Fujitsu INTEGRATED REMOTE MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER IRMC S2/S3 Manuale Utente

User Guide - EnglishServerView Suite Remote Management iRMC S2/S3 - integrated Remote Management Controller Edition July 2012

iRMC S2/S3Contents12 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38512.1 IPMI OEM Commands supporte

100 iRMC S2/S3Using AVRÊ Set the following values in the Mouse Control Center window:– Pointer acceleration: 1.0x (minimum value)– Pointer threshold

iRMC S2/S3 101Menus of the AVR window5.3 Menus of the AVR windowThe menu bar of the AVR window contains the following menus:– The Extras menu allows

102 iRMC S2/S3Menus of the AVR window5.3.1 Extras menuYou can select the following functions in the Extras menu:Figure 36: AVR window - Extras menu

iRMC S2/S3 103Menus of the AVR windowTurn local monitor offSwitches off the local monitor of the managed server.I This function is disabled in the fo

104 iRMC S2/S3Menus of the AVR windowDisconnect Session...Terminate another AVR session. I It is only possible to terminate other AVR sessions with

iRMC S2/S3 105Menus of the AVR window5.3.2 Remote Storage menuYou call the remote storage functionality under Remote Storage:Figure 38: AVR window -

106 iRMC S2/S3Menus of the AVR window5.3.3 Power Control menuThe Power Control menu allows you to power the server up/down or to reboot the server:F

iRMC S2/S3 107Menus of the AVR windowPulse NMIInitiates a non-maskable interrupt (NMI). A NMI is a processor interrupt that cannot be ignored by stan

108 iRMC S2/S3Menus of the AVR window5.3.5 Preferences menuThe Preferences menu allows you to configure the mouse mode, keyboard layout, global logg

iRMC S2/S3 109Menus of the AVR windowKeyboard Layout Specifies the keyboard layout for the virtual console.I The keyboard layout at the managed serve

iRMC S2/S3 111 PrefaceModern server systems are becoming increasingly complex. The requirements with respect to the management of such systems are gr

iRMC S2/S3 1116Remote StorageI A valid license key is required to use the Remote Storage function.Remote Storage makes available to the managed serve

112 iRMC S2/S3I Parallel remote storage connections:The following are possible concurrently:– either up to two Remote Storage connections to virtual

iRMC S2/S3 113Providing remote storage at the remote workstation6.1 Providing remote storage at the remote workstationIf you provide the source for a

114 iRMC S2/S3Providing remote storage at the remote workstation6.1.1 Starting Remote StorageYou start the Remote Storage function using the AVR Jav

iRMC S2/S3 115Providing remote storage at the remote workstation“Storage Devices” dialog box on a Windows systemFigure 45: Storage Devices dialog box

116 iRMC S2/S3Providing remote storage at the remote workstation“Storage Devices” dialog box on a Linux systemFigure 46: Storage Devices dialog boxI

iRMC S2/S3 117Providing remote storage at the remote workstation6.1.2 Provision of storage media for emote StorageÊ In the Storage Devices dialog box

118 iRMC S2/S3Providing remote storage at the remote workstationÊ In the Add Storage Device dialog box, navigate to the directory of the remote stor

iRMC S2/S3 119Providing remote storage at the remote workstation“Add Storage Device” dialog: Selecting the storage medium (Linux)Figure 50: Add Stora

12 iRMC S2/S3Purpose and target groups of the manualAs an autonomous system on the system board of a modern PRIMERGY server, the iRMC S2/S3 has its

120 iRMC S2/S3Providing remote storage at the remote workstationDisplay in the “Storage Devices” dialog (Linux)Figure 52: Storage Devices dialog: Th

iRMC S2/S3 121Providing remote storage at the remote workstation6.1.3 Connecting storage media as remote storageÊ In the Storage Devices dialog (see

122 iRMC S2/S3Providing remote storage at the remote workstationStorage Devices dialog: Showing Remote Storage connection (Linux)Figure 54: Storage

iRMC S2/S3 123Providing remote storage at the remote workstationConnecting two storage devices as Remote Storage at the same timeI The example in the

124 iRMC S2/S3Providing remote storage at the remote workstationFigure 56: Connection Type dialog: Assignment to USB 1.1 and USB 2.0Ê Click Swap if

iRMC S2/S3 125Providing remote storage at the remote workstation6.1.4 Clearing Remote Storage connectionsI The Remote Storage connection is automatic

126 iRMC S2/S3Providing remote storage at the remote workstation6.1.5 Removing the storage mediumRemove a storage medium from the list of media avai

iRMC S2/S3 127Providing remote storage via a Remote Storage server6.2 Providing remote storage via a Remote Storage serverYou can use a Remote Storag

128 iRMC S2/S3Providing remote storage via a Remote Storage server6.2.1 Installing the Remote Storage serverThe Remote Storage server is available i

iRMC S2/S3 129Providing remote storage via a Remote Storage server6.2.2 Remote Storage server execution modes You can execute the Remote Storage serv

iRMC S2/S3 13Functions of the iRMC S2/S31.2 Functions of the iRMC S2/S3 (overview)The iRMC S2/S3 supports a wide range of functions that are provided

130 iRMC S2/S3Providing remote storage via a Remote Storage server6.2.3 Configuring, starting and exiting the Remote Storage serverYou configure, st

iRMC S2/S3 131Providing remote storage via a Remote Storage serverConfiguring the Remote Storage serverI Configuration is only possible if the Remote

132 iRMC S2/S3Providing remote storage via a Remote Storage serverRun as Service Activate this option if the Remote Storage server is to be executed

iRMC S2/S3 133Providing remote storage via a Remote Storage serverStarting the Remote Storage serverÊ Click the Start button to start the Remote Stor

134 iRMC S2/S3Providing remote storage via a Remote Storage server

iRMC S2/S3 1357 iRMC S2/S3 web interfaceThe iRMC S2/S3 not only has its own operating system, but also acts as a web server, providing its own interf

136 iRMC S2/S3Logging into the iRMC S2/S3 web interface7.1 Logging into the iRMC S2/S3 web interfaceÊ Open a web browser on the remote workstation a

iRMC S2/S3 137Logging into the iRMC S2/S3 web interface– LDAP access to the directory service is configured for the iRMC S2/S3(LDAP enabled option is

138 iRMC S2/S3Required user permissions7.2 Required user permissions table 4 provides an overview of the permissions which are required in order to

iRMC S2/S3 139Required user permissionsSelect Include User Settings. XSelect any other setting option(s). XImport iRMC S2/S3 settings in WinSCU XML f

14 iRMC S2/S3Functions of the iRMC S2/S3● Power consumption controlThe iRMC S2/S3 allows comprehensive power consumption control on the managed serv

140 iRMC S2/S3Required user permissionsSelect individual Fans (System Fans group). XSet Fan Fail Action / Delay Time.XOpen Temperature page X X X XD

iRMC S2/S3 141Required user permissionsOpen/edit the Ports and Netw. Services page. XOpen/edit DNS Configuration page. XOpen/edit SNMP TRAP Alerting

142 iRMC S2/S3Required user permissions1) Action is only possible if no agents are running. 2) Feature is not available on all systems.Functions in

iRMC S2/S3 143Structure of the user interface7.3 Structure of the user interfaceThe iRMC S2/S3 web interface is structured as follows:Figure 64: Stru

144 iRMC S2/S3Structure of the user interfaceChoosing the language for the iRMC S2/S3 web interfaceOn the right of the black bar above the work area

iRMC S2/S3 145Structure of the user interfaceClick Login to open the login screen of the iRMC S2/S3 web interface (see figure 62 on page 136). This a

146 iRMC S2/S3System Information - Information on the server7.4 System Information - Information on the serverThe System Information entry contains

iRMC S2/S3 147System Information - Information on the server7.4.1 System Overview - General information on the server The System Overview page provid

148 iRMC S2/S3System Information - Information on the serverSystem StatusThe status of the global error LED, the CSS LED and the identification LED

iRMC S2/S3 149System Information - Information on the serverIdentify LEDServer identifier.The following statuses are possible:– On (blue)– Off (grey)

iRMC S2/S3 15Functions of the iRMC S2/S3● LAN On some systems, the LAN interface of the fitted system NIC (Network Interface Card) on the server is r

150 iRMC S2/S3System Information - Information on the serverSystem InformationSystem Information lists information on the managed server.Figure 69:

iRMC S2/S3 151System Information - Information on the serverSystem FRU / IDPROM InformationInformation on the FRUs (Field Replaceable Units) is liste

152 iRMC S2/S3System Information - Information on the server7.4.2 System Component Information -Information on the server componentsThe System Compo

iRMC S2/S3 153System Information - Information on the serverFigure 73: System Component Information pageI On PRIMERGY servers with support for TPM (

154 iRMC S2/S3System Information - Information on the serverSystem Memory InformationThis group provides information on the status, IDs, CSS capabil

iRMC S2/S3 155BIOS - Backing up/restore BIOS settings, flashing BIOS7.5 BIOS - Backing up/restore BIOS settings, flashing BIOSThe BIOS entry contains

156 iRMC S2/S3BIOS - Backing up/restore BIOS settings, flashing BIOS7.5.1.1 Backing up single BIOS parameters in ServerView® WinSCU XML formatThe Ba

iRMC S2/S3 157BIOS - Backing up/restore BIOS settings, flashing BIOSRequest BIOS Parameter BackupInitiates a backup of single BIOS parameter settings

158 iRMC S2/S3BIOS - Backing up/restore BIOS settings, flashing BIOSRestoration StatusDisplays the status of the current restoration process. Succes

iRMC S2/S3 159BIOS - Backing up/restore BIOS settings, flashing BIOS7.5.2 BIOS - Updating BIOS via "upload from file" or via TFTP The BIOS

16 iRMC S2/S3Functions of the iRMC S2/S3● Global user management using a directory service The global user IDs for the iRMC S2/S3 are stored central

160 iRMC S2/S3BIOS - Backing up/restore BIOS settings, flashing BIOSUpdating (flashing) the BIOS - course of events and important notesThe following

iRMC S2/S3 161BIOS - Backing up/restore BIOS settings, flashing BIOS2. Subsequently, flash data is transferred to memory. The status display will ind

162 iRMC S2/S3BIOS - Backing up/restore BIOS settings, flashing BIOSBIOS Upload from FileThe BIOS Upload from File group allows you to perform an on

iRMC S2/S3 163BIOS - Backing up/restore BIOS settings, flashing BIOSBIOS TFTP Update SettingsThe BIOS TFTP Update Settings group allows you to perfor

164 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificates7.6 iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesThe iRMC S2/S3 entry contain

iRMC S2/S3 165iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificates7.6.1 iRMC S2/S3 Information - Information on the iRMC S2/S3The iRMC S2/S3 Informati

166 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesRunning FirmwareUnder Running Firmware, you can view information on the firmware an

iRMC S2/S3 167iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesLicense Key The License Key group allows you to load a license key onto the iRMC S2/

168 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesTemperature UnitsSpecifies the unit used for displaying temperature values at the i

iRMC S2/S3 169iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificates7.6.2 Save iRMC S2/S3 Firmware Settings -Save firmware settingsThe Save iRMC S2/S3 F

iRMC S2/S3 17Functions of the iRMC S2/S3– A modem can be connected to the serial interface. This can then be used to send alerts (e.g. to a mobile ph

170 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesFigure 87: Save iRMC S2/S3 Firmware Settings pageSave iRMC S2/S3 firmware settings

iRMC S2/S3 171iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesImport iRMC S2/S3 Firmware settings in ServerView® WinSCU XML format from fileConfig

172 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificates7.6.3 Certificate Upload - Load the DSA/RSA certificate and private DSA/RSA keyThe

iRMC S2/S3 173iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesFigure 88: Certificate Upload page

174 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesDisplaying the currently valid (CA) DSA/RSA certificateÊ In the group Certificate I

iRMC S2/S3 175iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesRestoring the default certificate default CA certificateÊ In the group Certificate I

176 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesLoading a CA certificate from a local fileUse the CA Certificate upload from file g

iRMC S2/S3 177iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesLoading the DSA/RSA certificate and private DSA/RSA key from local filesYou do this

178 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesEntering the DSA/RSA certificate/private DSARSA key directlyYou do this using the g

iRMC S2/S3 179iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificates7.6.4 Generate a self-signed Certificate -Generate self-signed RSA certificateYou ca

18 iRMC S2/S3Functions of the iRMC S2/S3– Local monitor-off support: It is possible to power down the local screen of the managed PRIMERGY server du

180 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesCertificate Information and RestoreThe Certificate Information and Restore group al

iRMC S2/S3 181iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificates7.6.5 iRMC S2/S3 Firmware UpdateThe iRMC S2/S3 Firmware Update page allows you to up

182 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesFirmware Image InformationUnder Firmware Image Information, you can view informatio

iRMC S2/S3 183iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesFirmware Update from FileThe Firmware Update from File group allows you to update th

184 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesUpdate fileFile in which the firmware image is stored.I The files listed below each

iRMC S2/S3 185iRMC S2/S3 - Information, firmware and certificatesUpdate fileFile in which the firmware image is stored.I The files listed below each

186 iRMC S2/S3Power Management7.7 Power Management The Power Management entry contains the links to the power management pages for your PRIMERGY ser

iRMC S2/S3 187Power Management7.7.1 Power On/Off - power the server up/downThe Power On/Off page allows you to power the managed server on and off. Y

188 iRMC S2/S3Power ManagementBoot Options The Boot Options group allows you to configure the behavior of the system the next time it is booted. You

iRMC S2/S3 189Power ManagementPower Control - powering the server up and down/rebooting the serverThe Power Control group allows you to power the ser

iRMC S2/S3 19Communication interfaces of the iRMC S2/S31.3 Communication interfaces of the iRMC S2/S3The iRMC S2/S3 provides the following communicat

190 iRMC S2/S3Power ManagementPower CyclePowers the server down completely and then powers it up again after a configured period. You can configure

iRMC S2/S3 191Power Management7.7.2 Power Options - Configuring power management for the serverThe Power Options page allows you to define the server

192 iRMC S2/S3Power ManagementPower Restore Policy - Specify behavior of the server after a power outageThe Power Restore Policy group allows you to

iRMC S2/S3 193Power ManagementPower On/Off Time - Specify power on/off times for the serverThe input fields of the Power On/Off Time group allow you

194 iRMC S2/S3Power Management0 Watt TechnologyI Please note:– This feature is only supported by the iRMC S3.– This feature is not supported for all

iRMC S2/S3 195Power ManagementEnabledEnables 0 Watt mode. Even if Enabled has been configured, the 0 Watt mode is blocked in the following cases:● Po

196 iRMC S2/S3Power Management● System Identification LEDAs long as the System Identification LED is on, the iRMC S3 will not enable 0Watt mode. ● A

iRMC S2/S3 197Power ManagementEnd Time Defines the end (hh:mm) of the time interval.Ê Click Apply to activate your settings.Ê Click Apply to activa

198 iRMC S2/S3Power Management7.7.3 Power Supply Info - Power supply and IDPROM data for the FRU components The Power Supply Info page provides you

iRMC S2/S3 199Power Consumption7.8 Power Consumption The Power Consumption entry contains the links to the pages for monitoring and controlling the p

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20 iRMC S2/S3Communication protocols used by the iRMC S2/S31.4 Communication protocols used by the iRMC S2/S3The communication protocols and ports u

200 iRMC S2/S3Power Consumption7.8.1 Power Consumption Configuration - Configure power consumption of the serverThe Power Consumption Configuration

iRMC S2/S3 201Power ConsumptionPower Consumption OptionsThe Power Consumption Options group allows you to select the power control mode and specify w

202 iRMC S2/S3Power ConsumptionEnable Power MonitoringIf you enable this option, power consumption is monitored over time.I Power monitoring is enab

iRMC S2/S3 203Power ConsumptionFigure 111: Power Consumption Configuration page (scheduled)Time 1 Time [hh:ss] at which the iRMC S2/S3 starts power c

204 iRMC S2/S3Power ConsumptionÊ Click Apply to activate your settings.I You can also configure scheduled power control using the Server Configurati

iRMC S2/S3 205Power ConsumptionWarning ThresholdThreshold as a percentage of the maximum power consumption specified under Power Limit. When the thre

206 iRMC S2/S3Power Consumption7.8.2 Current Power Consumption - Show the current power consumption I This view is not supported by all PRIMERGY ser

iRMC S2/S3 207Power Consumption7.8.3 Power Consumption History - Show server power consumptionThe Power Consumption History page charts the power con

208 iRMC S2/S3Power ConsumptionCurrent Power ConsumptionI This option is not supported for all PRIMERGY servers.Under Current Power Consumption you

iRMC S2/S3 209Power ConsumptionPower History PeriodPeriod for which the power consumption is charted.The following intervals can be selected:1 hourDe

iRMC S2/S3 21IPMI - technical background1.5 IPMI - technical backgroundThe iRMC S2/S3 makes the BMC functions available over the IPMI interface. Inte

210 iRMC S2/S3Power ConsumptionEnable Power Monitoring Specifies whether power monitoring is to be carried out.I Power Monitoring) is enabled by def

iRMC S2/S3 211Sensors - Check status of the sensors7.9 Sensors - Check status of the sensorsThe “Sensors” entry provides you with pages which allow y

212 iRMC S2/S3Sensors - Check status of the sensors7.9.1 Fans - Check fansThe Fans page provides information on fans and their status.Figure 118: Fa

iRMC S2/S3 213Sensors - Check status of the sensorsFan Test - Test fansThe Fan Test group allows you to specify a time at which the fan test is start

214 iRMC S2/S3Sensors - Check status of the sensorsÊ Define the behavior in the event of a fault using the list at the bottom of the work area:– Cho

iRMC S2/S3 215Sensors - Check status of the sensors7.9.2 Temperature - Report the temperature of the server componentsThe Temperature page provides i

216 iRMC S2/S3Sensors - Check status of the sensorsSelect allSelects all temperature sensors.Deselect allAll selections are cancelled.Ê Select the s

iRMC S2/S3 217Sensors - Check status of the sensors7.9.3 Voltages - Report voltage sensor informationThe Voltages page provides information on the st

218 iRMC S2/S3Sensors - Check status of the sensors7.9.4 Power Supply - Check power supplyThe Power Supply page provides information on the power su

iRMC S2/S3 219Sensors - Check status of the sensorsPower Supply Redundancy ConfigurationI This functionality is not available with all servers. The P

22 iRMC S2/S3IPMI - technical backgroundAdvantageThe IPMI specifications ensure the independence of functions for inventory, logging, recovery and m

220 iRMC S2/S3Sensors - Check status of the sensors7.9.5 Component Status - Check status of the server componentsThe Component Status page provides

iRMC S2/S3 221Sensors - Check status of the sensorsEntries with Designation "iRMC", "Agent", "BIOS", or "VIOM"

222 iRMC S2/S3Sensors - Check status of the sensorsI The precise entries displayed in the Component Status Sensor Information table, therefore, depe

iRMC S2/S3 223System Event Log and Internal Event Log7.10 System Event Log and Internal Event Log The Event Log entry in the navigation area contain

224 iRMC S2/S3System Event Log and Internal Event Log7.10.1 System Event Log Content - Show information on the SEL and the SEL entriesThe System Eve

iRMC S2/S3 225System Event Log and Internal Event LogSystem Event Log InformationThe System Event Log Information group informs you of the number of

226 iRMC S2/S3System Event Log and Internal Event LogSystem Event Log ContentThe System Event Log Content group displays the SEL entries filtered by

iRMC S2/S3 227System Event Log and Internal Event Log7.10.2 Internal Event Log Content - Show information on the internal eventlog and the associated

228 iRMC S2/S3System Event Log and Internal Event LogInternal Event Log InformationThe Internal Event Log Information group informs you of the numbe

iRMC S2/S3 229System Event Log and Internal Event LogInternal Event Log ContentThe Internal Event Log Content group displays the internal eventlog en

iRMC S2/S3 23IPMI - technical backgroundIPMI, IPMB and ICMBThe IPMI initiative resulted in three central standards:– IPMI. Intelligent Platform Manag

230 iRMC S2/S3System Event Log and Internal Event Log7.10.3 Event Log Configuration - Configure IPMI SEL and internal event logOn the Event Log Conf

iRMC S2/S3 231System Event Log and Internal Event LogIPMI Event Log ConfigurationDefault LCD panel display filteringI If a ServerView Local Service D

232 iRMC S2/S3System Event Log and Internal Event LogInternal Event Log ConfigurationDisplay Critical, Display Major, Display Minor, Display Info He

iRMC S2/S3 233Server Management Information - Configuring the server settings7.11 Server Management Information - Configuring the server settingsThe

234 iRMC S2/S3Server Management Information - Configuring the server settingsASR&R Options - Configure ASR&R settingsThe ASR&R Options

iRMC S2/S3 235Server Management Information - Configuring the server settingsPower Cycle Delay (0 - 15)Time (in seconds) between powering down and po

236 iRMC S2/S3Server Management Information - Configuring the server settingsProceed as follows:Ê Check or uncheck the option(s) under Enabled for t

iRMC S2/S3 237Server Management Information - Configuring the server settingsHP System Insight Manager (HP SIM) Integration Options - Configure HP SI

238 iRMC S2/S3Network Settings - Configure the LAN parameters7.12 Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersThe Network Settings entry brings t

iRMC S2/S3 239Network Settings - Configure the LAN parameters7.12.1 Network Interface Settings - Configure Ethernet settings on the iRMC S2/S3The Net

24 iRMC S2/S3IPMI - technical backgroundIn addition, IPMI provides ‘low level’ I2C commands, which can be accessed via a management controller conne

240 iRMC S2/S3Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersV CAUTION!Contact the network administrator responsible for the system before you chang

iRMC S2/S3 241Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersIPv4 EnabledEnables/disables IPv4 addressing for the iRMC S2/S3. If IPv4 addressing is e

242 iRMC S2/S3Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersThe (configured) iRMC S2/S3 can be registered with a DNS server by an appropriately con

iRMC S2/S3 243Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersPart of the specified static addressPart of the static address specified under IPv6 Stat

244 iRMC S2/S3Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersAdvanced TCP configurationMax TCP Segment LifetimeMaximum lifetime (in seconds) of TCP/

iRMC S2/S3 245Network Settings - Configure the LAN parameters7.12.2 Ports and Network Services - Configuring ports and network servicesThe Ports and

246 iRMC S2/S3Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersPorts for web-based access Session TimeoutPeriod of inactivity (in seconds) after which

iRMC S2/S3 247Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersRefresh every ... secondsLength (in seconds) of the interval for automatically refreshin

248 iRMC S2/S3Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersVNC portsStandard PortVNC port of the iRMC S2/S3 for secure and non-secure Advanced Vid

iRMC S2/S3 249Network Settings - Configure the LAN parameters7.12.3 DNS Configuration - Configuring DNS for the iRMC S2/S3The DNS Configuration page

iRMC S2/S3 25IPMI - technical backgroundFigure 3: IPMI block diagram (source: IPMI specification, see section "References" on page 29)

250 iRMC S2/S3Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersDNS SettingsThe DNS Settings group allows you to activate the Domain Name Service (DNS)

iRMC S2/S3 251Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersDNS Name The DNS Name group allows you to configure a host name for the iRMC S2/S3 and t

252 iRMC S2/S3Network Settings - Configure the LAN parametersiRMC S2/S3 NameiRMC S2/S3 name passed to DHCP for the iRMC S2/S3 in place of the server

iRMC S2/S3 253Alerting - Configure alerting7.13 Alerting - Configure alertingThe Alerting entry contains the links to the pages you use to configure

254 iRMC S2/S3Alerting - Configure alerting7.13.1 SNMP Trap Alerting - Configure SNMP trap alertingThe SNMP Trap Alerting page allows you to view an

iRMC S2/S3 255Alerting - Configure alerting7.13.2 Serial / Modem Alerting - Configure alerting via modemI The Serial / Modem Alerting page is only av

256 iRMC S2/S3Alerting - Configure alertingProvider Phone NumberEnter the name of the SMS server.Handy/Pager Phone NumberEnter the name of the mobil

iRMC S2/S3 257Alerting - Configure alerting7.13.3 Email Alerting - Configure email alertingThe Email Alerting page allows you to configure the settin

258 iRMC S2/S3Alerting - Configure alertingGlobal Email Paging Configuration - Configure global email settingsThe Global Email Paging Configuration

iRMC S2/S3 259Alerting - Configure alertingPrimary SMTP Server Configuration - Configure primary mail serverThe Primary SMTP Server Configuration gro

26 iRMC S2/S3IPMI - technical backgroundIPMI and “in band” and “out of band” managementIn the field of system management, a distinction is made betw

260 iRMC S2/S3Alerting - Configure alertingSecondary SMTP Server Configuration - Configure secondary mail serverThe Secondary SMTP Server Configurat

iRMC S2/S3 261Alerting - Configure alertingMail Format dependent Configuration - Configure mail-format-dependent settingsThe Mail Format dependent Co

262 iRMC S2/S3Alerting - Configure alertingAdmin NameName of the administrator responsible (optional).Only active for the ITS mail format (see page

iRMC S2/S3 263User Management7.14 User Management The User Management entry contains the links to the pages for local user management as well as for

264 iRMC S2/S3User ManagementFigure 150: User Management pageDeleteThe table of configured users includes a Delete button after each user entry. Cli

iRMC S2/S3 265User Management7.14.1.1 New User Configuration - Configuring a new userThe New User Configuration page allows you to configure the basi

266 iRMC S2/S3User Management7.14.1.2 User “<name>” Configuration - User configuration (details)The User “<name>” Configuration page all

iRMC S2/S3 267User ManagementUser Information - Configuring user access dataThe User Information group allows you to configure the access data for th

268 iRMC S2/S3User ManagementPrivileges / Permissions - Assigning user privilegesThe Privileges / Permissions group allows you to configure the cha

iRMC S2/S3 269User ManagementÊ Click Apply to activate your settings.User SSHv2 public key upload from fileThe User SSHv2 public Key uploag from fil

iRMC S2/S3 27IPMI - technical backgroundOf the two ports that RCMP uses under UDP, the BMC communicates with the LAN controller via port 623 (primary

270 iRMC S2/S3User ManagementEmail Configuration - Configure user-specific email settingsThe Email Configuration group allows you to configure the u

iRMC S2/S3 271User ManagementPreferred Mail ServerSelect the preferred mail server.You can choose one of the following options:– AutomaticIf the emai

272 iRMC S2/S3User ManagementPaging Severity ConfigurationHere you can configure system events about which an iRMC S2/S3 user is to be informed by e

iRMC S2/S3 273User Management7.14.2 Directory Service Configuration (LDAP) - Configuring the directory service at the iRMC S2/S3In order to perform g

274 iRMC S2/S3User ManagementLDAP EnabledThis option specifies whether the iRMC S2/S3 can access a directory service via LDAP. Directory service acc

iRMC S2/S3 275User ManagementDirectory Server TypeType of directory server used:The following directory services are supported:– Active Directory: Mi

276 iRMC S2/S3User Management7.14.2.1 Configuring iRMC S2/S3 for Microsoft Active DirectoryAfter you have confirmed the Active Directory you have ch

iRMC S2/S3 277User ManagementProceed as follows:Ê Complete your specifications in the Global Directory Service Configuration group:Figure 159: Global

278 iRMC S2/S3User ManagementDomain NameComplete DNS path name of the directory server. Base DNBase DN is automatically derived from Domain Name.Gro

iRMC S2/S3 279User ManagementTest LDAP AccessChecks the access data to the LDAP directory server and shows the LDAP status as the result (see figure

28 iRMC S2/S3IPMI - technical backgroundFigure 5: BMC and SOLThe SOL character data is then exchanged between the BMC of the managed system and the

280 iRMC S2/S3User Management7.14.2.2 Configuring iRMC S2/S3 for Novell eDirectory / OpenLDAP / OpenDSAfter you have confirmed you choice of Novell

iRMC S2/S3 281User ManagementProceed as follows:Ê Complete your specifications in the Global Directory Service Configuration group:Figure 164: Global

282 iRMC S2/S3User ManagementBackup LDAP Server LDAP directory server which is maintained as the backup server and used as the directory server if L

iRMC S2/S3 283User ManagementÊ Configure the LDAP access data in the Directory Service Access Configuration group:Figure 165: Novell eDirectory / Ope

284 iRMC S2/S3User ManagementEnhanced User LoginEnhanced flexibility when users log in. V CAUTION! Only activate this option if you are familiar wit

iRMC S2/S3 285User ManagementTest LDAP AccessChecks the access data to the LDAP directory server and shows the LDAP status as the result (see figure

286 iRMC S2/S3User Management7.14.3 Centralized Authentication Service (CAS) Configuration - Configuring the CAS ServiceI This view is not supported

iRMC S2/S3 287User ManagementCAS Generic ConfigurationThe CAS Generic Configuration group allows you to configure CAS access data. Figure 171: CAS Ge

288 iRMC S2/S3User ManagementAlways Display Login PageI If Always Display Login Page is disabled and the CAS service cannot be reached, type /login

iRMC S2/S3 289User ManagementCAS LoginLogs the user in to the iRMC S2/S3 web interface via SSO:– If the user has not been authenticated by the CAS se

iRMC S2/S3 29Data Center Management Interface (DCMI)User identificationsFor ‘session based’ channels (see the section "Channel concept under IPM

290 iRMC S2/S3User ManagementPermissions retrieved via LDAPThe authorization profile defined in the LDAP directory service applies to the user.I The

iRMC S2/S3 291User ManagementConfigure iRMC S2/S3 SettingsPermission to configure the iRMC S2/S3 settings.Video Redirection enabledPermission to use

292 iRMC S2/S3Console Redirection - Redirecting the console7.15 Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleThe following pages are available for c

iRMC S2/S3 293Console Redirection - Redirecting the console7.15.1.1 BIOS Console Redirection Options - Configure text console redirectionBIOS Console

294 iRMC S2/S3Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleConsole Redirection PortTwo serial ports are available: Serial 1, Serial 2.I If console r

iRMC S2/S3 295Console Redirection - Redirecting the console7.15.1.2 Text Console Redirection (via Serial over LAN) -Start text console redirectionTex

296 iRMC S2/S3Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleFigure 178: Window for power management and text console redirection (before login)Ê Cli

iRMC S2/S3 297Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleÊ Enter your user name and password and click Login to confirm.The window for power manage

298 iRMC S2/S3Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleThe elements of the console redirection window are explained below:Login barThe login bar

iRMC S2/S3 299Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleÊ Click Enter Console.You are then connected to the console and can execute the required c

iRMC S2/S3 Contents1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111.1 Purpose and target group

30 iRMC S2/S3Changes compared with the previous version1.7 Changes since the previous versions of the manualiRMC S2/S3 - integrated Remote Managemen

300 iRMC S2/S3Console Redirection - Redirecting the console7.15.1.3 Text console redirection while the operating system is runningDepending on the o

iRMC S2/S3 301Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleSettings requiredThe settings may differ between program versions.SuSe and RedHatAdd the f

302 iRMC S2/S3Console Redirection - Redirecting the console7.15.2 Advanced Video Redirection - Start Advanced Video Redirection (AVR)The Advanced Vi

iRMC S2/S3 303Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleFigure 183: Advanced Video Redirection page

304 iRMC S2/S3Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleCreating an ASR screenshotThe ASR Screenshot page allows you to – take a screenshot of th

iRMC S2/S3 305Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleAVR Active Session Table - Show current AVR sessionsThe AVR Active Session Table lists the

306 iRMC S2/S3Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleNoneNo USB port will be disabled.Front USBOnly the USB port on the front of the server wi

iRMC S2/S3 307Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleEnable Local Monitor OffThis option allows you to activate the following options: – In ful

308 iRMC S2/S3Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleVideo Redirection - Starting AVR You start AVR under Video Redirection.Figure 189: Advanc

iRMC S2/S3 309Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleÊ Select Extras - Take Full Control... in the AVR menu (see page 103 for details), to take

iRMC S2/S3 31Changes compared with the previous version– Backing up several BIOS parameters in ServerView® WinSCU XML format and restoring them in Se

310 iRMC S2/S3Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleThe two active AVR sessions are shown as follows on the Advanced Video Redirection page:F

iRMC S2/S3 311Console Redirection - Redirecting the consoleThe following window appears if the managed server is powered down:Figure 193: AVR window

312 iRMC S2/S3Remote Storage7.16 Remote StorageThe Remote Storage feature provides the managed server with a “virtual” drive which is physically loc

iRMC S2/S3 313Remote StorageFigure 194: Remote Storage pageRemote Storage Connection StatusDisplays the status of the remote storage connection:NoDis

314 iRMC S2/S3Remote StorageShare StatusDisplays the current status of the connection:– Connected: Connected– Idle: Not connectedRemote Storage Serv

iRMC S2/S3 315Operating iRMC S2/S3 via Telnet / SSH (Remote Manager)7.17 Operating iRMC S2/S3 via Telnet / SSH (Remote Manager)A Telnet / SSH-based i

316 iRMC S2/S3Operating iRMC S2/S3 via Telnet / SSH (Remote Manager)Establishing an SSH / Telnet connection and logging into the Remote ManagerI If

iRMC S2/S3 317Operating iRMC S2/S3 via Telnet / SSH (Remote Manager)Ê In the connection bar, click Connect.As soon as the connection to the iRMC S2/S

318 iRMC S2/S3Operating iRMC S2/S3 via Telnet / SSH (Remote Manager)– Logging into the Remote Manager over a Telnet connection The Remote Manager lo

iRMC S2/S3 319Operating iRMC S2/S3 via Telnet / SSH (Remote Manager)Figure 198: Main menu of the Remote ManagerClosing a Telnet / SSH connectionÊ Clo

32 iRMC S2/S3Changes compared with the previous version– In addition to the system event log (IPMI SEL), the iRMC S2 now features an internal event

320 iRMC S2/S3Operating iRMC S2/S3 via Telnet / SSH (Remote Manager)

iRMC S2/S3 3218 iRMC S2/S3 via Telnet/SSH (Remote Manager)A Telnet-based interface is available for the iRMC S2/S3. This is known as the Remote Manag

322 iRMC S2/S3Requirements on the managed server8.1 Requirements on the managed serverAccess via Telnet must be activated for the iRMC S2/S3 (see th

iRMC S2/S3 323Operating Remote Manager8.2 Operating Remote ManagerOperation of Remote view is described on the basis of the example in figure 199, wh

324 iRMC S2/S3Overview of menus8.3 Overview of menusThe Remote Manager menu for the iRMC S2/S3 has the following structure:● System Information– Vie

iRMC S2/S3 325Overview of menus– Internal Eventlog– View Internal Eventlog (text, newest last)– Dump Internal Eventlog (raw, newest last)– View Inter

326 iRMC S2/S3Logging in8.4 Logging inWhen connecting to the iRMC S2/S3, you are required to enter your login credentials (username and password). A

iRMC S2/S3 327Logging inFigure 201: Remote Manager: Main menu window (without system information) The Remote Manager window contains information on t

328 iRMC S2/S3Main menu of the Remote Manager8.5 Main menu of the Remote ManagerFigure 202: Remote Manager: Main menu The main menu of the Remote Ma

iRMC S2/S3 329Main menu of the Remote ManagerService Processor... Configure the iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 (e.g. update firmware or change IP address)(see

iRMC S2/S3 33Changes compared with the previous version1.8 ServerView Suite link collectionVia the link collection, Fujitsu Technology Solutions prov

330 iRMC S2/S3Required user permissions8.6 Required user permissionsIn table 9 is given an overview of the user permissions which are required in or

iRMC S2/S3 331Required user permissionsService Processor... - Configure IP Parameters XService Processor... - Toggle Identify LED XXXXService Proc.

332 iRMC S2/S3Change the password8.7 Change the passwordThe Change password menu item allows a user with the privilege Configure User Accounts (see

iRMC S2/S3 333System Information - Information on the managed serverSet ASSET Tag Sets a customer-specific asset tag for the managed server.Table 10:

334 iRMC S2/S3Power Management8.9 Power ManagementThe following menu appears if you choose Power Management... from the main menu:Figure 204: Remote

iRMC S2/S3 335Enclosure Information8.10 Enclosure Information - System event log and status of the sensorsThe following menu appears if you choose En

336 iRMC S2/S3Enclosure InformationThe submenu contains the following functions:System Eventlog Call the System Eventlog menu (see the section "

iRMC S2/S3 337Enclosure InformationSystem EventlogThe following menu appears if you select System Eventlog from the Enclosure Information... submenu:

338 iRMC S2/S3Enclosure InformationInternal EventlogThe following menu appears if you select Internal Eventlog from the Enclosure Information... sub

iRMC S2/S3 339Service Processor8.11 Service processor - IP parameters, identification LED and iRMC S2/S3 resetThe following menu appears if you choos

34 iRMC S2/S3Documentation for the ServerView Suite1. Via ServerView Operations Manager. Ê Select Help – Links on the start page or on the menu bar.

340 iRMC S2/S3Console Redirection (EMS/SAC)8.12 Console Redirection (EMS/SAC) - Start text console redirectionYou can start console redirection with

iRMC S2/S3 341Console Logging8.14 Console Logging - Redirect message output to the text console (serial)The Console Logging item in the main menu all

342 iRMC S2/S3Console LoggingConsole Logging Run State MenuFigure 211: Remote Manager: Console Logging Run State menuThe Console Logging Run State M

iRMC S2/S3 343Command Line Protocol (CLP)8.15 Command Line Protocol (CLP)The iRMC S2/S3 supports various text-based user interfaces, known as user sh

344 iRMC S2/S3Command Line Protocol (CLP)<options>Command options modify the action or the behavior of a verb. Options can immediately follow

iRMC S2/S3 345Command Line Protocol (CLP)User data in the CLP (overview)Data within the CLP is structured hierarchically. The command cd allows you t

346 iRMC S2/S3Command Line Protocol (CLP)Table 18: Hierarchy of the CLP commands

iRMC S2/S3 3479 Configuring iRMC S2/S3 using the Server Configuration ManagerYou can use the Server Configuration Manager to – configure the iRMC S2/

348 iRMC S2/S3Configuring via Server Configuration Manager9.1 Calling the Server Configuration Manager from the ServerView Installation ManagerYou c

iRMC S2/S3 349Configuring via Server Configuration ManagerÊ Accept the preset values. Ê Click OK. The tab view of the System Configuration window ope

iRMC S2/S3 35Notational conventions1.10 Notational conventionsThe meanings of the symbols used in this manual are as follows:If reference is made to

350 iRMC S2/S3Configuring via Server Configuration Manager9.3 alling the Server Configuration Manager from the Operations ManagerThe Server Configur

iRMC S2/S3 351Configuring via Server Configuration ManagerÊ Choose Server Configuration from the Administration menu of the Operations Manager start

352 iRMC S2/S3Configuring via Server Configuration ManagerÊ In the hierarchy tree of the Server list tab, select the server to be configured.This op

iRMC S2/S3 35310 Firmware updateThis chapter provides you with information about the following topics:– iRMC S2/S3 firmware (overview)– Creating a me

354 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 firmware (overview)10.1 iRMC S2/S3 firmware (overview)The iRMC S2/S3 uses two different firmware images. The two firmware i

iRMC S2/S3 355iRMC S2/S3 firmware (overview)Structure of the iRMC S2/S3 EEPROMThe EEPROM of the iRMC S2/S3 contains one area for firmware image 1 and

356 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 firmware (overview)Firmware selectorThe firmware selector specifies the iRMC S2/S3 firmware to be executed. Every time the

iRMC S2/S3 357Setting up the USB memory stick10.2 Setting up the USB memory stickI You do not need the USB memory stick if you update the firmware of

358 iRMC S2/S3Setting up the USB memory stickFigure 218: Copying the image file to the USB memory stick (with iRMC_<Firmware version.exe))Figure

iRMC S2/S3 359Setting up the USB memory stickÊ Click Copy Image File to USB Device to copy the file BMC_<Firmware-Version>.IMA to the USB memor

36 iRMC S2/S3Notational conventions

360 iRMC S2/S3Updating firmware images10.3 Updating firmware imagesSince the iRMC S2/S3 firmware executes in the SRAM memory of the iRMC S2/S3, it i

iRMC S2/S3 361Updating firmware images10.3.2 Update using the ServerView Update ManagerUsing the ServerView Update Manager, you can start the update

362 iRMC S2/S3Updating firmware images10.3.3 Online update using ServerView Update Manager Express or ASPUnder Windows and Linux operating systems,

iRMC S2/S3 363Updating firmware images10.3.4 Update using the operating system flash tools.I An online update using the operating system flash tools

364 iRMC S2/S3Updating firmware imagesProceed as follows:I An online update using a USB memory stick is described below (see section "Setting u

iRMC S2/S3 365Updating firmware images10.3.5 Update via the lashDisk menuI For an update via the FlashDisk menu, you require a bootable USB memory st

366 iRMC S2/S3Updating firmware imagesRecovery _LA recovery flash for firmware image 1 (low firmware image) is carried out. In the case of a recover

iRMC S2/S3 367Emergency flash10.4 Emergency flashIf the iRMC S2/S3 firmware can no longer be executed, e.g. because the SDRs are not compatible with

368 iRMC S2/S3Flash tools10.5 Flash toolsI The tools WinFLIRMCS2, rFLIRMCS2 and sFLIRMCS2 differ from flirmcs2 only in respect of the name and the e

iRMC S2/S3 369Flash tools <file1> through <file3>Specify one or more files to determine which updates are to be made: The following files

iRMC S2/S3 372 Logging on to the iRMC S2/S3 for the first timeThe factory default settings of the iRMC S2/S3 allow you to log in to the iRMC S2/S3 fo

370 iRMC S2/S3Flash toolsReturn values0 Firmware update was executed successfully.1 Illegal or missing arguments.3 PROM type not available4 Communic

iRMC S2/S3 37111 Remote installation of the operating system via iRMC S2/S3This chapter describes how you use the ServerView Installation Manager (ab

372 iRMC S2/S3General procedure11.1 Installing the operating system via iRMC S2/S3 - general procedureFor the Installation Manager, the remote insta

iRMC S2/S3 373General procedure– If you install without the Installation Manager then all the settings required for mouse cursor synchronization must

374 iRMC S2/S3Remote Storage connections11.2 Connecting a storage medium as remote storageRemote Storage makes a “virtual” drive available which is

iRMC S2/S3 375Remote Storage connectionsConnecting a storage medium as remote storage at the remote storage workstationProceed as follows at the remo

376 iRMC S2/S3Remote Storage connectionsFigure 222: Storage Devices dialog box: ServerView Suite DVD 1Ê Click Connect to connect the DVD ROM drive

iRMC S2/S3 377Booting from DVD 111.3 Booting the managed server from ServerView Suite DVD 1 and configuring it with the Installation ManagerProceed a

378 iRMC S2/S3Booting from DVD 1It takes about 5 minutes to boot from ServerView Suite DVD 1 via a remote storage medium. The boot progress is indic

iRMC S2/S3 379Booting from DVD 1Starting local deploymentThe Welcome screen appears when you start the Installation Manager:Figure 223: Installation

38 iRMC S2/S3iRMC S2/S3 factory defaults2.2 iRMC S2/S3 factory defaultsThe firmware of the iRMC S2/S3 provides a default administrator ID and a defa

380 iRMC S2/S3Installing the operating system11.4 Installing the operating system on the managed server after configurationOnce you have completed c

iRMC S2/S3 381Installing the operating systemIf you have configured the local CD ROM/DVD ROM drive of the managed server as the installation source,

382 iRMC S2/S3Installing the operating systemI For a Windows installation from the Windows installation CD/DVD:To ensure perfect mouse cursor synchr

iRMC S2/S3 383Installing the operating system11.4.2 Installing Linux on the managed server after configurationI The mouse can be used but not synchro

384 iRMC S2/S3Installing the operating systemÊ Clear your currently active remote storage connections. For more detailed information on clearing rem

iRMC S2/S3 38512 AppendixThe appendix provides you with information about the following topics:– "IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3&

386 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3● Firmware-specific commands – 2004 Set Firmware Selector– 2005 Get Firmware Selector– C

iRMC S2/S3 387IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S312.1.2 Description of the IPMI OEM commandsThe following sections describe the individual

388 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S312.1.2.2 SCCI-compliant Power On/Off commands01 15 - Get Power On SourceThis command retu

iRMC S2/S3 389IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S301 16 - Get Power Off Source This command returns the reason for the most recent Power Off

iRMC S2/S3 39Logging into the iRMC S2/S3 web interface2.3 Logging into the iRMC S2/S3 web interfaceÊ Open a web browser on the remote workstation and

390 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S301 1C - Set Power Off InhibitThis command sets the Power Off Inhibit flag, which temporar

iRMC S2/S3 391IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S301 1D - Get Power Off InhibitThis command gets the value of the Power Off Inhibit flag. Fo

392 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S301 20 - Set Next Power On Time This command switches on a system at the given time indepe

iRMC S2/S3 393IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S312.1.2.3 SCCI-compliant communication commandsI Die SCCI-compliant communication commands

394 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S302 08 - Agent Connect StatusThis command checks whether the agent is active.02 09 Shutdo

iRMC S2/S3 395IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S312.1.2.4 SCCI-compliant signaling command10 02 - Write to System DisplayThis command is us

396 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S312.1.2.5 Firmware-specific commands20 04 - Set Firmware SelectorThis command configures t

iRMC S2/S3 397IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S320 05 - Get Firmware SelectorThis command returns the current firmware selector setting.Re

398 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3C0 19 - Get Remote Storage Connection or StatusDepending on the parameters passed, this c

iRMC S2/S3 399IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3If Request Data 1 is set to “2”, the command returns information on the status and type of

iRMC S2/S3Contents3.1.3.2 Configuring the LAN interface of the iRMC S3 by using the UEFI setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

400 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3C0 1A - Set Video Display On/OffThis command allows you to switch the local console on or

iRMC S2/S3 401IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3F1 15 - Get CPU InfoThis command returns CPU-internal information. The iRMC S2/S3 gets thi

402 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S312.1.2.7 iRMC S2/S3-specific commandsF5 10 - Get System StatusThis command returns a vari

iRMC S2/S3 403IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3SignalingBit 7 - Localize LEDBit 6 -Bit 5 - Bit 4 -Bit 3 - CSS LEDBit 2 - CSS LEDBit

404 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3F5 12 - Get EEPROM Version InfoThis command returns information on the current versions (

iRMC S2/S3 405IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3F5 42 - Get HDD lightpath status (Component Status Signal Read)This command returns inform

406 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3F5 43 - Get SEL entry long textThis command translates a given SEL entry into long text.R

iRMC S2/S3 407IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3F5 45 - Get SEL Entry TextThis command translates a given System Event Log SEL entry into

408 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3F5 B0 - Set Identify LEDThis command allows you to switch the Identify LED (blue) of the

iRMC S2/S3 409IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3F5 B3 - Get Error LEDThis command returns information on the status of the server’s Global

iRMC S2/S3 413 Configuring the iRMC S2/S3The following tools are available for configuring the iRMC S2/S3:– BIOS / TrustedCore / UEFI setup utility (

410 iRMC S2/S3IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3F5 DF - Reset Nonvolatile Cfg Variables to DefaultThis command forces all non-volatile IP

iRMC S2/S3 411IPMI OEM Commands supported by the iRMC S2/S3F5 F8 - Delete User IDThe system supports up to 16 users. This command allows individual i

412 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration12.2 Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configurationThis

iRMC S2/S3 413Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configurationThe SCCI is a generic application programming interface (API) defined by

414 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration12.2.1.2 SCCI file formatI The format of the XML configuration file (.pr

iRMC S2/S3 415Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configurationParameters of SCCI provider-specific commandsThe following SCCI-provider-

416 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration– xsd::hexBinary Stream of bytes. Each byte is coded in two ASCII chara

iRMC S2/S3 417Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configurationTransferring the IPv4 address "192.23.2.4"<DATA Type="x

418 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration12.2.1.3 RestrictionsAll commands specified in the .pre file are normall

iRMC S2/S3 419Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration12.2.1.4 Exporting / importing configuration data from / on the iRMC S2/S

42 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the LAN interface of the iRMC S2/S33.1.1 PrerequisitesNote the following requirements with respect to configuring the IP ad

420 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration12.2.2 Scripted configuration of the iRMC S2/S3This section describes pr

iRMC S2/S3 421Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration12.2.2.2 Scripting with cURLThe open source command-line tool cURL allows

422 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration12.2.2.3 Scripting with Visual Basic (VB) ScriptThe following VB script

iRMC S2/S3 423Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration12.2.2.4 Scripting with Python#!/usr/bin/python3import sysimport httplib2

424 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration<CMDSEQ><!-- ConfCabinetLocation --><CMD Context="SC

iRMC S2/S3 425Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configuration[-p] <password>Password for the given Object ID. Default:1452 (Conf

426 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 via SCCI and scripted configurationFigure 226: Contents of the generated .pre file

iRMC S2/S3 43Configuring the LAN interface of the iRMC S2/S33.1.1.2 Interaction between the IP addresses of the iRMC S2/S3 and the systemThe LAN cont

44 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the LAN interface of the iRMC S2/S33.1.3 Configuring the LAN interface using the BIOS / TrustedCore / UEFI setup utility Yo

iRMC S2/S3 45Configuring the LAN interface of the iRMC S2/S3Ê Configure the following settings:Service LANSet the value to Enabled.Service LAN PortTh

46 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the LAN interface of the iRMC S2/S3Ê If you want to use console redirection on the iRMC S2 continue with section "Conf

iRMC S2/S3 47Configuring the LAN interface of the iRMC S2/S3Ê Configure the following settings:Management LANSet the value to Enabled.Management LAN

48 iRMC S2/S3Configuring text console redirection via LAN3.2 Configuring text console redirection via LAN using the BIOS / TrustedCore / UEFI setup

iRMC S2/S3 49Configuring text console redirection via LAN3.2.1 Configuring text console redirection for the iRMC S2Ê Call the BIOS / TrustedCore setu

iRMC S2/S3 Contents5 Advanced Video Redirection (AVR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855.1 Requirements: Check the AVR settings . . .

50 iRMC S2/S3Configuring text console redirection via LANSettings in the Console Redirection menu Ê Call the Console Redirection menu:Server – Conso

iRMC S2/S3 51Configuring text console redirection via LANModeThis setting affects the behavior of console redirection while the operating system is r

52 iRMC S2/S3Configuring text console redirection via LANFlow ControlThe setting depends on the terminal type used. The settings must be the same on

iRMC S2/S3 53Configuring text console redirection via LAN3.2.2 Configuring text console redirection for the iRMC S3Ê Call the UEFI setup utility of t

54 iRMC S2/S3Configuring text console redirection via LANÊ Call the Console Redirection menu:Figure 14: Console Redirection menu Ê Make the followin

iRMC S2/S3 55Configuring text console redirection via LAN3.2.3 Using console redirection while the operating system is runningDepending on the operat

56 iRMC S2/S3Configuring text console redirection via LANLinuxYou must configure a Linux operating system in such a way that it handles console redi

iRMC S2/S3 57Configuring and using the serial interface of the iRMC S2/S33.3 Configuring and using the serial interface of the iRMC S2/S3The serial i

58 iRMC S2/S3Configuring and using the serial interface of the iRMC S2/S33.3.1 Configuring the serial interface of the iRMC S2 Ê Call the BIOS / Tru

iRMC S2/S3 59Configuring and using the serial interface of the iRMC S2/S3The following values are not shown in the menu and are preset (see page 62,

iRMC S2/S3Contents7.3 Structure of the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1437.4 System Information - Information on th

60 iRMC S2/S3Configuring and using the serial interface of the iRMC S2/S33.3.2 Configuring the serial interface using of the iRMC S3Ê Call the UEFI

iRMC S2/S3 61Configuring and using the serial interface of the iRMC S2/S3Figure 18: Serial Port 1 Configuration menu Ê Configure the following settin

62 iRMC S2/S3Configuring and using the serial interface of the iRMC S2/S3Flow Control NoneExiting the UEFI setup utilityÊ Save your settings and exi

iRMC S2/S3 63Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 over the iRMC S2/S3 web interface3.4 Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 over the iRMC S2/S3 web interfaceÊ Start the

64 iRMC S2/S3Configuring the iRMC S2/S3 over the iRMC S2/S3 web interface3.4.2 Configuring alertingThe pages for configuring alerting are grouped in

iRMC S2/S3 654 User management for the iRMC S2/S3User management for the iRMC S2/S3 uses two different types of user identifications:– Local user ide

66 iRMC S2/S3Concept4.1 User management concept for the iRMC S2/S3User management for the iRMC S2/S3 permits the parallel administration of local an

iRMC S2/S3 67ConceptBild 19: Login authentication via the iRMC S2/S3I Although optional, the use of SSL for the LDAP connection between the iRMC S2/S

68 iRMC S2/S3User permissions4.2 User permissions The iRMC S2/S3 distinguishes between two mutually complementary types of user permissions:– Channe

iRMC S2/S3 69User permissionsPermissions to use special iRMC S2/S3 functionsIn addition to the channel-specific permissions, you can also individuall

iRMC S2/S3 Contents7.9.5 Component Status - Check status of the server components . . 2207.10 System Event Log and Internal Event Log . . . .

70 iRMC S2/S3Local user management for the iRMC S2/S34.3 Local user management for the iRMC S2/S3The iRMC S2/S3 possesses its own local user managem

iRMC S2/S3 71Local user management for the iRMC S2/S3Configuring new usersÊ On the User Management page, click the New User button. The New User Conf

72 iRMC S2/S3Local user management for the iRMC S2/S34.3.3 SSHv2 public key authentication for iRMC S2/S3 usersIn addition to authentication by mean

iRMC S2/S3 73Local user management for the iRMC S2/S34.3.3.1 reating public and private SSHv2 keysYou can create public and private SSHv2 keys– with

74 iRMC S2/S3Local user management for the iRMC S2/S3Bild 21: PuTTYgen: Creating a new key pair (progress bar).Ê Move the mouse pointer over the bla

iRMC S2/S3 75Local user management for the iRMC S2/S3Creating the public and private SSHv2 keys with ssh-keygenI If it is not already pre-installed i

76 iRMC S2/S3Local user management for the iRMC S2/S3Explanation:1. ssh-keygen requests the file name under which the SSHv2 key is to be saved. If y

iRMC S2/S3 77Local user management for the iRMC S2/S34.3.3.2 Loading the public SSHv2 key onto the iRMC S2/S3 from a fileProceed as follows:Ê Under t

78 iRMC S2/S3Local user management for the iRMC S2/S3Ê Click Upload to load the public key onto the iRMC S2/S3.After the key has been successfully u

iRMC S2/S3 79Local user management for the iRMC S2/S34.3.3.3 Configuring PuTTY and the OpenSSH client for using the public SSHv2 key Configuring PuTT

iRMC S2/S3Contents7.15.1.2 Text Console Redirection (via Serial over LAN) -Start text console redirection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80 iRMC S2/S3Local user management for the iRMC S2/S3Ê Click Load to load the selected SSH session.This opens the following window:Bild 26: PuTTY: L

iRMC S2/S3 81Local user management for the iRMC S2/S3Bild 27: Configuring the SSH authentication optionsÊ Select the file containing the private key

82 iRMC S2/S3Local user management for the iRMC S2/S3I Under Connection - Data, you can additionally specify a user name for automatic login onto th

iRMC S2/S3 83Local user management for the iRMC S2/S3I Although this file contains no security-critical information, read/write permission should onl

84 iRMC S2/S3Local user management for the iRMC S2/S3ssh user4@RX100_S52-iRMC4.3.3.4 Example: Public SSHv2 keyThe following shows the same public SS

iRMC S2/S3 855 Advanced Video Redirection (AVR)I A valid license key is required to use the Advanced Video Redirection function.Advanced Video Redire

86 iRMC S2/S3Prerequisites5.1 Requirements: Check the AVR settingsCheck the following important settings before using AVR:Graphics mode settings on

iRMC S2/S3 87PrerequisitesSupported text modeThe iRMC S2/S3 supports the following common text modes: – 40 x 25– 80 x 25– 80 x 43– 80 x 50Refer to th

88 iRMC S2/S3Using AVR5.2 Using AVRÊ To start AVR, click the Start Video Redirection or Start Video Redirection (Java Web Start) button on the Advan

iRMC S2/S3 89Using AVR5.2.1 Using a low bandwidthIn the case of a reduced data transfer rate, you can configure a lower bandwidth (bits per pixel, bp

iRMC S2/S3 Contents9 Configuring iRMC S2/S3 using the Server Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

90 iRMC S2/S3Using AVR5.2.3 Local Monitor Off" functionThe Local Monitor Off function of the iRMC S2/S3 allows you to power down the local moni

iRMC S2/S3 91Using AVR5.2.4 Redirecting the keyboardKeyboard redirection only works when the focus is on the AVR window.Ê If keyboard redirection app

92 iRMC S2/S3Using AVR[Win]Left and right Windows keys (correspond to the keys on your keyboard between the left and right [Ctrl] and [Alt ] keys).[

iRMC S2/S3 93Using AVRSecure KeyboardIf you are connected to the iRMC S2/S3 web interface over an HTTPS connection, entries at the keyboard are trans

94 iRMC S2/S3Using AVRFigure 32: Synchronizing the local mouse pointer and the mouse pointer of the managed serverI Correct synchronization of the m

iRMC S2/S3 95Using AVRI The settings for the mouse pointer synchronization are supported only for the operating system which runs the managed server.

96 iRMC S2/S3Using AVRAdjusting the settings on the managed server using the Windows Start menu and the context menuProceed as follows to adjust the

iRMC S2/S3 97Using AVRProceed as follows to adjust the hardware acceleration:Ê Right-click on the desktop background.Ê In the context menu that appea

98 iRMC S2/S3Using AVR5.2.5.3 Managed Linux server: Adjusting the settings for synchronization of the mouse pointers Prerequisite: The managed serve

iRMC S2/S3 99Using AVRAdjusting permanent settings on the managed server using a configuration file (KDE)You make permanent settings as follows for K