Dell PowerEdge C6105 Using the Baseboard Management Controller COMMENT COMMENT COMMENT COMMENT COMMENT COMMENT COMMENT
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMC Key Features and Functions . Using the Web UI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Logging in to the Web User Interface . System Features . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 System Information. . . Component Information Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Console Redirection . Server Power Control 33 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 IPMI 1.5 / 2.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Maintenance. Command Support List . 4 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This section introduces the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) and includes the requirements for web-based graphical user interface (GUI), keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM), and virtual media. BMC Key Features and Functions The following lists the supported features of the BMC: • Support for IPMI v1.5 and v2.
NOTE: Before using the web user interface, ensure that the firewall settings are configured to enable access to the following ports: 8890 (KVM), 9000 (storage), 9001, 9002, and 9003. Logging in to the Web User Interface Enter the IP address or URL (default DHCP\static IP address) into the address bar of the web browser. When connecting to the BMC, the login screen prompts for the username and password.
System Features System Information The System Information tab enables you to view the BMC firmware version, BIOS version, and PIC version. Click the System Information tab to view the Remote Management Controller. Table 1-1. BMC Summary BMC Information Description Device Power Status Current power state of the system. Firmware Revision Dell Remote Management Controller firmware version. Aux Firmware Revision Firmware build number.
Component Information Server Board Information Including Serial Number, BIOS Version, Product ID, Manufacturer, and Manufacture Date. CPU Information Including Socket, Manufacturer, Model, and Frequency. Memory Information Including Memory ID, Status, Socket, Module Size, Model, and Frequency.
Firmware Update Use the Firmware Update feature to upgrade to the latest firmware version. The following data is included in the BMC firmware package: • Compiled BMC firmware code and data • Web-based user interface, JPEG, and other user interface data files • Default configuration files Updating the BMC Firmware Through TFTP/HTTP/FTP 1 Get Reservation ID. >ipmitool -H -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30 0x01 > 01 2 Enable Remote Update.
FTP Server Update: (Ex: ftp://user:user@192.168.1.111/s2gv112.bin) >ipmitool -H -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30 0x03 0x01 0x10 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x01 0xFF 0x68 0x74 0x74 0x70 0x3A 0x2F 0x2F 0x31 0x39 0x32 0x2E 0x31 0x36 0x38 0x2E 0x31 0x2E 0x31 0x31 0x31 0x2F 0x73 0x32 0x67 0x76 0x31 0x31 0x32 0x2E 0x62 0x69 0x6E ASCII code for URL "http://192.168.1.111/s2gv112.bin" Response: 21 written data length TFTP Server Update: (Ex: tftp://192.168.1.111/s2gv112.
ipmitool -H -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x08 0x02 Response: Status Code as followed: 0x00: Transmitting Image 0x01: Validating Image 0x02: Programming 0x03: Ready to Accept Image 0x04: USB Unit Stage 0x05: Connecting to server 0x80: General Error 0x81: Cannot establish connection 0x82: Path not found 0x83: Transmission Abort 0x84: Checksum Error 0x85: Incorrect Platform 0x86: Allocate memory failed 0x87: Virtual media detach failed 0xFF: Completed 2 Restart firmware
Select the Enter Update Mode button from the Maintenance tab to put the device in a special mode that allows firmware update. You can now follow the instructions presented below to successfully update the card’s firmware. The device resets if update is cancelled. The device also resets upon successful completion of firmware update. 1 Browse to, or enter the path on your system where the firmware image file resides. Example: C:\Updates\V1.0\ The default firmware image name is s2gvXXX.
Front Panel User Interface The BMC provides control panel interface functionality including indicators (fault, status, and ID LEDs) and buttons (power/ID). Power Button The power button turns the device on and off. ID Button The control panel Chassis Identify button toggles the state of the Chassis ID LED. If the ID LED is off, pressing the button turns the LED on (blinking). If the LED is on, pressing the button or an IPMI Chassis Identify command turns the LED off.
Table 1-2. LED Status (continued) LED Color Status When ID LED Off Normal status Blinks Identifying the system Off BMC is not ready Blinks BMC is ready Heartbeat LED Blue Green Table 1-3.
System Information System Information The System Information tab shows general information about the system including Device Power Status, Firmware Revision, AuxFirmware Revision, Firmware Build Time, BMC Chipset, BIOS Version, and PIC Version. List FRU The List FRU tab shows a list of the detected Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) in the system. Select a FRU item from the drop down list to show more information.
Components The Components tab shows a table of the components. The components can be filtered by category and can be sorted by the column header. The table shows the Socket, Manufacturer, and Model of each component. Server Health The Server Health tab provides information about the server’s health such as sensor readings and the event log. The sensor readings can be shown with or without thresholds in the table.
Table 1-1. Server Health Options Button Description Sensor Readings This button allows you to view the readings from the various sensors. Sensor Readings with Thresholds This button allows you to view the readings from the various sensors, with thresholds included in the table. Event Log This button allows you to view the events written to the event log. Sensor Readings The Sensor Readings tab shows all sensor readings from the system. Table 1-2.
Table 1-2. Sensor Readings Item Description Sensor Readings List This field shows the individual sensor’s name, reading, and the current status of the sensor. Refresh Button Use this button to refresh the sensor readings view. Show Thresholds Button Clicking Show Thresholds button expands the sensor reading table and also shows the various threshold settings for every sensor.
Sensor Readings With Thresholds The Sensor Readings with Thresholds tab shows all sensor readings and thresholds from the system. Table 1-3. Sensor Readings With Thresholds Item Description Sensor Selection Drop Down Menu This drop-down menu allows you to select the type of sensor readings that you want to show in the list. • All Sensors • Voltage Sensors • Current Sensors Sensor Readings List This field shows the individual sensor’s name, reading and the current status of the sensor.
Table 1-4. Table Temperature Thresholds (continued) Temperature Sensor Number UNCT UCT P1_DIMM_TEMP 0x4D 96 98 Chassis_Ambient 0x54 48 50 Outlet_TEMP 0x42 N/A N/A Table 1-5. Voltage Thresholds Voltage Sensor Sensor Number Normal LCT LNCT UNCT UCT CPU_0_Vcore 0x10 1.00V N/A N/A N/A N/A CPU_1_Vcore 0x11 1.00V N/A N/A N/A N/A DDRP0_Voltage 0x12 1.5V 1.349V 1.388V 1.599V 1.646V DDRP1_Voltage 0x13 1.5V 1.349V 1.388V 1.599V 1.646V DDRP0_Voltage (LV) 0x12 1.
Event Log The Event Log tab shows a table of the events from the system's event log. Table 1-8. Event Log Item Description Select An Event Log Category Select one of the following event categories: • Sensor-Specific Events • BIOS-Generated Events • System Management Software Events Event Log You can obtain the following information for each event: • Event ID • Time Stamp • Sensor Name • Sensor Type • Description Clear Event Log Button Click the Clear Event Log button to clear the event logs.
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Configuration The Configuration tab allows you to access various configuration settings including Alerts, Mouse Mode, Network, SMTP, Users, and PEF. Table 1-10. Configuration Options Button Description Alerts Button This button takes you to the Alert list tab, where you can add, edit or remove alert destinations.
Alerts On the Alerts tab, you can configure alert destinations. To delete an alert, select it and press Delete. To create a new alert, select a destination address that has not been configured, yet, from the alert table entry and click Modify. To send a test alert, select the alert from the list and click the Send Test Alert button. Table 1-11. List of Alerts Item Description Modify Button Use this button to modify an alert. Send Test Alert Button Use this button to send a test alert.
Table 1-12. Modify Alert Item Description Alert Type You can select the way an alert is sent when it is triggered by an event. • SNMP Trap • Email Destination IP Type the SNMP destination IP address into this field. If Email as Alert Type is selected, the field is grayed out. Email Address Type the email address into this field. If SNMP Trap as the Alert Type is selected, the field is grayed out. Subject Type a subject into this field.
Mouse Mode On the Mouse Mode tab, you can configure the mouse mode options. Table 1-13. Mouse Mode Item Description Set Mode to Absolute Option Select this option to select mouse mode to Absolute, depending upon your system. This mode enables you to see two mouse cursors where, one is the redirected host mouse cursor and the other is the actual local mouse cursor. It is recommended to use this mode when the host server is running in the Windows platform.
Network The Network tab allows you to view and modify the network settings. Select whether to obtain an IP address automatically or manually configure one. Table 1-14. Network Item Description LOM Port Number The default is share NIC and the port is LOM 1. MAC Address This field shows the MAC address. Obtain an IP address This option allows the BMC’s IP to be configured by a DHCP automatically (use DHCP) server (dynamically).
SMTP The SMTP tab allows you to configure the SMTP mail server. Table 1-15. Modify SMTP Item Description Mail Server IP This field allows you to configure the IP address of the SMTP mail server. Save Button Use this button to save your settings. NOTE: To test the SMTP server, use the Send Test Alert button on the Alerts tab.
Users The Users tab allows you to view the current list of user for the server. If you would like to delete or modify a user, select their name in the list and click Delete User or Modify User. To add a new user, select an un-configured slot and select Add User. Table 1-16. User List Item Description UserID Column This column shows the ID number used in association with the User Name. User Name Column This column shows a list of all users who are able to access this BMC.
Table 1-16. User List Item Description Delete User Button Use this button to delete an existing user. Select a user first. Table 1-17. Add New User Item Description User Name Enter a user name in the user name field. Your user name must be at least four characters long and no more than 32 characters long. User names are case-sensitive and must start with an alphabetical character. Password Enter a password in the password field. Your password must be at least eight characters long.
Table 1-18. Modify User Item Description User Name This field contains the user name being modified. This field cannot be modified. Change Password Box Select this box to change the password. Password Enter the new password in the password field. Your password must be at least eight characters long. NOTE: The password must be a minimum of eight characters and a maximum of 32 characters. Use a combination of alphanumeric and special characters for better security. The password is case-sensitive.
PEF The PEF tab allows you to view the list of the configured PEF destinations. You can select a PEF and press the Modify button to configure it. Table 1-19. PEF Item Description Event Filter Action Specify the corresponding action for a PEF triggered event. Alert Policy Number Specify the policy number (default: 1) for the alert policy. Sensor Type Specify the sensor type (default: No Sensor Type) to trigger PEF action.
Remote Control The Remote Control tab allows you to initiate Console Redirection and to view the Power Control options. Console Redirection The Console Redirection tab enables you to use the display, mouse, and keyboard on the local management station to control the corresponding devices on a remote managed system. Click on Launch Console to launch the Java-based remote console. System Requirements • JRE 1.5 or later • Windows OS • Linux OS (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.
Table 1-20. Console Redirection Buttons Item Description Console Redirection Use this button to launch the redirection console using Java viewer. Power Control Use this button to view the power state and perform power control functions on the server. Table 1-21.
Table 1-22. Console Redirection Window: Keyboard Menu Item Description Hold Right Ctrl Key This menu item can be used to act as the right-side key when in Console Redirection. Hold Right Alt Key This menu item can be used to act as the right-side key when in Console Redirection. Hold Left Ctrl Key This menu item can be used to act as the left-side key when in Console Redirection.
Table 1-24. Console Redirection Window: Options Item Description Bandwidth The bandwidth usage option allows you to adjust the bandwidth. You can select one of the following: • Auto Detect • 256 Kbps • 512 Kbps • 1 Mbps • 10 Mbps • 100 Mbps (Default Setting) KB/Mouse Encryption This option allows you to encrypt keyboard inputs and mouse movements sent between the connections. Table 1-25.
Server Power Control The Server Power Control tab allows you to view and control the power of your server. Select one of the options listed in the following table to execute on your server. You are asked to confirm your choice. Upon confirmation, the command is executed and you are informed of the status. Table 1-27. Power Control and Status Menu Item Description Reset Server Option Select this option to reset the server.
Maintenance The Maintenance tab allows you to perform maintenance tasks on the device including the Firmware Update. Refer to "Firmware Update" on page 9. Languages The Languages tab allows you to select the language for the web application. Select the language from the drop down list and click Apply. NOTE: The web interface needs to reload for the change to take effect.
IPMI 1.5 / 2.0 Command Support List Table 1-28. IPMI Device Global Commands Command NetFn CMD O/M Supported Get Device ID App 01h M Yes Cold Reset App 02h O Yes Warm Reset App 03h O No Get Self Test Results App 04h M Yes Manufacture Test On App 05h O Yes Set ACPI Power State App 06h O Yes Get ACPI Power State App 07h O Yes Get Device GUID App 08h O Yes App 01h M Yes Broadcast Commands: Broadcast ‘Get Device ID’ Table 1-29.
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Table 1-29. BMC Device and Messaging Commands Command NetFn CMD O/M Supported Get Channel Cipher Suites App 54h O Yes Suspend/Resume Payload Encryption App 55h O Yes Set Channel Security Keys App 56h O Yes Get System Interface Capabilities App 57h O No Table 1-30.
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Table 1-35. FRU Inventory Device Commands Command NetFn CMD O/M Supported Get FRU Inventory Area Info Storage 10h M Yes Read FRU Inventory Data Storage 11h M Yes Write FRU Inventory Data Storage 12h M Yes Table 1-36.
Table 1-37. LAN Commands Command NetFn CMD O/M Supported Set LAN Configuration Parameters (Note: Parameter 9 and 25 are not supported.) Transport 01h M Yes Get LAN Configuration Parameters (Note: Parameter 9 and 25 are not supported.) Transport 02h M Yes Suspend BMC ARP Transport 03h O No Get IP/UDP/RMCP Statistics Transport 04h O No Table 1-38.
>11 00 00 VLAN is disabled/VLAN ID is zero. 2 Enable and Set VLAN ID : >ipmitool -H -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x0C 0x01 0x01 0x14 0x02 0x80 3 Disable VLAN ID : >ipmitool -H -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x0C 0x01 0x01 0x14 0x00 0x00 BMC Version Information The BMC firmware version can be obtained by using the IPMI - Get Device ID command.
