Supero AOC-SIM1U Add-on Card User manual

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USER'S GUIDE
AOC-SIM1U/SIM1U+
Add-On Card

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User's guide Revision: Rev. 1.1a
Release Date: July 16 , 2012

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Table of Contents
Chapter I: Introduction.............................................................................1-4
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................1-4
1.2 IPMI Version 2.0........................................................................................1-5
1.3 Product Features......................................................................................1-5
1.4 Checklist...................................................................................................1-5
1.5 An Important Note to the User................................................................1-5
1.6 Contacting Supermicro............................................................................1-6
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2.2.1 Front Components on the AOC-SIM1U(+)..............................................2-2
2.2.2 The Dedicated LAN LED on the AOC-USB2RJ45.................................. 2-2
2.2.3 Front Connectors and LED Indicators.....................................................2-3
2.2.4 Dedicated LED Indicators........................................................................2-4
2.2.5 Rear Components on the AOC-SIM1U(+)...............................................2-5
2.2.6 Rear LED Indicators................................................................................2-5
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2.4.1 Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................2-7
2.4.2 SIM1U Slot Locations..............................................................................2-8
Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage..........................................3-1
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3.2.1 Remote Control .......................................................................................3-5
3.2.2 Virtual Media............................................................................................3-7
3.2.3 System Health........................................................................................3-11
3.2.4 User Management.................................................................................3-17
3.2.5 KVM Settings.........................................................................................3-21
3.2.6 Device Settings......................................................................................3-25
3.2.7 Maintenance..........................................................................................3-38
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3.3.1 Remote Console Options ......................................................................3-43
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 pro-
vides detailed information for the application and use of the AOC-SIM1U/SIM1U+
that supports remote access for system monitoring, diagnosis and management.
With the most advanced technologies built-in, the AOC-SIM1U/SIM1U+ offers a
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1.1 Overview
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IPMI card that allows the user to take advantage of the BMC, a baseboard man-
agement 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 for network
interfacing via remote access. With an independent Raritan KIRA100 processor
built-in, theAOC-SIM1U/SIM1U+ provides the user with a solution to ease the com-
plex and expensive systems, allowing an administrator to access, monitor, diagnose
and manage network interfacing anywhere, anytime.
1.2 IPMI Version 2.0
The AOC-SIM1U/SIM1U+ supports the functionality of IPMI Version 2.0. The key
features include the following:
 Supports IPMI 2.0 over LAN
 Supports Serial over LAN
 Supports Virtual Media over LAN
 Supports KVM over LAN (For the AOC-SIM1U+ 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
 Remote power control to power-on, power-off or reboot a system

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Chapter 1: Introduction
 Remote access to text-based, graphic-based system information,
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 Remote management of utility/software applications
 Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirec-
tion. Key features include:
 User authentication enhancement
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tion security to protect sensitive data transferring via Serial over
LAN
 Supports the following Management tools: IPMIView, CLI (Command Line
Interface) and Webengine
 Supports RMCP & RMCP protocols
1.3. Product Features
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1.4 Checklist
If your shipping package came with missing or damaged parts, please contact
Supermicro's Tech. Support. Please refer to the following checklist when contacting
us.
i. AOC-SIM1U/SIM1U+
ii. Bracket: One bracket (SKT-0240L, including the AOC-USB2RJ45 Add-On Card,
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iv. White Box with Correct Barcode Label (showing AOC-SIM1U/SIM1U+).
1.5 An Important Note to the User
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 SIM1U/SIM1U+ 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
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Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Informaion)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
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Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
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The AOC-SIM1U/SIM1U+ 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 con-
nected to the mini USB connector (J3) located on the AOC-SIM1U(+) 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 the picture below for the
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support when the KVM feature is used.
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There is a mini USB connector (J3) located on the
AOC-SIM1U/SIM1U+ and another mini USB con-
nector is located on theAOC-USB2RJ45. Use Cable
CBL-0165L to connect the two mini USB connectors
on both add-on cards for external LAN access. Refer
to Page 2-1 for details. See the table at right for the
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and R.T. Close Pin 1 and Pin 2 to enable this
function.After a reset or AC power-on, the AOC-
SIM1U(+)willautomaticallydetectifacable(CBL-
0165L) is connected. If a cable is not detected,
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If a cable is detected, theAOC-SIM1U(+) will use
the dedicated LAN attached to it via the mini USB
connector to manage motherboard activities via
Remote Console. See the table on the right for
jumper settings.
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Open Disabled (*Default)
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port
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There are two LAN LED Indicators located
on the (Dedicated) LAN port on the AOC-
USB2RJ45 Add-On Card. The green LED
indicates activity, while the power LED may
be green or off to indicate the speed of the
Ethernet connection. See the tables on the
right for more information.
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