Asus ASMB6-IKVM- Manuals

vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cau...

vii REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/ REACH.htm. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takebac...

viii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the server. • When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal ca...

ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the server management board. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the server management board features and th...

x Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key. <Key1+...

xi ASMB6-iKVM specifications summary Chipset Aspeed 2300 Internal RAM 112 MB for system 16 MB for video Internal ROM 32 MB Timers 32-bit Watchdog Timer Main features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports KVM over LAN Web-based user interface (remote management) Virtual media Network Bonding support Browse...

1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ASMB6-iKVM server management board! The ASUS ASMB6-iKVM is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-compliant board that allows you to monitor, control, and manage a remote server from the local or central...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 1-3 1.3 Features 1. IPMI 2.0 • System interface (KCS)• LAN interface (support RMCP+)• System Event Log (SEL)• Sensor Data Record (SDR)• Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)• Remote Power on/off, reboot• Serial Over LAN (SOL)• Authentication Type: RAKP-HMAC-SHA1• Encryption (AES)• Platform Ev...

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 System requirements Before you install the ASMB6-iKVM board, check if the remote server system meets the following requirements: • ASUS server motherboard with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector* • LAN (RJ-45) port for server management** • Micros...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 1-5 1.5 Network setup The ASMB6-iKVM server management board installed on the remote server connects to a local/central server via direct LAN connection or through a network hub. Below are the supported server management configurations. Remote server with ASMB6-iKVM Hub or router Dir...

2 Chapter 2: Installation This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the board supports.

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 2-3 4. When installed, the board appears as shown. 5. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port for server management. Refer to the Appendix for the location of the LAN port for server management. 6. For direct LAN configuration, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the local/ce...

2-4 Chapter 2: Installation 2.3 Firmware update and IP configuration You need to update the ASMB6-iKVM firmware and configure IP source before you start using the ASMB6-iKVM board. 2.3.1 Firmware update To update the firmware:1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.2. Restart the remote serv...

2-6 Chapter 2: Installation 2.3.2 Configure BMC IP source static IP 1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 (or DM_LAN1) , and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. 4. When the configuration is com...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 2-7 2.3.3 Configure BMC IP source DHCP 1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 (or DM_LAN1) , and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. 4. When the configuration is completed, the below ...

2-8 Chapter 2: Installation 2.4 BIOS configuration You need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct configuration and connection to the central server. • Update the remote server BIOS file following the instructions in the motherboard/system user guide. Visit the AS...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 2-9 Configuration Source [Previous State] Allows you to select the IP address source type. Set the LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically. The following items are available when you set Configuration Source to [Static]. Station IP Address Allows you to set the BMC IP addres...

2-10 Chapter 2: Installation 2.4.3 System Event Log Allows you to view all the events in the BMC event log. It will take a maximum of 15 seconds to read all the BMC SEL records. SEL Components [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable all features of system event log during booting. The following i...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 2-11 2.5 Running the ASMC6 utility The ASMC6 utility allows you to update the ASMB6-iKVM firmware, configure the LAN setting for the remote server and change the user name/password in DOS environment. This utility is available from the support CD that came with the package.To run the...

2-12 Chapter 2: Installation ASMC6 Help Menu options Options Description -kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data.... Send IPMI command -bmc_ip_source source[1: Static, 2: DHCP] Set the IP source -bmc_ip [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_ip 10.10.10.20) Write the BMC IP address for dedicated LAN -bmc_mask [ip_m...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 2-13 2.5.1 Configuring the LAN controller Before you can establish connection to the ASMB6-iKVM board, you must configure the LAN port for server management used by the remote server to connect to the local/central server.To configure the LAN port of the remote server: 1. Run the ASM...

2-14 Chapter 2: Installation 2.5.2 Configuring the user name and password You may change your user name and password from the ASMC6 utility.To change the user name and password: 1. Follow steps 1-5 on page 2-11.2. When the C:> prompt appears, type ASMC6 -user_name xxxxx , then press <Enter>...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 2-15 2.6 Software installation You can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS Remote Console (ARC). The ARC is a web-based application available from the support CD that came with theASMB6-iKVM package. You must install the ARC on t...

2-16 Chapter 2: Installation 3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility. 2.6.2 Launching ARC To launch the ARC utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Remote Console > ASUS Remote Console from the Windows ® desktop. OR Double-click the ASUS Remote Console icon ...

3 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console This chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Remote Console (ARC) that the server management board supports.

3-2 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility, designed for ASMB6-SOL PLUS, that allows you to monitor the remote host’s hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 3-3 3.1.1 ARC sections Menu bar The Menu bar contains all the commands for the ARC application. Click on a menu to display a list of available commands. Tool bar The Tool bar buttons correspond to commonly used commands. The Tool bar offers faster access and execution of these comman...

3-4 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console Some remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor groups such as Temperature , Voltage , and Fan . Click before the remote server information to display the sensor groups.Click before a sensor group to display individual sensors. For example,...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 3-5 Event window The Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information includes the event index, source IP address, enterprise, community, generic and specific traps, and time ticks. The PET information is a system management alert in SNMP T...

3-6 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server To connect to the remote server: 1. From the menu bar, click Server , then select Add New Server Node . An Add new server connection window appears. 2. Type the remote server name and IP address on the fields. Click Save Defaul...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 3-7 The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Detail/SEL window. 4. Use any of these options to connect to the server:• Click before the remote server to display the remote server information, then select from the l...

3-8 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information The Sensor Data Record (SDR) provides remote server system information through available sensors including CPU/system/power temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, chassis intrusion, etc. The SDR also provides information on the sens...

3-10 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 3.1.4 Displaying FRU information The Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information provides the manufacturer, product name, and/or serial number of various modules and components installed on the remote server. For example, the FRU feature can display the remote server...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 3-11 3.1.5 Displaying system event logs The System Event Log (SEL) is a non-volatile storage area where all remote server system events are stored for real-time tracking or later retrieval. The ARC application can display system events for efficient remote server monitoring and troub...

3-12 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 3.1.6 Using Remote Console The Remote Console feature lets you see the remote server screen (text only) and is useful when you adjust the remote server BIOS settings.To display the remote server console, press the Remote Console item from the navigation window. Th...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 3-13 3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors To display all remote server sensors in graphical format: 1. From the navigation window, click before the server name to open the remote server information. 2. Click All Sensors value . All remote server sensors are displayed on the Inf...

3-14 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings The ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring settings including SEL polling, SDR reading, and PET.To adjust the monitoring settings: 1. Click Server on the menu bar, then select General Setting from ...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 3-15 Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature The Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Platform Event Trap (PET) information on your smart phone (ASUS P505). You must install Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® before you enable the SMS feature. Visit www.microsoft...

3-16 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 3.1.9 Controlling the remote server power ARC allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using the power menu. 2. Click Yes when the Confirm power down window appears. 3. The remote server is turned off. Click OK to close the window. Use the sa...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 3-17 3.1.10 Viewing PET information The Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system management alerts. When the ARC receives a PET, it displays a pop-up window notifying you of the alert and its source (IP address). Right-click the window to close. You need to install ...

3-18 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 4. Double-click Management and Monitoring Tools . 5. Select Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). 6. Click OK .

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 3-19 Important notice for Windows ® XP (Service Pack 2) users If the local server system is behind a firewall, you must create a UDP port to receive PET information.To create a UDP port:1. Double-click the My Computer icon from the Windows ® desktop, then click the My Network Places ...

3-20 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise configuration and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL) generation and System Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode.This utility also supplies c...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 3-21 3.2.2 Command fields The utility menu bar has five commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You can select a command using the left or right arrow button on the keyboard. After selecting a command, use the down arrow key to display available options. Select a command, the...

3-22 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console To view the System Event Log (SEL): 1. Select BMC SEL from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A complete list of system event records appear on the left pane. The right pane displays the SEL information. The number on the left bottom of the window ...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 3-23 To view the System Data Record (SDR): 1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A complete list of data records appears on the left pane. The right pane displays the sensor data information. The number on the bottom left of the screen indicates th...

3-24 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 3.2.5 Set The Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time. To view the BMC information: 1. Select BMC Info from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A list of BMC information appears on the left pane. 2. Use the down arrow b...

3-26 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 3.2.6 Monitor The Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. To display a remote server information: 1. Select a sensor from the Monitor command options, then press <Enter>. A list of s...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 3-27 3.2.7 Help The Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information. ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support Initial View Set Monitor Help Help About

4 Web-based user interface This chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the server management board supports.

4-2 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 4.1 Web-based user interface The web-based user interface allows you to easily monitor the remote server’s hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets you instantly power on/off or reset the remot...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-3 4.1.2 Using the utility The web-based graphics user interface displays when you login in the utility successfully. 1. Menu bar: Click a menu to display available function lists. 2. Function list: Click each function key to start using its specific functions. 3. Function title: Di...

4-4 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 4.2 FRU Information This section contains detailed information for various FRU deviced present in this system. 4.3 Server Health This section contains the data related to the server health, such as the Sensor Readings, Event log and System and Audit Log. Click...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-5 4.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds) The Sensor Readings page displays the system sensor information, including readings and status. 1 2 3 1. Select a sensor type category: Allows you to select the type of sensor readings to be displayed in the list. 2. Status List: Show the t...

4-6 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 4.4 Configuration This section allows you to configure the system settings. Click each function key to start using its specific functions 4.4.1 Active Directory An active directory does a variety of function including the ability to provide the information on ...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-9 4.4.2 DNS The page allows you to manage DNS settings of the device. 1 2 3 4.4.3 LDAP The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an application protocol for querying and modifying data of directory services implemented in Internet Protocol (IP) networks. If you have an LD...

4-10 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 2. Add Role Group : To add a new role group to the device. Alternatively, double click on a free slot to add a role group. 3. Modify Role Group : To modify the particular role group. 4. Delete Role Group : To be delete a role group from the list. Procedure En...

4-12 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 4.4.4 Mouse Mode The Mouse Mode page allows you to select the mouse mode. 1 1. Save: Select the desired mouse mode, and then click Save to apply the setting. 4.4.5 Network The Network page allows you to configure the network settings. 1. MAC Address: Select w...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-13 4.4.6 Network Bond This page allows you to enable or disable networking bonding feature and configure the default interfaces. 4.4.7 NTP This page allows you to configure the NTP server or view and modify the device’s Date and Time settings.

4-14 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 4.4.9 PEF Platform Event Filtering (PEF) provides a mechanism for configuring the BMC to take selected actions on event messages that it receives or has internally generated. These actions include operations such as system power-off, system reset, as well as ...

4-16 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface Alert Policy Tab This page is used to configure the Alert Policy and LAN destination. You can add, delete or modify an entry in this page. The fields of PEF Management – Alert Policy Tab are explained below. 1. Policy Entry #: Displays Policy entry number for...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-19 PEF Management LAN Destination Page This page is used to configure the Event filter, Alert Policy and LAN destination. A sample screenshot of PEF Management LAN Destination Page is given below. The fields of PEF Management – LAN Destination Tab are explained below.1. LAN Destina...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-21 4.4.10 RADIUS This page is used to enable or disable RADIUS authentication and enter the required information to access the RADIUS server. 4.4.11 Remote Session The Remote Session page allows you to enable or disable encryption on KVM or data during the redirection session. 1. K...

4-22 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 4.4.12 Services This page lists services running on the BMC. It shows current status and other basic information about the services. Press Modify to modify the services configuration. 4.4.13 SMTP The SMTP page allows you to configure SMTP mail server. Enter t...

4-26 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface The fields of SSL Certificate Configuration – Generate SSL tab are explained below. 1. Basic Information: This section displays the basic information about the uploaded SSL certificate. It displays the following fields. • Version • Serial Number • Signature A...

4-28 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 4.4.15 Users The User Management page allows you to view the current list of user slots for the server. You can add a new user and modify or delete the existing users.To open User Management page, click Configuration > Users from the main menu. A sample sc...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-29 5 Enable or Disable the User Access Privilege. 6. In the Network Privilege field, enter the network privilege assigned to the user which could be Administrator, Operator, User or No Access. 7. Check the SNMP Status check box to enable SNMP access for the user. NOTE: Password fie...

4-30 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 4.5 Remote Control This section allows you to perform remote operations on the server. Click each function key to start using its specific functions 4.5.1 Console Redirection The remote console application, which is started using the WebGUI, allows you to con...

4-32 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface Video This menu contains the following sub menu items. 1. Pause redirection: This option is used for pausing Console Redirection. 2. Resume Redirection: This option is used to resume the Console Redirection when the session is paused. 3. Refresh Video: This o...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-33 Keyboard This menu contains the following sub menu items. 1. Hold Right Ctrl Key: This menu item can be used to act as the right-side <CTRL> key when in Console Redirection. 2. Hold Right Alt Key: This menu item can be used to act as the right-side <ALT> key when in ...

4-34 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface Mouse 1. Show Cursor: This menu item can be used to show or hide the local mouse cursor on the remote client system. 2. Mouse Calibration: This menu item can be used only if the mouse mode is relative. In this step, the mouse threshold settings on the remote ...

4-36 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface Media Virtual Media Wizard: To add or modify a media, select and click 'Virtual Media Wizard' button, which pops out a box named “Virtual Media” where you can configure the media. A sample screenshot of Virtual media screen is given below. Virtual Media. Flop...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-37 Keyboard Layout Auto Detect: This option is used to detect keyboard layout automatically. The languages supported automatically are English – US, French – France, Spanish – Spain, German- Germany, Japanese- Japan. If the client and host languages are same, then for all the langu...

4-38 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 4.5.2 Server Power Control The Server Power Control page displays the current server power status and allows you to change the current settings. Select the desired option, and then click Perform Action to execute the selected action. 4.5.3 Chassis Identify Co...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-39 4.5.4 Power Button The Power Button page allows you to enable or disable power button and click Perform Action to confirm the selection.

4-40 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 4.6 Maintenance This section allows you to perform the firmware update for the remote server. You can also use Restore Factory Defaults to reset system settings and use System Admnistrator to enable or disable access and change the password for the administra...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 4-41 4.6.2 Restore Factory Default This section allows you to restore all settings to factory default. Please click the Restore Factory to reset all settings.

A-2 Appendix: Reference information A.1 BMC connector The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB6-iKVM comes with a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector.Refer to the illustration below to locate the BMC connector on different server motherboards.

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM A-3 A.2 LAN ports for server management The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB6-iKVM comes with three LAN (RJ-45) ports: one for network connection and the other two for server management. For easy identification, the LAN ports for server management are LAN1 and DM_LAN1 p...

A-4 Appendix: Reference information A.3 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB6-iKVM board 1. Check if the LAN cable is connected to the LAN port. 2. Make sure that the IP address of both the remote and local/central servers are on the same subnet. (Refe...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM A-5 A.4 Sensor Table Memory ECC Sensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type code Sensor Value or Event Type Event Data 3 0xD1 CPU1_ECC1 Memory ECC Sensor 0x0C Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Correctable ECC 0x02: Uncorrectable ECC 0x40: Presence detected 0x00: DIMM_A1, 0x01: DIMM_A2, 0x02: D...

A-6 Appendix: Reference information Backplane HD Sensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type 0x68 Backplane1 HD1 Drive Slot 0x0D Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild 0x69 Backplane1 HD2 Drive Slot 0x0D Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Prese...

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM A-7 Power Supply Sensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type 0x81 PSU1 Temp Temperature 0x01 Threshold(0x01) Upper Non-Critical - going high Upper Critital - going high 0x82 PSU1 Fan1 FAN 0x04 Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Cri...

A-8 Appendix: Reference information Hardware Monitor Sensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type 0x31 CPU1 Temperature Temperature 0x01 Threshold(0x01) Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high 0x32 CPU2 Temperature Temperature 0x01 Threshold(0x01...