N8405-019/019A EM Card User's Guide SIGMABLADE Monitor Operation Guide OSD (On Screen Display) Operation Guide 3rd Edition 8-2007
Trademarks NEC EXPRESSBUILDER, NEC ESMPRO, NEC DianaScope, EXPRESSSCOPE, and SIGMABLADE are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are worldwide registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the U.S.A. CE Statement Warning: This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures (EN55022). BSMI Statement MIC Statement 1. EM Card (EXP462A) 2. NEC Corporation 3. 2006.11 4.
Read this User's Guide and the User's Guide of the server before using the product. Keep this User's Guide handy for quick reference when necessary. Be sure to read this section carefully. NOTES ON USE - Always read the Notes The following includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the product. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this manual for your safety when using the product. In the User's Guide, "WARNING" or "CAUTION" is used to indicate a degree of danger.
請於使用本產品前，閱讀本使用指南及伺服器的使用指南 請就近保存本使用指南，以便任何需要之時可快速參閱 請仔細閱讀本章節 使用注意事項 – 請經常閱讀此注意事項 - 以下包含正常及安全操作本產品的必要訊息。 安全指示 為了安全地使用本產品，請遵照本指南內的說明。 在使用指南中，使用“ 警告” 或“ 注意” 來表示危險的程度，項目定義如下： WARNING CAUTION 表示如不遵守該指示，所存在的危險可能導致死亡或嚴重個人傷害。 表示如不遵守該指示，所存在的危險可能導致次要的個人傷害，包含燒傷或 財產損失。 危險的預防措施及注意事項為下列三種符號之一，個別符號的定義如下： 此符號表示如不遵守該指示可能存在的危險。符號中的圖案為危險內容。（注意） 此符號表示禁止行為。符號中的圖案為禁止行為內容。（禁止行為） 此符號表示強制行為。符號中的圖案為強制行為內容，以避免特殊的危險。（強制行為） (範例) 引起注意的符號 危險描述 表示危險程度名稱 CAUTION 請勿自行拆卸、修理或改造本伺服器。 除本書記載的情況外，請勿嘗試自行拆卸、修理或改造本伺服器。否則可能引起 觸電或火災，以及導致伺服器無法
本使用指南所使用的符號及警告標籤如下所列。 - iii -
Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause smoke or a fire. Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified. Prohibited Actions Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified. Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the server.
注意 表示不當使用可能引起觸電。 表示不當使用可能造成人體傷害。 表示不當使用可能造成手指被夾住。 表示不當使用可能引起冒煙或火災。 表示非特定的一般性提醒或警告。 禁止行為 表示非特定的一般禁止。 請勿對伺服器進行拆卸、修理或改造，否則有觸電和發生火災的危險。 強制行為 請將本設備的電源插頭從伺服器上拔下，否則有觸電和發生火災的危險。 對非特定的一般使用者的行為進行指示。請按照說明進行操作。 -v-
Safety Notes This section provides notes on using the product safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the product. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier. General WARNING Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly affect human lives.
安全注意事項 本章節提供在安全使用上的注意事項。請仔細閱讀本章節，以確保正常及安全地使用本產品。 關於符號，請參閱前面的“ 安全指示” 。 一般注意事項 WARNING 請勿使用本伺服器於需要高度可靠性及可能直接危及人命的操作上。 本產品請勿安裝於醫療設備、原子能設備、航空宇宙機器、運輸設備等會危及人 命以及需要高度可靠性的設備和機器上，也請勿使用本產品來控制這些機器。如 果將本產品用於這類系統的設備及機器，所造成的人身事故及財產損失等後果， 本公司概不負責。 CAUTION 請保持設備內不要進水和異物。 設備內請勿進入水、針、夾子等異物，否則可能引起火災和觸電。一旦有異物進 入，請立即關閉電源，將電源插頭從插座上拔下。請勿自行拆卸，並與經銷商或 維護服務公司聯繫。 - vii -
Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection CAUTION Do not install the server in a place other than specified. Do not install the server in the following places or any place other than specified in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause a fire. a dusty place a humid place such as near a boiler a place exposed to direct sunlight an unstable place Do not use the server in a place where corrosive gases exist.
安裝，移動，保管及連接注意事項 CAUTION 請勿安裝或存放在未指定的場所。 請勿將本設備放置在如下場所，以及本書未指定的場所，否則可能引起火災。 灰塵較多的場所 熱水器旁等濕氣較高的場所 陽光直射的場所 不平穩的場所 請勿在有腐蝕性氣體的場所使用本設備。 請勿在有腐蝕性氣體（如二氧化硫、氫化硫、氮、氫、氨或臭氧等）存在的場所 使用或存放本產品。 還有，請勿將本產品安裝在灰塵較多或含有腐蝕性物質(如氯化鈉或硫磺)或含有過 量金屬碎末或傳導粒子等的地方。因為內部機板腐蝕或短路，可能引起火災的危 險。 請勿使用未指定的信號線。 請使用NEC指定的信號線，並在確認連接設備和介面後進行連接。使用未指定信 號線或連接錯誤等會造成短路、導致火災。 信號線的操作和連接，須遵守以下注意事項： 請勿使用任何損壞的信號線接頭。 請勿使用任何損壞的信號線。 請勿踩踏信號線。 請勿在信號線上載入物品。 信號線接鬆動時請勿使用。 請勿讓機械零件夾住您的手指。 請充分了解注意，您的手指並不會在介於門與其他機械部份間被夾住，或從伺服 器安裝或移動產品時被切斷。 -
Cleaning WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server. CAUTION Make sure to complete device installation. Always connect power cords and interface cables firmly. An incompletely installed device may cause a contact failure, resulting in smoke or a fire.
Preface Thank you for purchasing the EM card. Installing the EM card in the EM card slot on the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-M) provides the following management features. See [Basic Features] [Management Features] described later.
For Proper Operation Observe the following notes for successful operation of the product. Use of the product ignoring the notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server. Clean the product on a regular basis. Regular cleaning proactively prevents various failures of the server. Transfer to Third Party When you transfer (or sell) the product, make sure to provide this manual along with the product to a third party. Disposal Dispose of the EM card according to all national laws and regulations.
Contents NOTES ON USE - Always read the Notes - ................................................. i 使用注意事項 – 請經常閱讀此注意事項 - ..................................................... ii Safety Notes ......................................................................................................................vi General ..........................................................................................................................vi 安全注意事項 ...........................................................
Chapter 3 Using Command Line Console Feature ........................................ 19 Connection ....................................................................................................................... 19 Connecting with Management Port ............................................................................. 19 Login and Basic Operations ............................................................................................ 21 Command Input .....................................
Detailed System Information............................................................................................90 CPU Blade ....................................................................................................................90 Switch Module .............................................................................................................92 Blade Enclosure............................................................................................................94 EM Card .
Chapter 6 Using OSD (On Screen Display) Feature .................................... 179 OSD Menu Mode........................................................................................................... 180 Activating OSD Menu Mode ..................................................................................... 181 Operation in OSD Menu Mode.................................................................................. 182 OSD Simple Mode.....................................................
(This page is intentionally left blank.
Chapter 1 Names and Functions of Components Names and functions of the components are shown below: EM Card Front View Internal View -1-
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) Fixing screw Used to secure the EM card to the Blade Enclosure. RESET switch Used to reset the EM card. STATUS LED (green/amber) Indicates the status of the EM card. See "LED Indication" for details. ACTIVE LED (green) This LED is lit when the EM card is specified as the active EM. ID LED (blue) Used to identify the device. For details, see "LED Indication" described later. ID switch Used to turn on or off the ID LED.
LED Indication Shown below are LED indications and their explanations. STATUS LED The table below shows the indications of the STATUS LED and the recommended actions: When a single EM card is installed (in EM card slot EM1 or EM2) STATUS LED condition Continuous green Flashing in amber Meaning Action The EM card is working normally. Reset process is in progress. – An error occurred in the EM card. Wait for a moment. When the reset process completes, the LED turns green.
ACTIVE LED This LED turns green when the EM card is specified as an "Active" card. If the EM card is specified as a "Standby" card, this LED does not turn on. ID LED The ID LED of the EM card which is activated by the ID switch or a software command turns blue. LINK/ACT LED This LED turns green when the LAN port is connected to the network. It flashes green while performing data transmission. SPEED LED The LAN port supports 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T interface.
Basic Features This section describes the basic features of the EM card. Management Feature The management features of the EM card are as follows: Power Management The EM card manages DC output of power unit(s) in the Blade Enclosure. When AC power is supplied to the Blade Enclosure, the EM card starts operating. If two or more power units are installed in the Blade Enclosure and they are working normally, the EM card turns on the DC output of two of them.
There are two power redundancy modes, N+N redundant and N+1 redundant. – In the N+N redundant mode, each power unit is divided into two groups to configure the redundant power supply system. If a power supply in a group fails, the power of the other group can maintain system operation. – In the N+1 redundant mode, power units are not grouped but each power unit is controlled individually.
UPS Management The EM card monitors the status of UPS supplying power to the Blade Enclosure. In addition, the EM card shuts down CPU blades if AC power to the UPS is interrupted. NOTES: Check that the UPS has enough capacity to supply the power required for the entire system. The EM card calculates the maximum capacity of power supplied by the UPS to reflect the value in the maximum power consumption management described above.
Interface Management between CPU Blade and Switch Module If the CPU blade is incorrectly connected to the switch module, it will be damaged. To prevent this, the EM card checks the interface connection between them. If the interface connection is not correct, the EM card suppresses the power-on of the relevant CPU blade and switch module or disables the connection port.
Blade Enclosure Inter Connect If more than one Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-M) is mounted in a single rack, connect a LAN cable (straight) to the LOWER port of the topmost Blade Enclosure and the UPPER port of the Blade Enclosure installed beneath it to allow the EM cards of the Blade Enclosures to share the rack name and its unique ID. The EM cards can read the status information of the Blade Enclosures and display the information on the Web console.
Bridge Function The EM card bridges packets from the EM1/EM2 port at the rear of the Blade Enclosure to the internal network. It enables network communication between the management unit of the CPU blades and switch modules in the Blade Enclosure (e.g., EXPRESSSCOPE Engine) and external devices. NOTE: When bridging, the EM card executes port filtering to prevent unnecessary packets from flowing to the network.
Chapter 2 Installation/Removal of EM Card Two EM cards can be installed in the slots located at the front of the Blade Enclosure. This section describes how to install the EM card in the Blade Enclosure and provides notes on using the EM card. IMPORTANT: The EM card may be installed or removed by any user. However, NEC does not assume any liability for damage to devices or the server or malfunctions of the server resulting from installation by the user.
Safety Notes Observe the following notes to install or remove the EM card safely and properly: WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages i to v for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Unplug the power cord before working with the server. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Installation/Removal Procedure Install or remove the EM card in the following procedure. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages i to v for details. Make sure to complete installation. Do not pinch your finger(s) in components. Installation 1. Prepare for installation according to "Preparation for Installation/Removal." 2.
3. Locate the slot to install the EM card. Insert the EM card into the slot while pushing the handle. NOTE: When removing the EM card, hold the handle and pull the EM card out from the slot. Handle 4. Secure the EM card to the Blade Enclosure by tightening the thumbnut located at the left end of the card.
5. Close the cover of the SIGMABLADE monitor and secure it with the thumbnut. Removal The removal procedure is the reverse of the installation procedure. NOTE: It is recommended to make a backup copy of the configuration data of the EM card. For information on the backup/restore procedure, see "Backup/Restore of Configuration File" described later.
Connectors on Rear Panel of Blade Enclosure The connectors on the rear panel of the Blade Enclosure are shown below: Connectors on Rear Panel of Blade Enclosure (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) UPPER port Used when more than one Blade Enclosure is mounted in a rack and the Blade Enclosure inter connect is used. Connected to the LOWER port of the Blade Enclosure installed above it with a LAN cable (straight). If the Blade Enclosure is installed at the top of the rack, the UPPER port is not used.
(9) (10) Keyboard connector Connector for the PS/2 keyboard. Used by SIGMABLADE monitor and OSD function. Mouse connector Connector for the PS/2 mouse. Used by SIGMABLADE monitor and OSD function. IMPORTANT: EM card N8405-019 does not support the Blade Enclosure inter connect feature. To use this feature, purchase EM card N8405-019A. The UPPER and LOWER ports on the Blade Enclosure are exclusively used for the Blade Enclosure inter connect. Do not connect any other devices to these ports.
(This page is intentionally left blank.
Chapter 3 Using Command Line Console Feature This section explains the command line console feature. Connection To use the command line console feature, a management console (e.g., personal computer) must be connected to the management port. Connecting with Management Port The EM card has two interfaces for the management port, the serial port and the network port (100Bate-Tx/10Base-T).
Connection via Network Port Use TELNET or SSH (password authentication) to connect via the network. To login to the EM card via TELNET/SSH, use the assigned IP address. NOTE: The default IP address is 192.168.1.8/24. You may connect with this IP address and then change it.However, the connection to the network is lost when you change the IP address. The SIGMABLADE monitor described in Section 5 also allows you to change the IP address.
Login and Basic Operations This section describes how to input a command, login, logout, and change the password. Command Input The command input is described below. About Command The EM card accepts commands sent from the CLI (Command Line Interface). When the CLI is ready for command input, it displays a "$" sign as a prompt at the beginning of the line. A command should be entered following the command prompt displayed on the screen.
Login / Logout This section describes how to log in or log out of the EM card. Login When the EM card is accessed from the local console connected to the serial port or from the computer connected to the management port, login authentication is executed. Enter the login user name and login password. The login user name is "admin". The shipping default password is "admin". ----------------------------------------------------------------em login: admin Password: ...............
Initial Setup This section describes the setup steps necessary to use the EM card. Basic Setup This section describes the setting of date, time, and IP address for remote control. Setting Date and Time The EM card incorporates a calendar clock equipped with a backup battery. Use the "setdate" command to set the current date and time.
Assigning the IP Address for Remote Control To access the EM card from the remote console via Telnet, you must specify an IP address. The default IP address is 192.168.1.8/24. NOTE: This setting is effective for the EM1/EM2 ports on the rear of the Blade Enclosure. To change the default IP address, access the EM card from the remote console by using the default IP address, or from the local console connected to the serial port. Specify an IP address in the configuration file.
Basic Setup in Configuration File This section describes the basic setup of the configuration file. Overview A dedicated configuration file (in text format) is used to configure the EM card. To edit the configuration file, use the "vi" command. File name: /var/nvdata/rw_poem.conf NOTE: A file that is created or edited on another computer can be transferred via FTP. In this case, use a character code "EUC," and line feed code "LF" in the file.
NOTE: The IP address of the EM card is classified by the last two bits as shown below: 00b: "Floating IP" that an active EM uses. 01b: "Floating IP" that a standby EM uses. 10b: "Fixed IP" of EM card installed in slot EM1. 11b: "Fixed IP" of EM card installed in slot EM2. Default settings are shown below: "Floating IP" of active EM: 192.168.1.8/24 "Floating IP" of standby EM: 192.168.1.9/24 "Fixed IP" of EM card in slot EM1: 192.168.1.10/24 "Fixed IP" of EM card in slot EM2: 192.168.1.
DHCP The IP addresses of management I/F of CPU blades and switch modules are automatically assigned by the DHCP server of the EM card. Specify the base address and default gateway of the IP addresses to be assigned.
IMPORTANT: The IP addresses for the management interface of the CPU blade/switch module are assigned based on the "base address." The "base address + 14" to "base address + 23" are used by the system. The consecutive addresses ranging from the "base address" to "base address + 23" must not be assigned to other devices. For UPS management, the "base address + 14" to "base address + 17" are assigned. The UPS to which a specific IP address is assigned cannot be defined.
Setting Chassis Management Data Specify the name of the Blade Enclosure in which the EM card is installed, and the rack name on which the Blade Enclosure is installed. In addition, specify the name of the switch module to be installed in the same Blade Enclosure in which the relevant EM card is installed. Specify the names with up to 31 ASCII characters. NOTE: If no rack name or Blade Enclosure name is specified, the value stored in the Blade Enclosure is used instead.
Blade Enclosure Name ----------------------------------------------------------------[RW_ENCLOSURE_SECTION] CFG_ENCLOSURE_NAME = "" ----------------------------------------------------------------- : blade-enclosure-name ----------------------------------------------------------------[RW_ENCLOSURE_SECTION] CFG_ENCLOSURE_NAME = "Enclosure-A" ----------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES: NEC ESMPRO Manager accepts single-byte characters
SNMP Community Name Specify a community name used for communication with the EM card via SNMP and SNMP trap transmitted by the EM card. Up to 32 ASCII characters can be used. The default name is "public.
Destination IP Address Up to three destinations can be specified for sending a SNMP trap. The destination is specified with an IP address. The default value is "0.0.0.0" for the three destinations.
Setting Power Management Specify the power management settings of the EM card. Power Redundancy Mode Specify the power redundancy mode of the EM card. The default setting is the [N+N redundant mode]. NOTES: In N+N redundant mode, each power supply unit is divided into two groups to configure the redundant power supply system. AC line group 1 is composed of PSU1 and PSU2, and AC line group 2 is composed of PSU3 and PSU4. In N+1 redundant mode, each power supply unit is controlled individually.
Power Control Policy Specify the power control policy fof the EM card. The power control policy includes three modes: CPU performance, "maintain redundancy," and "recover redundancy." The default setting is the [CPU performance mode]. NOTE: The CPU performance mode makes the EM card prioritize performance of CPU blades.
Write the configuration file in the format as shown below: ----------------------------------------------------------------[RW_EMCTL_SECTION] CFG_PSU_MODE = CFG_POWSAVE_MODE = ----------------------------------------------------------------- : Power redundancy mode (2: N+1 redundant mode, 3: N+N redundant mode) : Power control policy (2: CPU performance mode, 3: maintain redundancy mode, 4: recover redundancy mode) (When set to N+N redunda
Apply Use the "apply" command to apply the settings in the configuration file to the EM card. If two EM cards are installed, executing the "apply" command from the active EM card applies the configuration file to the standby EM card also. IMPORTANT: Executing the "apply" command reboots the EM card. If two EM cards are installed, both cards are rebooted. While rebooting, the bridge and SNMP functions are stopped.
Backup/Restore of Configuration File Backup Connect via ftp with the user account "admin" to retrieve the configuration file (/var/nvdata/rw_poem.conf). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[taro@sapphire taro]$ ftp 192.168.1.8 Connected to 192.168.1.8 (192.168.1.8). 220 neccmm FTP server (Version wu-2.6.2(1) Mon Mar 21 22:58:55 GMT 2005) ready. Name (192.168.1.8:taro): admin <-- Login with user account "admin" 331 Password required for admin.
Updating Firmware This section describes the firmware update. Updating EM Firmware Procedure Take the following steps to update the firmware: 1. Send the update file to the EM card via ftp. 2. Log in to the EM card with "admin," and run the "updatefw" command. 3. Log in to the EM card with "admin," and check the results of the firmware update. IMPORTANT: It is recommended to update the firmware on the standby EM card first if the duplexed EM card configuration is used.
Transferring Update File Send an image file to the EM card via ftp . The user name for ftp is "nec_update" and the password is "nec_update." The update files are listed below: – u-boot.bin – em.kernel – em.rfs NOTE: All of the filesdo not need to be transferred. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[taro@sapphire taro]$ ftp 192.168.1.70 Connected to 192.168.1.70 (192.168.1.70). 220 neccmm FTP server (Version wu-2.6.
Executing Update Execute update by running the "updatefw -update" command. The detected update files are displayed, and you are prompted to select whether to execute or not. Enter "y" to execute or "n" to cancel. If "n" is entered, the screen returns to the command prompt screen. NOTE: The system will reboot automatically upon completion of update. -------------------------------------------------------------------------$ updatefw -update Current boot page: 1 Found 'em.kernel' 'em.
Updating SIGMABLADE Monitor Firmware This section describes how to update the SIGMABLADE monitor firmware. Procedure Take following steps to update the firmware: 1. Send the update file to the active EM card via ftp. 2. Log in to the active EM card with "admin." 3. Run the "updateopcfw" command. IMPORTANT: When update is executed, the KVM and DVD-ROM drive of the Blade Enclosure and USB devices connected to the USB port are disconnected.
Transferring Update File Send an update file to the EM card via ftp. The user name for ftp is "nec_update" and the password is "nec_update." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[taro@sapphire taro]$ ftp 192.168.1.70 Connected to 192.168.1.70 (192.168.1.70). 220 neccmm FTP server (Version wu-2.6.2(1) Mon Mar 21 22:58:55 GMT 2005) ready. Name (192.168.1.70:taro): nec_update <-- login with "nec_update" 331 Password required for nec_update.
Executing Update Execute update by running the "updateopcfw" command. The current revision and the revision after updating are displayed, and you are prompted to select whether to execute or not. Enter "y" to execute or "n" to cancel. If "n" is entered, the screen returns to the command prompt screen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------$ updateopcfw OPC01_03.HEX Current revision: 01.02 File revision: 01.03 Execute update? [Y/N]:Y [Y] selected. Execute update..
Configuration File This section describes items that can be specified in the configuration file (rw_poem.conf). Syntax The following format is used in the configuration file: ----------------------------------------------------------------[] = ----------------------------------------------------------------- When a character string is used for , the character string must be enclosed with double quotation marks.
Blade Enclosure Syntax [RW_ENCLOSURE_SECTION] CFG_ENCLOSURE_NAME = "" CFG_ENCLOSURE_U = : Blade Enclosure name : Installation location of Blade Enclosure in the rack (unit: [U]) Description CFG_ENCLOSURE_NAME Specify the name of the Blade Enclosure. The specified name is used by NEC ESMPRO Manager.
CPU Blade Syntax [RW_SVB_SECTION] CFG_SVB1_DELAY_TIME = CFG_SVB2_DELAY_TIME = CFG_SVB3_DELAY_TIME = CFG_SVB4_DELAY_TIME = CFG_SVB5_DELAY_TIME = CFG_SVB6_DELAY_TIME = CFG_SVB7_DELAY_TIME = CFG_SVB8_DELAY_TIME = 2> 3> 4> 5> 6> 7> 8> Description CFG_SVBn_DELAY_TIME (n: number between 1 and 8 which corresponds to slot number) Specify the delay time for issuing power-
EM Card Syntax [RW_POEM_SECTION] CFG_EM_IP = CFG_EM_NETMASK = CFG_EM_GATEWAY = CFG_EM_SYSLOG_ENABLE = TRUE|FALSE CFG_EM_SYSLOGIP = Description CFG_EM_IP Specify the floating addresses that the active EM card uses. The EM card uses four IP addresses based on these addresses. The address is identified by the lowest two bits and used as shown below: 00b: "Floating IP" that an active EM uses. 01b: "Floating IP" that a standby EM uses.
EM Control Syntax [RW_EMCTL_SECTION] CFG_DHCP_ENABLE = CFG_DHCP_BASE_IP = CFG_DHCP_GATEWAY = CFG_DHCP_NTPSRV = CFG_PSU_MODE = CFG_POWSAVE_MODE = CFG_MAXPOW_SET = CFG_ACINPUT_WAIT = CFG_SVB_SHUTDOWN_TIMEOUT = Description CFG_DHCP_ENABLE Specify whether the DHCP server of the EM card is enabled or not.
The default setting is "3" (N+N redundant mode). CFG_POWSAVE_MODE Specify the power control policy that the EM card uses. : power control policy (2: CPU performance mode, 3: maintain redundancy mode, 4: recover redundancy mode) The default setting is "2" (CPU performance mode). CFG_MAXPOW_SET Specify the maximum power consumption managed by the EM card.
SIGMABLADE Monitor Syntax [RW_EXPRESS_SECTION] CFG_EXPRESS_PASSWORD = "" CFG_EXPRESS_ENABLE = TRUE | FALSE CFG_EXPRESS_LCD_BACKLIGHT_OFF_TIMER = Description CFG_EXPRESS_PASSWORD Stores the password used for setup of the EM card on the SIGMABLADE monitor. CFG_EXPRESS_ENABLE Specify whether to enable or disable the password stored in CFG_EXPRESS_PASSWORD.
SNMP Syntax [RW_SNMP_SECTION] CFG_GET_REQUEST_COMMUNITY = "" CFG_SET_REQUEST_COMMUNITY = "" CFG_TRAP_REQUEST_COMMUNITY = "" CFG_IPADRESS01 = CFG_IPADRESS02 = CFG_IPADRESS03 = CFG_ACK_WAIT_TIME = CFG_MAX_RETRY = CFG_RESULT_PORT = CFG_ANTI_TRAP_LOST = CFG_LANGUAGE = Description CFG_GET_REQUEST
CFG_ANTI_TRAP_LOST Specify whether to enable or disable the acknowledge response of the trap message. The default value is "0" (disable). 0: TRUE (disable) 1: FALSE (enable) CFG_LANGUAGE Specify the language used in the trap message. 1: Japanese 2: English The default value is "1" (Japanese). Notes The trap message is sent to all the specified destinations.
Linkage with NEC DianaScope Syntax [RW_DSG_SECTION] CFG_DSG_PASSWORD = CFG_DSG_ENABLE = CFG_DSG_IP1 = CFG_DSG_PORT1 = CFG_DSG_IP2 = CFG_DSG_PORT2 = Description CFG_DSG_PASSWORD Stores the user password for linking with NEC DianaScope. See the Notes below. CFG_DSG_ENABLE Specify whether to enable or disable linkage with NEC DianaScope. The default value is "1" (enable).
Notes The value set in CFG_EXPRESS_PASSWORD is encrypted and stored. Accordingly, you cannot edit it. To change the password, use the "setdsl" command as described in "Command Reference." If you have changed the value set in CFG_DSG_PASSWORD, delete the values following "CFG_DSG_PASSWORD= ," and reboot the EM card. This sets the default password to "guest" in the EM card. After that, you can set a new password by using the "setdsl" command.
UPS Management Syntax [RW_UPS_SECTION] CFG_USE_UPS_MNG = CFG_NUM_OF_UPSES = CFG_NUM_OF_POWERSUPPLIES = CFG_MIN_NUM_OF_UPSES = CFG_UPS_INPUT_LOST_DELAY = CFG_UPS_COMMUNICATION_LOST_DELAY = CFG_UPS_ONLINE_DELAY = CFG_UPS_TIMED_SLEEP_PERIOD = CFG_UPS_GET_COMMUNITY_NAME = "" CFG_UPS_SET_COMMUNITY_NAME = "
CFG_UPS_INPUT_LOST_DELAY Specify the time in seconds the EM card waits until it determines that power to the UPS’s is interrupted. This prevents CPU blades from being shut down due to momentary power interruption. If power to the UPS’s is interrupted, then the system is powered by battery. The default setting is "60" seconds. CFG_UPS_COMMUNICATION_LOST_DELAY Specify the time in seconds the EM card waits until it determines that a UPS is unavailable after communication with the UPS by SNMP is lost.
Notes UPS management by the EM card requires that the DHCP server of the EM card distribute IP addresses. Accordingly, enable the DHCP feature of the EM card. UPS management by the EM card prevents UPS’s from being controlled by ESMPRO/AutomaticRunningController. When UPS control by ESMPRO/AutomaticRunningController is required, disable UPS management by the EM card. When using Windows 2003 Server, "Logon is not required for system shutdown" should be enabled in the Security Policy tab.
Command Reference This section describes the available commands in the Command Line Console of the EM card and their application. apply Used to apply the settings of the configuration file to the EM card. changepasswd Used to change the password. setdate Used to set the date and time. connectswitch Used to log in to the serial interface to configure the switch module. switchover Used to select the active or standby EM card. collect Used to collect logs.
apply Outline Apply the settings of the configuration file to the EM card. Syntax apply Parameter None Details Apply the settings of the configuration file (rw_poem.conf) to the EM card. When two EM cards are installed, the settings for the active EM card are applied to both cards. This command can be executed only in the active EM card. Notes Reboots the EM firmware when the configuration file is applied. When two EM cards are installed, both EM firmwares are rebooted simultaneously.
changepasswd Outline Change the password for the admin user. Syntax changepasswd Parameter Explanation: Current password Explanation: New password Details Change the password for the admin user. When two EM cards are installed, the new password is applied to both cards. This command can be executed only on the active EM card. Notes The result of this command is reflected in the configuration file (rw_poem.conf).
setdate Outline Set the date and time on the EM card. Syntax setdate [] Parameter Explanation: Specify the date in Year/Month/Day Hour:Minute:Second format. When not specified Explanation: Shows the current date and time. Details Set the date and time of the built-in clock of the EM card (RTC). Specify the year in 4-digit Christian era and two-digit hour (0 to 23). If no value is specified for the parameter, the current date and time is displayed.
connectswitch Outline Connect the EM card via the serial interface for configuration of a switch module. Syntax connectswitch [] Parameter -b [9600|115200] Explanation: Specify the baud rate. The default is "9600." -f [none|x|hard] Explanation: Specify the flow control. The default is "none." none: No flow control x: Xon/Xoff software flow control hard: RTS/CTS hardware flow control Slot number of the switch module to be connected.
switchover Outline Switch over the active or standby status of the EM card. Syntax switchover Parameter None Details Switches "active" and "standby" between two EM cards installed in the same Blade Enclosure. This command can be executed on either the active or standby EM card. Notes The EM1 and EM2 ports on the rear of the Blade Enclosure may temporarily be disconnected when the switchover command is executed.
collect Outline Collect the logs of the EM card. Syntax collect Parameter None Details Collects log data on EM firmware and creates a file "/logcollect/collect.tgz." This command can be executed on either the active or standby EM card.
revision Outline Displays the firmware revision of the EM card. Syntax revision Parameter None Details Displays the firmware revision of the EM card. This command can be executed on either the active or standby EM card. Notes None Examples -----------------------------------------------------------------------$ revision Current revision: 01.
showemip Outline Displays the IP address assigned to the EM card. Syntax showemip Parameter None Details Displays the IP address assigned to the EM card. This command can be executed on either the active or standby EM card. Notes None Examples -----------------------------------------------------------------------$ showemip 192.168.1.
updatefw Outline Updates the EM firmware. Syntax updatefw Parameter -update Explanation: Executes update of the EM firmware. -result Explanation: Displays the results of updating the EM firmware. Details Send the update file via ftp prior to execution of the command. (The user name for ftp is "nec_update" and the password is "nec_update.") The update files are shown below: – u-boot.bin – em.kernel – em.rfs Specify the "update" option to update the EM firmware.
Examples (When update is in progress) -----------------------------------------------------------------------$ updatefw -update Current boot page: 1 Found 'em.kernel' 'em.rfs' under /nec_update/. Execute update? [Y/N]Y [Y] selected. Execute update... ## Update start ## - Start updating kernel > Erasing kernel: 100 % done. > Updating kernel: 100 % done. - Start updating fs > Erasing fs: 100 % done. > Updating fs: 100 % done. - Create the file for next booting: done. - Change boot page: 1 ==> 0 done.
updateopcfw Outline Updates the SIGMABLADE monitor firmware. Syntax updateopcfw [] [] Parameter Explanation: Update file of SIGMABLADE monitor firmware Format of file name: OPCxx_yy.HEX (xx: 00 to FF) -y Explanation: Executes the update without confirmation. Specifying a file name in is required. -v Explanation: Indicates the current revision. If the file name is specified in , the revision of the file is also displayed.
Examples -----------------------------------------------------------------------$ updateopcfw OPC01_02.HEX Current revision: 01.01 File revision: 01.02 Execute update? [Y/N]:Y [Y] selected. Execute update... Update succeeded. Reset OPC. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$ updateopcfw -v Current revision: 01.
setdsl Outline Activates the menu to set linkage with NEC DianaScope. Syntax setdsl Parameter None Details – Changes the user password when using the EM card in linkage with NEC Dianascope. The password must be 16 characters or less. – Enables or disables linkage with NEC DianaScope. The default value is "Enabled." The connection from NEC DianaScope to the EM card is enabled.
ecmaint Outline Sets the Blade Enclosure inter connect and indicates the status of the connection. Syntax ecmaint Parameter -l Explanation: Indicates the status of the Blade Enclosure inter connect. -e Explanation: Enables the Blade Enclosure inter connect. -d Explanation: Disables the Blade Enclosure inter connect. -h Explanation: Indicates the command execution procedure.
Explanation of output: Blade Enclosure Inter Connect Indicates whether the Blade Enclosure inter connect is enabled or disabled. If enabled: ENABLE If disabled: DISABLE Detected Blade Enclosures Indicates the number of Blade Enclosures currently detected. Blade Enclosure Inter Connect information matching Indicates whether the Blade Enclosure inter connect information saved in every Blade Enclosure matches the current connect configuration or not.
Notes To use the Blade Enclosure inter connect, EM card N8405-019A is required. EM card N8405-019 does not support the Blade Enclosure inter connect.
Chapter 4 Using Web Console Feature This section describes how to use the Web console feature. NOTE: Make sure that the following features are enabled on the Web browser: Cookies JavaScript These two features must be enabled to use the Web Console feature. Connection You can access the Web console of the EM card from the following URL by using a floating IP address of the active EM card. URL: https:///index.html NOTES: Default IP address: https://192.168.1.
Login and Basic Operation Login/Logout Login When you access the URL from the Web browser, the login menu as shown below appears: Type your user name and password, and click the [Login] button. When the user name and password are verified, you can log in to the system. If the user name and/or password do not match the registered one, logging into the system will fail.
When you click [Go to Standby EM Card], a login window for the standby EM card is displayed Type your user name and password, and click the [Login] button. NOTE: For more information about user name/password, see Chapter 3. Logout When you log out, the screen as shown below appears: Click [Go to login page] to go to the login page.
Screen Layout The screen is composed of three components: header, contents, and footer.
Basic Operations Selecting Menu Items When you click an item in the menu bar, the contents of the selected menu item are displayed in the contents section. Selecting Tabs in Menu Items Clicking the tab allows you to view other contents in the selected menu item.
Displaying System Status When you click [Status] in the menu bar, the status of the modules of the system is displayed. NOTE: After successful login, the System Status List is displayed first. System Status List On the [Display status > List] screen, the statuses of CPU blades, Switch Modules, Blade Enclosure, EM Cards, Power Units, Fan Units, and UPS’s are displayed as shown in the figure below: Reload button NOTE: The on-screen information is not updated automatically.
CPU Blades CPU blades are listed as shown in the figure below. The installation location, CPU blade name, STATUS LED condition, Power LED condition, ID LED condition, installation status, and IP address of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine are displayed from left to right. Next to these items are buttons to link with the remote management feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine and to display detailed information.
When you click the [HTTP] or [HTTPS] buttons, the Web page of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine for the selected CPU blade opens in a separate window. When you click the [telnet] link, the command line console of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine for the selected CPU blade opens in a separate window. NOTES: For more information about the remote management feature of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine, refer to the "EXPRESSSCOPE Engine User's Guide.
Switch Modules Switch modules are listed as shown in the figure below. The installation location, switch module name, STATUS LED condition, ID LED condition, installation status, and IP address for management of the switch module are displayed from left to right. Next to these items are buttons to link with the management feature and to display detailed information. When you click the [HTTP] button, the Web page of the management feature for the selected switch module opens in a separate window.
IMPORTANT: When the installed switch module occupies two slots, the slot to the right of the installed slot is indicated as "Not Installed." When you click the [Detail] button, the detailed information on the selected switch module is displayed. The detailed information on the switch module is described later in this chapter.
Blade Enclosure The Blade Enclosure is listed as shown in the figure below. The rack name, Blade Enclosure name, STATUS LED condition, power LED condition, ID LED condition, and IP address of the active EM card are displayed from left to right. Next to these items are buttons to link with the command line console of the active EM card and to display detailed information. When you click the [telnet] link, the command line console for the active EM card opens in a separate window.
EM Card EM cards are listed as shown in the figure below. The installed slot, STATUS LED condition, Active LED condition, ID LED condition, installation status, and floating IP address of EM cards are displayed from left to right. Next to these items are buttons to link with the Web console of another EM card (not connected) and to the command line console of each EM card and to display detailed information.
Power Unit The list of power units appears as shown in the figure below. The upper part indicates the information on power control in the system. The lower part lists the information on the power units. The upper part indicates the power redundancy mode, power control policy, and power redundant status in the system from left to right. At the right end there is a button to display detailed information of the power system.
FAN Unit The list of fan units appears as shown in the figure below. The upper part indicates the information on fan control in the system. The lower part lists the information on the fan units. The upper part arranges the fan redundant mode, fan control policy, and fan redundant status in the system from left to right. At the right end, there is a button to display detailed information of the fan system.
UPS If the EM card provides UPS management, the list of the UPS’s managed by the EM card appears as shown in the figure below. The upper part indicates the entire electrical capacity supplied by the UPS’s installed in the system. The lower part lists the information on the UPS’s. The lower part arranges the device names (UPS names), serial numbers, output status, and IP addresses of the UPS’s from left to right.
Detailed System Information CPU Blade When you click the [Detail] button on the [CPU Blade List] window, the following screen appears. Each tab represents the installed slot. Click the tab to switch to the CPU blade that you want to view the detailed information. The displayed data consists of General Information, System Board, and Embedded Device information from top to bottom.
The System Board information includes the chassis, board, and product information. The information is associated with the FRU’s of the CPU blade. The Mezzanine card information includes the board and product information. The information is associated with the FRU’s of Mezzanine cards inserted in Mezzanine slots on the CPU blade.
Switch Module When you click the [Detail] button on the [Switch Module List] window, the following screen appears. Each tab represents the installed slot. Click the tab to switch to the switch module that you want to view the detailed information. The displayed data consists of the general and device information from top to bottom.
NOTES: The [HTTP] button is not displayed if the management LAN interface of the switch module does not support the web feature. In addition, if the telnet feature is not supported, clicking the "telnet link" only opens another window. The command line console for the switch module is not displayed. For more information about the management feature of the switch module, refer to the User's Guide of the switch module.
Blade Enclosure When you click the [Detail] button on the [Blade Enclosure List] window, the following screen appears. The Blade Enclosure name is displayed in the title field. The displayed data consists of the general information, device information on the midplane, media boxes, and connector boards from top to bottom.
The device information on the midplane consists of the chassis, board, and product information. The information is associated with the FRU’s of the midplane in the relevant Blade Enclosure. The device information on a media box or connector board includes its board information. The information is associated with the FRU’s of the media box or connector board in the relevant Blade Enclosure.
EM Card When you click the [Detail] button on the [EM Card List] window, the following screen appears. Click the tab to switch to the EM card that you want to view the detailed information. The displayed information consists of the general and device information from top to bottom. The general information includes the installation location of the EM card, the STATUS and Active LED status, the EM firmware revision, the ID LED status, and the floating IP address of the EM card.
The device information includes the board and product information. The information is associated with the FRU’s of the EM card.
Power Units When you click the [Detail] button of a power unit on the power unit list screen, the detailed information on the selected power unit appears as shown below. The upper part indicates the information on power control in the entire system. The lower part consists of the general and device information on the power unit. The tab of a power unit indicates the installation location of the power unit. When you click a tab, the detailed information on the selected power unit appears.
The device information includes the product information. The information is associated with the FRU’s of the power unit.
Fan Units When you click the [Detail] button of a fan unit on the fan unit list screen, the detailed information on the selected fan unit appears as shown below. The upper part indicates the information on fan control in the system. The lower part consists of the general and device information on the fan unit. The tab of a fan unit indicates the installation location of the fan unit. When you click a tab, the detailed information on the selected fan unit appears.
The device information includes the board and product information. The information is associated with the FRU’s of the fan unit.
UPS When you click the [Detail] button of a UPS on the UPS list screen, the detailed information on the selected UPS appears as shown below. When you click a tab, the detailed information on the selected UPS appears.
When you click the [HTTP] button, the Web console of the UPS opens in a separate window. When you click the [telnet] link, the command line console of the UPS opens in a separate window. NOTES: For more information on the web page and command line console of the UPS, refer to the User’s Guide of the UPS. The telnet link feature may be disabled depending on the operating system of the management console or the Web browser. The telnet feature is available in Internet Explorer 6 and Mozilla FireFox 2.
Rack Information The EM cards in the Blade Enclosures can share the rack information via the Blade Enclosure inter connect. NOTE: The Blade Enclosure inter connect is disabled by default. To use the Blade Enclosure inter connect, connect the connectors on the rear faces of the Blade Enclosures with LAN cables (straight), and then enable the Blade Enclosure inter connect.
When you click [Open the blade enclosure inter connect configuration] at the bottom of the screen, the window shown below appears: (3) (1) (2) Check the [Detected enclosures] (1) on the above screen. If the number of detected Blade Enclosures matches the number of connected Blade Enclosures , click the [Enable] button (2) on the above screen. The EM cards in the Blace Enclosures start sharing information.
IMPORTANT: To change cable connections for the Blade Enclosure inter connect(*), first disable the Blade Enclosure inter connect. Then, change the cable connections and enable it again. If cable connections for the Blade Enclosure inter connect are changed without disabling it, click the [Enable] or [Disable] button to update the Blade Enclosure inter connect information to match the current connection status.
Displaying Rack Information When you click [Rack Information] on the menu bar with the Blade Enclosure inter connect enabled, the rack information shared through the Blade Enclosure inter connect appears. The displayed data consists of the rack name and its unique ID in the General Information part at the top, and Blade Enclosure names, STATUS, POWER and ID LED’s, and IP addresses of EM cards in the Blade Enclosure list part at the bottom.
To disable the Blade Enclosure inter connect, click the [Open the blade enclosure inter connect configuration] button at the bottom of the screen. Clicking [Disable] at the lower part on the Blade Enclosure inter connect setting screen disables the Blade Enclosure inter connect for all the connected Blace Enclosures. IMPORTANT: If you select [Enable] or [Disable] on the Blade Enclosure inter connect setting screen, then the previous screen (Rack Information) appears again.
Power Information When you click [Power Information] on the menu bar, the information on the power of the Blade Enclosures managed by the EM cards appears. Input power Indicates the input power required for all components in the Blade Enclosure as a system. Power Managed Indicates the power consumption of all components in the Blade Enclosure managed by the EM card. Power Supply Indicates the output power of the power units installed in the Blade Enclosure.
Input Power Indicates the input power required for all components in the Blade Enclosure as a system. Maximum Input Power Indicates the input power in watts required when the system operates with the maximum allowable power consumption. The EM card manages the power consumption in the system to be equal or less than the maximum power consumption specified.
Power Managed Indicates the power consumption of all components in the Blade Enclosure managed by the EM card. Maximum Power Consumption Indicates the maximum power consumption allowed for the system. The value is calculated based on the maximum input power described in the previous item and taking the power efficiency into account. Assigned Power Consumption Indicates the power assigned to all components in the Blade Enclosure. Remaining Indicates the power unassigned to any components.
Power Supply Indicates the output power of the power units installed in the Blade Enclosure. Available Power Indicates the maximum output power of a single power unit. NOTES: When more than one power unit is installed in a Blade Enclosure, the output efficiency of each of the subsequent power units decreases. Therefore, the sum of the available power of all the power units installed in the Blade Enclosure is larger than the "maximum power consumption" in the management power column.
Blade Indicates the power consumption of the CPU blades installed in the Blade Enclosure. Utilizable Power Indicates the available power for the CPU blades. NOTE: The Utilizable Power may vary in the following cases: – Before and after booting the operating system – Before and after updating the BIOS Power Consumption Indicates the current power consumption of the CPU blades. NOTES: The "Utilizable Power" may exceed the "Power Consumption." However, it is not a problem if it only occurs temporarily.
Power On Request Status Indicates the responses from the EM card when card. Any of the following values appears: a CPU blade issues a power request to the EM Success: The power is granted as requested. Success (power saving): The power is granted with a value smaller than the request. Power not enough: The minimum power request cannot be granted and the power of the CPU blade cannot be turned on.
Switch Module Indicates the power consumption of the switch modules installed in the Blade Enclosure. Utilizable Power Indicates the available power for the switch modules.
Fan Unit Indicates the power consumption of the fan units installed in the Blade Enclosure. Utilizable Power Indicates the available power for the fan units. Power Consumption Indicates the current power consumption of the fan units.
Configuration When you click [Configuration] on the menu bar, a window to view or edit the configuration information of the EM card appears. You can use this page to create a backup of the configuration file and to restore it. NOTE: For more information about the configuration file, see Chapter 3. Edit Configuration The EM card must be configured by using the dedicated configuration file. On this page, you can edit the configuration file and apply it to the EM card.
EM Card gateway IP address: Specify the default gateway. Two EM cards installed in a Blade Enclosure use four IP addresses in total. These addresses are classified into two types: "Fixed IP" is determined by the slot where the EM card is installed, and "Floating IP" is used by the active or standby EM card regardless of the installation slot. The last bit of "Fixed IP" corresponds to the installation slot.
DHCP support Specify whether the IP addresses of management I/F of CPU blades and switch modules are automatically assigned by the DHCP server of the EM card. The default setting is [Use]. NOTES: To have the EM card provide UPS management, select [Use] for the DHCP server of the EM card. When the DHCP server of the EM card is not used, the DHCP base, DHCP gateway, and NTP server IP addresses described later remain in the configuration file. However, the system does not refer to these values.
Check that the value "Base address + 23" is 254 or smaller. EM card NTP server IP address: The DHCP server of the EM card can distribute an external NTP server address to the management I/F of CPU blades, switch modules, and UPS. Specify the IP address of an external NTP server.
Power Management Use this page to specify the power redundancy mode, power control policy, and power unit waiting time of the EM card. Power redundancy mode Specify the power redundancy mode of the EM card. – N+N redundant mode: Each power supply unit (PSU) is divided into two groups to configure the redundant power supply system. AC line group 1 is composed of PSU1 and PSU2, and AC line group 2 is composed of PSU3 and PSU4. – N+1 redundant mode: Each power supply unit is controlled individually.
IMPORTANT: The N8405-023 PSU works only in [N+N redundant mode]. Be sure to specify [N+N redundant mode] before using the N8405-023 PSU. Specify "maintain redundancy" or "recover redundancy" mode for the N8405-039 PSU. Under this condition, "N+1 redundant mode" is recommended. Do not use power units of different types in the same Blade Enclosure. Power Control Policy: Specify the power control policy of the EM card.
– Maintain redundancy mode The "maintain redundancy" mode makes the EM card accept a new power request from a CPU bladeonly if the power redundancy can be maintained. If the EM card cannot accept a new power request from a CPU blade while maintaining power redundancy, the EM card denies the request. In the "maintain redundancy" mode, no emergency measures are taken if the power redundancy is lost due to a failure of a power unit.
Rack Specify the information of the rack on which the Blade Enclosure is installed. Rack Name: Specify the name of the rack. NOTES: NEC ESMPRO Manager accepts single-byte characters including alphanumerics, period, hyphen, and underscore. Accordingly, it is recommended to use these characters when specifying a name. If the Blade Enclosures inter connect is used, the rack name is shared. The rack name set in a Blade Enclosure will also be set in the other Blade Enclosures.
Blade Enclosure Specify the information of the Blade Enclosure. Blade Enclosure Name: Specify the name of the Blade Enclosure. NOTE: NEC ESMPRO Manager accepts single-byte characters including alphanumerics, period, hyphen, and underscore. Accordingly, it is recommended to use these characters when specifying a name. If nothing is specified for "Blade Enclosure Name", the value stored in the Blade Enclosure is used as "CFG_ENCLOSURE_NAME" in the configuration file.
DianaScope Specify the linkage with NEC DianaScope. DianaScope support: Specify whether to enable or disable linkage with NEC DianaScope. The default setting is "Enabled." IP address/port for access 1: Specify the IP address and port of NEC DianaScope Manager. This IP address is used as a primary destination for configuration change notification. The default value is "0.0.0.0" (configuration change notification is not executed).
CPU Blade Specify the delay time for issuing power-on permission to each CPU blade after the system is powered on. NOTE: This feature is mainly used for SUN booting via a FC switch module.Generally, the default setting ("0": no delay) may be used. IMPORTANT: The POWER switch does not power on the CPU blade during the delay time. Wait until the delay time is over.
Switch Module Specify the name of the switch module in each slot. NOTES: NEC ESMPRO Manager accepts single-byte characters including alphanumerics, period, hyphen, and underscore. Accordingly, it is recommended to use these characters when specifying a name. Specify the switch module name for each slot. If you move the switch module to another slot, the switch module name is changed corresponding to the new slot.
SNMP Specify the SNMP information. Get community Name: Specify the community name used when getting information from the EM card via SNMP. Up to 32 ASCII characters can be used. The default name is "public." Set community Name: Specify the community name used when setting information in the EM card via SNMP. Up to 32 ASCII characters can be used. The default name is "public." Set function support: Specify whether to enable or disable the feature to set information in the EM card via SNMP.
Trap address: Specify the destination IP address for sending a SNMP trap. Up to three destinations can be specified. The default value is "0.0.0.0" for the three destinations. NOTE: The trap message will be sent to all the specified destinations. Language: Specify the language used in a SNMP trap message. Select a language from the pull-down menu. Anti trap lost support: Specify whether to enable or disable the acknowledge response of a trap message.
UPS Manager Use this page to specify the information required when the EM card manages UPS’s for backup of the Blade Enclosure. UPS support: Specify whether the EM card manages UPS’s for backup of the Blade Enclosure or not. NOTES: UPS management by the EM card requires that the DHCP server of the EM card distribute IP addresses. Therefore, select "Use" in [IP address distribution by DHCP] in [EM card network]. For UPS/SNMP, you may use the default setting as is.
UPS/power unit Specify the number of UPS’s managed by the EM card and the number of power units installed in the Blade Enclosure. Select the proper system configuration instead of specifying values. When you click the [Select] button, the configuration selection screen shown below opens: Click the tab of the power redundancy mode (power redundant configuration). (In the example, the N+N redundant mode is selected.) Next, click the tab showing the number of power units installed in the Blade Enclosure.
Shutdown start UPS count Specify the minimum number of UPS’s required to maintain system operation. When power to a UPS is interrupted, CPU blades can be shut down. If the number of available UPS’s falls below the specified minimum, CPU blades are shut down. If you do not want CPU blades to be shut down automatically, set this value to "0." The default setting is "0" (no shutdown of CPU blades).
UPS boot connect delay: Specify the time in seconds the EM card waits for connections of online UPS’s at system boot. If the the number of online UPS’s does not reach the specified value within this time, the EM card calculates the maximum power consumption possible for the system assuming that the remaining UPS’s are not connected. The default setting is "180" seconds. NOTE: Online UPS means one in a normal output state (online or manual bypass state).
Others Specify the time to automatically turn off the backlight of the SIGMABLADE monitor. Use this page to specify an external syslog server used to transfer the EM card syslog. Backlight off timer of SIGMABLADE Monitor: Specify the time in seconds. Syslog server support: Set this item to "Use" when transferring the EM card syslog to an external syslog server. The default setting is "Not use.
Apply Click the [Apply] button at the bottom of the screen to save the modified information in the configuration file and apply it to the EM card. When two EM cards are installed, the settings are applied to both cards. When you click the [Apply] button, the information on the Web screen is verified. If no problem is found, the data is written to the configuration file (/var/nvdata/rw_poem.conf) and applied to the EM card.
IMPORTANT: Executing the "apply" command reboots the EM card. If two EM cards are installed, both cards are rebooted. While rebooting, the bridge and SNMP functions are stopped. Accordingly, the connection via the management LAN of CPU blades and switch modules is temporarily disconnected. In addition, system monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manager is temporarily disabled. If a timeout error occurs, reconnect after the active EM card has rebooted.
Backup Configuration Creates a backup file of the configuration information. When you click the [Backup configuration] tab on the Configuration menu, the following screen appears: Run When you click the [Run] button, a dialog to specify the directory to store the backup file appears. Specify the directory to store the backup file and its filename. Then, the backup process starts.
Restore Configuration Restores the backup file created in "Backup Configuration" and applies it to the EM card. IMPORTANT: Executing the "apply" command reboots the EM card. If two EM cards are installed, both cards are rebooted. While rebooting, the bridge and SNMP functions are stopped. Accordingly, the connection via the management LAN of CPU blades and switch modules is temporarily disconnected. In addition, system monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manager is temporarily disabled.
Apply Select the source backup file and click the [Run] button to transfer the source backup file to the EM card. The selected source file is applied to the EM card. IMPORTANT: Use the backup file created in "Backup of Environmental Setup" described earlier. NOTE: If the configuration file (/var/nvdata/rw_poem.conf) has been modified, apply it through the command line console. See Chapter 3 for details.
Password Configuration When you click [Password] on the menu bar, a window to set the passwords for the EM card, SIGMABLADE monitor, and linkage with NEC DianaScope appears. Change Password for EM Card When you click the [EMCard] tab, the following screen appears: Enter Password Old password: Enter the current password. New password: Enter the new password. New password again: Enter the new password for confirmation.
Enable Password Specify whether to use a password for SIGMABLADE monitor or not. If you select [disable] and apply it, you can skip password entry when using the SIGMABLADE monitor. Enter Password Old password: Enter the current password. New password: Enter the new password. New password again: Enter the new password for confirmation. NOTE: The characters you type are displayed as "" to hide the actual characters.
Change Password for Linkage with DianaScope When you click the [DianaScope] tab, the following screen appears: Enter Password Old password: Enter the current password. New password: Enter the new password. New password again: Enter the new password for confirmation. NOTE: The characters you type are displayed as "" to hide the actual characters. Apply When you click the [Apply] button, the EM card compares the password entered in the old password column with the registered password.
Log Management When you click [Log] on the menu bar, a window to collect the EM card log appears. Collect EM Log Collects the logs of the EM card. NOTE: The logs collected on this page are the same as those collected by executing the "collect" command on the command line console. When you click the [Run] button, a dialog to specify the directory to store the log file appears. Specify the directory to store the log file and its filename. Then, the log collection process starts.
Update Firmware When you click [Update] on the menu bar, a window to update the firmware of the EM card appears. Update EM Card Firmware Updates the firmware of the EM card. Update from The data to be updated is "Local File" on the computer on which you are using the Web console. Firmware update file When you click the [Browse] button, a dialog to select a file appears. Select a data file to update from this dialog. NOTE: The files named "*.tgz" that contain the following files are updated: – "em.
Apply Select the file and click the [Run] button to transfer the update data file to the EM card. The selected file is updated. IMPORTANT: If the update is executed from the Web console of the active EM card, the firmware of the active EM card is updated. It is recommended to execute the update from the Web console of the standby EM card. After updating, the EM card is rebooted automatically.
Check Revision When the update process is complete and the EM card is rebooted, log in to the Web console to check the firmware revision. When you click [About EM Card] on the menu bar, the following screen appears. Check the firmware revision of the EM card on this page.
(This page is intentionally left blank.
Chapter 5 SIGMABLADE Monitor This section explains how to use the SIGMABLADE monitor. Components of SIGMABLADE Monitor The SIGMABLADE monitor is composed of a LCD, buttons, and LED’s. Various features are provided in menu format and activated by pressing the buttons. LCD [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons [Enter] button [Menu] button ID LED Power LED [ID] button Status LED LED Indication When the EM card is connected and operating normally, it controls the LED indications.
Using SIGMABLADE Monitor The operation panel (composed of buttons, LCD, and LED’s) installed in the Blade Enclosure displays the system and CPU blade status. Various features are provided in menu format and activated by pressing the button. Top Menu When the Blade Enclosure is powered on and diagnosis of the SIGMABLADE monitor is complete, the top menu shown below appears. The upper line of the LCD shows the title, and the lower line shows the status of the overall system.
Switching KVM/DVD If you select [1: KVM/DVD Sel] on the Main Menu, the KVM/DVD Select screen appears. KVM/DVD Select KVM: 4 DVD: 8 The slot number of the connected CPU blade is displayed on the screen. NOTES: In the above example, the local KVM is connected to the CPU blade in slot 4, and the local DVD drive and USB port are connected to the CPU blade in slot 8. At power-on of the Blade Enclosure (initial state), slot 1 is selected for the KVM/DVD.
Displaying System Information Displaying Fan/Power Status Displays the installation status of the slots for the fan units and power units of the Blade Enclosure. When you select [2: SYSTEM INFO] on the Main Menu, the submenu shown below appears: SYSINFO Sub Menu 1: FAN INFO 1: FAN INFO 2: PSU INFO 2: PSU INFO 3: EM Card INFO If you select [1: FAN INFO] on the SYSINFO Sub Menu, the status of the slot of each fan unit is displayed. FAN INFO 1: OK 1: OK 2: Error . .
If you select [2: PSU INFO] on the SYSINFO Sub Menu, the status of the slot of each power unit is displayed. PSU INFO 1: OK 1: OK 2: Not installed 3: Error 4: Not installed NOTE: The slot number and installation status are displayed in order. If the power unit is installed and is operating normally, "OK" is displayed. If the power unit is installed but is faulty, "Error" is displayed. If no power unit is installed, "Not installed" is displayed.
Displaying EM Card Information Displays the status of the EM card slot of the Blade Enclosure. The installation status, active/standby, and firmware revision of the EM card are displayed. When you select [3: EM Card INFO] on the [SYSINFO Sub Menu], the submenu shown below appears to indicate the status of each EM card slot: EM Card INFO Sub 1: EM1 1: EM1 2: EM2 NOTE: If no EM card is installed, "Not installed" is displayed.
Displaying CPU Blade Information Displaying Virtual LCD You can view the contents of the virtual LCD of the CPU blade installed in the Blade Enclosure. Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons on the [Blade INFO] menu to move the cursor to the desired CPU blade slot number, and press the [Enter] button. The contents of the virtual LCD of the selected CPU blade are displayed as shown below: Prepare To Boot Press the [Menu] button to go back to the main menu. Press the [ ] button to go back to the [Blade INFO] menu.
Displaying CPU Blade Status Displays the status of the CPU blade slots of the Blade Enclosure. The installation status, power supply status, and LED indication are displayed. When you select [3: Blade INFO] on the Main Menu, the submenu shown below appears: Blade INFO 1: ON Good 1: ON Good 2: OFF Good . . 7: ON Critical 8: Not installed NOTE: The following status is displayed: Good (The CPU blade is operating normally.), Degraded (The CPU blade is degraded.), or Critical (The CPU blade is faulty).
Displaying Switch Module Information Displaying Switch Module Status Displays the status of the switch module slots of the Blade Enclosure. The installation status, power supply status, and LED indication are displayed. When you select [4: SWM INFO] on the Main Menu, the submenu shown below appears: SWM INFO 1: ON Good 1: ON Good 2: OFF Good . . 7: ON Critical 8: Not installed NOTE: When a switch module is installed, the slot number, power supply status, and operation status are displayed in order.
System Setup Setting for EM Sets the IP address of the EM card or the password for the SIGMABLADE monitor. When you select [5: SYSTEM CONFIG] on the Main Menu, the submenu shown below appears: Enter Password 0000 Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select a number between 0 and 9. Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to move the cursor horizontally. Enter the four-digit password, and then press the [Enter] button. If the entered password matches the registered one, the [EM CONFIG] menu appears.
When you select [1: IP Address] on the [EM CONFIG] Menu, the screen shown below appears to set the IP address: Set IP Address 192.168.001.010 NOTE: This setting is used as a floating IP of the active EM card. Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select a number between 0 and 9. Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to move the cursor horizontally. Press the [Enter] button to apply the setting. Press the [Menu] button to return to the Main Menu.
When you select [4: Set PASSWD] on the [EM CONFIG] Menu, the screen shown below appears to set the password: Set Password 0000 Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select a number between 0 and 9. Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to move the cursor horizontally. Press the [Enter] button to apply the setting. Press the [Menu] button to return to the Main Menu.
Backup of EM Configuration File Create a backup file of the EM card configuration file on a USB memory device connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. Selecting [6: Backup CONFIG] on the [EM CONFIG] menu starts the backup process. If an old backup file exists on the USB memory device, the confirmation message shown below appears: Overwrite? Y/N Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select "Y" or "N.
Restoring EM Configuration File Restore the EM configuration file created by the backup procedure from a USB memory device connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. Selecting [7: RESTR CONFIG] on the [EM CONFIG] menu starts the restore process. During the restore process, the screen shown below appears: Restoring CONFIG The following confirmation screen appears when the configuration file is successfully restored: Apply? Y/N Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select "Y" or "N.
The following message is displayed when a configuration file is not found on the USB memory device. File Not found NOTE: The configuration file is named "backupem.tgz" and stored in the top directory (folder) of the USB memory device.
Updating EM Firmware Update the EM card firmware by using a USB memory device connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure or a CD-ROM in the DVD drive of the Blade Enclosure. Select [8: FW Update] on the [EM CONFIG] menu to open the [FW Update Sub] menu. [FW Update Sub] menu FW Update Sub 1: EM Firmware Select [1: EM Firmware] to open the [EM Firmware Sub] menu.
To execute the update, select "Y" and press the [Enter] button. The following screen appears when the update process starts: Update Started Press any button to go back to the [EM Firmware Sub] menu. If you select [2: EXEC Update] on the [EM Firmware Sub] menu while the update is being executed, the following screen appears: In Update Press any button to go back to the [EM Firmware Sub] menu. IMPORTANT: The update is executed on the active EM card. After updating, the EM card is rebooted automatically.
If no CD-ROM is inserted in the DVD drive when you select "DVD" on the [Select Media] menu, the following message is displayed. Insert a CD-ROM in the DVD drive of the Blade Enclosure. DVD Not installed The following message is displayed when the CD-ROM is inserted but the DVD drive is not connected to the EM card: Media Not selected Select "E" in the [DVD] field on the KVM/DVD Select menu. The following message is displayed when an update file is not found on the CD-ROM.
Backup of EM Firmware Create a backup file of the EM card firmware on a USB memory device connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. When you select [3: Backup FW] on the [EM Firmware Sub] menu, the confirmation message shown below is displayed: Backup FW OK? Y/N Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select "Y" or "N." To cancel, select "N" and press the [Enter] button. The screen returns to the [EM Firmware Sub] menu. To execute the backup process, select "Y" and press the [Enter] button.
The following message is displayed when the USB memory device is inserted but not connected to the EM card: Media Not selected Select "E" in the [DVD] field on the KVM/DVD Select menu. NOTES: If you press any button when the backup results or the error message is displayed, the screen returns to the [EM Firmware Sub] menu. The backup file is stored in the top directory (folder) of the USB memory device with the file name "emfw.tgz." IMPORTANT: If the firmware revision of the EM card is Rev.01.
EM Switchover The following confirmation screen is displayed when you select [4: Switchover] on the [EM Firmware Sub] menu: Switchover OK? Y/N Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select "Y" or "N." To cancel, select "N" and press the [Enter] button. The screen returns to the [EM Firmware Sub] menu. To execute switchover, select "Y" and press the [Enter] button. Upon completion of switchover, the LCD displays the results.
Collecting Logs EM Log Save the log information of the active EM card in a USB memory device connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. When you select [6: Collect LOG] on the main menu, the [Collect LOG Sub] menu shown below appears: Collect LOG Sub 1: EM Selecting [1: EM] starts collecting the EM log. If an old EM log file exists on the USB memory device, the confirmation message shown below appears: Overwrite? Y/N Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select "Y" or "N.
Select "E" in the [DVD] field on the KVM/DVD Select menu. NOTES: If you press any button when the log collection results or the error message is displayed, the screen returns to the [Collect LOG Sub] menu. The collected EM log file is stored in the top directory (folder) of the USB memory device with the file name "collectem-XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX-YYMMDD-HHMMSS.tgz." XXX.XXX.XXX.
Setting OSD (On Screen Display) Set the OSD and KVM control feature of the SIGMABLADE monitor. If you press the [Menu] button for four seconds or longer, the OSD Setup menu shown below appears: OSD Setup 0: Exit Press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to move the cursor vertically. The screen scrolls as shown below: OSD Setup 0: Exit 0: Exit 1: Hot Key Sel 1: Hot Key Sel 2: KB Setup 2: KB Setup 3: Maintenance Select the desired menu and press the [Enter] button to go to the submenu.
Setting OSD Hot Key Set the hot key to activate the OSD feature. When you select [1: Hot Key Sel] on the OSD Setup Menu, the [Hot Key Select] menu shown below appears: Hot Key Select 1: Ctrl ×2 : ON Indicates the current setting. ON: Enables hot key. OFF: Disables hot key. 1: Ctrl ×2 : ON 2: CapsLk ×2: ON 2: CapsLk ×2: ON 3: Ct+Al+Sht: ON 3: Ct+Al+Sht: ON 4: Scroll ×2: ON Press the [Enter] button to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the hot key. Press the [ ] button to go back to the [OSD Setup] menu.
Setting Keyboard Type Select the type of keyboard to connect to the Blade Enclosure. When you select [2: KB Setup] on the OSD Setup Menu, the [Keyboard Setup] menu shown below appears: Keyboard Setup 1: Type Sel: JPN Indicates the current setting. Press the [Enter] button to display the [KB Type Select] Menu. Press the [ ] button to go back to the [OSD Setup] menu. Press the [Menu] button to exit the [OSD Setup] menu.
Maintenance Menu Display the maintenance menu. In normal operation, you do not need to use this menu. When you select [3: Maintenance] on the OSD Setup menu, the Enter Passcode window shown below appears. If you select the [Maintenance] menu by mistake, press the [ ] button to go back to the [OSD Setup] menu. Press the [Menu] button to exit the [OSD Setup] menu.
Diagnosis by SIGMABLADE Monitor Diagnostic Process When the Blade Enclosure is powered on, the diagnostic process of the SIGMABLADE monitor is executed by ITF (Initial Test Firmware). During diagnosis, the Power LED is green and the Status LED is red. Test Items Item ROM RAM I2C LCD Button ADC OSD Keyboard Mouse USB Description Tests the internal ROM of the microprocessor of the SIGMABLADE monitor. Tests the internal RAM of the microprocessor of the SIGMABLADE monitor.
Indication of Diagnosis End When all the tests are completed normally, the result is indicated on the lower line of the LCD for about one second. USB .........OK ITF Normal End When an error is detected, the result is indicated on the lower line of the LCD for about one second. USB .........OK ITF Abnormal End When diagnosis completes, the KVM/DVD selection status shown below is displayed until the system status indication appears. During this period, the Status LED of the SIGMABLADE monitor remains red.
Indication of EM Card Error When the EM card fails to control the SIGMABLADE monitor, the LCD indication changes as shown below. In this case, only the KVM/DVD selection feature and OSD Setup Menu operations are available. Displaying the system status and operating the main menu are disabled.
Chapter 6 Using OSD (On Screen Display) Feature The following features are available when using the OSD (On Screen Display) built into the SIGMABLADE monitor firmware. Use a PS/2 keyboard connected to the Blade Enclosure to use this feature. Displays the names of the rack, Blade Enclosure, and CPU blades. Displays the selected KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse), the selected DVD/USB, and status of the CPU blades. Allows you to select a CPU blade to connect to the KVM.
NOTE: Even if the CPU blade connected to the KVM is powered off, the OSD is still available because the Blade Enclosure contains a video signal generator. In this case, the resolution is fixed to 640x480. IMPORTANT: If the EM card is not connected properly or operating normally, the KVM or DVD/USB cannot be connected to the CPU blade. Check that the EM card is operating normally. OSD Menu Mode OSD menu mode is composed of the Main Menu and Control Menus.
Activating OSD Menu Mode Enter the hot key to start the OSD menu mode. Hot key settings can be changed in the OSD menu mode or on the OSD Setup Menu of the SIGMABLADE monitor. Select Hot Key The following two hot keys are available to start the OSD menu mode: Press the key twice. Press the , , and keys simultaneously. Operation timeout If the keyboard is not operated for one minute or longer, the OSD menu mode is canceled.
Operation in OSD Menu Mode The following five menus are available in the OSD menu mode: Blade Selection Menu (main menu) Blade Control Menu Rack Control Menu Enclosure Control Menu OSD Setup Menu Blade Selection Menu (Main Menu) The Main Menu appears when the OSD menu mode is activated. You will see the rack name, Blade Enclosure name, selected status of KVM and DVD/USB, power statuses of CPU blades, and CPU blade names on this screen.
On-screen Display Item Rack Name Enclosure Name KVM DVD/USB Power Blade Name Description Indicates the rack name. Indicates the Blade Enclosure name. Indicates the KVM selection status. The slot number of the selected CPU blade is indicated with a blue background. Indicates the DVD/USB selection status. The slot number of the selected CPU blade or EM card is indicated with a blue background. “EM” represents an EM card. Indicates the CPU blade status. ON: CPU blade is powered on.
Operation in Blade Selection Menu Item KVM switching DVD/USB switching Activating [Blade Control Menu] Activating [Rack Control Menu] Activating [Enclosure Control Menu] Activating [OSD Setup Menu] Exit from OSD menu Description Select one of the slot numbers from [Slot1] to [Slot8] by using the cursor and press the key. The KVM is connected to the CPU blade in the selected slot. Or, press one of the keys from <1> to <8> while the cursor is on the KVM selection field.
KVM Switching You can change the connection of the KVM on the [Blade Selection Menu]. Select the slot number of a CPU blade to which you want to connect the KVM by using the cursor. When you press the key, the KVM is connected to the selected CPU blade. When the key is pressed, the KVM is disconnected and, two seconds later, connected to the selected CPU blade. During this period, the indication on the window disappears. After the KVM is connected, the [Blade Selection Menu] appears again.
DVD/USB Switching On the [Blade Selection Menu], you can switch the connection of both the DVD and the front USB port. Select a CPU blade slot number from [Slot1] to [Slot8] and [EM] in the DVD/USB field and press the key. The DVD and the front USB port are connected to the selected CPU blade or EM card. When the key is pressed, the DVD/USB is disconnected and, three seconds later, connected to the selected CPU blade or EM card.
Blade Control Menu To activate the [Blade Control Menu], use the cursor to select the CPU blade you want to operate from the Blade Name field in the [Blade Selection Menu], and press the key. When activated, the password entry window appears. Enter the password. Then, the [Blade Control Menu] appears. If the control menu is protected by a password, a password entry window appears. Use the keyboard to enter the password.
If the entered password does not match the registered password, the error message shown below appears. Press the key to go back to the [Blade Selection Menu]. When the [Blade Control Menu] starts, the window shown below appears. Press the key to go back to the [Blade Selection Menu]. Indicates the slot number, status, and name of the selected CPU blade. IMPORTANT: When the installed CPU blade occupies two slots (e.g.
Menu Items Menu 1: Change Blade Name 2: Push Power Button 3: Push Power Button and Hold 4: Push Reset Button 5: Push Dump Button 6: Push ID Button *1: Function Select and press the key, or press the <1> key to open the Enter Blade Name window. Select and press the key, or press the <2> key to let the EM card perform an operation equivalent to pressing the POWER switch.
Change CPU Blade Name When you select [1: Change Blade Name] in the [Blade Control Menu] and press the key, or press the <1> key, the "Enter Blade Name" window shown below appears: The current CPU blade name is displayed in the window. Enter a new blade name by using the keyboard and press the key. If the entered blade name contains any unavailable characters or the field is blank, an error is displayed.
Operating CPU Blade When you select one of the menus [2] to [6] in the [Blade Control Menu], a request to operate the CPU blade is issued to the EM card. [2: Push Power Button] Performs an operation equivalent to pressing the POWER switch of the CPU blade. [3: Push Power Button and Hold] Performs an operation equivalent to pressing the POWER switch of the CPU blade for 4 seconds or longer. [4: Push Reset Button] Performs an operation equivalent to pressing the RESET switch of the CPU blade.
Rack Control Menu To activate the [Rack Control Menu], use the cursor to select the Rack Name field in the [Blade Selection Menu] and press the key, or press the key. When activated, the password entry window appears. Enter the password. Then, the [Rack Control Menu] appears. The following window appears when the [Rack Control Menu] is activated. Press the key to go back to the [Blade Selection Menu].
Change Rack Name When you select [1: Change Rack Name] in the [Rack Control Menu] and press the key, or press the <1> key, the "Enter Rack Name" window shown below appears: The current rack name is displayed in the window. Enter a new rack name by using the keyboard and press the key. If the entered rack name contains any unavailable characters, an error is displayed. "null" (no rack name) is acceptable. In this case, delete all the characters in the field and press the key.
Enclosure Control Menu To activate the [Enclosure Control Menu], use the cursor to select the Enclosure Name field in the [Blade Selection Menu] and press the key, or press the key. When activated, the password entry window appears. Enter the password. Then, the [Enclosure Control Menu] appears. The following window appears when the [Enclosure Control Menu] is activated. Press the key to go back to the [Blade Selection Menu].
Change Blade Enclosure Name When you select [1: Change Enclosure Name] in the [Enclosure Control Menu] and press the key, or press the <1> key, the "Enter Enclosure Name" window shown below appears: The current enclosure name is displayed in the window. Enter a new enclosure name by using the keyboard and press the key. If the entered enclosure name contains any unavailable characters or the field is blank, an error is displayed.
On Screen Display (OSD) Setup Menu When you press the key on the [Blade Selection Menu], the [OSD Setup Menu] is activated as shown below. Press the key to go back to the [Blade Selection Menu].
Setting OSD Hot Key When you select [1:Hot Key Select] on the [OSD Setup Menu] and press the key, or press the <1> key, the [Hot Key Select] menu shown below appears: Select a menu number and press the key, or press the <1>, <2>, <3>, or <4> key to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the hot key. Press the key to go back to the [OSD Setup Menu]. Item 1: Hot Key (Ctrl x 2) Description Pess the key twice. Pressing this hot key activates the OSD simple mode.
the <2> key, the "Set Keyboard Type" window shown below appears: Use the < > or < > keys to move the cursor and press the key to select the keyboard type. Press the key to close the window without changing the keyboard type. The following two keyboard types are available: JPN: Japanese keyboard US: English keyboard NOTE: The default is "JPN.
Set OSD Password When you select [3:Change Password] in the [OSD Setup Menu] and press the key, or press the <3> key, the "Enter Password" window as shown below appears: Enter the current password and press the key. If the entered password is correct, the window goes to the Enter New Password window. Press the key to go back to the [OSD Setup Menu]. Enter a new password and press the key.
If the confirmation password does not match the new password, an error as shown below appears. Press the key to go back to the [OSD Setup Menu]. IMPORTANT: If you change the password, a confirmation menu asking you whether to save the changes or not appears when you exit the OSD Setup menu. If you select [No (does not save)], the changes are discarded and the password is unchanged. If you forget the password, clear the setup information. For more information, see section [3.
OSD Simple Mode In OSD simple mode, the name of the CPU blade connected to the KVM is displayed in the upper left of the screen. You can change the KVM connection by using the keyboard. Activating OSD Simple Mode Enter the hot key to start the OSD simple mode. Hot key settings can be changed in the OSD menu mode or on the OSD Setup Menu of the SIGMABLADE monitor. Select Hot Key The following two hot keys are available to start the OSD simple mode: Press the key twice.
Operation in OSD Simple Mode In the OSD simple mode, you can switch over the KVM and set the Server Name Resident mode. When the OSD simple mode is activated, the name of the CPU blade connected to the KVM is displayed in the upper left of the screen. Background color: Magenta Character color: White Press the key to exit the simple mode without changing the KVM connection. KVM Switchover Press the keys <1> to <8> to specify the slot number to connect to the KVM.
Server Name Resident Mode In the Server Name Resident mode, the name of the CPU blade connected to the KVM is displayed in the upper left of the screen. Background color: Blue Character color: White While in the Server Name Resident mode, you can activate the OSD menu mode or OSD simple mode by entering the hot key. Activating Server Name Resident Mode See "Changing Server Name Resident Mode" described earlier.
(This page is intentionally left blank.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This section describes the corrective actions to take when system problems are encountered. LED Indication If an error occurs in the EM card, the STATUS LED on the EM card and the SIGMABLADE monitor indicates the error. See the sections [1. Names and Functions of Components] and [5. SIGMABLADE monitor] for more information. Error Message on SIGMABLADE Monitor If an error occurs in the EM card or the Blade Enclosure, an error message appears on the SIGMABLADE monitor.
Error message CB +5.0V Alm xx MP-R Temp Alm xx Meaning Connector board +5.0V voltage alarm occurred. Connector board +3.3V voltage alarm occurred. Fan unit n (n=1-5) voltage alarm occurred. EM card n (n=1-2) temperature alarm occurred. Connector board temperature alarm occurred. Mid Plane temperature alarm occurred. MP-L Temp Alm xx Mid Plane temperature alarm occurred. SWMn Temp Alm xx Switch module n (n=1-6) temperature alarm occurred. Fan unit n (n=1-5) current alarm occurred.
Collecting Error Logs This section describes how to collect error logs. Overview When an error occurs in the EM card, you may be requested to collect the error logs according to the procedure described below. The error logs are used for troubleshooting. Collection using Web Console 1. Log in to the Web console of the EM card with the user account "admin." 2. Click [Log] on the menu bar, and go to the menu to collect the EM card log. 3. Click the [Run] button. 4.
NOTE: The collected EM log file is stored in the top directory (folder) of the USB memory device with the file name "collectem-XXX_XXX_XXX_XXX-YYMMDD-HHMMSS.tgz". XXX_XXX_XXX_XXX: IP address of active EM card YYMMDD-HHMMSS: Creation date of the log file Collection using Command Line Console 1. Log in to the Command Line Console with the user account "admin." 2. Run the "/sbin/collect" command. 3. Make sure that the file "/logcollect/collect.tgz" is created. Log out of the Command Line Console. 4.
Others The backlight of SIGMABLADE monitor does not light. The backlight of the SIGMABLADE monitor is automatically turned off if no buttons are pressed for 1 minute or longer (default). To change the timer settings, see section [3. Using Command Line Console Feature] [Configuration File] [SIGMABLADE Monitor] [CFG_EXPRESS_LCD_BACKLIGHT_OFF_TIMER] and set the timer appropriately. The keyboard or mouse does not work correctly.
The screen is sheared or not displayed when switching the KVM: Is the resolution correct? Check the resolution settings of the display unit or the CPU blade. Refer to the User's Guide of the CPU blade or the display unit for more information. Is the synchronization normal? Check the synchronization of the display unit. Refer to the User's Guide provided with the display unit. Is the display unit applicable to the NEC Express server? Use a display unit applicable to the NEC Express server.
