Supero AOC-SIMSO+ User manual

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USER'S GUIDE
AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+

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User's guide Revision: Rev. 1.1c
Release Date: July 17, 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
Chapter 2: Technical Specications and Hardware Installation.......... 2-1
2.1 The Conguration of the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ & the AOC-USB2RJ45....
......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Connector and Jumper Locations .................... 2-2
2.2.1 Front Components on the AOC-SIMSO(+).............................................. 2-2
2.2.2 The Dedicated LAN LED on the AOC-USB2RJ45.................................. 2-2
 2.2.3ConnectorDescriptionsandPinDenitions............................................ 2-3
 2.2.4LEDDescriptionsandPinDenitions ..................................................... 2-4
2.2.5 Rear Components on the AOC-SIMSO(+) .............................................. 2-5
2.3 Block Diagram .......................................................................................... 2-6
2.4 Installing the AOC-SIMSO(+) ................................................................... 2-7
2.4.1 Safety Guidelines .................................................................................... 2-7
2.4.2 SIMSO Slot Locations ............................................................................. 2-8
Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage ..........................................3-1
3.1 Home Page ................................................................................................ 3-3
3.2 Functions Listed On the Home Page ..................................................... 3-5
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
3.3 Remote Console Main Page .................................................................. 3-42
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-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,efcient,andcost-effectiveremoteservermanagement. 
(Note: KVM-over-LAN is only for the AOC-SIMSO+ only.)
1.1 Overview
TheAOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+isahighlyefcient,highlycompatibleandeasy-to-use
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, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ provides the user with a solution to ease the
complex and expensive systems, allowing an administrator to access, monitor,
diagnose and manage network interfacing anywhere, anytime.
1.2 IPMI Version 2.0
The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ supports the functionality of IPMI Version 2.0. The key
features include the following:
• Supports IPMI 2.0
• 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
• Remote power control to power-on, power-off or reboot a system

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• Remote access to text-based, graphic-based system information,
includingBIOScongurationsandOSoperationinformation(KVM)
• Remote management of utility/software applications
• Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirec-
tion. Key features include:
• User authentication enhancement
• Encryptionsupportenhancement,allowingforpasswordcongura-
tion 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
(a) The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Series: (IPMI 2.0 with a Dedicated
LAN)
• 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 Tech. Support. Please refer to the following checklist when
contacting us.
i. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+:
ii. 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proleI/Obackplates,
a USB2RJ45 add-on card, and a CBL-0165L cable.)
iii. CDR-SIMIPMI: One Installation CD
iv. White Box with Correct Barcode Label (showing AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+).
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 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: 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
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacic
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1 Liancheng Road
Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Email: [email protected] (Technical Support)
Tel: [phone] (Technical Support)

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Chapter 2: Technical Specications and Installation
Chapter 2
Technical Specications and Hardware
Installation
2.1 Conguring the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ and the AOC-
USB2RJ45 Add-On Cards
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 con-
nected to the mini USB connector (J1) located on the AOC-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 the picture below for the
conguration.
Note 1: 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.
Note 2: For dedicated LAN to work properly, Cable CBL-177L is required for a moth-
erboard with a SIMSO IPMI module that is located far from the back plate of the
chassis.Refertothemotherboardspecications on our website. (The CBL-177L
cable is to be purchased separately from Supermicro.)
Note 3:TheSKT-0240Lkitcontainsfull-sizeandlowproleI/Obackplates,aUSB
2RJ45 add-on card, and a CBL-0165L cable The SKT-0240L Kit is included in the
SIMSO+ shipping package only.
AOC-SIMSO(+)
CBL-0165L Cable, or
CBL-0177L Cable* (See
Note 2 above.)
AOC-USB2RJ45
Dedicated
Ethernet
(LAN) Port
Mini USB
Connector (J1)
Mini USB
Connector
(J1)
Bracket
LAN LEDs
The SKT-0240L Kit

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2.2 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Connector and Jumper
Locations
Front View
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2
3
4
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2.2.1 Front Components on the AOC-SIMSO(+)
1. Raritan's Kira 100 RISC System on Chip
2. Firmware with Linux System & Boot ROM
3. Transformer
4. SDRAM (128Mb/133MHz)
5. J1: Mini USB 9-pin Connector (Note)
6. JBT1: Kira 100 Processor Reset (Note)
7. D1: Heartbeat Activity LED Indicator (Note)
2.2.2 The Dedicated LAN LED Indicators on the AOC-USB2RJ45
8. LAN LEDs (Note)
(Note: See Pg. 2-3, 2-4 for details)
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#5 (J1) Mini Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Connector
There is a mini USB connector (J1) located on the
AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ and another mini USB con-
nector is located on the AOC-USB2RJ45. 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 details. See the
tableatrightforthepindenitions.
Refer to Note 2 on Page 2-1.
2.2.3 Connector Descriptions and Pin Denitions
Mini USB
Connector
AOC-USB2RJ45
Mini USB Pin Denitions
(J1)
Pin#Denition
1 Eth-TX_H
2 Eth-TX_L
3 Phy-100
4 Eth-RX_L
5 Eth-RX_H
6 Phy-ACT
7 Det.icated LAN-
Detected
8 3V-duall
9 Ground
#6 (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(+) will automatically detect if a CBL-0165L
cable is connected. If a cable is not detected, the
AOC-SIMSO(+) will transfer the "Remote Control"
Function to LAN1 on the motherboard. If a cable is
detected, the AOC-SIMSO(+) will use the dedicated
LAN on the card to manage motherboard activities
via Remote Console.
(Note: The SKT-0240L is included in the SIMSO+
shipping package.)
AOC-SIMSO(+)
CBL-0165L Cable or
CBL-0177L Cable* (See
Note 2 on Page 2-1)
The SKT-0240L (Note Below)

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Link LED
2.2.4 LED Descriptions and Pin Denitions
#7 (D1) Heartbeat LED Indicator
Heartbeat LED (D1), located on the front
side of the AOC-SIMSO(+) card, indicates
the functionality and activity of the add-on
card. The blinking of the Heartbeat LED
indicates that the AOC-SIMSO(+) is ac-
tive. 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(+) is active. See the
table on the right for details.
Heartbeat LED (D1)
On (Blinking) SIMSO(+): active
Off (for 1
minute)
Loading Firmware
Off (Continu-
ously)
SIMSO is not active
Activity
LED
GLAN Link Indicator
LEDColorDenition
Off No Connection or 10 Mbps
Green 100 Mbps
GLAN Activity Indicator
ColorStatusDenition
Amber Flashing Active
#8 Dedicated LAN LED Indicators
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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Rear View
Rear Side Components
1. SDRAM (64Mb/133MHz)
2. V-SDRAM (64Mb/166MHz)
3. PHY
1
2
3
2.2.5 Rear Components on the AOC-SIMSO(+)

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2.3 Block Diagram

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To avoid personal injury and property damage, please
carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when
installing the AOC- SIMSO(+) into your system.
ESD Safety Guidelines
Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent dam-
age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures
are generally sufcient 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.
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 loca-
tions, please refer to Section 2.4.2.
SMC Motherboards with SIMSO(+) support
The following Supermicro's motherboards support the AOC-SIMSO(+).
1. The X7DBR-8/X7DBR-i Series
2. The X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E Series
3. The X7DBR-8+/X7DBR-i+ Series
2.4 Installing the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+
2.4.1 Safety Guidelines

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2.4.2 SIMSO Slot Locations
To properly use the AOC-SIMSO(+), be sure to install it in the right slot. Refer to
the MB layouts below for SIMSO slot locations.
1. The X7DBR-8/X7DBR-i Series
SIMSO Slot (JIPMI)
2. The X7DBR-3/X7DBR-E Series
SIMSO Slot (JIPMI)
3. The X7DBR-8+/X7DBR-i+ Series
SIMSO Slot (JIPMI)

Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage
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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 the user to access,
monitor, manage and interface with systems that are in remote locations via
LAN. The necessary utilities for the access and conguration of the add-on
card are included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came with your card.
Thissectionprovidesinformationonthecongurationandtheaccessofthe
IPMI card on the network.
Using the IPMICFG Utility to Congure IP/MAC Addresses and
other IPMI Network Settings
1. Run the ipmicfg utility from the bootable CD that came with your shipment.
2.RefertothetablebelowtoconguretheIP/MACaddresses.
3. Follow the instructions given in the Readme.txt le to congure Gateway
IP/Netmask IP addresses, to enable/disable DHCP and to congure other
IPMI settings.
Note 1:TheReadme.txtleisincludedintheCDthatcamewithyourshipment.
AcopyoftheReadme.txtle,dated07/05/2007,isalsoincludedbelow.
IPMICFG Version 1.04 Copyright 2007 SuperMicro Computer Inc.
Usage: IPMICFG Parameters (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 on Enable the DHCP
-dhcp off Disable the DHCP
-g Show Gateway IP
-g IP Set Gateway IP (format: ###.###.###.###)
Note 2: For the H8QM8-2(+)/H8QME-2(+) motherboards, the AOC-SIMSO(+)
IPMIcardhastoashthermwarebinfrom\Firmware\H8Qxx-xintheDriver
CD. If this AOC-SIMSO(+) is used on the onboard LAN1 of the H8QM8/E-
2(+), you can only use the IPMIView utility to access the AOC-SIMSO(+) IPMI
card.
Board IPMI MAC IP Communication through
X7 Series SIMSO(+) IPMI Card Available
IP/DHCP
Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on MB
H8 DDR2
Memory
SIMSO(+) IPMI Card Available
IP/DHCP
Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on MB
H8QM8/E-x
(Note 2 below)
SIMSO(+) IPMI Card Available
IP/DHCP
Dedicated LAN
LAN1 LAN1 LAN1 on MB

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To Log In
Once you are connected to the remote server, the following Log In screen
displays.
1.TypeinyourUsernameinthe"Username"box.
2.TypeinyourPasswordinthe"Password"boxandclickon"Login."
(Note: The default username is ADMIN. The default password is ADMIN.)
3. The Home Page will display as follows:
To Access the SIMSO/SIMSO+ Card from a Computer Using the
H8QM8-2(+)/H8QME-2(+) Motherboards
A. Using the Onboard LAN1 Connection
1. Choose a computer that is connected to the same network and open the
IPMIView utility.
2. Go to File>New>System. Type System Name, IP Address of LAN1, Description
in the appropriate blanks and press the <Enter> key.
3. Select the system from the IPMI Domain. Type the Login ID and Password in
the appropriate blanks to log into the IPMIView utility.
B. Using the Dedicated LAN
1. Choose a computer that is connected to the same network and open the
browser.
2. Type in the IP address of each server that you want to connect to in the ad-
dress bar in your browser.
3. Once the connection is made, the Log In screen as shown below will dis-
play.

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3.1 Home Page
3.1.1 Buttons from the Home Page
Home
Console Logout
Remote Console Screen
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Function Keys
Home: Click this icon to return to the Home Page.
Console: Click this icon to go to the Remote Console Screen.
Remote Console Screen: Displayed in the window is Remote Console
Screen. Click on this window to go to the Remote Console Screen.
Logout: Click on this icon to log out.
1
2
3
4
5
Refresh: Click on this icon to refresh the screen of the re-
mote console preview.
Power On: Click on this icon to power on the system of the
remote host.
6
7
Power Down: Click on this icon to power down the system
of the remote host.
Reset: Click on this icon to reset the remote host.
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3.1.2 Function Keys from the Home Page
Clickonthesefunctionkeystousethefunctionsasspeciedbelow.
(Note:Pleaseseethenextpagefordetailsonthefunctionsspeciedabove.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1. Remote Control: Click on this icon for remote access
and management of Video Console Redirection.
2. Virtual Media: Click on this icon to use virtual remote
media devices.
3. System Health: Click on this icon to view and manage
health monitoring for remote systems
4. User Management: Click on this icon for User Man-
agement.
5. KVM Settings: Click on this icon to congure key-
board, Video and mouse settings.
6. Device Settings:Clickonthisicontoconguredevice
settings.
7. Maintenance: Click on this icon to access, diagnose
and manage hardware devices
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3.2 Functions Listed on the Home Page
3.2.1. Remote Control
Click on the icon of Remote Control to activate its submenus-KVM Console and
Remote Power as listed below.
a. KVM Console
Click on this item to congure keyboard, mouse or video settings for the remote
host.
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Remote Console Screen
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3
4
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In the Single/Synchronized Mouse Mode, this cursor indicates the sys-
tem that is currently active. For the Double Mouse mode, this is the cur-
sor for the remote host.
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3
This icon indicates the availability of Keyboard and Mouse.
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This icon indicates the number of networks (users) that are connected
viaConsoleRedirection.(Thenumberofgureiconsindicatesthenum-
ber of users connected.)
Explanation of Functions
This second mouse cursor only appears in the Double Mouse Mode.
This cursor represents the local mouse.

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b. Remote Power
Click on this item to congure the power settings for Remote Console as shown
below.
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Remote Power Screen
Explanation of Functions
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Power On: Click on this icon to power on the remote host.
Power Down: Click on this icon to power down the remote
host.
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Reset: Click on this icon to reset the remote host.