Supermicro AOC-SIMSO User manual

AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+
User’s Guide
Revison 1.2a
SIMSO
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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
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
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Email: [email protected]l (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
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Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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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Chapter 2
Technical Specifications and
Hardware Installation
2-1 Configuration and Card Connection
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card is connected to a dedicated LAN Ethernet port
located on the AOC-USB2RJ45 add-on card via an SMC proprietary cable (CBL-0165L)
for external LAN access. One end of the CBL-0165L cable is connected to the mini USB
connector (J1) located on the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card and the other end to that of
the AOC-USB2RJ45 card. There are two LEDs located on the LAN port to indicate
network links and activities. Refer to Figure 2-1 below for the configuration.
Figure 2-1. SKT-0240L Kit
AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+
AOC-USB2RJ45
CBL-0165L Cable, or
CBL-0177L Long Cable
(See Note below)
Mini USB Connector (J1)
Dedicated
Ethernet
(LAN) Port
LAN LEDs
Mini USB Connector (J1)

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When the two cards are connected, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card detects the
AOC-USB2RJ45 card’s existence every time after AC power-on. When connected, the
AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ uses dedicated LAN as the network interface. If not connected to
the AOC-USB2RJ45 card, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card instead uses the
Motherboard LAN1 as its network interface.
For dedicated LAN to work properly, the CBL-177L long cable is required for a
motherboard with a SIMSO IPMI module that is located far from the back plate of the
chassis. Refer to the motherboard specifications on our web site to determine if you
need this cable.
The CBL-177L cable is purchased separately from Supermicro or with the SKT-0240L
kit. The SKT-0240L kit contains full-size and low profile I/O back plates, a USB 2RJ45
add-on card, and a CBL-0165L cable. The SKT-0240L kit is included in the SIMSO+
shipping package only.
2-2 Components and Layout
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card’s components are shown in the front
(Figure 2-2) and rear (Figure 2-3) layout diagrams below, and are listed and described
in Table 2-1.
NOTE: You can also use LAN1 on the motherboard if you do not need the
dedicated LAN support. However, dedicated LAN is recommended for better
graphic support when the KVM feature is used.

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Figure 2-2. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Front View Layout
Figure 2-3. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Rear View Layout
SIMSO
SIMSO
1
2
3
4
567
8
9
10

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The block diagram for the card is shown in Figure 2-4.
Table 2-1. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Components
Item Description
1 Raritan's Kira 100 RISC System on Chip
2Firmware with Linux System & Boot ROM
3 Transformer
4SDRAM (128Mb/133MHz)
5 J1 Mini USB 9-pin Connector
6JBT1 Kira 100 Processor Reset
7 D1 Heartbeat Activity LED Indicator
8SDRAM (128Mb/133MHz)
9 V-SDRAM (128Mb/166MHz) (AOC-SIMSO+ only)
10 PHY
Figure 2-4. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+Block Diagram
SMC Proprietary GPIO
ARM RISC CPU SYSTEM
V-SDRAM
SDRAM
Flash
200-pin So DIMM Socket
SIMSO
DVO Video Interface
KIRA100
KIRA100
FML Interface
LPC Interface
USB Interface
UART Interface
8-pin
cableRJ45
PHY
RMII Interface
1.8V
3.3V
MAC
50MHz
25MHz
32.768KHz 12.288MHz
RTC/PMU
10/100
DMA/MC
WDT/Timer
5 Channel I2C
100 Mhz
Magnetics
MEM
8Mx16 2Mx32
4Mx16

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2-3 Connectors and Pin Definitions
Connectors and pin definitions for the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card are described
below.
(J1) Mini Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector
There is a mini USB connector (J1) located on the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ and another
mini USB connector is located on the AOC-USB2RJ45 card. Use Cable CBL-0165L or
CBL-0177L to connect the two mini USB connectors on both add-on cards for external
LAN access. Refer to page 2-1 for other details. See Table 2-2 below for pin definitions.
(JBT1) RISC CPU Reset
JBT1 is used to reset the Kira 100 Processor, NIC, UART, USB and R.T. Instead of pins,
this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent the accidental reset.
Use a metal object such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to
short the connection. After a reset or AC power-on, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ card will
automatically detect if a CBL-0165L cable is connected.
If a cable is not detected, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ will transfer the Remote Control
Function to LAN1 on the motherboard.
If a cable is detected, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ will use the dedicated LAN on the card
to manage motherboard activities via Remote Console.
Table 2-2. Mini USB Pin Definitions (J1)
Pin Definition
1Eth-TX_H
2Eth-TX_L
3 Phy-100
4Eth-RX_L
5Eth-RX_H
6Phy-ACT
7 Dedicated LAN Detected
83V-duall
9 Ground

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2-4 LED Descriptions and Pin Definitions
LED Descriptions and pin definitions for the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card are
described below.
(D1) Heartbeat LED Indicator
Heartbeat LED (D1), located on the front side of the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+card,
indicates the functionality and activity of the add-on card. The blinking of the Heartbeat
LED indicates that the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ is active. However, when the Linux OS
and the drivers are being loaded after each AC power-on or reset, the Heartbeat LED is
off for about a minute. Then, the Heartbeat LED will be on again to indicate that the
AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ is active. See Table 2-3 below for details.
Dedicated LAN LED Indicators
There are two LAN LED Indicators located on the (Dedicated) LAN port on the
AOCUSB2RJ45 Add-On Card. The green LED indicates link status, while the amber
LED may be on or off to indicate the speed of the Ethernet connection. See Table 2-4
below for more information.
2-5 Installing the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card installs into a SIMSO slot on a motherboard. To
properly use the AOC-SIMSO(+), be sure to install it in the right slot. Refer to the
motherboard layout below for an example of a SIMSO slot location on a motherboard.
Table 2-3. Heartbeat LED (D1)
State Description
On (Blinking) AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ active
Off (for 1 minute) Loading Firmware
Off (Continuously) SIMSO is not active
Table 2-4. Dedicated LAN LED Indicators
Link/Activity LED (Amber) Speed LED (Green)
State Description State Description
Flashing Active Steady On Link Status
Off Inactive Off No Connection or 10 Mbps
Speed LEDLink/Activity LED

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SIMSO Slot

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Notes

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Chapter 3
Software Application and Usage
With an independent I/O processor embedded in Raritan's Kira 100 RISC System Chip,
the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ add-on card allows you to access, monitor, manage and
interface with systems that are in remote locations via LAN. The necessary utilities for
the access and configuration of the add-on card are included on the Supermicro boot
CDs that came with your card.
This section provides information on the configuration and the access of the IPMI card
on the network.
3-1 Configuring Addresses and Network Settings
To use either the IPMICFG utility or the Windows utility to configure IP/MAC Addresses
and other IPMI network settings.
Configuring using the IPMICFG Utility:
1. Run the IPMICFG utility from the boot CD that came with your shipment.
2. Refer to Table 3-1 below to configure the IP/MAC addresses:
3. Follow the instructions given in the Readme.txt file to configure Gateway
IP/Netmask IP addresses, to enable/disable DHCP and to configure other IPMI
settings.
Table 3-1. IPMI MAC Address Configuration
Board IPMI MAC IP Communication
Through
X7 Series with LAN
82563EB, 82575EB SIMSO(+) IPMI Card Available IP/ DHCP(default) Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on MB
H8 DDR2 Memory SIMSO(+) IPMI Card Available IP/
DHCP(default) Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on MB
H8QM8/E-x SIMSO(+) IPMI Card Available IP/
DHCP(default) Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on MB
X7 Series with LAN
82573 SIMSO(+) IPMI Card Available IP/ DHCP(default) Dedicated LAN
LAN1 LAN1 on MB
NOTE: FW R1.59 and higher will have "fail over" function, meaning FW will
search for DHCP after start-up. If DHCP does not exists, FW will use static IP.

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NOTE: It is recommended that if you have to use on-board LAN, then you must
use a dedicated LAN for motherboards with the Intel NIC 82573 chip. You must
must also configure IPMI MAC address the same as the MAC address of the
Intel NIC 82573 LAN1.
Also beware that:
• The speed will be very slow, and
• You cannot ping the static IP when it is different than that of the
on-board Intel NIC 82573 chip. In this case you can only see or use the
IPMI when using the IPMIView utility.
NOTE: The Readme.txt file is included in the CD that came with your shipment.
A copy of the Readme.txt file, dated 07/11/2008, is also included below.
IPMICFG Version 1.10 (Build 080711) Copyright 2008 SuperMicro
Computer Inc.
Usage: IPMICFG params (Example: IPMICFG -m 192.168.1.123)
-m Show IP and MAC
-m IP Set IP (format: ###.###.###.###)
-a MAC Set MAC (format: ##:##:##:##:##:##)
-k Show Subnet Mask
-k Mask Set Subnet Mask (format: ###.###.###.###)
-dhcp Get the DHCP status
-dhcp on Enable the DHCP
-dhcp off Disable the DHCP
-g Show Gateway IP
-g IP Set Gateway IP (format: ###.###.###.###)
-r BMC cold reset
-garp on Enable the Gratuitous ARP
-garp off Disable the Gratuitous ARP
-fd Reset to the factory default
-ver Get Firmware revision
-vlan Get VLAN status
-vlan on [VLANtag] Enable the VLAN and set the VLAN tag
If VLANtag is not given it uses previously
saved value.
-vlan off Disable the VLAN
-raw Send a RAW IPMI request and print response.
Format: NetFn LUN Cmd [Data1 ... DataN]