Intel SBCE User manual

Intel®Blade Server Chassis SBCE:
Serial Over LAN (SOL) Setup Guide
A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel®Identified Subassemblies/Products
Order Number: C71689-002

ii Intel® Blade Server Chassis SBCE: Serial over LAN (SOL) Setup Guide
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Contents
Safety and regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
General Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Electrical Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Regulatory specifications and disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Electromagnetic compatibility notices (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Electromagnetic compatibility notices (International) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Hardware and firmware requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Hardware requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Firmware requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Checking firmware versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 General configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Starting the SBCE management-module Web interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Global SOL settings and status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Configuring the global SOL settings for the SBCE unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Linux configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LILO configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GRUB configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Microsoft Windows 2003 Advanced Edition configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing and configuring SSH for SOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Completing the SOL configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Component-specific configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring the management module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring the Intel®Server Compute Blade SBXL52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SOL jumper placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Updating and configuring the BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Updating the integrated systems management processor firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Updating the Broadcom* NetXtreme* Gigabit Ethernet controller firmware . . . . . . . . 22
Installing the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller device driver . . . . . . 22
Configuring the Intel®Server Compute Blade SBX44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Updating the Baseboard Management Controller firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Updating and configuring the BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the Intel®Ethernet controller device driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configuring the Intel®Blade Server Ethernet Switch Module for the Intel®Blade Server
Chassis SBCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4 Using SOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Starting an SOL session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Starting a command-line Telnet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Starting a command-line Secure Shell (SSH) connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Starting an SOL session from the command-line interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ending an SOL session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Restarting a blade server through SOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mounting and unmounting media for Linux operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mounting and unmounting media for the Intel®Server Compute Blade SBXL52 and the

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Intel®Server Compute Blade SBX44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Mounting and unmounting media in Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 . . . . . . . 28

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Safety and regulatory information
✏NOTE
The service procedures are designed to help you isolate problems. They are written with the
assumption that you have model-specific training on all computers, or that you are familiar with the
computers, functions, terminology, and service information provided in this manual.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the
instructions. See Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the
Resource CD and/or at http:\\support.intel.com.
W
ichti
g
e Sicherheitshinweise
Lesen Sie zunächst sämtliche Warn- und Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument, bevor
Sie eine der Anweisungen ausführen. Beachten Sie hierzu auch die Sicherheitshinweise
zu Intel-Serverplatinen und -Servergehäusen auf der Ressourcen-CD oder unter
http:\\support.intel.com.
重要安全指导
在执行任何指令之前，请阅读本文档中的所有注意事项及安全声明。参见 Resource
CD（资源光盘） 和/或http:\\support.intel.com 上的 Intel Server Boards and Server
Chassis Safety Information（《Intel 服务器主板与服务器机箱安全信息》）。
Consignes de sécurité
Lisez attention toutes les consignes de sécurité et les mises en garde indiquées dans ce
document avant de suivre toute instruction. Consultez Intel Server Boards and Server
Chassis Safety Information sur le CD Resource CD ou bien rendez-vous sur le site
http:\\support.intel.com.
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
Lea todas las declaraciones de seguridad y precaución de este documento antes de
realizar cualquiera de las instrucciones. Vea Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis
Safety Information en el CD Resource y/o en http:\\support.intel.com.

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General Safety
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
• Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
• When lifting any heavy object:
1. Ensure you can stand safely without slipping.
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly, or twist,when you attempt to lift.
4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with you leg muscles; this action removes the strain from the
muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any object that weighs more than 16 kg (35lb) or any
object that you think is too heavy for you.
• Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or makes the equipment unsafe.
• Before you start the machine, ensure that other service representatives and the customer’s personnel are
not in a hazardous position.
• Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the
machine.
• Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it.
• Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Ensure that your sleeves
are fastened or rolled up above your elbows. If your hair is long, fasten it.
• Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing, or fasten it with a nonconductive clip,
approximately 8 centimeters (3 inches) from the end.
• Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for your clothing. Remember:
Metal objects are good electrical conductors.
• Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using
solvents, or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
• After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that
is worn or defective.
• Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer.
Electrical Safety
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CAUTION:
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To
avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the server system power cords,
telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the server covers, unless
instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
Important:
Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment.
• Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material
that does not protect you when working with live electrical currents.
• Many customers have rubber floor mats (near their equipment) that contain small conductive fibers to
decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.
• Find the emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnect switch, or electrical outlet in the room. If an
electrical accident occurs, you can quickly turn off the switch or unplug the power cord.
• Do not work alone under hazardous conditions, or near equipment that has hazardous voltages.
• Disconnect all power before:
— Performing a mechanical inspection

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— Working near power supplies
— Removing or installing main units
• Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask the customer
to power-off the wall box (that supplies power to the machine) and to lock the wall box in the off position.
• If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions:
— Ensure that another person, familiar with the power-off controls, is near you. Remember: another
person must be there to switch off the power, if necessary.
— Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your
pocket or behind your back.
— Remember: There must be a complete circuit to cause electrical shock. By observing the above rule,
you may prevent a current from passing through your body.
• When using testers, set controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for that tester.
• Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as metal
floor strips and machine frames.
• Observe the special safety precautions when you work with very high voltages; these instructions are in
the safety sections of the maintenance information. Use extreme care when measuring high voltages.
• Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition.
• Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.
• Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered-off.
• Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors,
nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds.
• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental inspection mirror. The
surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage.
• When the power is on and power supply units, blowers and fans are removed from their normal operating
position in a machine, do not attempt to service the units. This practice ensures correct grounding of the
units.
• If an electrical accident occurs, use caution:
— Switch power off
— Send another person to get help/medical aid
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices
Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (IC) should be considered sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects.
Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the server, the part, the work mat, and the person
handling the part are all at the same charge.
✏NOTE
Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here.
Make sure that the ESD-protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective.
When handling ESD-sensitive parts:
• Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product.
• Avoid contact with other people.
• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body.
• Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when
you are wearing a wrist strap.
• Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially
useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices.

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• Select a grounding system, such as those in the following list, to provide protection that meets the specific
service requirement.
— Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground.
— Use an ESD common ground or reference point when working on a double-insulated or battery-
operated system. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems.
— Use the round ground-prong of the AC plug on AC-operated computers.
✏NOTE
The use of a grounding system is desirable but not required to protect against ESD damage.
DANGER
Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous.
To avoid a shock hazard:
•Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration
of this product during an electrical storm.
•Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.
•Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.
•When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
•Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
•Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems
before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and
configuration procedures.
•Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or
opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Connect To Disconnect
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables to devices.
3. Attach signal cables to connectors.
4. Attach power cords to outlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, remove power cords from outlet.
3. Remove signal cables from connectors.
4. Remove all cables from devices.

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CAUTION:
If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same or an
equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module
containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same
manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or
disposed of.
Do not:
• Throw or immerse into water
• Heat to more than 100 degrees C (212 degrees F)
• Repair or disassemble
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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CAUTION:
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or
transmitters) are installed, note the following:
•Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
•Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following:
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments,
and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs)
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CAUTION:
Use safe practices when lifting.
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CAUTION:
The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not
turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than
one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords
are disconnected from the power source.
CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs.) on top of rack-mounted devices.
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CAUTION:
Do not place any object weighing more then 82 kg (180lbs.) on top of rack-mounted devices.
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Regulatory specifications and disclaimers
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CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades to reduce the weight.
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CAUTION:
Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always
replace the blade cover before installing the blade.
Safety compliance:
USA: UL 60950 - 3rd Edition/CSA 22.2. No. 60950
Canada: cUL certified - 3rd Edition/CSA 22.2. No. 60950- for
Canada (product bears the single cUL mark for U.S.
and Canada)
Europe: Low Voltage Directive, 73/23/EEC
TUV/GS to EN60950 2nd Edition with Amendments,
A1 = A2+A3+A4
International: UL/CB to IEC 60950 3rd Edition
UL/CB - EN60 950 3rd Edition
UL/CB - EMKO-TSE (74-SEC) 207/94
Australia/New Zealand: CB Report to IEC 60950, 3rd Edition plus
international deviations
Electromagnetic compatibility (ECM)
USA: FCC CFR 47 Part 2 and 15, Verified Class A Limit
Canada: IC ICES-003 Class A Limit

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Electromagnetic compatibility notices (USA)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her
own expense.
✏NOTE
Class A device definition: If a Class A device is installed within the is system, then the system is to be
considered a Class A system. In this configuration, operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference.
✏NOTE
This product is intended to be installed with CAT5 cable, or equivalent, to minimize electrical
interference.
Europe: EMC Directive, 89/336/EEC
EN55022, Class A Limit, Radiated & Conducted Emissions
EN55024 ITE Specific Immunity Standard
EN61000-4-2 ESD Immunity (Level 2 Contact Discharge, Level 3 Air Discharge)
EN61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity (Level 2)
EN61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient (Level 2)
EN61000-4-5 AC Surge
EN61000-4-6 Conducted RF
EN61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Fields
EN61000-4-11 Voltage Dips and Interrupts
EN6100-3-3 Voltage Flicker
Japan: VCCI Class A ITE (CISPR 22, Class A Limit)
IEC 1000-3-2 Limit for Harmonic Current Emissions
Australia/New
Zealand: AS/NZS 3548, Class A Limit
Taiwan: BSMI Approval
Korea: RRL Approval
Russia: GOST Approval
International: CISPR 22, Class A Limit

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Electromagnetic compatibility notices (International)
Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity): This product has been tested in accordance to, and complies with
the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and EMC Directive (89/336/EEC). The product has been marked with
the CE Mark to illustrate its compliance.
Japan EMC Compatibility:
English translation of the notice above: This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary
Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in
a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to
take corrective actions.
ICES-003 (Canada): Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: "Appareils
Numériques", NMB-003 édictée par le Ministre Canadian des Communications.
English translation of the notice above: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital
Apparatus," ICES-003 of the Canadian Department of Communications.
BSMI (Taiwan): The BSMI Certification number and the following warning is located on the product safety
label which is located visibly on the external chassis.

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RRL Korea:
English translation of the notice above:
Device User’s Information
Class A device This device complies with RRL EMC and is operated
in commercial environment so that distributors or
users pay attention to this point.
If the product is sold or purchased improperly, please
exchange this product to what can be used at home.
Class B device This device complies with RRL EMC and is operated
in a residential area so that it can be used at all other
location as well as residential area.
note: Class A device: operated in a commercial area. Class B device: operated in a residential area.

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1 Introduction
The Intel®Blade Server Chassis SBCE management module command-line interface provides access to the
text-console command prompt on each blade server through a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection, enabling
the blade servers to be managed from a remote location. This document explains how to update and configure
SBCE components for SOL operation using the Intel®Blade Server Chassis SBCE management-module Web
interface. You can also perform many configuration procedures using the management-module command-line
interface or the simple network management protocol (SNMP). See the Intel®Blade Server Chassis SBCE:
Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide for information about the management-
module command-line interface and instructions about how to use it.
In the SBCE environment, the integrated system management processor (ISMP) and network interface
controller (NIC) on each blade server routes the serial data from the blade server serial communications port to
the network infrastructure of the SBCE unit, including an Ethernet-compatible I/O module that supports SOL
communication. SBCE components are configured for SOL operation through the SBCE management
module. The management module also acts as a proxy in the network infrastructure to couple a client running
a Telnet session with the management module to an SOL session running on a blade server, enabling the
Telnet client to interact with the serial port of the blade server over the network. Because all SOL traffic is
controlled by and routed through the management module, administrators can segregate the management
traffic for the SBCE unit from the data traffic of the blade servers.
To start an SOL connection with a blade server, you must first start a Telnet command-line interface session
with the management module. When this Telnet command-line interface session is running, you can start a
remote-console SOL session with any blade server in the SBCE unit that is set up and enabled for SOL
operation. You can establish up to 20 separate Telnet sessions with the SBCE management module, so that you
can have 14 simultaneous SOL sessions active (one for each of up to 14 blade servers) with six additional
command-line interface sessions available for SBCE unit management. If security is a concern, you can use
Secure Shell (SSH) sessions to establish secure Telnet command-line interface sessions with the SBCE
management module before starting an SOL console redirect session with a blade server.
For the most recent versions of the Intel®Blade Server Chassis SBCE: Serial over LAN Setup Guide, please
contact your Intel Corporation Support Representative.
Hardware and firmware requirements
The SBCE unit must be correctly configured before you can use the command-line interface and SOL. This
section describes the hardware and software that are required for the command-line interface and SOL.
Hardware requirements
The following hardware is required for SOL operation:
• For the Intel®Server Compute Blade SBXL52:
— SOL uses the first network interface, Ethernet 1 (eth1 or Planar Ethernet 1), of the blade server to
communicate. When this network interface attempts to boot through PXE or DHCP, the network
interface is reset, causing the current SOL session to be dropped and have a new status of Not Ready.
If you require booting through PXE or DHCP, use the second network interface, Ethernet 2 (eth2 or
Planar Ethernet 2), of the blade server and install an SOL-capable Ethernet I/O module in I/O-module
bay 1.
— Jumper J28 on the Intel®Server Compute Blade SBXL52 must be installed in the correct position.
See “SOL jumper placement” on page 19 for information.
• For the Intel®Server Compute Blade SBX44, SOL uses the first network interface, Ethernet 1 (eth1 or
Planar Ethernet 1), of the blade server to communicate. When this network interface attempts to use

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BOOTP, the network interface is reset, causing the current SOL session to be dropped and have a new
status of Not Ready. If you require BOOTP, use the second network interface, Ethernet 2 (eth2 or Planar
Ethernet 2), of the blade server and install an SOL-capable Ethernet I/O module in I/O-module bay 1. The
Intel®Server Compute Blade SBX44 requires no changes to jumper settings.
Firmware requirements
Make sure that you are using the latest versions of device drivers, firmware, and BIOS for your blade server,
management module, and other SBCE components. Contact your Intel Corporation Support Representative for
the latest information about upgrading the device drivers, firmware, and the BIOS for the Intel®Blade Server
Chassis SBCE Management Module, Intel®Server Compute Blade SBXL52, Intel®Server Compute Blade
SBX44, and the Intel®Blade Server Ethernet Switch Module for the Intel®Blade Server Chassis SBCE. The
latest instructions and firmware levels are in the release notes and documentation that comes with the updates.
Checking firmware versions
Complete the following steps to view the firmware levels that are installed in the SBCE components:
1. Start the SBCE management module Web interface (see “Starting the SBCE management-module Web
interface” on page 3).
2. In the navigation pane, click Monitors --> Firmware VPD.
The Firmware VPD choice identifies the firmware type, build ID, release date, and revision number for the
firmware that is installed in each blade server, I/O module, and management module in the SBCE unit. The
vital product data (VPD) for the firmware in the management modules also includes the file name of the
firmware components. (Selecting the Firmware VPD choice takes up to 30 seconds to refresh and display
information.)
✏Important
To avoid problems and to maintain proper system performance, always make sure that the blade server
firmware code, service processor code, and diagnostic firmware code levels are consistent for all blade servers
within the SBCE unit.
If installed firmware versions do not meet at least the minimum requirements, contact your Intel Corporation
Support Representative for the latest available firmware version and install it following the firmware update
instructions for each SBCE component in Chapter 3, “Component-specific configuration,” on page 17.

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2 General configuration
This section provides instructions for configuring the SBCE unit to operate using SOL. You must perform the
following configuration procedures:
• Configure the SBCE for SOL operation (see “Configuring the global SOL settings for the SBCE unit” on
page 6).
• Configure SBCE components for SOL operation (see Chapter 3, “Component-specific configuration,” on
page 17).
• Configure the operating system that is installed on each blade server to enable SOL (see “Linux
configuration” on page 6 and “Microsoft Windows 2003 Advanced Edition configuration” on page 12).
• If secure SOL sessions are required, install and configure SSH for SOL (see “Installing and configuring
SSH for SOL” on page 14).
• Enable blade servers for SOL operation (see “Completing the SOL configuration” on page 14).
Perform the SOL configuration that is shared by all SBCE components using the management-module Web
interface. The management-module Web interface supports only configuration and monitoring of the
command-line interface and SOL and cannot be used to start command-line interface or SOL sessions.
You can also perform some SOL configuration using the management-module command-line interface or the
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). See the Intel®Blade Server Chassis SBCE: Management
Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide for information about the management-module command-
line interface and instructions for using it.
Starting the SBCE management-module Web interface
Complete the following steps to start the SBCE management-module Web interface:
1. Open a Web browser. In the address or URL field, type the IP address or host name that is assigned for the
management-module remote connection.
The Enter Network Password window opens.
2. Type your user name and password. If you are logging in to the management module for the first time, you
can obtain your user name and password from your system administrator. All login attempts are
documented in the event log.
The initial user ID and password for the management module are:
• User ID: USERID (all capital letters)
• Password: PASSW0RD (note the zero, not O, in PASSW0RD)
3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Be sure to set the timeout value that you want for your Web session.
The SBCE management-module Web interface window opens.

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Global SOL settings and status
This section describes the part of the SBCE management-module Web interface that the procedures in this
document use to configure global Serial over LAN (SOL) settings.
Select Serial Over LAN under Blade Tasks to view and change the global SOL settings that are used by all
blade servers in the SBCE unit. Select this choice also to enable or disable SOL for each blade server.

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The default management-module SOL settings provide the best overall SOL performance. You can modify
these settings to meet requirements that are specific to your SBCE unit or network configuration. The default
SOL values are:
• Serial Over Lan: Enabled
Use this field to enable or disable SOL globally for the SBCE unit. Enabling or disabling SOL globally
does not affect the SOL session status for each blade server.
• SOL VLAN ID: 4095
This value is fixed and cannot be modified.
• BSMP IP Address Range: x.x.x.x
This is a mandatory field where x.x.x.x is the base IP address for blade servers in the SBCE unit. The IP
address that SOL uses to communicate with the blade system management processor (BSMP) of each
blade server is based on the IP address that is set in this field. For example, if the value that you enter is
10.1.1.1, the blade server in blade bay 1 will have IP address 10.1.1.1, the blade server in blade bay 2 will
have IP address 10.1.1.2, and so on.
• Accumulate timeout: 5
• Send threshold: 100
• Retry count: 3
• Retry interval: 250
Use the Serial Over LAN Status table to monitor the SOL status for each blade server and to enable or disable
SOL for each blade server. SOL must be enabled both globally for the SBCE unit and individually for each
blade server where you plan to start an SOL session. SOL is enabled globally and on blade servers by default.
The SOL Session status has three possible states:
Not ready This status indicates that no SOL session is available between the management module and
the blade server. It might indicate that there was an SOL session setup failure that must be
investigated.

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Ready This status indicates that an SOL session is established between the management module
and the blade server. This SOL session is available to connect to a Telnet session, if one is
requested by the user.
Active This status indicates that there is an SOL session between the management module and the
blade server and that this session is currently connected to a Telnet session.
Configuring the global SOL settings for the SBCE unit
Complete the following steps to configure the global SOL settings for the SBCE unit:
1. Start the SBCE management-module Web interface (see “Starting the SBCE management-module
Web interface” on page 3).
2. In the navigation pane, click Blade Tasks --> Serial Over LAN. In the management-module
information page that opens, make sure that the settings match the default values that are listed
starting on page 5 or are set to the values that are required by your network configuration.
Linux configuration
For SOL operation on the Intel®Server Compute Blade SBXL52 and Intel®Server Compute Blade SBX44,
you must configure the Linux operating system to expose the Linux initialization (booting) process. This
enables users to log in to the Linux console using an SOL session and directs Linux output to the serial
console. See the documentation for your specific Linux operating-system type for information and
instructions.
Complete one of the following procedures to enable SOL sessions for your Linux operating system. You must
be logged in as a root user to perform these procedures.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 configuration
This procedure is based on a default installation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1. The file names,
structures, and commands might be different for other versions of Red Hat Linux.
Complete the following steps to configure the general Linux parameters for SOL operation when using the
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 operating system.
Hardware flow control prevents character loss during communication over a serial connection. You must
enable it when using a Linux operating system.
1. Add the following line to the end of the # Run gettys in standard runlevels section of the
/etc/inittab file. This enables hardware flow control and enables users to log in through the SOL console.
7:2345:respawn:/sbin/agetty -h ttyS1 19200 vt102
2. Add the following line at the bottom of the /etc/securetty file to enable a user to log in as the root user
through the SOL console:
ttyS1
LILO configuration
If you are using LILO, complete the following steps:
1. Complete the following steps to modify the /etc/lilo.conf file:
a. Add the following text to the end of the first default=linux line
-Monitor