Asus ASMB6-IKVM User manual

ASMB6-iKVM
Server Management Board

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E6918
First Edition V1
January 2012
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
ASMB6-iKVM specications summary..................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Features ........................................................................................ 1-3
1.4 System requirements................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Network setup .............................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2: Installation
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Hardware installation................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Firmware update and IP conguration....................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Firmware update ............................................................. 2-4
2.3.2 Congure BMC IP source static IP.................................. 2-6
2.3.3 Congure BMC IP source DHCP .................................... 2-7
2.4 BIOS conguration ...................................................................... 2-8
2.4.1 Running the BIOS BMC conguration ............................ 2-8
2.4.2 BMC network conguration............................................. 2-8
2.4.3 System Event Log......................................................... 2-10
2.5 Running the ASMC6 utility ........................................................ 2-11
2.5.1 Conguring the LAN controller...................................... 2-13
2.5.2 Conguring the user name and password .................... 2-14
2.6 Software installation.................................................................. 2-15
2.6.1 Installing the ARC ......................................................... 2-15
2.6.2 Launching ARC ............................................................. 2-16
Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console
3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC)..................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 ARC sections .................................................................. 3-3
3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server..................................... 3-6
3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information ......................................... 3-8

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3.1.4 Displaying FRU information .......................................... 3-10
3.1.5 Displaying system event logs.........................................3-11
3.1.6 Using Remote Console ................................................. 3-12
3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors ............................ 3-13
3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings .................................. 3-14
3.1.9 Controlling the remote server power............................. 3-16
3.1.10 Viewing PET information............................................... 3-17
3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup ................................... 3-20
3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host Management
Controller Setup utility...................................3-20
3.2.2 Command elds ............................................................ 3-21
3.2.3 Initial.............................................................................. 3-21
3.2.4 View .............................................................................. 3-21
3.2.5 Set................................................................................. 3-24
3.2.6 Monitor .......................................................................... 3-26
3.2.7 Help............................................................................... 3-27
Chapter 4: Web-based user interface
4.1 Web-based user interface ........................................................... 4-2
4.1.1 Loging in the utility .......................................................... 4-2
4.1.2 Using the utility................................................................ 4-3
4.2 FRU Information........................................................................... 4-4
4.3 Server Health................................................................................ 4-4
4.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds)................................ 4-5
4.3.2 Event Log........................................................................ 4-5
4.4 Conguration................................................................................ 4-6
4.4.1 Active Directory............................................................... 4-6
Procedure:...................................................................................... 4-7
To add a new Role Group .............................................................. 4-8
To Modify Role Group .................................................................... 4-8
To Delete a Role Group.................................................................. 4-8
4.4.2 DNS ................................................................................ 4-9
4.4.3 LDAP............................................................................... 4-9
4.4.4 Mouse Mode ................................................................. 4-12
4.4.5 Network......................................................................... 4-12

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4.4.6 Network Bond ............................................................... 4-13
4.4.7 NTP............................................................................... 4-13
4.4.9 PEF ............................................................................... 4-14
4.4.10 RADIUS ........................................................................ 4-21
4.4.11 Remote Session............................................................ 4-21
4.4.12 Services ........................................................................ 4-22
4.4.13 SMTP ............................................................................ 4-22
4.4.14 SSL ............................................................................... 4-23
4.4.15 Users............................................................................. 4-28
4.5 Remote Control .......................................................................... 4-30
4.5.1 Console Redirection...................................................... 4-30
4.5.2 Server Power Control.................................................... 4-38
4.5.3 Chassis Identify Command ........................................... 4-38
4.5.4 Power Button ................................................................ 4-39
4.6 Maintenance ............................................................................... 4-40
4.6.1 Firmware Update .......................................................... 4-40
4.6.2 Restore Factory Default ................................................ 4-41
Appendix: Reference information
A.1 BMC connector.............................................................................A-2
A.2 LAN ports for server management.............................................A-3
A.3 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................A-4
A.4 Sensor Table.................................................................................A-5

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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REACH
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Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/
REACH.htm.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you
to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well
as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm
for detailed recycling information in different regions.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the server.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing server before you add a
device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the server, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If
you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing any component to the server, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the server management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the server management board features and the new
technologies it supports.
• Chapter 2: Installation
This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server
system and install the utilities that the board supports.
• Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console
This chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Remote Console (ARC) that the
server management board supports.
• Chapter 4: Web-based user interface (ASMB6-iKVM only)
This chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the
server management board supports.
• Appendix: Reference Information
The Appendix shows the location of the LAN ports for server management
and BMC connector on server motherboards. This section also presents
common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the
server management board.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
format a:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.

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ASMB6-iKVM specications summary
Chipset Aspeed 2300
Internal RAM 112 MB for system
16 MB for video
Internal ROM 32 MB
Timers 32-bit Watchdog Timer
Main features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports
KVM over LAN
Web-based user interface (remote management)
Virtual media
Network Bonding support
Browsers Support - HTML5/JS based UI
- Multi-language support in Web interface with English
as the currently supported language
- Internet Explorer 7, 8 (IE6 for SP2)
- Firefox 3.0 and above
- Google Chrome 2.0 and above
- Safari 3.0 and above
- Opera 9.64 and above
OS Support Host Operating System:
- Windows Server 2003 32/64-bit
- Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x 32/64-bit
- SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.x 32/64-bit
- SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.x32/64-bit
Client Operating System:
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- Windows Server 2003 32/64-bit
- Windows 7 32/64-bit
- Fedora Core 9 and above 32/64-bit
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x 32/64-bit
- Mac OS X
Form factor 22 mm x 17 mm
* Specications are subject to change without notice.

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

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS®ASMB6-iKVM server management board!
The ASUS ASMB6-iKVM is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
2.0-compliant board that allows you to monitor, control, and manage a remote
server from the local or central server in your local area network (LAN). With
ASMB6-iKVM plugging in a server motherboard, you can completely and efciently
monitor your server in real-time. The solution allows you to reduce IT management
costs and increase the productivity.
Before you start installing the server management board, check the items in your
package with the list below.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your server management board package for the following items.
• ASUS ASMB6-iKVM Card
• Support CD
• User guide

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 1-3
1.3 Features
1. IPMI 2.0
• System interface (KCS)
• LAN interface (support RMCP+)
• System Event Log (SEL)
• Sensor Data Record (SDR)
• Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
• Remote Power on/off, reboot
• Serial Over LAN (SOL)
• Authentication Type: RAKP-HMAC-SHA1
• Encryption (AES)
• Platform Event Filtering (PEF)
• Platform Event Trap (PET)
• Watchdog Timer
2. Private I2C Bus
• Auto Monitoring sensors (temperature, voltage, fan speed and logging
events
3. PMBus*
• Support Power supply for PMBus device
4. PSMI*
• Support Power supply for PSMI bus device
5. Web-base GUI
• Monitor Sensor, show SDR, SEL, FRU, congure BMC, LAN
• Support SSL (HTTPS)
• Multiple user permission level
• Upgrade BMC rmware
6. Update Firmware
• DOS Tool
• Web GUI (Windows®XP/Vista/2003/2008, RHEL5.2, SLES10SP2
7. Notication
• PET
• SNMP Trap
• e-Mail

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1.4 System requirements
Before you install the ASMB6-iKVM board, check if the remote server system
meets the following requirements:
• ASUS server motherboard with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
connector*
• LAN (RJ-45) port for server management**
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or later; Firefox
* Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for an updated list of server
motherboards that support the ASMB6-iKVM.
** See the Appendix for details.
* A power supply supported PMBus and PSMI is necessary.
** Specications are subject to change without notice.
8. KVM over Internet
• Web-based remote console
9. Remote Update BIOS
• Use Remote oppy to update BIOS
10. Remote Storage (Virtual Media)
• Support two remote storage for USB/CD-ROM/DVD and image
11. Remote Install OS
• Use remote storage to remote install OS

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 1-5
1.5 Network setup
The ASMB6-iKVM server management board installed on the remote server
connects to a local/central server via direct LAN connection or through a network
hub. Below are the supported server management congurations.
Remote server
with ASMB6-iKVM
Hub or router
Direct LAN connection
LAN connection through a network hub
Remote server
with ASMB6-iKVM
RJ-45 cable
Remote console with
web-based browser
Remote console with
web-based browser

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Chapter 2: Installation
This chapter provides instructions on how
to install the board to the server system and
install the utilities that the board supports.

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2.2 Hardware installation
To install the server management board:
1. Locate the ASMB6 connector on
the motherboard.
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install the server management
board to the remote server system.
• Unplug the server system power cord from the wall socket before touching
any component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply
is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or
components.
2. Place the card on the ASMB6
connector of the motherboard,
aligning with the pin connectors.
Refer to the Appendix section
for the location of the ASMB6
connector on supported
motherboards.