ThinkServer Management Module User Guide ThinkServer RD330, RD430, RD530, and RD630
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Contents Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . 1 Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Chapter 2. Overview of the Lenovo ThinkServer Management Module . . 3 Features of the ThinkServer Remote Management Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 3. Configuration of the ThinkServer Remote Management Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter 4. ThinkServer Remote Management Module Quick Start . . 7 Prestart . Log-on . .
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Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for ordering and using the Lenovo® ThinkServer® Management Module (TMM), hereinafter referred to as Remote Management Module. The User Guide describes how to use the Remote Management Module, the overview of the module features, and how to set up and operate the module. The User Guide is for system administrators responsible for installation, troubleshooting, upgrade and maintenance of the Remote Management Module.
Dangerous situations, equipment and cables: power, telephones, and signal cables may have the danger of electric shock. Before opening the device, shut down the server, disconnected the power cord, the communication system, network and modem connected to the server. Otherwise, it may result in personal injury or equipment damage. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage disk drivers, system board and other components.
Chapter 2. Overview of the Lenovo ThinkServer Management Module This topic describes the features of the Remote Management Module. The Remote Management Module runs on the server system as an integrated solution and integrates the embedded operating system. Independent of the server operating system, the embedded operating system can provide a whole set of complete, stable and effective solution for the server.
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Chapter 3. Configuration of the ThinkServer Remote Management Module This topic describes how to use the server configuration utility to change the Remote Management Module from the un-configured status to the running status. When first installed, the Remote Management Module by default will search DHCP server on the network to automatically assign IP address, subnet mask and gateway. It is recommended that users manually set a fixed IP address in the BIOS. To set an IP address, do the following: 1.
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Chapter 4. ThinkServer Remote Management Module Quick Start This topic describes how to quickly acquaint with related operations of the Remote Management Module. In addition, it also describes the advanced features of how to log on the module and options available while browsing, and how to log out. Prestart The Remote Management Module has an embedded Web server and an application with multiple standard interfaces. This topic describes these interfaces and their usages.
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Figure 3. Configuring IE ESC - setp 3 For making the remote console (KVM) window of the managed server works, you must install Java runtime environment (JRE) V6.0 Update 24 or later. Log-on To log on to the ThinkServer Remote Management Module, do the following: 1. Enter the IP address assigned by the ThinkServer Remote Management Module into the Web browser. For example: http://10.223.131.36/ For secure connection, refer to the following example: https://10.223.131.
Navigation When the ThinkServer Remote Management Module is successfully logged on, the ThinkServer Remote Management Module home page is displayed. There are several tabs on the vertical toolbar which is on the left pane of the ThinkServer Remote Management Module home page. By clicking these tabs, you can get the specific system information and take the relevant tasks listed in the following table: Table 2.
There is a Refresh button on the right pane. Click this button to refresh the current page. Log-out To log out the ThinkServer Remote Management Module and turn back to the log on page, click Logout on the right top of the program home page. Note: Automatic Timeout: If the Web console detects no user activity within fifteen minutes, the current session will be automatically terminated. If the user has opened the KVM remote console window, then the Web session will not automatically timeout.
Chapter 5. Remote console (KVM) operation The remote console is the redirection screen, keyboard, and mouse of the remote host system with a ThinkServer Remote Management Module installed. If there is a need to use the remote console of the managed host system, ensure that the server has Java* runtime environment plug-in. When the remote console is startup, a new window will be opened, showing the screen of the host system.
• Fit: Fit the window mode. Macros menu of the remote console By clicking the Macros option on the menu bar of the remote console, you can take the following operations: • Hold Ctrl/Alt/Windows keys: Allow simulating to press these special keys on the remote keyboard. On the local keyboard, these special keys will be carried out through local operating system, rather than transfer to the remote operation system. • Alt+Ctrl+Del: Issue Alt+Ctrl+Del command to the remote operation system.
Chapter 6. ThinkServer Remote Management Module Web console options This topic describes every page of the Web console and each page is divided into several parts corresponding separately to the several tabs at the left side of the pane. In each part, there are detailed illustrations and introductions for each menu option in the left of the pane. Notes: • The first menu item of each tab is the default page which will automatically appear when selecting the corresponding tab.
Server information The Server Information page shows the data related to the server health, such as sensor readings and event logs. Click the Server Information tab on the left pane to show this page. Viewing sensor readings The Temperatures and Voltages pages show the system sensor information, including readings and status. Figure 5. Sensor readings on the Temperatures page Figure 6. Sensor readings on the Voltages page Viewing the System Event Log The System Event Log page shows the event logs.
Figure 7. System Event Log Event management The Event Management tab is used to configure alerts. The following server management options are included: • Platform Events • Trap Settings • Email Settings • Serial Over LAN Platform Events You can use this function to modify or delete the alert settings, or send a test alert to the destination. The alerts page lists all the alerts action, including reboot, power cycle, power off, and generate PEF.
Trap Settings (SNMP) Click Trap Settings on the left pane of the home page to set the destination IP address. Figure 9. Trap Settings Email Settings (SMTP) The Email Settings page is used to configure the alert. Users can receive an alert by E-mail when events occur. Figure 10.
Figure 11. Serial Over LAN Table 5. Serial Over LAN settings Option Comments Enable Serial Over LAN Enables the Serial Over LAN function when the checkbox is checked. Baud Rate Sets the Serial Over LAN baud rate from a drop-down list (19.2kbps, 38.4 kbps, 57.6 kbps, or 115.2 kbps). Channel Privilege Level Limit Sets the channel privilege level from a drop-down list (Administrator, Operator, or User).
Figure 12. Remote management configuration Figure 13. Remote management launch Click the Launch Java KVM Client button to start the redirection console and remotely manage the server. Note: Before you start the JNLP file, the client must be installed with Java Runtime Environment (JRE) V6.0 Update 24 or later. Virtual media Click the Launch Java VM Client button to allow the local device redirection. This feature allows starting or stopping the remote media redirection.
Figure 14. Redirecting virtual device • Redirect CDROM / Redirect ISO: Enables you to redirect the local CD-ROM/DVD drivers or ISO images in the file system of local client to virtual CD-ROM devices in the remote systems. • Redirect Floppy/USB Key/Redirect Floppy/USB Key Image: Enables you to redirect the local floppy device, local USB key device, or the IMG files for floppy disk to the virtual floppy devices in the remote system.
Table 6. Power control Option Comments Power Status Shows the current status of the power control (OFF or ON). Power On System Turns on the system when it is in the off state. Power Off System Turns off the system when it is in the on state. Power Cycle System Turns off, then reboots the system (cold boot). Hard Reset (Restart) Restarts the system without turning it off (warm boot). Configuration The Configuration page is used to configure Network settings, user settings, updates, and so on.
Network security The new values are available to the firewall immediately, but may not be utilized until the next security event occurs. Figure 17. Network security settings Security This page can be used to upload SSL certificate and private key in order to get access to the device in safe mode. • To generate an SSL Certificate, click Generate Certificate. • To upload an SSL Certificate, click Upload Certificate. Figure 18.
Figure 19. Users setting Notes: • The user lenovo and three can not be modified or deleted. • To add a new user, select a blank row from the list and click User ID. • To modify a user, select this user ID from the list and modify user to the relevant settings, then click Apply Changes. • To delete a user, select this user ID from the list and click Delete User. Service You can configure the web server parameters (such as HTTP Port Number, HTTPS Port Number, and Timeout) on a remote computer.
The IPMI Serial contains the following options: Table 8. IPMI Serial Option Comments Connection Mode Settings Sets the IPMI serial connection mode from a drop-down list. Available values are Direct Connect Basic Mode and Direct Connect Terminal Mode. Baud Rate Sets the IPMI serial baud rate (data speed) from a drop-down list. Available values are 9600 bps, 19.2 kbps, 38.4 kbps, 57.6 kbps, and 115.2 kbps. Flow Control Sets the Flow control value from a drop-down list.
Figure 22. Session settings LDAP The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is an application protocol for reading and editing directories over an IP network. A directory is an organized set of records. LDAP directories often use Domain Name System (DNS) names for the highest levels. Figure 23. LDAP settings Update Select an image and click upload. The upload process will terminate all other sessions including vKVM.
Figure 24. Firmware update Firmware update steps: 1. Browse to or enter the path where the firmware image file resides. 2. Select update type. 3. Click the Upload button. If the file is a valid file, all other sessions will be terminated and the image upload will begin. 4. For a successful upload, the current firmware version and the version of the new file will be displayed, as well as the Preserve Configuration checkbox, Update button, and Cancel button. 5.
Figure 25. Utilities Languages The Web UI’s display will according to the browser’s language to decide which language to use in Web UI. The languages currently offered are Chinese and English.
Appendix A. Frequently asked questions This topic lists the frequently asked questions. • Question: Log on Remote Management Module failed. Answer: Check your user name and password. • Question: Remote Management Module can not be connected. Answer: Check the hardware – Whether the host on which the Remote Management Module residents is correctly connected to a power supply or not. – Check your network configuration (IP address, router, and so on).
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Appendix B. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
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