Supero AOC-SIM1U-3B User manual

SUPER
Rev. 1.0b
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USER'S GUIDE
AOC-SIM1U-3B+
AOC-SIM1U-3B
AOC-SIM1U-3D
AOC-SIM1U-3B(+)
SIM1U-3B
SIM1U-3D
Daughter Card:AOC-SIM1U-3D

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User's guide Revision: Rev. 1.0b
Release Date: July 5, 2007

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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 Specifications and Hardware Installation..........2-1
2.1 AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) Component Locations .............................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Front Component and LED Descriptions ................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Rear Component and LED Locations ..................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 Rear LED Descriptions............................................................................ 2-3
2.2 AOC-SIM1U-3D Component Locations................................................... 2-4
2.2.1 Front Components................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.2 LAN Ports and LED Indicators ................................................................ 2-5
2.3 Block Diagram .......................................................................................... 2-6
2.4 Installing the AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) Add-On Card ...................................... 2-7
2.4.1 Safety Guidelines .................................................................................... 2-7
2.4.2 SIM1U-3B(+) 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 provides
detailed information for the application and use of the AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) that
supports remote access for system monitoring, diagnosis and management. With
the most advanced technologies built-in, the AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) and its daughter
card AOC-SIM1U-3D offer a complete, efficient, and cost-effective remote server
management. (*Note: KVM-over-LAN support is available on the AOC-SIM1U-3B+
only.)
1.1 Overview
The AOC-SIM1U-3B(+), used in conjuction with its daughter card AOC-SIM1U-3D,
offers a highly efficient, highly compatible and easy-to-use IPMI card set that al-
lows the user to take advantage of the BMC, a baseboard management controller
installed on a server motherboard, and the IPMIView, an IPMI-compliant manage-
ment application software stored 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-SIM1U-
3B(+)/3D IPMI card set 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-SIM1U-3B(+)/3D 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 KVM over LAN (*For the AOC-SIM1U-3B+ only)
Supports Virtual Media over LAN
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
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Power status monitoring, chassis intrusion monitoring
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 redirec-
tion. Key features include:
User authentication enhancement
Encryption support enhancement, allowing for password configura-
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-SIM1U-3B(+)
• AOC-SIM1U-3B(+): Slim size (4.4" W x 1.3" H) (111.76 mm W x 25.41 mm H)
• Supports IPMI over LAN
• Supports 1U and above
(b) The AOC-SIM1U-3D
• AOC-SIM1U-3D: Low Profile (3.2" W x 2.4" H) (81.28 mm W x 60.96 mm H)
• Supports IPMI with a 3rd data dedicated LAN
• Supports a third DATA 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-SIM1U-3B(+)
ii. CDR-SIMIPMI: One Installation CD
iii. White Box with Correct Barcode Label (showing AOC-SIM1U-3B(+)).
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-3B(+) 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 Information)
[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-Pacific
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1 Liancheng Road
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]

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Chapter 2: Technical Specifications and Installation
Chapter 2
Technical Specifications and Hardware
Installation
The AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) and its Daughter Card AOC-SIM1U-3D
AOC-SIM1U-3B(+)
Daughter Card:
AOC-SIM1U-3D

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SIM1U-3B
2.1 AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) Component Locations
AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) Front View
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V-RAM
SDRAM SDRAM
JPCIE: PCI-Exp. Slot
2.1.1 Front Components and LED Descriptions
1. JPCIE: PCI-Express Slot for the Daughter Card AOC-SIM1U-3D
Plug the AOC-SIM1U-3D card into this slot to provide Dedicated LAN and a 3rd
Data LAN Port support to the AOC-SIM1U-3B(+).
2. D3: Standby Power LED Indicator
3. VRAM (64Mb/166MHz)
4. SDRAM (128Mb/133MHz)
When this LED is on, the standby power is
on. Be sure to remove power cables before
installing or removing components.
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2.1.3. AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) Rear LED Description
#3 Heartbeat LED Indicator
Heartbeat LED (marked #3 above), lo-
cated on the rear side of the AOC-SIM1U-
3B(+) card, indicates the functionality and
activity of the add-on card. When the
Heartbeat LED blinks, the AOC-SIM1U-
3B(+) is active. However, after each AC
power-on or reset, the Heartbeat LED is
off for about a minute. Then, the Heart-
beat LED will be on again to indicate that
the AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) is active. See the
table on the right for details.
Heartbeat LED
On (Blinking) SIM1U-3B(+): active
Off (for 1
minute)
Loading Firmware
Off (Continu-
ously)
SIM1U-3B(+) is not
active
AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) Rear View
AOC-SIM1U-3(+) Rear Components
1. The Raritan Kira 100 Processor
2. Flash Memory
3. Heartbeat LED
2.1.2 Rear Component and LED Locations
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2
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Kira 100 Processor
Flash Memory
Heartbeat LED
(*Note: " " or " " indicates Pin 1.)

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SIM1U-3D
PHY LAN
2.2 AOC-SIM1U-3D Component Locations
AOC-SIM1U-3D Front View
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JP5
LAN Controller
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5
(*Note: " " or " " indicates Pin 1.)
LAN Port 2
LAN Port 1
JP6
2.2.1 AOC-SIM1U-3D Front Components
1. Giga-bit Ethernet LAN Controller
2. LAN Port 1 (for IPMI/KVM) (*Note)
3. LAN Port 2 (for the 3rd LAN Data) (*Note)
4. PHY LAN
5. JP5 (LAN Port 1 Active)
6. JP6 (LAN Port 2 Active)
7. COM port
(*Note: See Page 2-4 for details.)
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2.2.2 AOC-SIM1U-3D LAN Ports and LAN LED Indicators
#2/#3 LAN Port 1 and LAN Port 2
Two G-bit Ethernet ports are located on the
Daughter Card AOC-SIM1U-3D. LAN Port
1(JLAN1) provides the IPMI/KVM connec-
tions to the the AOC-SIM1U-B(+). LAN Port
2(JLAN2) offers the additional 3rd Data LAN.
These ports accept RJ45 type cables.
JLAN1JLAN2
Link LED
Activity
LED
LAN Link Indicator
LED Color Definition
Off No Connection or 10 Mbps
Green 100 Mbps
Amber 1000 Mbps
LAN Activity Indicator
Color Status Definition
Amber Flashing Active
LAN LED Indicators
There are two LAN LED Indicators located
on each LAN port. The green LED indicates
activity, while the power LED may be green,
amber, or off to indicate the speed of the
Ethernet connection. See the tables on the
right for more information.

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2.3 Block Diagram
DVO interface
FML Interface
LPC Interface
USB Interface
UART Interface
Intel 82541 PI
Ethernet PHY
PCI 32/33MHz Interface
RJ45
Dedicated LAN
RMII
3rd Data LAN
KIRA100
Mother Board SMDATA
UART
DB9 Header
Mother Board SMALT#
Mother Board SMCLK
PRSNT#
SIM1U-3D
IPMI 200 Connector
PCI-Express x8 Connector

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2.4 Installing the AOC-SIM1U-3B(+) Add-On Card
To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully
follow all the safety steps listed below when installing the AOC-
SIM1U-3B(+) into your system.
ESD Safety Guidelines
Electric 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 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.
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 SIM1U-3B(+) add-on card is securely seated in the
SIM1U-3B(+) slot to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
For SIM1U-3B(+) slot locations, please refer to Section 2.4.2.
SMC Motherboards with SIM1U-3B(+) support
The following Supermicro's motherboards support the AOC-SIM1U-3B(+).
1. The X7DBX-8/X7DBX-i Series
1. The X7DBP-8/X7DB-P-i Series
2.4.1 Safety Guidelines

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2.4.2 SIM1U-3B(+) Slot Locations
To properly use the AOC-SIM1U-3B(+), be sure to install it in the right slot. Refer
to the MB layouts below for SIM1U-3B(+) slot locations.
1. The X7DBX-8/X7DX-i Series
SIM1U-3B(+) Slot
2. The X7DBP-8/X7DP-i Series
SIM1U-3B(+) Slot

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-SIM1U-3B(+)/SIM1U-3D 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 configuration of the add-on
card are included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came with your card.
This section provides information on the configuration and the access of the
IPMI card on the network. (*Note: KVM-over-LAN support is available on the
AOC-SIM1U-3B+ only.)
Using the IPMICFG Utility to Configure 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 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.
*Note: The Readme.txt file is included in the CD that came with your shipment.
A copy of the Readme.txt file, 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: ###.###.###.###)
To Access the SIM1U/SIM1U+ Card from a Computer
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 in the address
bar in your browser.
3. Once the connection is made, the Log In screen as shown on the next page
displays.
Board IPMI MAC IP Communication Thru
X7 Series SIM1U IPMI Card Available IP/DHCP Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on MB
H8 DDR2 MEMORY SIM1U IPMI Card Available IP/DHCP Dedicated LAN
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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:

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3.1 Home Page
3.1.1 Buttons from the Home Page
Home
Console Logout
Remote Console Screen
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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.
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Refresh: Click on this icon to refresh the screen of the
remote console preview.
Power On: Click on this icon to power on the system of the
remote host.
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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 specified below.
(*Note: Please see the next page for details on the functions specified above.)
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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 man-
age health monitoring for remote systems
4. User Management: Click on this icon for User Man-
agement.
5. KVM Settings: Click on this icon to configure key-
board, Video and mouse settings.
6. Device Settings: Click on this icon to configure
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 configure keyboard, mouse or video settings for the remote
host.
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Remote Console Screen
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In the Single/Synchronized Mouse Mode, this cursor indicates the
system that is currently active. For the Double Mouse mode, this is the
cursor for the remote host.
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This icon indicates the availability of Keyboard and Mouse.
4
This icon indicates the number of networks (users) that are connected
via Console Redirection. (The number of figure icons indicates the
number of users connected.)
Explanation of Functions
This second mouse cursor only appears in the Double Mouse Mode.
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b. Remote Power
Click on this item to configure 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.