Raritan ASMI G4 User manual

Raritan ASMI G4 Module User Manual

Raritan ASMI G4 Module User Manual

Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................................................................... viii
Copyright........................................................................................................................................ viii
Document Version.......................................................................................................................... viii
Trademarks..................................................................................................................................... viii
About the ASMI G4 Module ......................................................................................................... viii
Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................................................ix
Limitations of Liability.....................................................................................................................ix
Technical Support..............................................................................................................................ix
1. The Quick Start Guide..........................................................................................................................1
About the Raritan ASMI G4 Remote Management Card..................................................................1
Connecting the ASMI G4 Module to the Host System......................................................................1
Initial Network Configuration............................................................................................................1
Web Interface .....................................................................................................................................2
The Remote Console..........................................................................................................................2
2. Introduction............................................................................................................................................4
General Information...........................................................................................................................4
Features..............................................................................................................................................4
ASMI add-on Card System Components...........................................................................................5
When the Server is up and running....................................................................................................5
When the Server is dead.....................................................................................................................5
3. ASMI Installation Guide.......................................................................................................................7
About the ASMI Add-On Card..........................................................................................................7
Connectors .........................................................................................................................................7
Connecting the ASMI Add-On Card to the Host System.........................................................7
Connecting the Ethernet...........................................................................................................7
10 Mbps Connection.................................................................................................................8
100 Mbps Connection...............................................................................................................8
4. ASMI G4 Module Configuration..........................................................................................................9
Initial Configuration...........................................................................................................................9
Using the Psetup Tool ........................................................................................................................9
Using the Psetup Tool via Graphical User Interface ................................................................9
Running the Linux Psetup Tool via Command Line..............................................................11
MAC Address Detection ........................................................................................................12
Authentication ........................................................................................................................12
Initial Configuration via DHCP Server............................................................................................13
Web Interface ...................................................................................................................................13
Mouse and Keyboard Configuration................................................................................................13
Three Blind Mice, See How They Run... ...............................................................................14
Remote Mouse Settings..........................................................................................................14
Auto Mouse Speed and Mouse Synchronization....................................................................14
Host System Mouse Settings..................................................................................................15
Single and Double Mouse Mode............................................................................................16
Recommended Mouse Settings ..............................................................................................16
Video Modes...........................................................................................................................17
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Resetting the ASMI module to its Factory Settings.........................................................................17
Using the KiraTool .................................................................................................................17
5. ASMI Module Usage............................................................................................................................18
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................................................18
Login and Logout to the ASMI Module ..........................................................................................19
Login into the ASMI module .................................................................................................19
Navigation........................................................................................................................................20
Logging out of the ASMI module....................................................................................................21
The Remote Console........................................................................................................................22
General Description................................................................................................................22
Main Window.........................................................................................................................23
Remote Console Control Bar........................................................................................23
Remote Console Options..............................................................................................25
Monitor Only.......................................................................................................26
Exclusive Access.................................................................................................26
Screenshot to Clipboard......................................................................................26
Readability Filter.................................................................................................26
Scaling.................................................................................................................26
Mouse Handling..................................................................................................27
Local Cursor........................................................................................................28
Chat Window.......................................................................................................28
Soft Keyboard......................................................................................................28
Local Keyboard...................................................................................................30
Hotkeys................................................................................................................30
Encoding..............................................................................................................31
Remote Console Status Line ..................................................................................................33
Optimizing the Video Picture...........................................................................................................35
Using the ASMI module with low bandwidth........................................................................35
6. Menu Options.......................................................................................................................................36
Remote Control................................................................................................................................36
KVM Console.........................................................................................................................36
Remote Power.........................................................................................................................36
Virtual Media ...................................................................................................................................37
Floppy Disk ............................................................................................................................38
Dual Floppies................................................................................................................38
Upload a Floppy Image.................................................................................................39
Drive Redirection ...................................................................................................................39
Drive Redirection Options............................................................................................40
Software Requirements.................................................................................................41
Drive Redirection Tool..................................................................................................41
Configuration.......................................................................................................41
Drive Selection....................................................................................................42
Write Support......................................................................................................43
Device Authentication.........................................................................................43
Navigation Buttons..............................................................................................44
Creating an Image.........................................................................................................45
Floppy Images.....................................................................................................45
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UNIX and UNIX-like OS..........................................................................45
MS Windows .............................................................................................45
CD ROM/ISO 9660 Images................................................................................46
UNIX and UNIX-like OS..........................................................................46
MS Windows .............................................................................................46
System Health ..................................................................................................................................47
Chassis Control.......................................................................................................................47
Monitor Sensors......................................................................................................................48
System Event Log...................................................................................................................50
User Management............................................................................................................................52
Change Password....................................................................................................................53
Users And Groups ..................................................................................................................53
Permissions.............................................................................................................................55
KVM Settings ..................................................................................................................................57
User Console ..........................................................................................................................57
Remote Console Settings for Users ..............................................................................57
Transmission Encoding.................................................................................................58
Remote Console Type...................................................................................................59
Miscellaneous Remote Console Settings......................................................................60
Mouse Hotkey...............................................................................................................60
Remote Console Button Keys.......................................................................................60
Keyboard/Mouse ....................................................................................................................61
Key Release Timeout....................................................................................................61
USB Mouse Type..........................................................................................................62
Mouse Speed.................................................................................................................62
Device Settings.................................................................................................................................62
Network..................................................................................................................................62
Basic Network Settings.................................................................................................63
Miscellaneous Network Settings...................................................................................64
LAN Interface Settings.................................................................................................65
Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................................65
Security...................................................................................................................................68
Certificate ...............................................................................................................................70
Date And Time .......................................................................................................................73
Authentication Settings ..........................................................................................................74
LDAP Access................................................................................................................75
Using the RADIUS Server............................................................................................76
Event Log ...............................................................................................................................77
Event Log Targets.........................................................................................................79
Event Log Assignments................................................................................................80
SNMP.....................................................................................................................................80
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................82
Device Information.................................................................................................................83
Event Log ...............................................................................................................................84
Update Firmware....................................................................................................................85
Unit Reset...............................................................................................................................87
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A. Frequently Asked Questions..............................................................................................................89
B. Glossary................................................................................................................................................91
C. Configuring the RADIUS server .......................................................................................................93
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................................................93
Add and configure a RADIUS client ...............................................................................................93
Setup a custom remote access policy...............................................................................................94
D. Key Codes............................................................................................................................................95
E. Specifications .......................................................................................................................................98
Sizes and Weight..............................................................................................................................98
Environment.....................................................................................................................................98
Temperature............................................................................................................................98
Humidity Range......................................................................................................................98
F. Raritan Corp. Warranty Information...............................................................................................99
Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................................99
Customer Remedies .........................................................................................................................99
No Other Warranties ........................................................................................................................99
No Liability For Consequential Damages........................................................................................99
G. GNU General Public License (GPL)...............................................................................................101
H. The OpenLDAP Public License.......................................................................................................106
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List of Tables
1-1. Initial Network Configuration..............................................................................................................1
1-2. Login Settings.......................................................................................................................................2
2-1. Hardware failures .................................................................................................................................5
2-2. Host system failures and how they are detected...................................................................................6
4-1. Initial network configuration................................................................................................................9
4-2. Default User Settings..........................................................................................................................13
5-1. Default User Settings..........................................................................................................................20
5-2. Front End Buttons ..............................................................................................................................21
5-3. Buttons displaying the access state ....................................................................................................34
5-4. Buttons displaying the Monitor Only state.........................................................................................34
D-1. Key Names ........................................................................................................................................95
E-1. ASMI G4 Specification......................................................................................................................98
E-2. Temperature .......................................................................................................................................98
E-3. Humidity Range.................................................................................................................................98
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Preface
Copyright
Copyright 2004-2007 Raritan Corp.
All rights reserved.
Document Version
Version: 1.8
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Trademarks
This publication contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translated into any language or
computer language, or transmitted in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of the
publisher, Raritan.
Raritan Corp. acknowledges the following trademarks:
•Raritan is a registered trademark of Raritan Corporation.
•Windows 98, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
•IBM, AT, VGA, PS/2, and OS/2 are registered trademarks and XT and CGA are trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming
the marks and names or their products. Raritan disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade
names other than its own.
The firmware of this product uses in part software under GPL license. See Appendix G for the license
text.
This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.
This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit
(http://www.openssl.org/).
Authors: Raritan Team
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Preface
About the ASMI G4 Module
The ASMI module (ASMI G4) provides remote server management capabilities: you can use the ASMI
add-on card to manage and monitor components in your servers. The ASMI G4 offers a comprehensive
hardware solution for server management.
Limited Warranty
The buyer agrees that if this product proves to be defective, Raritan is only obligated to repair or replace
this product at Raritan’s discretion according to the terms and conditions of Raritan’s general trading
conditions.
Raritan shall not be held liable for any loss, expenses or damage, directly, incidentally or consequentially
resulting from the use of this product. Please see the Warranty Information shipped with this product for
full warranty details.
Limitations of Liability
Raritan shall in no event be held liable for any loss, expenses or damages of any kind whatsoever,
whether direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential (whether arising from the design or use of this
product or the support materials provided with the product). No action or proceeding against Raritan may
be commenced more than two years after the delivery of the product to the buyer.
The licensee agrees to defend and indemnify Raritan from any and all claims, suits, and liabilities
(including attorney’s fees) arising out of or resulting from any actual or alleged act or omission on the
part of Licensee, its authorized third parties, employees, or agents, in connection with the distribution of
Licensed Software to end-users, including, without limitation, claims, suits, and liability for bodily or
other injuries to end-users resulting from use of Licensee’s product not caused solely by faults in
Licensed Software as provided by Raritan to Licensee.
Technical Support
If you need help installing, configuring or running the ASMI G4 Module, please call your Raritan
Technical Support representative.
We invite you to access Raritan’s Web site (www.raritan.com) where you shall find all modifications
made after the editorial deadline.
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Chapter 1. The Quick Start Guide
About the Raritan ASMI G4 Remote Management Card
Figure 1-1. Front View of the ASMI G4 Module
The ASMI G4 add-on card provides remote server management capabilities. You can use the ASMI G4
add-on card to manage and monitor components in your servers through the WAN/LAN. The ASMI G4
add-on card offers a comprehensive hardware solution for server management.
Connecting the ASMI G4 Module to the Host System
Warning
Please note: the firmware of the ASMI G4 board delivered to you is customized for
use with the specified motherboard model. Do not use with other motherboards.
Connecting the ASMI G4 module to the Host System is easy: turn off the host, find the correct slot and
carefully insert the ASMI G4 module into the slot.
Warning
You should disconnect the host from the power supply completely, including
disconnecting the power supply cable.
Initial Network Configuration
Initially, the ASMI network interface is configured with the parameters shown in Table 1-1.
1