N8405-043 EM Card User’s Guide SIGMABLADE Monitor Operation Guide OSD (On Screen Display) Operation Guide First Edition September 2008 Note Read this guide carefully before using this product. Always keep this guide handy so that you can refer to it when necessary.
FCC Compliance This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interface when the device is operated in a commercial environment. This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Note Keep this User‟s Guide handy for quick reference when necessary. Make sure to read “Notes for safety handling.” When you relocate the product, make sure to take this guide with the product. Notes for safety handling This section provides information for using the product safely. SAFETY INDICATIONS To use this product safely, follow the instructions in this User’s Guide.
Descriptions of Symbols and Warning Labels Attention Indicates a risk of an electric shock. Indicates a risk of a fire or smoke. Indicates a risk of catching your fingers Indicates a risk of injury due to a rotating object. Indicates a risk of an injury due to heat. Indicates a general precaution or warning that is not defined herein. Indicates a risk of an explosion. Prohibited actions Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the equipment. Avoid using water or liquid nearby.
Precautions for safety Observe the precautions for safety described in this section. The Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-Hv2) on which this device is installed has power units. Carefully use them to avoid any electric shock. . General precautions Do not use the device in an operation where human lives are involved or high reliability is required.
Prevent water or foreign objects from the product. Do not let liquid (such as water) or any foreign objects (such as pins or paper clips) into the product. There is a risk of fire, electric shock, and breakdown. When such things accidentally enter the server, immediately turn off the power and unplug the cords. Do not disassemble it yourself. Contact your sales representative. Connect firmly. Connect interface cables, option boards and modules as CPU blade securely.
Installation, relocation and storage of the blade enclosure Do not install the Blade Enclosure in a place other than specified. Do not install the blade Enclosure in a place other than specified in this guide. Avoid following locations. There is a risk of fire. a dusty place a humid place located near a boiler, etc. a place exposed to direct sunlight an unstable place Do not use or store the Blade Enclosure in a corrosive environment.
Cleaning 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. Make sure to complete device installation. Always connect power cords and interface cables firmly. An incompletely installed device may cause a power failure, resulting in smoking or fire. Unplug power cords before maintenance.
Preface Thank you for purchasing our EM card. Installing the EM cards slot on N8405-040F: the Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-Hv2) provides the following management features. See [Basic Features] [Management Features] described later. Power management Cooling fan management Chassis management in rack: manages the names of rack, the Blade Enclosure, and information of modules in the Blade Enclosure System monitoring: monitors statuses of power supply unit, fan and modules in the Blade Enclosure.
About this User’s Guide Text conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual. For safety symbols, see “Safety Indications” provided earlier. IMPORTANT: CHECK: TIPS: Items that are mandatory or require attention when using the server Points that are mandatory for verification when operating this product or a software Helpful and convenient piece(s) of information For proper operation Observe the following notes for successful operation of the product.
Transfer to third party If this device or any of its accessories is either transferred or sold to a third party, observe the following instructions. Main unit of the Blade Enclosure When this equipment is transferred or sold to a third party, hand over this User‟s Guide with the device. Software shipped with the Blade Enclosure When the software shipped with this equipment is transferred or sold to a third party, the following conditions should be satisfied.
Table of Contents Notes for safety handling ................................................................................................. 3 SAFETY INDICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 3 Descriptions of Symbols and Warning Labels ................................................................... 4 Precautions for safety .....................................................................................................
Chapter 3 Using Command Line Console Feature ..................................................... 34 Connection ............................................................................................................................... 34 Connecting with Management Port ..................................................................................... 34 Connection via Serial Port ...................................................................................................
Rack management commands .................................................................................. 83 Naming a rack......................................................................................................................... 83 Displaying a rack name ........................................................................................................ 83 Insert one or more blank between “SET”, “RACK” and “NAME”.Configuring the unique I D for the rack ..................................
Displaying the SNMP settings ........................................................................................... 122 SNMP Trap test..................................................................................................................... 123 Downloading the configuration settings (restoration) ................................................... 124 Switching active EM.............................................................................................................
Displaying information on switch modules ..................................................................... 165 Displaying the list of switch modules ............................................................................. 166 Displaying the switch module map information (E-Keying information) ................... 167 Displaying the status of switch modules ........................................................................ 168 EM management commands .............................................
Rack information ........................................................................................................ 207 Enabling Blade Enclosure inter connect ......................................................................... 207 Displaying rack information ................................................................................................ 209 Power information ..................................................................................................... 210 Input power.....
Main Menu................................................................................................................... 243 Switching KVM/DVD ............................................................................................................. 244 Displaying System Information ............................................................................... 245 Displaying Fan/Power Status ...................................................................................
Server Name Resident Mode.............................................................................................. 295 Activating Server Name Resident Mode ............................................................... 295 Chapter 7 Server Management Software .................................................................... 296 NEC ESMPRO Manager/Agent ............................................................................................ 296 NEC DianaScope Manager/Agent .....................
Chapter 1 Names and Functions of Components EM card 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. RESET switch This resets the EM card. STATUS LED (green/amber) This indicates the status of EM card. See “LED indication” for details. ACTIVE LED (green) This light when the EM card is specified as active EM. ID LED (blue) Identifies the device. See “LED indication” for details. ID switch Turns on or off the ID LED.
LED indication The following are the names of device components.
ACTIVE LED This LED lights green when the EM card is specified as “Active” card. If the EM card is specified as “Standby” card, this LED does not light. ID LED The ID LED of the EM card which is selected by ID switch or software command goes on blue. LINK/ACT LED This LED lights green when LAN port is connected with network. It flashes green while processing data transmission. SPEED LED The LAN port supports 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T interface.
Basic Features This section describes the basic feature of the EM card. Management Features The below describes the management features of the EM card. Power Management The EM card manages DC output of power unit(s) in the Blade Enclosure. When the 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 power units among them.
There are two power redundancy modes, or N+N redundant and N+1 redundant mode. 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 is defected, only the power of the other group can maintain the system operation. In the N+1 redundant mode, power units are not groped but each power unit is controlled individually.
Cooling Management While the CPU blade is powered on, the amount of necessary cooling air changes according to the temperature condition. The EM card determines the rotation speed of the fan according to the installed number of fan units and others, and controls the fan so that it rotates in optimum speed.
Blade Enclosure Inter Connect If more than one Blade Enclosure (SIGMABLADE-Hv2) are mounted in a single rack, connecting the UPPER port, a connector on the rear face of a Blade Enclosure, to the LOWER port, a connector on the rear face of the Blade Enclosure just above, and the LOWER port, another connector on the rear face, to the UPPWER port, a connector on the rear face of the Blade Enclosure just below, through LAN cables (straight) allows the EM cards to share the rack name and its unique ID among the
Bridge Function The EM card bridges a packet 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 Blade Enclosure (e.g., EXPRESSSCOPE Engine) and the external devices. TIPS: When bridging, the EM card executes port filtering to prevent unnecessary packet from flowing in the network. The port number 49623 is used exclusively by EM card, and cannot be used in any other purposes.
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 Blade Enclosure, and notes on using the EM card. IMPORTANT: The EM card may be installed or removed by any user. NEC assumes, however, no liability for damage to devices or the server or malfunction of the server resulted from installation by the user.
Safety Notes Observe the following notes to install or remove the EM card safely and properly. Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 3 to 8 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Unplug the power cord before working with the server. Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Installation/Removal Preparation Prepare a Phillips screwdriver before starting installation or removal. If the EM cards are not in redundant configuration, the configuration data before replacement will be lost. You must reconfigure the EM card after replacement. TIPS: We recommend you to make backup copy of configuration data of EM card before starting work. For backup/restore procedure, see “Backup/Restore of Configuration File” described later.
Installation Use the following procedure to install this product. Locate an appropriate slot and insert an EM Card by pushing its handle. TIPS: To remove an EM card, push the ejector on the handle. Removing an EM Card Follow the reverse order of that for installation to remove an EM Card. TIPS: We recommend backing up the configuration of the EM card.. For backup/restore procedure, see “Backup/Restore of Configuration File” described later.
Connectors on the Rear Panel of the Blade Enclosure The below figure shows the connectors on the rear panel of the Blade Enclosure. 1 5 6 3 2 Connectors on the rear panel of the Blade Enclosure. 4 1. UPPER port This is used when more than one Blade Enclosure are mounted in a rack and the Blade Enclosure inter connect is used. This is connected to the LOWER port on the Blade Enclosure just above through a straight LAN cable.
● Connection of UPPER port / LOWER port UPPER UP UPPER UP UPPER UP UPPER LOWER UP LOWER UP LOWER UP LOWER UP UP This figure shows the example connection when 4 blade enclosures in the same rack. [Important] The UPPER and LOWER port are for the connection between blade enclosures only. DO NOT connect other components to these ports.
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; the serial port and the network port (100Base-Tx/10Base-T) as a management port. IMPORTANT: To connect with the management network, use "Management LAN Interface" at the front of the EM card.
Connection via Network Port TELNET or SSH (password authentication) is used for connection with network. To login the EM card with TELNET/SSH, use the IP address you have assigned previously in the procedure for connection via the serial port. NOTE: The default IP address is 192.168.1.8/24. You may connect with the local network that accepts this IP address to set an IP address. Note that, however, connection with network is aborted when you change an IP address.
Initial Settings Configure initial settings of modules installed on the blade enclosure such as EM cards and CPU blades by using the EM serial console or the EM console. CHECK: The default password for “Administrator” is “Admin”. For security change the default password to new one. Configure the initial settings by “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATER.” Some initial settings accept only Administrator or a user whose access right is “Administrator.
User settings (EM card) 1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on. 2. Confirm that you have logged in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR” from a CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console. (If you have not, log in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR.”) 3. Configure the following information by running commands on the CLI. (For details, refer to “Commands.
Rack settings (EM card) 1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on. 2. Ensure that you have logged in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR” from a CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console. (If you have not, log in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR.”) 3. Configure the following information about the rack by running commands on the CLI. (For details, refer to “Commands.
Blade Enclosure settings (EM card) 1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on. 2. Ensure that you have logged in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR” from a CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console. (If you have not, log in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR.”) 3. Configure the following information about the Blade Enclosure by running commands on the CLI. (For details, refer to “Commands.
Network settings (EM card) 1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on. 2. Ensure that you have logged in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR” from a CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console. (If you have not, log in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR.”) 3. Determine the network configuration. IMPORTANT: Make sure in advance that IP addresses to be configured are able to use in your network.
Configuration example Note that the following is an example. Configure each IP address and subnet mask according to your usage environment. (1) (2) EM card –network configuration Floating IP 192.168.1.4 (active EM) Floating IP 192.168.1.5 (stand-by EM) Static IP address 192.168.1.6 (EM card slot 1) Static IP address 192.168.1.7 (EM card slot 2) CPU blade (Slot 1~16) -network configuration Slot 1 192.168.1.8 Slot 2 192.168.1.9 Slot 3 192.168.1.10 Slot16 (3) 192.168.1.
TIPS: By specifying floating IP (active EM) by the SET NETWORK ADDRESSRANGE command, consecutive numbers are automatically allocated to IP addresses of floating IP (standby-EM), static IP address (EM card slot 1) and static IP address (EM card slot 2). (Reserve four consecutive IP addresses in advance.
(Example) SET NETWORK GATEWAY 192.168.1.99 DNS configuration (Required to register one or more DNS server when the DNS function is used.) Register a DNS server. By default, a DNS server configured first is “primary.” (It is possible to delete a registered DNS server by the REMOVE NETWORK DNS command. After deleting the primary or secondary DNS address, the ADD NETWORK DNS command sets a primary or secondary DNS address respectively.
Configure community names. (The default community name value for read, write and trap operations is "public".) SET SNMP COMMUNITY READ SET SNMP COMMUNITY WRITE SET SNMP COMMUNITY TRAP ― Configuring contact name (Optional) Configure a SNMP contact name. (Configure the contact address on SNMP as you like. (e.g.
This completes the steps to configure the SNMP settings.
Setting module access right for an user (EM card) 1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on. 2. Ensure that you have logged in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR” from a CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console. (If you have not, log in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR.”) 3. Run the below commands from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.
Power unit settings (EM card) 1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on. 2. Ensure that you have logged in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR” from a CLI of the EM serial console or the EM console. (If you have not, log in as “Administrator” or a user whose access right is “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR.”) 3. Execute the command in CLI mode to set the following parameters. For detail, refer to "command specification".
Verifying, backing up and restoring the EM card configuration CHECK: Verification, backup and restoration of the configuration information must be operated by “Administrator” or a use whose access right is ADMINISTRATOR. Verification, back up and restoration of the configuration information must be performed on the active EM card. Follow the step below to verify the settings of EM card and to backup the configuration information.
5. Make sure that the file is uploaded on the server specified to . CHECK: If you need to restore the configuration information in the EM card for some reason after backing up, follow the step below to restore the setting. (If configuration information is not backed up, configuration information cannot be restored.) Follow the steps below to restore configuration information. To restore configuration information, you need the backup of the configuration information.
IMPORTANT: The following configurations are outside the backup target. Reconfigure them after restoring the config information, if necessary. CLI configuration Passwords of each user Timezone Web console settings NTP server IP address for DHCP IP allocation function of DHCP Boot layover time of power unit The upper limit of the entire rack‟s input power Response time of the Blade Enclosure unit that works together Priority of blades This compels the procedure.
DianaScope settings (EM card) When using DianaScope Manager, you should create a user password of DianaScope Gateway on an EM card. Follow the steps below to create a user account. DianaScope Manager requires authentication key when you register a server. Configure the created user password as the authentication key. Configure the static IP address of an EM card as the IP address of a server to be registered. (For the static IP address of an EM card, refer to “Network settings (EM card).
Console connection to switch module/pass-through card Follow the steps below to connect a console to switch module/pass-through card via an EM card. The procedure after connection depends on the specification of consoles of the connected switch module. (The specification of the serial console is the same as the one when the console is directly connected to the switch module/pass-through card.) Configure settings by referring to the user‟s guide of your switch module after connection is achieved.
Checking operational status You can check how the blade enclosure and modules on the blade enclosure are operating. The operation status can be confirmed on the CLI of EM serial console or EM console. Blade Enclosures 1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on. 2. Ensure that you have logged in to the EM card on the CLI of EM serial console or EM console. 3. Run the below command from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.
Power unit 1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on. 2. Ensure that you have logged in to the EM card on the CLI of EM serial console or EM console. 3. Run the below command from a CLI to configure settings. (For details, refer to “Commands.”) Checking the status of a fan unit Following command shows the status of fan unit of the blade enclosure on which the EM card is installed.
Updating the EM firmware This section explains how to update the firmware of an EM card (EM firmware). The EM firmware can be updated on the CLI of the EM serial console or EM console. IMPORTANT: Do not shut down the power such as AC power or uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) of the blade enclosure, which is supplied to EM cards while you are updating the EM firmware. If the power is shut down during the update, it will not only result in failure to complete the update but also malfunction.
Setting EM firmware image When you update the EM firmware, you have to provide a new EM firmware image file on an external server. The server places on the network which can be accessed from the EM firmware and the server provides one of following services: a tftp service, an ftp service, or an http service. TIPS: When you are using a firewalled server to set EM firmware image, make sure that the target port is available. When using an ftp server, make sure that the ftp server is set to passive mode.
Updating the EM firmware CHECK: The EM firmware must be updated by “Administrator” or a user whose access right is ADMINISTRATOR. Update the EM firmware from the active EM card. 1. Confirm whether the EM card is powered on. 2. Confirm that you have logged in to EM card by Administrator or a user whose access right is ADMINISTRATOR from the CLI of EM serial console or EM console. (If you have not, log in by “Administrator” or a user whose access right is ADMINISTRATOR.) 3.
Password recovery You can change the “Administrator” password back to the initial one via a serial port connection with the following steps (use this feature only if you forget the Administrator password). 1. Confirm that EM card id powered on. TIPS: Remove the stand-by EM when your configuration has EM redundancy. 2. Connect a serial cable to the front of the active EM card. 3. Reset (or reboot) the EM card. Press the RESET switch down or execute “RESTART EM” command. 4.
EM card Replacing an EM card. EM card can be exchanged even when the power of the blade enclosure they are in is turned on. 1. Check the EM card to be replaced. IMPORTANT: In configurations with only one EM card, check whether the configuration information has been backed up. If not, back up the configuration information. If the configuration is not backed up, the initial setting of the blade enclosure may be lost. The following items are not backed up.
5. Confirm whether the STATUS LED of the EM card is normal (green-lit or blinking). If the installed EM card is active EM, confirm the ACTIVE LED of the EM LED is active (green-lit). 6. If necessary, restore the config information of the installed EM card. If two EM card are installed on the Blade Enclosure unit, the config info will be automatically continued in to a new one.
Command Input Specifications How to start a CLI How to start The EM SIGMABLADE-Hv2 firmware logs in to the EM firmware via one of the following three and starts a CLI. 1: EM serial console 2: Telnet 3: SSH Via the EM serial console An EM card is equipped with a serial port to allow operation from a remote PC. When you connect a PC to an EM card using a serial cable, the system console of the EM firmware is displayed. Serial cable connection parameter Use a cross cable for a serial cable.
EM serial connection window (Example) Telnet/SSH Connect to the EM firmware using telnet/SSH between a remote PC and an EM card connected through Ethernet. When the EM serial console is successfully connected, the following screen is displayed. The CLI is started by logging in to it by a user account for CLI on the login prompt.
How to enter a command Basics You can enter a command by logging in to a CLI via the EM serial console or telnet/SSH. How to enter a command Enter a command defined in this document after a prompt is displayed. When a command is correctly entered, the CLI executes a process according to the command. Only one command can be specified in a line at the same time. Multiple commands cannot be specified at the same time. Depending on a command, you can specify multiple arguments.
Range specification You need to specify the range of values for some commands. You can specify a range of values by connecting two values with “-” (hyphen). Enter a space between a value and „-‟ (hyphen). Example: When specifying 1 through 9 “1 - 9” You can connect multiple specifications by connecting them with „,‟ (comma). Enter a space between a value and „,‟ (comma). Example: When specifying 1 and 5. “1 , 5” URL specification URL needs to be specified for argument in some commands.
Key operation for entering a command This section explains key operation for entry when a prompt is displayed. You can delete entered data by the Back Space key as you do in the ordinary key operation for entering information. The following functions are available to support key entry of information.
User account management Overview The CLI of SIGMABLADE-Hv2 EM firmware manages where a user can access. The EM firmware supports the user account management commands for managing where a user can access. Default user Default user is a user that can be used with no modification on the user management information. For SIGMABLADE-Hv2, the following user is configured by default.
Administrator The following user is set by default on the CLI of EM firmware to allow system maintenance and operation management in the initial state. Default user User name Access right Password Usage : “Administrator” : “ADMINISTRATOR” : Admin : System maintenance/operation management For information on password recovery, refer to “Password recovery” CLI additional user You can add or delete a user by using the CLI command.
List of Commands Commands The following table shows CLI commands supported by the SIGMABLADE-Hv2 EM firmware. Indications in the “Access rights” column A: operation by Administrator is possible. O: operation by Operator is possible. U: operation by User is possible.
Command Access rights ENABLE TOPOLOGY A/O DISABLE TOPOLOGY A/O User management control ADD USER A Description Default value Enables InterBlade Enclosures connection configuration. Disables InterBlade Enclosures connection configuration. Adds a use to the system. Up to 30 users can be registered. The user defined by the system (Administrator) can be added. Assigns access permission to CPU blades and switch modules to the specified user. Assigns access permission to EM cards to the specified user.
Command UNASSIGN EM Access rights Description Default value A Removes the access permission to EM cards from the specified user. System management command CLEAR A/O Terminates a serial SWITCH console session on a SESSION switch module. PING A/O/U Sends PING (ICMP Echo command) for a specified IP address or server name. SET A Restores settings of FACTORY the EM firmware to their factory defaults. Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR rights can use this command.
Command Access rights REMOVE NETWORK DNS REMOVE TRUSTED HOST A/O REMOVE SNMP TRAPRECEIV ER SET NETOWRK ADDRESSRA NGE SET NETWORK DOMAIN A/O SET NETWORK GATEWAY A/O SET NETWORK NTP POLL A/O SET NETWORK NTP PRIMARY SET NETWORK NTP SECONDARY SET SNMP COMMUNITY READ A/O SET SNMP COMMUNITY WRITE A/O SET SNMP COMMUNITY TRAP A/O SET SNMP CONTACT A/O SET SNMP LOCATION A/O SET SNMP LOCATION ENCLOSURE A/O SET SNMP RACKHEIGH T A/O A/O A/O A/O A/O A/O Description Default value Removes the
Command SET SNMP TRAPACKPO RT SHOW NETWORK SHOW SNMP Access rights A/O A/O/U A/O/U Description Default value Specifies the port number for receiving SNMP TrapAck. Specify the port number by a decimal number. Displays the network settings.
Command Access rights Description Default value Configures the asset tag of the Blade Enclosure. Configures the machine serial number of the Blade Enclosure. ““ (unconfigured) SET ENCLOSURE ASSET TAG SET ENCLOSURE MACHINE SERIAL A/O SET ENCLOSURE NAME A/O Configure the Blade Enclosure name. SET ENCLOSURE UID SET POWER POLICY A/O Turns on/off the ID LED of the Blade Enclosure. Configures the policy of power control function.
Command SHOW ENCLOSURE POWERSUPP LY SHOW ENCLOSURE STATUS SHOW ENCLOSURE TEMP SHOW POWER Access rights A/O/U A/O/U A/O/U A/O/U SHOW VERSION A/O/U UPDATE IMAGE A UPLOAD CONFIG A SET POWER SAVINGS A/O SET POWER LIMIT A/O Description Default value Displays the information of the power unit(s) on the Blade Enclosure.
Command SHOW ENCLOSURE FAN SPEED SHOW ENCLOSURE FAN SENSOR Access rights Description Default value Displays the status of the fan unit (rotation speed). A/O/U Displays the status of the fan unit (temperature, electric current) CPU blade management command POWEROFF A/O Powers off the DC SERVER power of the specified CPU blade. POWERON A/O Resets the specified SERVER CPU blade. REBOOT A/O Resets the specified SERVER CPU blade. SET SERVER A/O/U Turns on/off the ID UID LED of the specified CPU blade.
Command Access rights POWEROFF SWITCH A/O POWERON SWITCH A/O RESTART SWITCH SET SWITCH NAME A/O SET SWITCH UID A/O/U SHOW SWITCH INFO A/O/U A/O SHOW SWITCH LIST SHOW SWITCH PORT MAP A/O/U SHOW SWITCH STATUS A/O/U A/O/U Description Default value Powers off the DC power of the specified switch module. Powers on the DC power of the specified switch module. Restarts the specified switch module. Names the specified switch module. Turn on or off the ID LED of the specified switch module.
Command CLEAR SIGMABLADE MONITOR OSD DISABLE SIGMABLADE MONITOR PASSWORD ENABLE SIGMABLADE MONITOR PASSWORD RESTART SIGMABLADE MONITOR SET SIGMABLADE MONITOR BACKLIGHT SET SIGMABLADE MONITOR PASSWORD SHOW SIGMABLADE MONITOR BACKLIGHT SHOW SIGMABLADE MONITOR PASSWOSDT ATE Access rights A Initializes the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR settings. N/A EM card active/ standby A A Disables the SIGMABLADEMONIT OR passwords.
Command Specification Description Overview Overview of the command is described here. “Information to be displayed” indicates major items to be displayed. Command name The command to be specified on the CLI command prompt is described here. First argument An argument for the command is specified here. Character string/numeric value enclosed with double quotes is a default value. Character string/numeric value enclosed with angle brackets is a variable value.
General commands Clearing the CLI terminal screen Overview Clears the CLI terminal screen. The CLI prompt will appear after the terminal is cleared. Command name CLEAR SCREEN Argument None Execution example Default value Supplementary information Terminating CLI Overview Terminates the CLI. When you have logged in the CLI via the EM serial console, the login session is terminated and you will return to the login prompt.
Displaying a help message Overview Displays help messages of a CLI command. Command name HELP Argument Depending on the command specifications, sub command(s) may be specified as argument.
Displaying command entry history Overview Displays the history of the commands entered in the CLI.
Rack management commands Naming a rack Overview Configures the name of rack into which the EM Command name SET RACK NAME Argument Up to 32 alphanumeric characters and some symbols. Execution example Example of execution of the command to configure the rack name Default value ““ (not specified) Supplementary information Insert one or more blank between “SET”, “RACK” and “NAME”.
Configuring the unique ID for the rack Overview Configures a unique ID to uniquely identify the rack on which the EM card is installed. Command name SET RACK UID Argument Up to 16 alphanumeric characters and symbols. Execution example Default value ““ (not specified) Supplementary information Insert one or more blank between “SET”, “RACK” and “UID”. If any commands hereafter consist of multiple character strings, insert one or more blank between the character strings.
Displaying connection status of Blade Enclosures in the same rack Overview When multiple Blade Enclosures are installed on the same rack, this command displays their connection status. Command name SHOW TOPOLOGY Argument None Execution example Default value Supplementary information Enabling connection status of Blade Enclosures in the same rack Overview When multiple Blade Enclosures are installed on the same rack, this command enables their connection.
Disabling connection status of Blade Enclosures in the same rack Overview When multiple Blade Enclosures are installed on the same rack, this command disables their connection.
User management commands Adding a user Overview Adding a user who controls and manages the system. Up to 30 users can be registered. Note that “Administrator” is included in this 30 users. Command name ADD USER First Argument Specify a user name within 13 characters. TIPS: Alphanumeric characters and some symbols (a-zA-Z, 0-9, blank, „-‟ (hyphen), „_‟ (underscore)) can be used for the same user. Make sure to use an alphabet (a-zA-Z) for the first character.
Assigning a user (for CPU/blades/switch modules) Overview Configures access permission to the CPU blades and switch modules for the specified user. Command name ASSIGN First Argument “SERVER” | “SWITCH” Second Argument | - | , | “ALL” When and are concatenated by „-‟ (hyphen) or „,‟ (comma), insert a space before and after „-‟ (hyphen) or „,‟ (comma).
Assigning a user (for EM card) Overview Configures access permission to the EM cards for the specified user. Command name ASSIGN First Argument “EM” Second Argument Execution example Example of execution of the command for user assignment (for EM card) Default value Supplementary information Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command. Disabling a registered user Overview Disables a specified user account.
Enabling a disabled user Overview Enable a specified user account. Command name ENABLE USER Argument Execution example Example of execution of the command to enable a user Default value Supplementary information Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command. Deleting users Overview Delete a specified user account.
Configuring a password Overview Configures the password of a user who is logging in the CLI. Command name SET PASSWORD Argument (optional) Specify a password by using 3 to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you omit the , a message prompting you to enter a password appears. The message wait for entry of a password.
Registering a user contact information Overview Registers a contact information for the specified user. Command name SET USER CONTACT First Argument (optional) When you skip the user name, the user who is logging in the CLI will become the target user. Second Argument Up to 32 characters to specify a contact information. When is enclosed by double quotes (““) with nothing quoted between the quotes, the current contact information will be cleared.
Registering a full user name Overview Configures a full name for a specified user. Command name SET USER FULLNAME First Argument (optional) When you skip the user name, the user who is logging in the CLI will become the target user. Second Argument Up to 32 characters to specify a contact information. When is enclosed by double quotes (““) with nothing quoted between the quotes, the current contact information will be cleared.
Configuring a password Overview Configures a user password specified by the argument. Command name SET USER PASSWORD First Argument (this argument is required) Second Argument (optional) Specify a password by using three to eight alphanumeric characters. Execution example Default value None Supplementary information Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command.
Configuring the access right Overview Configures a user access right specified by the argument. Command name SET USER ACCESS First Argument (this argument is required) Second Argument “ADMINISTRATOR” or “OPERATOR” or “USER” Execution example Example of execution of the command to configure the access right for a user Default value Supplementary information Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command.
Displaying the registered users Overview Displays the list of registered users.
Cancelling user assignment (for CPU blade/switch module) Overview Cancels the access right for CPU blades and switch modules against a specified user. Command name UNASSIGN First Argument “SERVER” | “SWITCH” Second Argument | - | , | “ALL” Slot number: Slot number means CPU blade number for CPU blades. Slot number means module number for switch modules.
Cancelling user assignment (for EM card) Overview Cancels the access right for EM card against a specified user. Command name UNASSIGN First Argument “EM” Second Argument Execution example Default value Supplementary information Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command. Remarks of CLI command list show the detail of access rights.
System management commands Forcefully disconnecting access to the EM serial console of switch module Overview Terminates a serial console session on a switch module. Command name CLEAR SWITCH SESSION Argument Within the range of 1 to 8.
PING Overview Issues PING (ICMP Echo command) for a specified IP address or server name. Command name PING First Argument (optional) When you do not specify this argument, “4” is specified. Second Argument or “Server name” can be specified when DNS is registered.
Initializing the configuration data (restoring default values) Overview Restores default values and settings for the configuration retained by the EM firmware. Command name SET FACTORY Argument None Execution example Example of execution of the command to initialize the configuration information Default value The following is a list of default values.
Item Default user settings SNMP settings Community name for Get Community name for Get/Set Community name for Trap Location Contact destination Trap destination TrapAck settings TrapAck port number DianaScope Gateway settings DSG user password DSG status CPU Blade setting CPU blade delay time （specified to the individual slot） Enclosure management command Power control policy Power redundancy mode Default value “Administrator” “public” “public” “public” “unknown” “unknown” ““ Disable “5002” Remarks User s
Enclosure network commands Registering DNS servers Overview Configures DNS. Up to two DNS servers can be registered. Command name ADD NETWORK DNS Argument Execution example Default value Supplementary information Changes you make for the DNS settings will take effect after the EM card is restarted. Registering addresses to allow IP access Overview Specifies IP addresses allowing access to the EM firmware. Up to fives addresses can be registered.
Registering SNMP trap destinations Overview Specifies SNMP trap destinations. Up to three addresses can be registered. Command name ADD SNMP TRAPRECEIVER First Argument Execution example Example of execution of the command to register SNMP trap destination Default value None (unspecified) Supplementary information Disabling the IP-based access control function Overview Disables the IP-based access control function to the EM firmware.
Disabling NTP functions Overview Disables the IP-based access control function to the EM firmware. Command name DISABLE NTP Argument None Execution example Default value Disable Supplementary information Disabling the functions for the SSH connection Overview Disables SSH connection to EM firmware. Command name DISABLE SECURESH Argument None Execution example Default value Enable Supplementary information Type YES as prompted by a message on the screen.
Disabling the SNMP functions Overview Disables SNMP functions of the EM firmware. Command name DISABLE SNMP Argument None Execution example Default value Enable Supplementary information Disabling the SNMP TrapAck functions Overview Disables SNMP TrapAck functions (functions to wait for Ack against SNMP trap) of the EM firmware.
Disabling the functions for Telnet connection Overview Disables the function for Telnet connection to the EM firmware. Command name DISABLE SNMP Argument None Execution example Default value Enable Supplementary information Type YES as prompted by a message on the screen. Enabling the IP-based access control function Overview Enables the IP-based access control function to the EM firmware.
Enabling the NTP functions Overview Enables NTP functions of the EM firmware. Command name ENABLE NTP Argument None Execution example Default value Disable Supplementary information The NTP functions can be enabled after the NTP settings, described later, are configured Enabling the functions for the SSH connection Overview Enables SSH connection to EM firmware.
Enabling the SNMP functions Overview Enables SNMP functions of the EM firmware. Command name ENABLE SNMP Argument None Execution example Default value Enable Supplementary information Enabling the SNMP TrapAck functions Overview Enables SNMP TrapAck functions (functions to wait for Ack against SNMP trap) of the EM firmware.
Enabling the functions for Telnet connection Overview Enables the function for Telnet to the EM firmware. Command name ENABLE TELNET Argument None Execution example Default value Enable Supplementary information Deleting a registered DNS server Overview Deletes a registered DNS server.
Deleting a registered IP address Overview Deletes an IP address that has been configured by the ADD TRUSTED HOST command. Command name REMOVE TRUSTED HOST Argument Execution example Default value Supplementary information Deleting a SNMP trap destination Overview Deletes a registered SNMP trap destination.
Configuring IP addresses Overview Configures IP addresses of EM cards, CPU blades, and switch modules The address of CPU blade and switch module means the Slot 1 address. From the Slot 2 on, subsequent addresses are configured.
Configuring a domain name Overview Configures a domain name. Command name SET NETWORK DOMAIN Argument Use up to 64 characters to specify a domain name. Execution example Default value ““ (blank) Supplementary information Configuring the default gateway Overview Configures the external network gateway. Command name SET NETWORK GATEWAY Argument Execution example Default value “0.0.0.
Configuring NTP refresh intervals Overview Configures NTP refresh intervals Command name SET NETWORK NTP POLL Argument Configure in seconds Range of configurable values: 60 to 9999 Execution example Default value 720 seconds Supplementary information Configuring the IP address of the primary NTP server Overview Configures the IP address of the primary NTP server. Command name SET NETWORK NTP PRIMARY Argument Execution example Default value “0.0.0.
Configuring the IP address of the secondary NTP server Overview Configures the IP address of the secondary NTP server. Command name SET NETWORK NTP SECONDARY Argument Execution example Default value “0.0.0.0” Supplementary information Configuring the name of a SNMP community allowing the Get operation Overview Configures the name of the SNMP community allowing the Get operation.
Configuring the name of a SNMP community allowing the Get/Set operation Overview Configures the name of the SNMP community allowing the Get/Set operation. Command name SET SNMP COMMUNITY WRITE Argument Use up to 32 characters to specify the SNMP community name. When is enclosed by double quotation marks (““) with nothing quoted between the marks, the current community name will be cleared.
Configuring the name of a SNMP community allowing the Trap operation Overview Configures the name of the SNMP community allowing the Trap operation. Command name SET SNMP COMMUNITY TRAP Argument Use up to 32 characters to specify the SNMP community name. When is enclosed by double quotation marks (““) with nothing quoted between the marks, the current community name will be cleared.
Configuring an SNMP contact Overview Configures a contact returned by SNMP. Command name SET SNMP CONTACT Argument Use up to 64 characters to specify the SNMP contact name. When is enclosed by double quotation marks (““) with nothing quoted between the marks, the current community name will be cleared.
Command name SET SNMP LOCTATION ENCLOSURE Argument Specify by a decimal number. Range: from 0 to 255 Execution example Default value “0” Supplementary information Configuring the rack height Overview Configures the information about the rack height, which is returned by SNMP.
Configuring the SNMP TrapAck port number Overview Configures the port number for receiving Ack when SNMP TrapAck is enabled. Command name SET SNMP TRAPACKPORT Argument Execution example Default value “5002” Supplementary information Displaying the network settings Overview Displays the network settings.
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Displaying the SNMP settings Overview Displays the SNMP settings.
SNMP Trap test Overview Issues the SNMP Trap for the test. Command name TRAPTEST Argument None Execution example Default value Supplementary information SNMSP trap destination (SNMP TRAPRECEIVER) must be registered before this command is executed.
Enclosure management command Downloading the configuration settings (restoration) Overview Downloads the configuration information of the EM firmware from the URL specified by the argument of this command, and makes the configuration data effective. When the configuration is successfully modified, the EM firmware automatically reboots to make the configuration effective. Command name DONWLOAD CONFIG Argument Execution example Example of where the configuration file is stored: IP address: 192.168.1.
Switching active EM Overview Forces the redundant two EM cards to switch their role (Active/Standby). Command name FORCE TAKEOVER Argument None Execution example Default value Supplementary information Type YES as prompted by a message on the screen.
Restarting the EM firmware Overview Restarts the EM firmware. Command name RESTART EM Argument None Execution example Default value Supplementary information Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR right can use this command. Type YES as prompted by a message on the screen. While an EM card is restarting, DO NOT install, remove, power on or power off any module. It may cause not only the restarting the failure but also malfunction of the module.
Configuring date and time Overview Configures the date, time and time zone of the EM firmware. Command name SET DATE First Argument Format: “MMDDhhmm{{CC}}YY” MM : month DD : day hh : hour mm : minute CCYY: Year Second Argument
Installation of a CPU blade Removal of a CPU blade EM reboot Installation of an EM card Removal of an EM card EM card take over * When this event occurs, the CLI is terminated and login users are forcefully logged out. Command name Command name SET DISPLAY EVENT Argument “ON” | “OFF” Execution example Default value “OFF” Supplementary information This command takes effect during only the current CLI session. When you log out the CLI console the configuration becomes disabled.
Configuring the asset tag of the Blade Enclosure Overview Configures the asset tag of the Blade Enclosure. Command name SET ENCLOSURE ASSET TAG Argument Use up to 32 characters to specify the asset number. When is enclosed by double quotation marks (““) with nothing quoted between the marks, the current asset number will be cleared.
Default value (factory default value) Supplementary information ( must be factory default value.) Configuring the Blade Enclosure name Overview Configures the blade enclosure name. Command name SET ENCLOSURE NAME Argument Use up to 32 characters to specify the blade enclosure name. Execution example Default value The same as “of the blade enclosure machine serial number.
Configuring the power control policy Overview Configures the policy of the power control function.
Configuring a time zone Overview Specifies the time zone of the EM firmware. Command name SET TIMEZONE Argument
Command name SHOW ALL Argument None Execution example Default value Supplementary information Displaying the configuration of the CLI auto termination function Overview Displays the settings of the time to elapse before CLI that is left without being operated is terminated.
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Displaying date and time Overview Displays the date, time and time zone configuration of the EM firmware. Command name SHOW DATE Argument None Execution example Example of execution of command to display the date and time Default value Supplementary information Displaying the configuration of the function to display events Overview Displays the configuration (enable or disable) of the function to display certain events on the CLI console.
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Example of execution of the command to display the fan information Default value Supplementary information Displaying the Blade Enclosure information Overview Displays the information of the blade enclosure. Information to be displayed: Blade enclosure name Blade enclosure format EM firmware version EM card version Blade enclosure parts number Serial number Asset number MAC address of EM card /etc.
Execution example Example of execution of command to display the Blade Enclosure information Default value Supplementary information Displaying the power unit information Overview Displays the information about power unit(s) installed on the blade enclosure.
Example of execution of the command to display the power unit information Default value Supplementary information About Diagnostic Status Internal Data Device Failure AC Cord Shows FRU information validity. OK: valid, Failed: invalid (checksum error, etc.) Shows device failure status. OK: Normal operation, Failed: Failure, Not Performed: no checking is performed. Shows AC cable connection status.
Displaying the blade enclosure status Overview Displays the status of the blade enclosure. Information to be displayed: Operational status ID LED status Power status and capacity Command name SHOW ENCLOSURE STATUS Argument None Execution example Example of execution of the command to display the status of the Blade Enclosure Default value Supplementary information About Diagnostic Status Internal Data Shows FRU information validity.
Displays the Blade Enclosure temperature Overview Displays the temperature of the Blade Enclosure Command name SHOW ENCLOSURE TEMP Argument None Execution example Example of execution of the command to display the Blade Enclosure temperature Default value Supplementary information 142
Displaying the settings on the power management function Overview Displays the settings on the power management function.
Displaying the EM card/EM firmware version Overview Displays the version of EM card/EM hardware.
Updating EM firmware Overview Updates the EM firmware Downloads the EM firmware image from a specified URL (http, ftp, or tftp) and updates the EM firmware automatically. The EM firmware automatically reboots after the update in order to apply the updated image. Command name UPDATE IMAGE Argument Execution example Example of the hardware location. IP address: 192.168.1.68 Path:/emfw0010.img (Specify relative path from the directory specified in the server.
Uploading (backing up) the configuration information Overview Uploads the configuration information of the EM firmware to a specified URL. Command name UPLOAD CONFIG Argument Execution example Example of the location where configuration file is stored IP address: 192.168.1.68 Path:/config2.txt (Specify relative path from the directory specified in the server.
Configuring the power saving mode Overview Configures the power saving mode of the power control function. Power saving function ON: Turns off power unit(s) automatically, when surplus power unit(s) exist.
Configuring the maximum consumable power setting Overview Configures the maximum power consumption for each enclosure. The maximum power consumption management is to manage the power consumption of each of the modules configuring the system so that the maximum power consumption in the system is maintained within a certain value.
Displaying the Fan unit rotation speed Overview Displays the fan unit status (rotation speed). Command name SHOW ENCLOSURE FAN SPEED First Argument None Execution example Default value Supplementary information Displaying the Fan unit voltage/electric current Overview Displays the fan unit status (voltage/electric current).
CPU blade management commands Power off CPU blades Overview Powers off specified CPU blades. Command name POWEROFF SERVER First Argument | - | , | “ALL” When and are concatenated by „-‟ (hyphen) or „,‟ (comma), insert a space before and after‟-‟(hyphen) or „,‟(comma). Second Argument “FORCE” (optional) When “FORCE” is selected, the CPU blades are forcefully powered off.
Power on CPU blades Overview Powers on specified CPU blades. Command name POWERON SERVER First Argument | - | , | “ALL” When and are concatenated by „-‟ (hyphen) or „,‟ (comma), insert a space before and after‟-‟(hyphen) or „,‟(comma).
Resetting CPU blades Overview Resets specified CPU blades.. Command name REBOOT SERVER Argument | - | , | “ALL” When and are concatenated by „-‟ (hyphen) or „,‟ (comma), insert a space before and after‟-‟(hyphen) or „,‟(comma). Execution example Default value Supplementary information Type YES as prompted by a message on the screen.
Blade shape Parts number Serial number MAC address of the management LAN controller IP address of the CPU blade BMC Mezzanine card information Command name SHOW SERVER INFO Argument | - | , | “ALL” When and are concatenated by „-‟ (hyphen) or „,‟ (comma), insert a space before and after‟-‟(hyphen) or‟,‟(comma).
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Default value Supplementary information This command shows the computer name which is defined by the operating system of the blade server. When the computer name is not set by the operating system, the product name will be displayed.
Displaying the CPU blade port map information (E-Keying information) Overview Displays the port mapping information (E-keying information) of the specific CPU blades. Command name SHOW SERVER PORT MAP Argument | - | , | “ALL” and „-‟ (hyphen) or „,‟ (comma) must be separated by a blank space. Execution example Default value Supplementary information Displaying CPU blade status Overview Displays CPU blade operation status.
Default value Supplementary information About Diagnostic Status Internal Data Shows FRU information validity. OK: valid, Failed: invalid (checksum error). Management Processor Shows the status of BMCFW. OK: normal, Failed: failure I/O Configuration Shows the E-Keying status. OK: E-Keying succeeded, Failed: E-Keying failed Power Shows the power status. OK: normal power status, Failed: power problem Cooling Shows the cooling status.
Default value 0 (disable) Supplementary information Displaying the power-on delay of the CPU blade Overview Displays the power-on delay time of the specified CPU blade.
Displaying general information of the CPU blade (virtual LCD) Overview Displaying the general information on the CPU blade (virtual LCD).
Switch module management command Connecting to the EM serial console of the switch module Overview Connects the serial console of the specified switch module.
When you select “D)isable Escape Character”, the serial connection stop to use of escape characters Note that this configuration might disable operations which require use of escape characters. To cancel the prohibition: To cancel the prohibition, perform the key operation described in the “to start the menu” 12 times. Serial console connection settings menu You can change the baud rate and the flow control policy from the serial console connection settings menu.
Powering off switch modules Overview Shuts down the DC power of specified switch modules Command name POWEROFF SWITCH Argument | - | , | “ALL” and „-‟(hyphen) or „,‟(comma) must be separated by a blank space. Example of execution Execution example Example of execution of the command to power off switch modules Default value Supplementary information Some switch modules/pass-through cards are not connectible.
Restarting a switch module Overview Restarts the specified switch module. Command name RESTART SWITCH Argument Execution example Example of execution of the command to restart switch modules Default value Supplementary information Type YES when the instruction is shown on the screen. Configuring a User Assigned Name of a switch module Overview Assigns a name to the specified switch module.
Controlling the ID LED of a switch module Overview Turn on / off the ID LED of the specified switch module.
Displaying information on switch modules Overview Displays information on specified switch modules. Information to be displayed: Switch module type Manufacturer‟s name Product name Product part number Product version Product serial number IP address Firmware version, etc. Command name SHOW SWITCH INFO Argument | - | , | “ALL” and „-‟(hyphen) or „,‟(comma) must be separated by a blank space.
Displaying the list of switch modules Overview Displays the list of installed switch modules.
Displaying the switch module map information (E-Keying information) Overview Displays the port mapping information on specified switch modules. Command name SHOW SWITCH PORT MAP Argument | - | , | “ALL” and „-‟(hyphen) or „,‟(comma) must be separated by a blank space.
Displaying the status of switch modules Overview Displays the operational statuses of the switch module Information to be displayed: Operation status Thermal status CPU status on switch modules STATUS LED status ID LED status Power-supply status E-FUSE status Command name SHOW SWITCH STATUS Argument | - | , | “ALL” and „-‟(hyphen) or „,‟(comma) must be separated by a blank space.
EM management commands Configuring the unique name of an EM card Overview Configuring the unique name of an EM card. Command name SET EM NAME First Argument (optional) The blade enclosure supports up to two EM cards. Specify the slot number of the target EM card. You can specify either 1 or 2. When you skip the slot number, the EM card you are now logging on is specified.
Controlling the EM card LED Overview Turn on / off the ID LED of an EM card. Command name SET EM UID First Argument (optional) The blade enclosure supports up to two EM cards. Specify the slot number of the target EM card. You can specify either 1 or 2.
Displaying information about the EM card(s) Overview Displays the information about EM card(s). Command name SHOW EM INFO Argument | “ALL” (optional) The blade enclosure supports up to two EM cards. Specify the slot number of the target EM card. You can specify either 1 or 2. When you skip the slot number, the EM card you are now logging on is specified.
Displaying EM card status Overview Displays the status of EM card(s) Information to be displayed: EM card name Active/standby ID LED status EM card status EM language type Command name SHOW EM STATUS Argument | “ALL” (optional) The blade enclosure supports up to two EM cards. Specify the slot number of the target EM card. You can specify either 1 or 2. When you skip the slot number, the EM card you are now logging on is specified.
Configuring the language type for EM cards Overview Configures the language type for EM cards. The language type you configure here is used to switch Japanese/English for report messages used in SNMP trap. (It does not mean EM CLI message outputs are in the language type you specify here.
NEC DianaScope control commands Configuring an NEC DianaScope user password Overview Configures a user password for NEC DianaScope Gateway. This user password is used as an authentication key in NEC DianaScope Manager. Command name SET DSGPASSWORD Argument Use up to 16 characters to a password.
Configuring the DSG status Overview Configures an DianaScope Gateway (DSG) status. Command name SET DSGSTATE Argument “1” (Enable), “0” (Disable) Execution example Example of the DSG status configuration Default value “1” (Enable) Supplementary information When you do not want to disable the system monitoring by the DSG, you should run “SET DSGSTATE 0”. This setting disables the system monitoring. In this setting, the EM firmware does not make any responses to queries from the DSG.
SIGMABLADEMONITOR control command Initializing OSD settings Overview Initialize OSD settings. Command name CLEAR SIGMABLADEMONITOR OSD Argument None Execution example Default value Supplementary information Disabling SIGMABLADEMONITOR password Overview Disable SIGMABLADEMONITOR password.
Enabling SIGMABLADEMONITOR password Overview Enable SIGMABLADEMONITOR password. Command name ENABLE SIGMABLADEMONITOR PASSWORD Argument None Execution example Default value Enable Supplementary information Resetting SIGMABLADEMONITOR Overview Reset SIGMABLADEMONITOR.
Setting SIGMABLADEMONITOR backlight off time Overview Display the timing when SIGMABLADEMONITOR‟s backlight goes off. Command name SET SIGMABLADEMONITOR BACKLIGHT Argument Specify by decimal number. Range: 0 to 9 Unit: minute “0” (always turned on) Execution example Default value 1 min. Supplementary information Setting SIGMABLADEMONITOR password Overview Setting SIGMABLADEMONITOR password.
Displaying SIGMABLADEMONITOR backlight off time Overview Display the timing when SIGMABLADEMONITOR‟s backlight goes off. Command name SHOW SIGMABLADEMONITOR BACKLIGHT Argument None Execution example Default value Supplementary information Displaying SIGMABLADEMONITOR password setting Overview Display SIGMABLADEMONITOR password setting (Enable/Disable).
Displaying SIGMABLADEMONITOR firmware revision Overview Display SIGMABLADEMONITOR firmware revision. Command name SHOW SIGMABLADEMONITOR VERSION Argument None Execution example Default value Supplementary information Updating SIGMABLADEMONITOR firmware Overview Update SIGMABLADEMONITOR firmware.
Log collection command Collect various status information and log information of the EM card. Overview Upload various information of the EM firmware to the argument-specified URL. Command name LOGCOLLECT Argument Execution example Default value Supplementary information Only users with the ADMINISTRATOR rights can use this command.
Configuration management Overview An operator / maintenance personnel can use this CLI command to update the configurations listed below. Configuration settings : Blade enclosure information User account information Network setting information SNMP setting information Others Configuration data may get lost due to a failure or replacement of EM card. The SIGMABLADE-Hv2 EM firmware provides means for backup and restoration to tackle this problem.
Appendix Time zone The following parameters can be specified as time zone.
Chapter 4 Using Web Console Feature This section describes how to use the Web console feature. CHECK: Ensure that the following features are enabled on the Web browser. Cookie JavaScript To enable the Web console feature, above two features are required. When download operation is required, the site would be required to register to trusted site of browser prior to download. Connection You can access to the Web console of EM card in the following URL by using a floating IP address of active EM card.
When the entered user name and password are verified, you can login the system. If the entered user name and/or password do not match the registered one, logging in the system will fail. When you click [Standby EM Card], a login window for standby EM card is displayed. Type your user name and password, and click the [Login] button. TIPS: For more information about user name/password, see Chapter 3. Logout When you logged out, the screen as shown below appears.
Screen Layout The screen consists of header, contents and footer. Component names Names of the components are as follows.
Basic operations Selecting menu items When you click an item in menu bar, the contents of selected menu item is displayed in contents section. Selecting tabs in menu items Clicking the tab allows you to view other contents in the selected menu item.
List of Access Rights The Web console feature provides limits to page access and screen contents depending on the access rights assigned to each user accounts. The below list describes the access rights.
Main Item Sub Item ADMINISTRATOR OPERATOR USER Log Management Enabled*3 Disabled Disabled Updates Enabled*3 Disabled Disabled About EM card Enabled Enabled Enabled Switch Over Enabled*3 Disabled Disabled *1: Access right to blades is required *2: Access right to Switch Modules is required *3: Access right to Enclosure Manager Cards (EM Card) is required *4: Turning ID LED on or off requires access right to Enclosure Manager Cards (EM Card) *5: Turning ID LED on or off is prohibited 189
Displaying System Status When you click [Status] in the menu bar, the status of modules composing the system is displayed. TIPS: After the 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 UPSs connected are displayed as shown in the figure below. Reload button TIPS: 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 NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Engine are displayed from left to right. Next to these items, buttons to link with remote management feature of NEC EXPRESSSCOPE Engine and to switch to detailed indication are placed.
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 switch module are displayed from left to right. Next to these items, buttons to link with management feature and to switch to detailed indication are placed. When you click the [HTTP] button, the Web page of management feature for the selected switch module opens in separate window.
Blade Enclosure unit 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 active EM are displayed from left to right. Next to these items, buttons to link with command line console of active EM and to switch to detailed indication are placed. When you click the [telnet] link, the command line console for the active EM opens in 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 card are displayed from left to right. Next to these items, buttons to link with Web console of another EM (not being connected), command line console of each EM card, and to switch to detailed indication are placed.
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 arranges the power redundancy mode, power control policy and power redundant status in the system from left to right. At the right end, the button for switching to the detailed information display of the power system appears.
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, the button for switching to the detailed information display of the fan system appears.
Detailed System Information CPU Blade When you click the [Detail] button on [CPU Blade List] window, the following screen appears. Each tab represents the installed slot. Click the tab to switch the CPU blade which 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 FRUs of the CPU blade. The Mezzanine card information includes the board and product information. The information is associated with FRUs of Mezzanine cards inserted to Mezzanine slots on the CPU blade.
Switch module When you click the [Detail] button on [Switch Module List] window, the following screen appears. Each tab represents the installed slot. Click the tab to switch the switch module which you want to view the detailed information. The displayed data consists of the general and device information from top to bottom.
The device information consists of the board and product information. The information is associated with the FRUs of the relevant switch module.
Blade Enclosure When you click the [Detail] button on [Blade Enclosure List] window, the following screen appears. The Blade Enclosure name is displayed in title field. The displayed data consists of the general information and the device information on midplane, EM tray‟s device information 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 FRUs of the midplane in the relevant Blade Enclosure. The device information on a EM tray‟s device information shows the board information. The information is associated with FRUs of the EM tray in the relevant Blade Enclosure.
EM card When you click the [Detail] button on [EM Card List] window, the following screen appears. Click the tab to switch the EM card which 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 FRUs 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 overall 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.
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.
Rack information The EM cards in Blade Enclosures share the rack information via the Blade Enclosure inter connect. TIPS: The Blade Enclosure inter connect is disabled in the initial state. To use the Blade Enclosure inter connect, first connect relevant connectors on the rear faces of the Blade Enclosures properly through LAN cables (straight) 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 as shown below appears. 3 2 1 Check the [Detected enclosures] shown by 1 on the above screen. If the number of detected Blade Enclosures matches the number of Blade Enclosures connected actually, click the [Enable] button shown by 2 on the above screen. The EM cards in the Blade Enclosures start sharing information.
Displaying rack information When you click [Rack Information] on menu bar with Blade Enclosure inter connect being 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 LEDs and IP addresses of EM cards in the Blade Enclosure list part at the bottom.
Power information When you click [Power Information] on menu bar, the information on the power of Blade Enclosures managed by 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 to or less than the maximum power consumption specified here.
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 allowable for the system. The value is calculated based on the maximum input power described in the previous item taking the power efficiency into account. Assigned power consumption Indicates the power already 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. TIPS: When more than one power unit are installed in a Blade Enclosure, the output efficiency of each of the second and following power units decreases. Therefore, the sum of the available supply powers of all power units installed in a 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 powers secured for respective blades. TIPS: The Utilizable Power indicates the same value when the hardware configuration is unchanged, however, it may vary in the following cases: Before and after booting the OS Before and after updating BIOS Power Consumption Power consumption Indicates the current power consumptions of respective blades.
Switch module Indicates the power consumption of the switch modules installed in the Blade Enclosure. Utilizable power Indicates the powers secured by respective switch modules. Fan unit Indicates the power consumption of the fan units installed in the Blade Enclosure. Utilizable Power Indicates the powers secured by respective fan units. Power Consumption Indicates the current power consumptions of respective fan units.
Displaying Product Information When you click [Product Information] on menu bar, the window to view the configuration information of product information appears. Product information list Click [List] in Product Info to display product information list about the blades, switch modules, Blade Enclosures, EM cards, power units, and fan units as shown below. The following information are displayed.
Saving the product information You can save the product information. In the [List] screen, click [Save product information]. A dialog prompting you to specify the location for saving the log file appears. Specify the location and the file name, and the file is saved. TIPS: Saved product information is the same as the information displayed in the screen. Any information suppressed due to access limitations is not saved.
Configuration Click [Configuration] in the menu bar to display a screen for viewing and editing the settings on the EM card. You can also back up or restore configuration files. Editing configurations This page allows you to view and edit various configurations on the EM Card. EM card network Sets IP address, net mask, gateway address, DHCP base address, and the NTP server‟s IP address for the EM Card. 1. EM Card IP Address: This sets the IP address of the EM card 2.
TIPS: The following is the default configuration of the IP addresses. Active EM “Floating IP”: Standby EM “Floating IP”: EM‟s “Static IP” in Slot #1: EM‟s “Static IP” in Slot #2: 192.168.1.8/24 192.168.1.9/24 192.168.1.10/24 192.168.1.11/24 CHECK: Is the last digit of the “EM card IP address” is a multiple of four? If it is not set as such, registering EM card to the DianaScope Manager is unavailable. 4.
Power management Configure the items for power redundancy mode, power control policy, and Power Unit Wait Time in each enclosure 1. Power redundancy mode: This specifies the power redundancy mode for the EM card‟s power management. N+N redundant mode: This mode achieves redundancy by separating each Power Unit (PSU) into two groups. For example, PSU1, PSU2 and PSU3 constitute AC System 1, while PSU4, PSU5 and PSU6 AC System 2.
IMPORTANT: If the power units fail when redundancy is lost, the system may be forced to stop. Maintain redundancy mode: Recover redundancy mode: This mode manages additional power requirements from CPU Blades within a limited amount of power available in a redundant system. In addition, if a power system redundancy becomes void due to a Power Unit failure, this mode limits the performance of the CPU Blades to reduce power consumption with the aim of recovering power redundancy.
Rack Configures information about the rack containing the blade enclosure. 1. Rack Name: sets the rack name. TIPS: NEC ESMPRO Manager handles only single-byte alphanumeric characters, periods, hyphens, and underscores. For this reason, we recommend using these characters only to specify any name in this item. If InterBlade unit connection is applied, modifications to Rack Names are shared with all EM Card installed in the connected Blade Enclosures. 2. Rack height: sets the rack height 3.
Blade enclosure Configures information about the Blade enclosure. 1. Blade enclosure name: sets the Blade Enclosure name. TIPS: NEC ESMPRO Manager handles only single-byte alphanumeric characters, periods, hyphens, and underscores. For this reason, we recommend using these characters only to specify any name in this item. 2. Location in the Rack: The installation location is the position of the enclosure in the Rack, counting the number of units from the bottom.
DianaScope Specifies the information concerning linkage with NEC DianaScope. DianaScope support: Specifies whether to enable or disable linkage with NEC DianaScope. The default setting is “Enabled”.
CPU blade: boot time delay Specifies the delay time for issuing power-on permission to each CPU blade after the system is powered on. IMPORTANT: The POWER switch does not power on the CPU blade during delay time. Wait until the delay time is over. Wait until the delay time is over. TIPS: This feature is mainly used for SUN booting via FC switch module. In a usual case, the default setting (“0”: no delay) may be used.
Blade priority Assign a priority ranging between 0 and 255 to each CPU Blade. In case of a power shortage caused by power failure or a change in the input power limit, an EM card can reduce the performance of active CPU Blades to control power consumption. CPU Blades which are controlled performance are determined by the forementioned priority. Zero (0) is the highest priority (not prone to power reduction), and 255 is the lowest (prone to power reduction).
Switch module Specify the name of the switch module for each slot. TIPS: NEC ESMPRO Manager handles only single-byte alphanumeric characters, periods, hyphens, and underscores. For this reason, we recommend using these characters only to specify any name in this item.
SNMP Specify the information on SNMP. 1. Get community Name: Specify the community name used when getting information from the EM via SNMP. Up to 32 ASCII characters can be used. The default name is “public”. 2. Set community Name: Specify the community name used when setting information in the EM via SNMP. Up to 32 ASCII characters can be used. The default name is “public”. 3. Set function support: Specify whether to enable or disable the feature to set information in EM via SNMP.
6. Anti trap lost report: Specifies either “enable” or “disable”. If you receive an EM card-transmitted SNMP trap at the NEC ESMPRO Manager, the NEC ESMPRO Manager responds with the receipt completion to the EM card. “Anti trap lost” means to enable EM to confirm that the trap reached to the destination by receiving a receipt; if there is no receipt, retry the trap transmission to prevent the trap from a loss.
Others Specify the time to automatically turn off the backlight of SIGMABLADE monitor. Use this page to specify the external syslog server used to transfer the EM syslog. Backlight off timer of SIGMABLADE Monitor: Specify the time in seconds. Syslog server support: Set this item to “Use” when transferring the EM syslog to external syslog server. The default setting is “Not use”.
Apply Click the [Apply] button at bottom of the screen to save the modified information in the configuration file and apply it to EM card. When two EM cards are installed, the settings are applied to both cards. When you click [Apply], the console checks the edited contents and, if there is no problem, applies the configuration. TIPS: If any problem is detected, an error message is displayed and all items with problems are indicated in red.
Backup configuration You can back up the environment settings stored in the EM. In the Environment Setting screen, click the “Back Up the Configuration” tab. The following screen appears. Run When you click the [Run] button, the dialog to specify the directory to store the backup file appears. Specify the directory to store the backup file and its filename. When location and filenames are determined, 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, a bridge feature and SNMP feature are stopped. Accordingly, the connection via management LAN of CPU blades and switch module is temporarily disconnected. In addition, system monitoring by NEC ESMPRO Manager is temporarily disabled.
Password configuration When you click the [Password] on menu bar, the window to set passwords for the EM card, SIGMABLADE monitor, and linkage with NEC DianaScope appears. Change Password for User When you click the [User] 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.
Change SIGMABLADE Monitor password When you click the [SIGMABLADE Monitor] tab, the following screen appears. Enable Password Specify whether to use the password for SIGMABLADE monitor or not. If you select [disable] and apply it, you can skip the password entry when operating 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.
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 TIPS: The characters you have typed are displayed as “●” to hide the actual characters.
Log management When you click the [Log] on menu bar, the window to get EM card log appears. Collect EM Log Collects logs of EM card. When you click the [Run] button, the dialog to specify the directory to store the log file appears. Specify the directory to store the log file and its filename. When location and filenames are determined, log collection process starts.
Update Firmware When you click the [Update] on menu bar, the window to update the firmware of EM card appears. Update EM Card Firmware Updates the firmware of EM card. Update from The data to be updated is “Local File” in 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.
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: Updating by this feature is performed to EM card being connected. If the updating is executed from the Web console of the active EM, the firmware of active EM is updated. It is recommended to execute updating from the Web console of standby EM. In duplex EM card configuration, execute updating of second EM card after updating of first EM card is completed.
Check Revision When update process is completed and the EM card is rebooted, login the Web console to check firmware revision. When you click [About EM Card] on menu bar, the following screen appears. Check the firmware revision of EM card on this page.
Switchover Click “To Standby Enclosure Manager Card (EM Card)” in the login screen to display the login screen for the Standby EM card. Enter a user name and password and click “Login” to display the following screen. Click the “Run” button to switch between the Active EM and the Standby EM. User management Same user account is used for CLI and Web console. in Web console. You are prohibited to refer or edit user settings When you refer or edit following items, use function of Command Line Console.
Chapter 5 SIGMABLADE Monitor This section explains how to use the SIGMABLADE monitor. Components of SIGAMABLADE monitor The SIGMABLADE monitor is composed of LCD, buttons, and LEDs. Various features are activated by pressing the button and provided in menu format. Power LED LED indication When the EM card is connected and opened normally, the EM card controls LED indication.
Using SIGMABLADE Monitor The operation panel (composed of buttons, LCD, and LEDs) installed in the Blade Enclosure displays system status and CPU blade status. Various features are activated by pressing the button and provided in menu format. Top menu When the Blade Enclosure is powered on and diagnosis of SIGMABLADE monitor is completed, the top menu as shown below appears. The upper line of LCD shows the title, the lower line shows the status of overall system.
Switching KVM/DVD If you select [1: KVM/DVD Sel] on Main Menu, the KVM/DVD Select screen appears. The slot number of the connecting CPU blade is displayed on the screen. TIPS: In the above example, the local KVM is connected to the CPU blade in slot 4, and the local DVD and the local USB port are connected to the CPU blade in slot 8. At power-on of the Blade Enclosure (initial state), the slot 1 is selected for KVM/DVD. Selecting “E” in [DVD Select] fields allows EM card to use DVD/USB.
Displaying System Information Displaying Fan/Power Status Displays installation status of slots for fan unit and power unit of Blade Enclosure. When you select [2: SYSTEM INFO] on Main Menu, the submenu as shown below appears. If you select [1: FAN INFO] on SYSINFO Sub Menu, the status of slot of each fan unit is displayed. TIPS: The slot number and installation status are displayed in the order. When the fan unit has been installed and is operating normally, “OK” is displayed.
If you select [2: PSU INFO] on SYSINFO Sub Menu, the status of slot of each power unit is displayed. 1: OK 2: NONE TIPS: The slot number and installation status are displayed in the order. When the power unit has been installed and is operating normally, “OK” is displayed. If the power unit has been installed but it is faulty, “Error” is displayed. If no power unit is installed, “NONE” is displayed.
Displaying EM Card Information Displays the status of EM card slot of the Blade Enclosure. Installation status, active/standby, and firmware revision of EM card are displayed. When you select [3: EM Card INFO] on [SYSINFO Sub Menu], the submenu as shown below appears to indicate the status of each EM card slot. TIPS: If no EM card is installed, “NONE” is displayed.
Displaying CPU blade information Displaying virtual LCD You can view the contents of virtual LCD of the CPU blade installed in the Blade Enclosure. Press the [↓] or [↑] button on [Blade INFO] menu to move the cursor to the desired CPU blade slot number, and press the [Enter] button. The contents of virtual LCD of the selected CPU blade is displayed as shown below. (Shown below are examples.) Press the [Menu] button to go back to the main menu. Press the [←] button to go back to the [Blade INFO] menu.
Displaying Switch Module Information Displaying Switch Module Status Displays the status of switch module slots of the Blade Enclosure. Installation status, power supply status, and LED indication are displayed. When you select [4: SWM INFO] on Main Menu, the submenu as shown below appears. 7: ON Critical 8: NONE TIPS: 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 an IP address of EM card itself, or a password for SIGMABLADE monitor. When you select [5: SYSTEM CONFIG] on Main Menu, the submenu as shown below appears. Press [↓] or [↑] button to increase or decrease the number at the cursor position in the range between 0 and 9. Press [→] or [←] button to move cursor horizontally. Enter the four-digit character, then press the [Enter] button to determine it.
When you select [1: IP Address] on [EM CONFIG] Menu, the screen as shown below appears to set IP address. TIPS: This setting is used as a floating IP of active EM. Press [↓] or [↑] button to increase or decrease the number at the cursor position in the range between 0 and 9. Press [→] or [←] button to move cursor horizontally. Press the [Enter] button to determine the setting you have made. Press the [Menu] button to return to the Main Menu. The below screen appears when a value 256 and more are entered.
When you select [4: Set PASSWD] on [EM CONFIG] Menu, the screen as shown below appears to set a password. Press [↓] or [↑] button to increase or decrease the number at the cursor position in the range between 0 and 9. Press [→] or [←] button to move cursor horizontally. Press the [Enter] button to determine the setting you have made. Press the [Menu] button to return to the Main Menu.
Backup of EM Configuration File Creates a backup file of EM configuration file in the USB memory connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. Selecting [6: Backup CONFIG] on [EM CONFIG] menu starts backup process. If the old backup file exists in USB memory, the confirmation message as shown below appears. Press [→] or [←] button to move cursor horizontally to switch selection between “Y” and “N”.
Restoring EM configuration file Restores the EM configuration file that has been created by backup procedure from the USB memory connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. Selecting [7: RESTR CONFIG] on [EM CONFIG] menu starts restoration of EM configuration file. IMPORTANT: Ensure to place only one restore target file at the top directory (top folder) of the USB memory. The following confirmation screen appears when the USB memory is confirmed.
When there are more than two configuration files, the below is displayed. a lot of Config Files If the reading of config file fails, the below is displayed. Error TIPS： While the above message is on display, press any button to return to “EM CONFIG” screen.
Updating EM Firmware Updates the EM firmware through the USB memory connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure or CD-ROM in the DVD drive of the Blade Enclosure. Select [8: FW Update] on [EM CONFIG] menu to open [FW Update Sub] menu. [FW Update Sub] menu Select [1: EM Firmware] to open [EM Firmware Sub] menu. [EM Firmware Sub] menu EM Firmware Sub menu When you select [1: Show CUR REV] on [EM Firmware Sub] menu, the current firmware revision of active EM is displayed.
Press any button to return to [EM Firmware Sub] 257
IMPORTANT: Updating by this feature is performed to an active EM. After updating, the EM is rebooted automatically. If two EM cards are installed, the active EM is switched to another EM card by switchover feature. In duplex EM card system, firmware version both of them must be the same. If only one EM card is installed, a bridge feature and SNMP feature are stopped while rebooting. Accordingly, the connection via management LAN of CPU blades and switch module is temporarily disconnected.
Select “EM” in [DVD] field on KVM/DVD Select menu. The following message is displayed when proper update file is not found in CD-ROM. TIPS: The update data files are stored in the top directory (folder) of USB memory with the following file names. “emfw*.tgz”: a compressed file which start with “emfw” and ends with “tgz” If reading the update file failed, the following message is displayed.
Backup of EM Firmware Creates a backup file of EM firmware in the USB memory connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. When you select [3: Backup FW] on [EM Firmware Sub] menu, the confirmation message as shown below is displayed. Press [→] or [←] button to move cursor horizontally to switch selection between “Y” and “N”. To cancel backup, put the cursor on “N” and press the [Enter] button. The screen goes back to [EM Firmware Sub] menu without changing the setting.
The following message is displayed if the USB memory is not installed. Install the USB memory in the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. The following message is displayed when the USB memory has been installed but not connected with the EM card. Select “EM” in [DVD] field on KVM/DVD Select menu. TIPS: If you press any button while the backup results or the error message is being displayed, the screen goes back to [EM Firmware Sub] menu.
EM Switchover The following confirmation screen is displayed when you select [4: Switchover] on the [EM Firmware Sub] menu. Press [→] or [←] button to move cursor horizontally to switch selection between “Y” and “N”. To cancel switchover, put the cursor on “N” and press the [Enter] button. The screen goes back to [EM Firmware Sub] menu without changing the setting. To execute switchover, put the cursor on “Y” and press the [Enter] button. Upon completion of switchover, the LCD displays the results.
Collecting logs EM Log Saves the log information of active EM in the USB memory connected to the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. When you select [6: Collect LOG] on the main menu, the [Collect LOG Sub] menu as shown below appears. Selecting [1: EM] starts collecting EM log. If the old EM log file exists in USB memory, the confirmation message as shown below appears. Press [→] or [←] button to move cursor horizontally to switch selection between “Y” and “N”.
When USB memory is not installed, the following message is displayed. Install the USB memory in the USB port of the Blade Enclosure. USB Memory Not installed Even when there is a USB memory installed, when this one has no connection to the EM, the following is displayed. Media Not selected. Select “EM” in [DVD] field on KVM/DVD Select menu. TIPS: If you press any button while the log collection results or the error message is being displayed, the screen goes back to [Collect LOG Sub] menu.
Diagnosis menu Performs diagnosis of fans installed on the Blade Enclosure unit. If you select [7:Diagnosis] on the main menu, the below sub menu of log collection appears. Diagnosis Sub 1:FAN Select [1:FAN] to show the fan diagnosis boot confirmation. Diag FAN OK? Y/N Press [→] or [←] button to move cursor horizontally to switch selection between “Y” and “N”. To perform fan diagnosis, put the cursor on “Y” and press the [Enter] button. To cancel update, put the cursor on “N” and press the [Enter] button.
Setting OSD (On Screen Display) Sets OSD feature and KVM control feature of microprocessor for SIGMABLADE monitor control. If you press the [Menu] button for four seconds or longer, the OSD Setup menu as shown below appears. Press [↓] or [↑] button to move the cursor vertically. The screen scrolls as shown below. Put the cursor on the desired menu and press the [Enter] button to move to the submenu. Select [0: Exit] to exit from the [OSD Setup].
Setting OSD Hot Key Set the hot key to activate the OSD feature. When you select [1: Hot Key Sel] on OSD Setup Menu, the [Hot Key Select] menu as shown below appears. Indicates the current setting. Press the [Enter] button to determine whether enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the hot key. Press the [←] button to go back to the [OSD Setup] menu. Press the [Menu] button to exit from the [OSD Setup] menu. Item 1:Ctrl × 2 2: CapsLK × 2 3.
Setting Keyboard Type Select the type of keyboard to be connected to the Blade Enclosure. When you select [2: KB Setup] on OSD Setup Menu, the [Keyboard Setup] menu as shown below appears. 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 from the [OSD Setup] menu. Select [1: JPN] and press the [Enter] button to define the keyboard type as “JPN”.
Maintenance Menu Displays a maintenance menu. You do not need to use this menu in normal case. When you select [3: Maintenance] on OSD Setup menu, the Enter Passcode window as shown below appears. If you have selected the [Maintenance] menu by mistake, press the [←] button to go back to the [OSD Setup] menu. Press the [Menu] button to exit from the [OSD Setup] menu.
Diagnosis by SIGMABLADE Monitor Diagnostic Process When the Blade Enclosure is powered on, the diagnostic process of SIGMABLADE monitor is executed by ITF (Initial Test Firmware). During diagnosis, the Power LED is lit green and the Status LED is lit red. Test Items Item ROM RAM I2C LCD Button ADC OSD Keyboard Mouse USB Description Tests the internal ROM of microprocessor for controlling SIGMABLADE monitor. Tests the internal RAM of microprocessor for controlling SIGMABLADE monitor.
Indication of diagnosis end When all the tests are completed normally, the result is indicated in the lower line of LCD for about one second. When an error was detected, the result is indicated in the lower line of LCD for about one second. When diagnosis completes, the KVM/DVD selection status as shown below is displayed until the system status indication appears. During this period, the Status LED of the SIGMABLADE monitor stays 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. To display the system status and operate the main menu are disabled. LEDs on the SIGMABLADE monitor are indicated as follows. Power LED: Lit green Status LED: Lit red ID LED: Toggles on/off by pressing the ID switch.
Chapter 6 Using OSD (On Screen Display) Feature The following features are available when activating the OSD (On Screen Display) built-in the SIGMABLADE monitor firmware. Use PS/2 keyboard connected to the Blade Enclosure to use this feature. Displays names of 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 KVM.
OSD menu mode OSD menu mode is composed of the Main Menu and Control Menus. When OSD menu mode is activated, the Main Menu (Blade Selection Menu) appears. 1 2 3 4 1 Indicates a menu title. 2 Indicates the rack name and Blade Enclosure name. 3 On the main menu, KVM selection, DVD/USB selection, CPU blade statuses, and CPU blade names are displayed. On the control menu, list of menu items is displayed. 4 Indicates explanation of key usage and parameters for each control menu.
Operation in OSD Menu Mode The following five menus are available in 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.
IMPORTANT: The [Rack Name], [Enclosure Name], and [Blade Name] are specified from the EM card. If the EM card is not operating normally, the default value as shown below are displayed. In this case, check if the EM card is operating normally. Rack Name: Default_Rack_Name Enclosure Name: Default_Chassis_Name Blade Name: Blade-01 to Blade-16 When the installed CPU blade occupies two slots (e.g.
*1: When a blade is selected on KVM or DVD/USB switching menu, switching is performed regardless of the status of the selected CPU blade. However, if you select the CPU blade slot number currently being selected or EM card, it is ignored, connection is not switched. If a CPU blade selected for KVM destination is off-powered, the OSD menu will be displayed by the video generator built-in the Blade Enclosure. The resolution is fixed to 640×480.
KVM Switching You can change connection of KVM on [Blade Selection Menu]. Select a slot number of the 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 once, and about two seconds later, the KVM is connected to the selected CPU blade. During this period, the indication on window disappears.
DVD/USB Switching On the [Blade Selection Menu], you can switch connection of both the DVD and the front USB port. Select a CPU blade slot number among [Slot1] to [Slot16] or [EM] in DVD/USB field and press the key. The DVD and the front USB port is connected to the selected CPU blade or the EM card. When the key is pressed, the DVD/USB is disconnected once, and about three seconds later, the DVD/USB is connected to the selected CPU blade or the EM card.
Blade Control Menu To activate the [Blade Control Menu], use cursor to select the CPU blade name you want to operate from the Blade Name field in [Blade Selection Menu], and press the key. Or press one of <1> 〜<0>, , , , , , (underneath the keyboard row of <1> to <6>) 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.
Press the key to go back to the [Blade Selection Menu]. Indicates the slot number, status, and name of the selected CPU blade. Menu Items Item 1: Change Blade name Feature To open the Blade name input window, either select this option and press [Enter], or press [1]. 2: Press power button To perform the equivalent of pressing the POWER switch on the Enclosure Manager Card (EM Card), either select this option and press [Enter], or press [2].
Changing CPU Blade names Press [1] or select [1: Change Blade Name] and press [Enter] to open the Blade name input window as shown below. The current CPU Blade name is displayed in the window. Use the keyboard to enter a new name. Press [Enter] to apply the change. If your input includes unavailable characters or is null (no name), an error message is displayed. To cancel the change and return to [Blade Control Menu], press [Esc].
Operating on a CPU blade If you select one of menu items [2] to [6] in [Blade Control Menu], the corresponding operation request to the CPU blade is sent to the EM card for execution. [2: Push Power Button] Performs the equivalent of pressing the POWER switch on the CPU Blade. [3: Push Power Button and Hold] Performs the equivalent of pressing and holding the POWER switch on the CPU Blade for 4 seconds. [4: Push Reset Button] Performs the equivalent of pressing the RESET switch on the CPU Blade.
Rack control menu To open [Rack Control Menu], in the [Blade Selection Menu], press the [N] key, or select the Rack name pane and press [Enter]. A window will open, prompting you to enter a password. When you enter the password the [Rack Control Menu] appears. When [Rack Control Menu] is activated, the following window appears. Press [Esc] to return to [Blade Selection Menu].
Changing the Rack name Press [1] or select [1: Change Rack Name] and press [Enter] to open the Rack name input window as shown below. The current Rack name is displayed in the window. Use the keyboard to enter a new name. Press [Enter] to apply the change. If your input includes unavailable characters, an error message is displayed. You can set a Rack name that is null(no name). To do this, delete all characters and press . To cancel the change and return to [Blade Control Menu], press [Esc].
Enclosure control menu To open [Enclosure Control Menu], in the [Blade Selection Menu], press the [C] key, or select the enclosure name pane and press [Enter]. A window will open, prompting you to enter a password. When you enter the password the [Enclosure Control Menu] appears. When [Enclosure Control Menu] is activated, the following window appears. Press [Esc] to return to [Blade Selection Menu].
Changing the Blade enclosure unit name Select [1: Change Enclosure Name] in [Enclosure Control Menu] and press [Enter] or <1> key to open the Enclosure name input window as shown below. The current enclosure name is displayed in the window. Use the keyboard to enter a new name. Press [Enter] to apply the change. If your input includes unavailable characters or is null (no name), an error message is displayed. To cancel the change and return to [Enclosure Control Menu], press [Esc].
On Screen Display (OSD) Setup Menu When you press the key on [Blade Selection Menu], the [OSD Setup Menu] is activated as shown below. Press the key to go back to [Blade Selection Menu].
Setting OSD Hot Key When you select [1:Hot Key Select] on [OSD Setup Menu] using the cursor and press the key, or press the <1> key, the [Hot Key Select] menu as shown below appears. Select the a menu number using the cursor and press the , or press <1>, <2>, <3>, or <4> key to change ON (enable) or OFF (disable) the hot key. Press the key to go back to the [OSD Setup Menu].
Set Keyboard Type When you select [2:Keyboard Setup] in [OSD Setup Menu] and press the key, or press the <2> key, “Set Keyboard Type” window as shown below appears. Use the <←> key or <→> key to move the cursor and press the key to determine the selected 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 TIPS: The shipping default is “JPN”.
Set OSD Password When you select [3:Change Password] in [OSD Setup Menu] and press the key, or press the <3> key, “Enter Password” window as shown below appears. Enter the current password and press the key. If the entered password is accepted, the window goes to 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 entered password is accepted, the window goes to Re-enter New Password window.
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 have changed the password, the confirmation menu asking you whether to save changes or not appears when you exit from the OSD Setup menu. If you select [No (does not save)], the change you have made is discarded and the password remains unchanged. If you forget the password, clear setup information. For detail, see the section [3.
Operation in OSD Simple Mode In OSD simple mode, you can switchover the KVM and set the Server Name Resident mode. Activating OSD Simple Mode Enter the hot key to start the OSD simple mode. Setting of hot key can be changed in 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. Quickly press the key twice, and then release. Quickly press the key twice, and then release.
Operation in OSD Simple Mode In OSD simple mode, you can switchover the KVM and set the Server Name Resident mode. When OSD simple mode is activated, the name of the CPU blade connecting to the KVM is displayed on the upper left of the screen. Background color: Magenta Character color: White Press the key to exit from the simple mode without changing KVM. KVM Switchover Press one of the numeric key <1> to <0>, as well as alphabets , , , , .
Server Name Resident Mode In Server Name Resident mode, the name of the CPU blade connecting to the KVM is displayed on the upper left of the screen. Background color: Blue Character color: White While in 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.
Chapter 7 Server Management Software This chapter describes the server management software. NEC ESMPRO Manager/Agent NEC ESMPRO Manager and Agent are a set of server management applications that provide stable and efficient operation of server systems. NEC ESMPRO Manager is installed on a console with a LAN network port connection to monitor configuration information and the status of CPU Blades.
NEC DianaScope Manager/Agent NEC DianaScope provides remote control capability to enable you to reduce operational and management costs. NEC DianaScope basically comprises “NEC DianaScope Manager,” which operates on the management PC (called the “NEC DianaScope server”), and “NEC DianaScope Agent,” which operates on the servers being managed. (A management PC connected via a network port is also used.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This section describes the action to be taken at an occurrence of trouble. LED indication If an error occurs in the EM card, the STATUS LED on the EM card and that on the SIGMABLADE monitor notifies the occurrence of trouble. See the sections[1. Names and Functions of Components] and [5. SIGMABLADE monitor] for details. 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 on SIGMABLADE Monitor This section describes how to collect error logs. Overview When an error occurred in the EM card, you may be requested to collect error log according to the procedure described below. The error logs are used for troubleshooting. Collection using Web Console 1. Login to Web console of EM with the user account “admin”. 2. Click [Log] on menu bar, and go to menu to collect EM card log. 3. Click [Run] button. 4.
Collection using Command Line Console 1. Login to Command Line Console. 2. Run the LOGCOLLECT command. (Refer to the command specifications for how to execute the command.) 3. Verify that the log files are created under the specified URL. Collection using NEC ESMPRO Manager 1. Start NEC ESMPRO Manager.. 2. Right-click on the EM card tree, and select [Collect EM card log] from the pull-down menu. 3. On the [Browse] dialog box, specify the folder to save log file.
Others The backlight of SIGMABLADE monitor does not light. → The backlight of the SIGMABLADE monitor will be automatically turned off if no button is operated for about 1 minute or longer (shipping default). To change the setting of the timer, see the 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 KVM: Is the resolution correct? → Check the setting for resolution of the display unit or the CPU blade. Refer to the User‟s Guide of the CPU blade or the display unit for details. Is the synchronization normal? → Check synchronization of display unit. Refer to the User‟s Guide provided with the display unit. Is the display unit applicable to NEC Express server? → Use the display unit applicable to NEC Express server.
Does your CPU blade support local console? → If you would like to use local console, the CPU blade must support local console. Is video monitor connected to SUV connector properly? → In case of local console, CPU blade, SUV connector and video monitor should be connected properly. No input to the console is accepted Are key board and mouse connected to console properly? → In case of LAN console, confirm the connection of key board, mouse and console.
Coping an instantaneous voltage drop of power This product may cause inconvenience when an instantaneous voltage drop occurs due to thunder or other factor. It is recommended to use a device such as uninterruptible power supply system (UPS) to tackle instantaneous voltage drop of power.
To customers: Ask your sales representative to fill in the contact information in case of an accident. Contact name: Phone: Fax: Address: N8405-043 EM Card User‟s Guide First edition September 2008 NEC Corporation 5-7-1 Shiba Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan 81-3-3454-1111 This document is printed on recycled paper. This manual may be replaced if there is pages missing, or paging disorder.
