSize = 32MB, offs = 0Uploading Firmware Image : Com

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 ASMB6-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 ASMB6-iKVM 2-9Configuration Source [Previous State]Allows you to select the IP address source type. Set the LAN channel parameters statically or

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 ASMB6-iKVM 2-112.5 Running the ASMC6 utilityThe ASMC6 utility allows you to update the ASMB6-iKVM rmware, congure the LAN setting for the remo

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

2-12 Chapter 2: InstallationASMC6 Help Menu optionsOptions Description-kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data...Send IPMI command-bmc_ip_source sou

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 2-132.5.1 Conguring the LAN controllerBefore you can establish connection to the ASMB6-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 ASMC6 utility.To change th

ASUS ASMB6-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 ASMB6-SOL PLUS, tha

ASUS ASMB6-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 ASMB6-iKVM 3-5Event windowThe Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information includes the event ind

ivContents3.1.4 Displaying FRU information ... 3-103.1.5 Displaying system event logs ...

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 ASMB6-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 ASMB6-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 ASMB6-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 ASMB6-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 ASMB6-iKVM 3-15Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) featureThe Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Platform Event Trap

vContents4.4.6 Network Bond ... 4-134.4.7 NTP ...

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 ASMB6-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 ASMB6-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 ASMB6-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 ASMB6-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 ASMB6-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 ASMB6-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 ASMB6-iKVM 4-34.1.2 Using the utilityThe web-based graphics user interface displays when you login in the utility successfully.1. Menu bar: Clic

4-4 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.2 FRU InformationThis section contains detailed information for various FRU deviced present in this system.4

ASUS ASMB6-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 ASMB6-iKVM 4-7Procedure:Entering the details in Advanced Active Directory Settings Page1. Click on Advanced Settings to open the Advanced Active

viiREACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemic

4-8 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceTo add a new Role Group1. In the Active Directory Settings Page, select a blank row and click Add Role Group t

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-94.4.2 DNSThe page allows you to manage DNS settings of the device.12 34.4.3 LDAPThe Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)

4-10 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface2. Add Role Group: To add a new role group to the device. Alternatively, double click on a free slot to add a

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-11To add a new Role Group1. In the LDAP Settings Page, select a blank row and click Add Role Group to open the Add Role group Page

4-12 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.4 Mouse ModeThe Mouse Mode page allows you to select the mouse mode.11. Save: Select the desired mouse m

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-134.4.6 Network BondThis page allows you to enable or disable networking bonding feature and congure the default interfaces.4.4.7

4-14 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.9 PEFPlatform Event Filtering (PEF) provides a mechanism for conguring the BMC to take selected actions

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-15Procedure:1. Click the Event Filter Tab to congure the event lters in the available slots2. To Add an Event Filter entry, sele

4-16 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceAlert Policy TabThis page is used to congure the Alert Policy and LAN destination. You can add, delete or mod

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-177. Add: To save the new alert policy and return to Alert Policy list.8. Modify: To modify the existing entries.9. Cancel: To canc

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

4-18 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface9. In the Alert String eld, enable the check box if the Alert policy entry is Event Specic.10. In the Aler

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-19PEF Management LAN Destination PageThis page is used to congure the Event lter, Alert Policy and LAN destination. A sample scree

4-20 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceProcedure:6. Select the User Name from the list of users.7. In the Subject eld, enter the subject.8. In th

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-214.4.10 RADIUSThis page is used to enable or disable RADIUS authentication and enter the required information to access the RADIUS

4-22 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.12 ServicesThis page lists services running on the BMC. It shows current status and other basic informati

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-234.4.14 SSLThe Secure Socket Layer protocol was created by Netscape to ensure secure transactions between web servers and browsers

4-24 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceThe elds of SSL Certicate Conguration – Upload SSL tab are explained below.1. Current Certicate: Current c

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-252. Organization(O): Organization name for which the certicate is to be generated.- Maximum length of 64 characters.- Special cha

4-26 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceThe elds of SSL Certicate Conguration – Generate SSL tab are explained below.1. Basic Information: This sec

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-27 • Organization Unit(OU) • City or Locality(L) • State or Province(ST) • Country(C) • Email AddressProcedure1. Click the Upl

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

4-28 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.15 UsersThe User Management page allows you to view the current list of user slots for the server. You ca

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-295 Enable or Disable the User Access Privilege.6. In the Network Privilege eld, enter the network privilege assigned to the user

4-30 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.5 Remote ControlThis section allows you to perform remote operations on the server. Click each function key

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-31Java Console: This is an OS independent plug-in which can be used in Windows as well as Linux with the help of JRE. JRE should be

4-32 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceVideoThis menu contains the following sub menu items.1. Pause redirection: This option is used for pausing Con

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-33Keyboard This menu contains the following sub menu items.1. Hold Right Ctrl Key: This menu item can be used to act as the right-si

4-34 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceMouse 1. Show Cursor: This menu item can be used to show or hide the local mouse cursor on the remote client

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-35OptionsBand width: The Bandwidth Usage option allows you to adjust the bandwidth. You can select one of the following: 1. Auto De

4-36 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceMediaVirtual Media Wizard: To add or modify a media, select and click 'Virtual Media Wizard' button,

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-37Keyboard LayoutAuto Detect: This option is used to detect keyboard layout automatically. The languages supported automatically are