Lenovo ThinkServer TS200v User manual

ThinkServer TS200v: Systems Management Setup and Use V3.0
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TS200v
Systems
Management:
Setup and Use on Your ThinkServer TS200v
V3.0
27rd April 2010

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TS200v
For the first time, full “always-on”
systems management as standard in
an entry level server:
Intel AMT Technology
- a unique differentiator for the ThinkServer TS200v

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Contents
•Managing your Thinkserver TS200v –Choices
–Using EasyManage
–Using Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)
–AMT functionality by TS200v model
–How to access AMT on your TS200v
•Managing your ThinkServer TS200v server with Intel AMT
–Configuring your ThinkServer TS200v server to enable/provision AMT
–Configuring a client device to be a management console for your ThinkServer
TS200v
•Step by step configuration
•VNC KVM access
•Web Access
•Intel Commander Tool access

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Managing your Thinkserver TS200v –Choices
You have a choice when it comes to managing your ThinkServer TS200v server:
•If you already use Lenovo’s EasyManage tool to manage other ThinkServers in your organisation, then
by loading an EasyManage Agent onto your TS200v, you can manage your new server in the same way:
–The ThinkServer EasyManage Agent enables other systems on the network (including the ThinkServer TS200v) to
be managed by the centralised EasyManage console. The ThinkServer EasyManage Agent is supported on 32-bit
and 64-bit Windows, RedHat and SuSE Linux operating systems
–To install the ThinkServer EasyManage Agent, you must already have a core server running the ThinkServer
EasyManage Core Server program. The ThinkServer EasyManage Agent must be installed from that core server.
Refer to the ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server documentation about Agent deployment for instructions on
the various ways to deploy the ThinkServer EasyManage Agent to your new server. Further information is also
provided in the TS200v Installation and User Guide included with your system.
–Also, the ThinkServer EasyStartup program provides an option to install the ThinkServer EasyManage Agent as
part of the operating system installation process.
•Use the in-built Intel AMT system management functionality in the TS200v:
–The ThinkServer TS200v is the world’s first server to incorporate Intel’s Active Management Technology (AMT)
to provide a flexible and comprehensive server management environment with both local and remote access. It
can also integrate fully with Intel vPro-compliant client devices on the network, allowing you to manage them
using exactly the same interface.
–The exact functionality delivered by AMT depends on the particular model of ThinkServer TS200v that you have,
and in particular, the Intel processor it contains (see functionality table on a subsequent page).
The rest of this document concentrates on how to set up and use the Intel AMT technology
on your ThinkServer TS200v server to manage your new system

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AMT functionality by TS200v model
Exact management functionality delivered by either Standard Manageability or AMT 6.0 + Standard Manageability depends
to some extent on the management tool used to access it (eg. raw web access, VNC KVM, Intel Commander, or dedicated
management packages such as EasyManage, Kaseya, etc).
G1101/G6950/Core i3-BASED SYSTEMS
(eg. TopSeller SPO11UK)
Core i5-BASED SYSTEMS
(eg. SPO18UK, SPP17UK)
Standard Manageability AMT 6.0 (in addition to Standard Manageability)
Full Asset Management Capability (HW & SW inventory) Fast Access (inside or outside firewall)
Remote Control Functionality
Remote Scheduled Maintenance (pre-schedule auto
connection to console for maintenance)
Event Management Automatic Remote Alerts
Firmware Update (Local and Remote)
Secure Networks (adds support for Microsoft NAP enabled
802.1x networks)
Support over TCP/IP, SOAP, TLS Infrastructure
Access Monitor (provides oversight of access attempts to
support enhanced security)
Agent Presence Monitoring
Full Secure Remote Control of Keyboard/Video/Mouse (inc.
startup/shutdown, "BlueScreen"/OS freeze, disk failure, network
issues)
WakeUp-On-Lan Alarm Clock (local timers to execute management tasks
Operation Over Secure Networks (802.1x and Cisco SDN)
Intel Remote PC Assist Technology (secure service provider
connection when required)
Encrypted/Remote Power-On/Off (irrespective of state of
server)
IPv6 support
Remote Diagnosis & Repair (SOL/IDE-R - irrespective of state
of server)
System Defence (network filtering, HW-based isolation and
recovery)

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How to access AMT on your TS200v
Several choices, depending on your server
•If you already have an existing management framework to manage the Intel vPro-compliant PC and
Notebook estate in your organisation, then it is likely you will be able to use the same infrastructure to
manage your ThinkServer TS200v server as they are based on compatible underlying management
technology. Consult the documentation for your existing management tools or your reseller to determine
what is possible
•Typical remote infrastructure management tools used by Managed Service Providers (MSPs) natively
support Intel AMT systems management technology (eg. EasyManage, Kaseya, Level Platforms, etc) –if
these are used in or by your organisation, then they can also be used to manage the ThinkServer
TS200v. Ask your MSP.
Out of the box choices:
Other options:
AMT Version
UK
TopSeller
Model
Local Console
(eg. KVM connected directly
to server, Intel Commander
Tool running locally)
Web Access
(eg. web browser with IP
address to access dedicated
web server directly)
AMT Protocol
(eg. dedicated app such as
Intel Commander Tool to
access AMT functionality over
the Internet)
VNC KVM Tool
(eg. full remote KVM access
over the internet)
Standard
Manageability
(AMT 3.0)
SPO11UK YES YES YES NO
SPO18UK YES YES YES YES
SPP17UK YES YES YES YES
AMT 6.0
(inc. Standard
Manageability)

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Managing your ThinkServer TS200v server with Intel AMT
Configuring your ThinkServer TS200v server to enable/provision AMT (1)
APPLIES TO ALL TS200v MODELS
1. Boot your TS200v
2. OPTIONAL (NOT required if server
being configured for 1st time): Go
into BIOS and switch Intel AMT
Reset to “Enabled”. This will clear
any existing AMT provisioning
information stored.
3. When prompted, enter the Intel®
Management Engine BIOS
Extension (Intel®MEBX). This is
be done by pressing Ctrl-P when
prompted.

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Managing your ThinkServer TS200v server with Intel AMT
Configuring your ThinkServer TS200v server to enable/provision AMT (2)
APPLIES TO ALL TS200v MODELS
4. You will be prompted for the
Intel MEBX password. The
default password is “admin”.
Enter the password as shown
right.
5. Next you are prompted to enter
a new password. It must be at
least 8 characters, and contain
at least one upper and one
lower case letter, one number,
and one symbol such as @ or $.
Choose a new password and
enter it twice, as shown right.
6. Now set up the Intel®
Management Engine. Enter the
Intel® ME General Settings
menu and select Network Setup.
If you want to configure your
own hostname or IP address,
this is the place to set it up.

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Managing your ThinkServer TS200v server with Intel AMT
Configuring your ThinkServer TS200v server to enable/provision AMT (3)
APPLIES TO ALL TS200v MODELS
9. Press Esc key three times to
return back to the main menu
and select Intel (R) AMT
Configuration.
Press the Enter key to bypass
the prompt shown right.
10. Go into each submenu and
change all options to Enable.
(SOL, IDER, Legacy redirection
mode, KVM Configuration)
Ignore Opt-in section.
7. Enter the Intel® ME General
Settings menu and select
Activate Network Access
8. Type Y to answer yes when
prompted.

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Configuring a client device to be a management console for
your ThinkServer TS200v
Step-by-step configuration (1)
APPLIES TO AMT 6.0 COMPLIANT TS200v MODELS ONLY
1. Download the latest version (4.1 as of this writing) of RealVNC’s VNC
Free Edition viewer from the following URL:
http://www.realvnc.com/vnc/features.html
2. During the installation, select VNC Viewer only and finalize
the installation process
3. Configure WinRM, which is needed to send WS-Man commands to Intel AMT.
These commands allow the remote configuration of KVM Remote Control.
WinRM is included with Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 2008.
If you have Windows XP or Windows 2003 Server, you must download and
install WinRM.
http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=845289ca-
16cc-4c73-8934-dd46b5ed1d33&displaylang=en
4. Attached kvm.zip file with includes from Intel to automatically configure
WinRM for you. Extract the content and run KVM.hta file. If you have User
Account Control enabled, rightclick KVM.hta and select Run as Administrator.
5. Click on Configure WinRM

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Configuring a client device to be a management console for
your ThinkServer TS200v
Step-by-step configuration (2)
APPLIES TO AMT 6.0 COMPLIANT TS200v MODELS ONLY
6. In Step 2, type in the IP address of the machine and Intel AMT
Admin Password.
7. Enter a new RFB password. Be sure to use a strong password (must
be EXACTLY eight characters long)
8. Click Enable to configure the managed client’s Intel AMT firmware
for KVM Remote Control using the settings you have entered
Once all these steps are executed, you will be able to access remote machine
using VNC

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Web access
APPLIES TO ALL TS200v MODELS
•Web access is automatically enabled as soon as you finish the server configuration steps.
•In order to access the AMT systems management, you need a web browser and the IP address of
the server. Simply type the IP address with port number 16992 into the browser address bar
•Don’t forget “http://” in front of the IP address
Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:16992 (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx stands for server IP address)
•Using web access, you can check machine status, event log, reboot it if necessary, change network
settings and create and manage Intel AMT users (even if the system is powered off but still
connected to a power source)

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Intel Manageability Commander Tool
APPLIES TO ALL TS200v MODELS
•Manageability Commander Tool from Intel is a great way to monitor all your machines remotely
(via an internet connection) or running locally on the server via a directly connected KVM.
Download from:
http://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/download-the-latest-version-of-manageability-
developer-tool-kit/
•You can quickly change settings of your AMT enabled TS200v, connect remotely to BIOS, set
network policies, check event log, create audit policies, enable/disable AMT features (opt-in, TLS
security, Remote control, etc)

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For the first time, full “always-on”
systems management as standard in
an entry level server:
Intel AMT Technology
- a unique differentiator for the ThinkServer TS200v

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“Lenovo has created a truly ground-breaking
server with the introduction of the TS200v.
This kind of innovation around Intel AMT is a
foundation for us to build the next generation
of remote manageability for MSPs and their
customers."”. ISV
“For me, this answers a question that I have
received for the last 5 years. "When is AMT
going to hit servers?" Well the time is now,
the time is today.”
“Lenovo’s new ThinkServer TS200v sets the
stage for dramatic cost savings, improved
response time and new services.”
TS200v