Advantech ASMB-BMC User manual

User Manual
ASMB-BMC
ASMB Server Board BMC
Function Application for Single
Unit

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Copyright
The documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2013
by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right
to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without
notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted
in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co.,
Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. How-
ever, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringe-
ments of the rights of third parties, which may result from its use.
Acknowledgements
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All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to your dealer.
Part No. 20060BMC10 Edition 1
Printed in Taiwan July 2013

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Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech website at http://support.advantech.com where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
–Product name and serial number
–Description of your peripheral attachments
–Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
–A complete description of the problem
–The exact wording of any error messages
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Document Feedback
To assist us in making improvements to this manual, we would welcome comments
and constructive criticism. Please send all such - in writing to: support@advan-
tech.com
Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal
injury!
Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing
data. e.g.
There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the
battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the man-
ufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Note! Notes provide optional additional information.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User Manual for later reference.
3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning.
4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located near the equip-
ment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting
it fall may cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment
from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the
equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source
to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be
opened only by qualified service personnel.
14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C
(140° F). THIS COULD DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-1:1982 is
no more than 70 dB (A).
DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1. Advantech
disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements contained herein.

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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis
before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush
of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive elec-
tronic components.

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Contents
Chapter 1 System Requirements.........................1
1.1 Hardware Requirement ............................................................................. 2
1.2 Software Requirement .............................................................................. 2
1.3 IPMITool and Other Open Source Software ............................................. 2
Chapter 2 Setup.....................................................3
2.1 HW environment ....................................................................................... 4
2.2 BIOS Setting ............................................................................................. 4
2.2.1 BMC Self Test log ......................................................................... 5
2.2.2 System Event Log......................................................................... 6
2.2.3 BMC Network Configuration ......................................................... 7
2.3 LAN Setting ............................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3 Graphics User Interface (GUI) ............9
3.1 Login Page .............................................................................................. 10
3.2 Dashboard............................................................................................... 10
3.2.1 Device Information and Network Information.............................. 11
3.2.2 Remote Control........................................................................... 11
3.2.3 Sensor Monitoring....................................................................... 11
3.3 Server Health .......................................................................................... 12
3.3.1 Sensor Readings ........................................................................ 12
3.3.2 Event Log.................................................................................... 13
3.3.3 System Log ................................................................................. 13
3.4 Remote Control ....................................................................................... 14
3.4.1 Console Redirection.................................................................... 14
3.4.2 Server Power Control.................................................................. 17
3.5 Configuration........................................................................................... 18
3.5.1 Active Directory........................................................................... 18
3.5.2 DNS ............................................................................................ 19
3.5.3 LDAP........................................................................................... 20
3.5.4 Local Media................................................................................. 21
3.5.5 Mouse Mode ............................................................................... 21
3.5.6 Network....................................................................................... 22
3.5.7 NTP............................................................................................. 23
3.5.8 PAM Order .................................................................................. 24
3.5.9 PEF ............................................................................................. 24
3.5.10 RADIUS ...................................................................................... 27
3.5.11 Remote Session.......................................................................... 28
3.5.12 Services ...................................................................................... 29
3.5.13 SMTP .......................................................................................... 30
3.5.14 System and Audit log .................................................................. 31
3.5.15 Users........................................................................................... 32
3.5.16 Virtual Media ............................................................................... 33
3.6 Auto Video Recording ............................................................................. 34
3.7 Maintenance............................................................................................ 35
3.7.1 Firmware update ......................................................................... 35
3.7.2 Restore Factory Defaults ............................................................ 36
3.7.3 System Administrator.................................................................. 36
3.8 Log Out ................................................................................................... 37

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Appendix A Ports Usage ....................................... 39

Chapter 1
1System Requirements

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ASMB-BMC functions and specifications mentioned in this document are fully compli-
ant with IPMI 2.0 specification. To set ASMB-BMC on ASMB server boards, the fol-
lowing are required:
1.1 Hardware Requirement
ASMB server board
An ASMB-BMC module
Power Supply
Keyboard
LAN cable
A client computer
1.2 Software Requirement
IE or other web browsers
IPMI driver is not required neither on windows nor Linux while ASMB-BMC is
with ASMB server board.
1.3 IPMITool and Other Open Source Software
ASMB-BMC supports open source software IPMITool as long as it is compliant
to IPMI2.0

Chapter 2
2Setup

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2.1 HW environment
To setup ASMB the server board hardware and dedicated LAN for BMC, please refer
to ASMB server board user manual.
ASMB-BMC module should be well placed on IPMI1 (2 x 5 pin header), once ASMB-
BMC is initialized, an LED indicator will be blinking.
2.2 BIOS Setting
Press <Del> or <F2> at bootup to enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will
appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter>
to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Server Mgmt is used to modify ASMB-BMC setting.
BMC Support
To "Enable or Disable" BMC support. Set BMC support [Disabled] if you don't
need BMC function. Once it is disabled, BIOS will not check ASMB-BMC initial
status when starting.
Wait for BMC
To “Enable or Disable” wait For BMC. Once it is disabled, BIOS will initial with-
out waiting for ASMB-BMC ready.
Note! BMC function will not be active if Wait for BMC is disabled.

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Chapter 2 Setup
Wait for BMC Counter
BMC counter to set waiting time for BMC self test complete, the time for per
counter is 5 seconds.
2.2.1 BMC Self Test log
This page is to about the BMC self test Erase Log setting.

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2.2.2 System Event Log
To “Enable or Disable” system event log during bootup.
SEL Components
To Enable or Disable system event log (SEL) components.

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Chapter 2 Setup
2.2.3 BMC Network Configuration
BMC network configuration lists LAN configuration such as Address source, IP
address, and Subnet mask. The default IP and Subnet mask can be used for first
time BMC setting.
There are three types of Address source.
–Unspecified
Use default IP setting.
–Static
Use custom assigned IP setting, set Station IP address and Subnet mask
after change Configuration Address to Static.
–Dynamic-Obtained by BMC
Dynamically get IP source from your server board.
2.3 LAN Setting
If the LAN of the client computer wants to connect to the ASMB server board LAN
then the same client and server setting is required to be in the same segment of the
IP address of ASMB-BMC on the host.
Note! LAN2 is available in specific models.
MAC rewrite is only applied in Linux command.

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Chapter 3
3Graphical User
Interface (GUI)

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To login into the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of ASMB-BMC. Open an Internet
browser and connect to the IP address of ASMB-BMC, the login page will show as in
the following screen.
3.1 Login Page
Default user name and password
Before starting to use, JAVA is required to be installed to use remote control after-
wards.
It is available at http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
3.2 Dashboard
Username admin
Password admin
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Chapter 3 Graphical User Interface (GUI)
3.2.1 Device Information and Network Information
The left upper area in Dashboard shows general information of the firmware and net-
work settings of your ASMB-BMC module.
3.2.2 Remote Control
The Remote Control screen will show the screen of your monitored server. The
screen can be updated manually by clicking the “Refresh” tab.
“Launch” tab will direct the user to the Remote Control function.
3.2.3 Sensor Monitoring
There are green and red status indicators, green means the monitored sensor normal
status; otherwise, it is critical when it is red.
There is “HELP” tab on the right upper corner to describe the function of the page.
If new events occur, a notification will pop up, users can click the pop up and see
new events.

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3.3 Server Health
Server Health shows system temperature and abnormal events.
3.3.1 Sensor Readings
Sensor Readings are at Server Health ＞Sensor Reading. They provide thresholds
and status information of sensors.
Live widget gives a dynamic representation of the readings for the sensors by click-
ing ON or OFF to activate the widget.
The live widget will stop updating when time is out. To set timeout, click Configuration
＞Service from main menu to change web timeout seconds
Note! To clear Platform alerts, the system has to be reset.