Dell PowerEdge C6105 Operating manual

Dell PowerEdge C6105
Using the Baseboard
Management Controller
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
BMC Key Features and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the Web UI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Logging in to the Web User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Component Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Firmware Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ID Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
List FRU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Server Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sensor Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sensor Readings With Thresholds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mouse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SMTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
PEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Console Redirection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Server Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
IPMI 1.5 / 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Command Support List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Introduction
This section introduces the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) and
includes the requirements for web-based graphical user interface (GUI),
keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM), and virtual media.
BMC Key Features and Functions
The following lists the supported features of the BMC:
• Support for IPMI v1.5 and v2.0
• Out-of-band monitoring and control for server management over LAN
• Dedicate NIC for remote management
• FRU information report, which includes main board part number, product
name, manufacturer, etc.
• Health status/hardware monitoring report
• View and clear event logs.
• Event notification by lighting chassis LED indicator and Platform Event
Trap ( PET )
• Platform Event Filtering (PEF) to take selected action for selected events
including NMI
• Chassis management, which includes power control, status report, front
panel buttons, and LEDs control
• Watchdog and auto server re-start and recovery
• Support for multi-session user and alert destination for LAN channel
Using the Web UI
The BMC firmware features an embedded web server, enabling users to
connect to the BMC using an Internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer)
without needing to install KVM and virtual storage software on a remote
console.
Web-based GUI is supported on the following browsers:
Microsoft Windows:
• Internet Explorer 6, 7 or later
• Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later
Linux:
• Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later

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NOTE: Before using the web user interface, ensure that the firewall settings are
configured to enable access to the following ports: 8890 (KVM), 9000 (storage), 9001,
9002, and 9003.
Logging in to the Web User Interface
Enter the IP address or URL (default DHCP\static IP address) into the
address bar of the web browser.
When connecting to the BMC, the login screen prompts for the username
and password. This authentication with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
protection prevents unauthorized intruders from gaining access to the BMC
web server. Once authentication is passed, you can manage the server by
privilege.
NOTE: The default username and password are in lowercase characters. It is
advised to change the root password once you have logged in.
Table 1-1. Default User Name And Password
Field Default
User Name root
Password root

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System Features
System Information
The System Information tab enables you to view the BMC firmware version,
BIOS version, and PIC version. Click the System Information tab to view the
Remote Management Controller.
Table 1-1. BMC Summary
BMC Information Description
Device Power Status Current power state of the system.
Firmware Revision Dell Remote Management Controller firmware version.
Aux Firmware Revision Firmware build number.
Firmware Build Time Date the firmware was last flashed in the form:
MMM Day YYYY HH:MM:SS
BMC Chipset Dell Remote Management Controller type.
BIOS Version BIOS version for the system.
PIC Version PIC FW version for chassis fan control board.

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Component Information
Server Board Information
Including Serial Number, BIOS Version, Product ID, Manufacturer, and
Manufacture Date.
CPU Information
Including Socket, Manufacturer, Model, and Frequency.
Memory Information
Including Memory ID, Status, Socket, Module Size, Model, and Frequency.

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Firmware Update
Use the Firmware Update feature to upgrade to the latest firmware version.
The following data is included in the BMC firmware package:
• Compiled BMC firmware code and data
• Web-based user interface, JPEG, and other user interface data files
• Default configuration files
Updating the BMC Firmware Through TFTP/HTTP/FTP
1 Get Reservation ID.
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30
0x01
> 01
2 Enable Remote Update.
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30
0x02 0x01 0x10 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x00 0xff
>10 01 00 01 01
3 Get Protocol.
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30
0x02 0x01 0x10 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0xff
>10 02 00 01 07
4 Set URL.
HTTP Server Update: ( Ex: http://192.168.1.111/s2gv112.bin )
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30
0x03 0x01 0x10 0x03 0x00
0x00 0x00 0x01 0xFF 0x68 0x74 0x74 0x70 0x3A 0x2F 0x2F 0x31 0x39
0x32 0x2E 0x31 0x36
0x38 0x2E 0x31 0x2E 0x31 0x31 0x31 0x2F 0x73 0x32 0x67 0x76 0x31
0x31 0x32 0x2E 0x62 0x69 0x6E ASCII code for URL -
"http://192.168.1.111/s2gv112.bin"
Response: 21 written data length

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FTP Server Update: ( Ex: ftp://user:[email protected]68.1.111/s2gv112.bin )
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30
0x03 0x01 0x10 0x03 0x00
0x00 0x00 0x01 0xFF 0x68 0x74 0x74 0x70 0x3A 0x2F 0x2F 0x31 0x39
0x32 0x2E 0x31 0x36
0x38 0x2E 0x31 0x2E 0x31 0x31 0x31 0x2F 0x73 0x32 0x67 0x76 0x31
0x31 0x32 0x2E 0x62 0x69 0x6E ASCII code for URL -
"http://192.168.1.111/s2gv112.bin"
Response: 21 written data length
TFTP Server Update: ( Ex: tftp://192.168.1.111/s2gv112.bin)
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30
0x03 0x01 0x10 0x03 0x00
0x00 0x00 0x01 0xFF 0x74 0x66 0x74 0x70 0x3A 0x2F 0x2F 0x31 0x39
0x32 0x2E 0x31 0x36
0x38 0x2E 0x31 0x2E 0x31 0x31 0x31 0x2F 0x73 0x32 0x67 0x76 0x31
0x31 0x32 0x2E 0x62 0x69 0x6E ASCII code for URL -
"tftp://192.168.1.111/s2gv112.bin"
Response: 21 written data length
Updating BMC Firmware Through Updating Firmware Command
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x08
0x01 0x01 0x80 0x00
Response: 34 firmware update task ID
(force update, config)
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x08
0x01 0x01 0x80 0x01
Response: 34 firmware update task ID
(normal update, no config)
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x08
0x01 0x01 0x00 0x00
Response: 34 firmware update task ID
(normal update, config)
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x08
0x01 0x01 0x00 0x01
Response: 34 firmware update task ID
1 Get Firmware Status.

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ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x08 0x02
<Task ID (ex: 0x34)>
Response: Status Code as followed:
0x00: Transmitting Image
0x01: Validating Image
0x02: Programming
0x03: Ready to Accept Image
0x04: USB Unit Stage
0x05: Connecting to server
0x80: General Error
0x81: Cannot establish connection
0x82: Path not found
0x83: Transmission Abort
0x84: Checksum Error
0x85: Incorrect Platform
0x86: Allocate memory failed
0x87: Virtual media detach failed
0xFF: Completed
2 Restart firmware while status code is 0xFF
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x06
0x02
Update BMC Firmware Through UI
NOTE: Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware
version and save it on your local system. During the process of firmware update, the
AC power of the managed system cannot be unplugged and the Web GUI cannot be
closed.
NOTE: Once you enter into Update Mode and choose to cancel the firmware flash
operation, the BMC must be reset. This means that you must close the Internet
browser and log back onto the BMC card before you can perform any other types of
operations.

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Select the Enter Update Mode button from the Maintenance tab to put the
device in a special mode that allows firmware update. You can now follow the
instructions presented below to successfully update the card’s firmware. The
device resets if update is cancelled. The device also resets upon successful
completion of firmware update.
1
Browse to, or enter the path on your system where the firmware image file
resides.
Example:
C:\Updates\V1.0\<image_name>
The default firmware image name is s2gv XXX .bin (XXX means for version
number).
2 Select if you want the BMC to auto reset after the update.
3 Click Update Firmware .
The update might take several minutes. When the update is completed, a
dialog box appears.
4 Click OK to close the session and automatically log out.
5 After the BMC resets, click Log In to log in to the BMC again.
Update BMC Firmware Through SSH
1 Get Reservation ID.
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30
0x01
> 01
 Reservation ID
2 Enable SSH/Telnet Service.
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30
0x03 <Reservation ID> 0x04 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x00
>01
3 Enable SSH/Telnet Redirection:
>ipmitool -H <BMC IP Address> -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30
0x03 <Reservation ID> 0x03 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x01
>01

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Front Panel User Interface
The BMC provides control panel interface functionality including indicators
(fault, status, and ID LEDs) and buttons (power/ID).
Power Button
The power button turns the device on and off.
ID Button
The control panel Chassis Identify button toggles the state of the Chassis ID
LED. If the ID LED is off, pressing the button turns the LED on (blinking).
If the LED is on, pressing the button or an IPMI Chassis Identify command
turns the LED off.
LEDs
BMC Heartbeat LED
The green LED provides an easy way to indicate that BMC is now enabled.
ID LED
A blinking LED indicates the Chassis Identify command has been accepted.
System Status LED
There is a dual-color LED to show the system status. The BMC turns the
LED off after all event logs are cleared.
The behavior of Status LED and ID LED is listed in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2. LED Status
LED Color Status When
Status LED Amber Blinks See "Blinking Health LED
Conditions" on page 14.
Off Normal status
Green On Amber LED is off
Blinks Amber LED is blinking
Off DC off

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Table 1-2. LED Status ( continued )
LED Color Status When
ID LED Blue Off Normal status
Blinks Identifying the system
Heartbeat LED Green Off BMC is not ready
Blinks BMC is ready
Table 1-3. Blinking Health LED Conditions
Item Description
Temperature Sensors Non-critical / critical event asserted
Fan Sensors Non-critical / critical event asserted
Voltage Sensors State asserted
Power Supply State asserted
Processor Thermal trip
Event Logging Disable
•SELalmostfull
•SELfull
Post Error System firmware error
Memory • Correctable ECC error
•UncorrectableECCerror
• Correctable ECC error logging limit reached
PCI-E Bus • Bus correctable error
• Bus uncorrectable error
• Bus fatal error
Watchdog 2 •Timerexpired
•Hardreset
•Powerdown
• Power cycle

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System Information
System Information
The System Information tab shows general information about the system
including Device Power Status, Firmware Revision, AuxFirmware Revision,
Firmware Build Time, BMC Chipset, BIOS Version, and PIC Version.
List FRU
The List FRU tab shows a list of the detected Field Replaceable Units
(FRUs) in the system. Select a FRU item from the drop down list to show
more information.

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Components
The Components tab shows a table of the components. The components can
be filtered by category and can be sorted by the column header. The table
shows the Socket, Manufacturer, and Model of each component.
Server Health
The Server Health tab provides information about the server’s health such as
sensor readings and the event log. The sensor readings can be shown with or
without thresholds in the table.

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Sensor Readings
The Sensor Readings tab shows all sensor readings from the system.
Table 1-1. Server Health Options
Button Description
Sensor Readings This button allows you to view the readings from the
various sensors.
Sensor Readings with
Thresholds
This button allows you to view the readings from the
various sensors, with thresholds included in the table.
Event Log This button allows you to view the events written to the
event log.
Table 1-2. Sensor Readings
Item Description
Sensor Type Selection
Drop Down Menu
This drop down menu allows you to select the type of
sensor readings that you want to show in the list.
• All Sensors
• Voltage Sensors
• Current Sensors

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Sensor Readings List This field shows the individual sensor’s name, reading, and
the current status of the sensor.
Refresh Button Use this button to refresh the sensor readings view.
Show Thresholds Button Clicking Show Thresholds button expands the sensor
reading table and also shows the various threshold settings
for every sensor.
•Name
• Status
•Reading
•LowNR
•LowCT
•LowNC
•HighNC
•HighCT
•HighNR
Table 1-2. Sensor Readings
Item Description

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Sensor Readings With Thresholds
The Sensor Readings with Thresholds tab shows all sensor readings and
thresholds from the system.
Table 1-3. Sensor Readings With Thresholds
Item Description
Sensor Selection Drop
Down Menu
This drop-down menu allows you to select the type of
sensor readings that you want to show in the list.
• All Sensors
• Voltage Sensors
• Current Sensors
Sensor Readings List This field shows the individual sensor’s name, reading and
the current status of the sensor. It also shows the following
threshold settings for every sensor.
•LowNR
•LowCT
•LowNC
•HighNC
•HighCT
•HighNR
Refresh Button Use this button to refresh the sensor readings view.
Hide Thresholds Button Clicking Hide Thresholds button reduces the sensor
reading table and hides the various threshold settings for
every sensor.
Table 1-4. Temperature Thresholds
Temperature Sensor Number UNCT UCT
CPU0_Temp 0x44 75 78
CPU1_Temp 0x45 75 78
MB_TEMP 0x40 60 65
NB_TEMP 0x41 95 98
P0_DIMM_TEMP 0x4C 96 98

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Table 1-4. Table Temperature Thresholds ( continued )
Temperature Sensor Number UNCT UCT
P1_DIMM_TEMP 0x4D 96 98
Chassis_Ambient 0x54 48 50
Outlet_TEMP 0x42 N/A N/A
Table 1-5. Voltage Thresholds
Voltage Sensor Sensor
Number
Normal LCT LNCT UNCT UCT
CPU_0_Vcore 0x10 1.00V N/A N/A N/A N/A
CPU_1_Vcore 0x11 1.00V N/A N/A N/A N/A
DDRP0_Voltage 0x12 1.5V 1.349V 1.388V 1.599V 1.646V
DDRP1_Voltage 0x13 1.5V 1.349V 1.388V 1.599V 1.646V
DDRP0_Voltage (LV) 0x12 1.35V 1.209V 1.248V 1.443V 1.482V
DDRP1_Voltage (LV) 0x13 1.35V 1.209V 1.248V 1.443V 1.482V
P5V 0x28 5V 4.472V 4.628V 5.330V 5.486V
P3V3 0x15 3.3V 2.958V 3.062V 3.526V 3.629V
Table 1-6. Current Thresholds
Current Sensor Sensor
Number
LCT LNCT UNCT UCT
MB_12V_Current 0xCA N/A N/A N/A N/A
PSU1_OUT_Current 0x70 N/A N/A N/A N/A
PSU2_OUT_Current 0x71 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Table 1-7. Fan Thresholds
Fan Sensor Sensor Number LCT LNCT UNCT UCT
FCB Fan 1 0x6B 1000 1200 N/A N/A
FCB Fan 2 0x6C 1000 1200 N/A N/A
FCB Fan 3 0x6D 1000 1200 N/A N/A
FCB Fan 4 0x6E 1000 1200 N/A N/A