Supermicro AOC-SIMSO User manual

AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+
User’s Guide
Revison 1.2a
SIMSO
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Manual Revison 1.2a
Release Date: October 17, 2008
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................1-1
1-1 Overview.............................................................................................1-1
1-2 1.2 IPMI Version 2.0 .........................................................................1-1
1-3 Product Features...............................................................................1-2
1-4 Checklist.............................................................................................1-2
1-5 Manual Images..................................................................................1-2
1-6 Contacting Supermicro.....................................................................1-3
1-7 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................1-4
1-8 Safety Guidelines..............................................................................1-4
ESD Safety Guidelines ...........................................................................1-4
General Safety Guidelines......................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Technical Specifications and
Hardware Installation..........................................................................2-1
2-1 Configuration and Card Connection...............................................2-1
2-2 Components and Layout..................................................................2-2
2-3 Connectors and Pin Definitions.......................................................2-5
(J1) Mini Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector ....................................2-5
(JBT1) RISC CPU Reset.........................................................................2-5
2-4 LED Descriptions and Pin Definitions............................................2-6
(D1) Heartbeat LED Indicator .................................................................2-6
Dedicated LAN LED Indicators...............................................................2-6
2-5 Installing the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+...............................................2-6
Chapter 3 Software Application and Usage.........................3-1
3-1 Configuring Addresses and Network Settings..............................3-1
3-2 Accessing the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Card ..................................3-3
Log In Screen..........................................................................................3-4
Home Page Screen.................................................................................3-5
3-3 Home Page Functions......................................................................3-6
Remote Control.......................................................................................3-7
KVM Console.......................................................................................3-7
SOL Console........................................................................................3-8
Remote Power .....................................................................................3-9
Virtual Media.........................................................................................3-10

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Floppy Disk ........................................................................................3-10
CD-ROM Image .................................................................................3-12
Drive Redirection................................................................................3-14
Virtual Media Options.........................................................................3-15
System Health.......................................................................................3-17
Chassis Control..................................................................................3-17
Monitor Sensor...................................................................................3-19
System Event Log..............................................................................3-21
Alert Settings......................................................................................3-22
User Management ................................................................................3-23
Change Password..............................................................................3-23
Users & Groups..................................................................................3-24
Permissions........................................................................................3-26
KVM Settings........................................................................................3-27
User Console .....................................................................................3-27
Keyboard/Mouse................................................................................3-30
Device Settings.....................................................................................3-31
Network..............................................................................................3-31
Dynamic DNS.....................................................................................3-33
Security..............................................................................................3-35
Certificate...........................................................................................3-38
Date/Time...........................................................................................3-40
Event Log...........................................................................................3-42
Maintenance .........................................................................................3-44
Device Information.............................................................................3-44
Event Log...........................................................................................3-45
Update Firmware................................................................................3-46
Unit Reset ..........................................................................................3-47
3-4 Remote Console Screen Controls................................................3-48
Drive Redirection Controls....................................................................3-49
Options Menu........................................................................................3-50
Chapter 4 Frequently Asked Questions..................................4-1

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This user's guide is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable
PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro's unique IPMI 2.0 Management Utility with
support of KVM-over-LAN (*) into their systems. It provides detailed information for the
application and use of the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ that supports remote access for
system monitoring, diagnosis and management. With the most advanced technologies
built-in, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ offers a complete, efficient, and cost-effective remote
server management.
1-1 Overview
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ is a highly efficient, highly compatible and easy-to-use IPMI
card. It allows you to take advantage of the BMC, a baseboard management controller
installed on a server motherboard, and the IPMIView, an IPMI compliant management
application software loaded in a PC, to provide serial links between the main processor
and other system components allowing network interfacing via remote access. With an
independent Raritan KIRA100 processor built-in, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ provides
you with a solution to work easier with complex and expensive systems. This card
allows an administrator to access, monitor and manage a server system by network
interfacing anywhere and anytime.
1-2 1.2 IPMI Version 2.0
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ supports the functionality of IPMI Version 2.0. Its key
features include the following:
• Supports Serial over LAN
• Supports KVM over LAN (For the AOC-SIMSO+ only)
• Supports LAN Alerting-SNMP Trap
• Supports Event Log
• Offers OS (Operating System) Independency
• Provides remote Hardware Health Monitoring via IPMI. Key features include the
following:
• Temperature monitoring
• Fan speed monitoring
• Voltage monitoring
• Power status monitoring, chassis intrusion monitoring
NOTE: KVM-over-LAN is only for the AOC-SIMSO+ only.

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• Remote power control to power-on, power-off or reboot a system
• Remote access to text-based, graphic-based system information, including
BIOS configurations and OS operation information (KVM)
• Remote management of utility/software applications
• Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirection. Key
features include:
• User authentication enhancement
• Encryption support enhancement, allowing for password configuration security
to protect sensitive data transferring via Serial over LAN
• Supports the following Management tools: IPMIView, CLI (Command Line Interface)
• Supports RMCP & RMCP protocols
1-3 Product Features
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Series (IPMI 2.0 with a Dedicated LAN) supports the
following product features:
• Mini size (2.65" W x 1.75" H) (67.31 mm W x 44.45 mm H)
• Supports IPMI over LAN
• Supports 1U and above
• Supports dedicated LAN
1-4 Checklist
If your shipping package came with missing or damaged parts, please contact
Supermicro's Technical Support. Please refer to the following checklist when contacting
us.
• AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Add-on Card
• The SKT-0240L Kit: The SKT-0240L kit is included in the AOC-SIMSO+ shipping
package only. The SKT-0240L kit contains full-size and low profile I/O back plates, a
USB2RJ45 add-on card, and a CBL-0165L cable.
• CDR-SIMIPMI: One Installation CD
• White Box with Correct Barcode Label (showing AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+).
1-5 Manual Images
The graphics shown in this user's guide were based on the latest PCB Revision
available at the time of publishing of this guide. The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card you’ve
received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this user's
guide.

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1-6 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
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San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
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Address: Super Micro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
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Tel: [phone]
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Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone], ext. 132 or 139

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1-7 Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before
any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for
a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the
manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the
shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will
be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete.
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online at:
http://www. supermicro.com/support/rma/
Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the
original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the chassis
securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within
the carton and become damaged during shipping.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred
in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance
of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.
1-8 Safety Guidelines
ESD Safety Guidelines
Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage
to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are
generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic
bag.
• Handle the add-on card by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully
follow all the safety steps listed below when installing the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+
into your system.

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General Safety Guidelines
• Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from
the computer.
• Use only the correct type of bracket for the add-on card.
• Disconnect the power cable before removing any cable from the add-on card.
• Make sure that the SIMSO(+) add-on card is securely seated in the SIMSO slot to
prevent damage to the system due to power shortage. For SIMSO slot locations,
please refer to Section 2.4.2.

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Notes