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1. Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 7 Table 3 Command Line Options Function Command line Option To display the Intel RMM s current firmware version information To upgrade the firmware on an Intel RMM with a single command this command performs a firmware image file upload to the RMM verifies the integrity of the image file writes the firmware update to the flash memory and reboots the Intel RMM f ImageFileName To enable execution of subsequent commands in a local batch file if an error occurs default mode is to discontinue subsequent commands To disable responses from being sent to stdout during execution of subsequent options contained on the same command line or subsequent command lines in a local batch file being executed this is quiet mode only the completion code will be returned q To cause subsequent commands in a batch file to be echoed to stdout before execution noisy mode To cause reboot of the Intel RMM b To run a script file on the local system dash command line format x FileName To check a firmware update file to verify that the file is the proper file type and format c ImageFileName To specify an IP address and switch from the default USB transport to an SSL Sockets transport note this command is invalid unless it is the first command and it will persist until the MMCONFIG utility terminates a IP address in d2. Lisez attention toutes les consignes de s curit et les mises en garde indiqu es dans ce document avant de suivre toute instruction Consultez Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information sur le Intel Server Deployment Toolkit CD 2 0 ou bien rendez vous sur le site http support intel com support motherboards server sb cs 010770 htm Instrucciones de seguridad importantes Lea todas las declaraciones de seguridad y precauci n de este documento antes de realizar cualquiera de las EEN Vea Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information en el Intel Server Deployment Toolkit CD 2 0 y o en http support intel com support motherboards server sb cs 010770 htm EB MIS H EAKA PUY VEER DIZA zak HI BIB http support intel com support motherboards server sb CS 010770 htm au Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information Intel NF EC RAE AD EKE TAA gt e Warnings Heed safety instructions Before working with your server product whether you are using this guide or any other resource as a reference pay close attention to the safety instructions You must adhere to the assembly instructions in this guide to ensure and maintain compliance with existing product certifications and approvals Use only the described regulated components specified in this guide Use of other products components will void the UL listing and other regulatory approvals of the product and will most likely result in nonc
3. e For Linux Copy the Linux version of mmconfig in the root directory At the root prompt enter mmconfig g lan3 ipaddr The mmconfig utility returns the IP address of the Intel RMM For Windows Copy the Windows version of mmconfig into the C directory Open a DOS prompt window and navigate to the C directory At the C prompt enter mmconfig g lan3 ipaddr The mmconfig utility returns the IP address of the Intel RMM This IP address can then be used to access the Intel RMM Web Console remotely or to run the mmconfig utility remotely In addition to using the utilities the Intel RMM can be configured and updated though the Intel RMM web console Logging into the web server involves opening a browser on the client computer and typing the IP address of the Intel RMM s NIC into the address bar For example If the IP address of the Intel RMM NIC is 192 168 0 122 enter https 192 168 0 122 in the address bar of the web browser to launch the Intel RMM Web Console The Intel RMM does not require user authentication for local utility USB access but remote utility access always requires user authentication 6 Inte Remote Management Module User s Guide To connect to the utility remotely mmconfig a 192 168 0 122 u admin p password i returns OK 00 00 79 00 00 79 indicates that the current version of Intel RMM firmware is 79 The remote command requires a followed by the IP address of the Intel RMM manag
4. floppy disk USB device or ISO images to install the program on the managed server This feature enables you to install operating systems recover hard drives and back up servers to name a few examples Reporting of Server Board From the Intel Remote Management Module Web Console you Sensors can check the status of all server board sensors discrete and numeric allowing you to diagnose most problems remotely as if you were physically at the managed server Control of System Power The Intel Remote Management Module Web Console allows you to cycle the power power up or power down a remote managed server Username and Password The remotely managed server is user name and password protected Access is prohibited until you enter a valid user name and password FLASH Upgrade The Intel Remote Management Module is upgradable through FLASH to ensure that it is always running with the most current firmware The firmware upgrade ensures that the FLASH upgrades safely and correctly by running a series of checks throughout the download and installation process Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Minimum Operating System Requirements Server System The following operating systems are supported on the managed server Microsoft Windows 2003 Server with Service Pack 1 or later and all recent updates Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server 4 Client System The following client operating system and I
5. Accessing the Remote Server e Interacting With the Server e Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Media Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Media Accessing the Remote Server You may easily access your remote server through your web browser making it possible to do almost any configuration or management tasks as if you were physically present at the server To access the remote server through your browser 1 2 Open your web browser Enter the IP address of the Intel Remote Management Module into the address bar For example type https 192 168 0 2 The Intel Remote Management Module displays its login page Intel Remote Management Module System Login Please enter vour login credentials below Figure 14 Login Page Enter your User Name and Password in the appropriate fields and click Login The management module displays the Server Configuration page Under Applications on the left hand side of your screen click the Intel RMM Virtual Control button The Intel Remote Management Module displays the remote server s desktop in a window on your screen Note You must have Java Runtime environment JRE 1 4 2 or higher on your client 30 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Interacting With the Server Once you have connected to the server you will see its desktop on your screen This desktop opens in a separate window where you will see two cursors
6. Setting this privilege level to a feature disables the feature Intel Remote Management Module Privileges Please select the lowest level of priviege required for each section Intel RMM Intel RMM Virtual Server Control USER teb RAINE Virtual Media USER V ADMIN v Use Web Ac vew v Modity Information ADMIN Power Cycle ADMIN Figure 5 Privileges Page To set privileges for web interface capabilities 1 Under Configure Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click Privileges Your browser displays the Privileges page 2 For each of the web interface s capabilities enter the lowest level of privilege you would like For example if you would like to allow all users for the Video View select User from the drop down menu if you want to restrict that capability to administrators select ADMIN from the drop down menu 3 Click Update Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Updating Firmware You can easily update your Intel Remote Management Module s firmware to keep it current tel Remote Hanagamant Module Flmnage Urdata a m rdi n ura Keng r rl arem bo vk fern Bra ge inaye Er n zem ku al rm ed Box bh eiss Tess hiii hvi ER 79 lan da LI LI J TE 1411 JAR Fmexet Tie D De ke kl dile de reg zl Le skirt ba sar W s ube aa ims Tin rie edi imd epu pei bp eg er ee 1 bn bebe LLL rg a ploilor wie re LL Figure 6 F
7. The Intel RMM displays the System Summary page Configuring Network Settings Through the web interface you can configure the host and network settings that the remote Intel RMM will use You may use a static IP address or have the DHCP automatically assign an IP address If you have multiple servers on the same network each with an Intel RMM you may want to rename the host name to a unique name so that the DNS can associate each server Intel Remote Management Module Network To adjust the network semings make the appropriate changes and then click Save Figure 2 Network Page To Configure or Update Host Settings 1 Under Configure Server on the left side of the System Summary page click Network Your browser displays the Network page 2 Enter the host name of the Intel RMM in the Host Name field The default name is IntelRMM The MAC address for your individual Intel RMM is in the MAC address field 3 Click Save To Configure or Update Network Settings 1 Under Configure Server on the left side of the System Summary page click Network Your browser displays the Network page 2 Inthe Duplex field select AutoSense Full or Half from the drop down menu Full refers to allowing network traffic in both directions simultaneously Half refers to allowing network traffic in both directions but only one direction at a time Autosense will automatically select a setting 14 Inte Remot
8. default LANS INTERFACE TYPE Interface type for this LAN interface Read only Types e 0 MM MII e 1 MM UMP MII 2 MM RMII 3 MM UMP RMII 4 MM DUAL RMII 5 MM DUAL 6 UMP RMII 7 Chipset MII 8 Baseboard MII 9 Chipset FML 10 TCO FML 11 Baseboard FML 12 255 Reserved Intel 631xESB 632xESB I O Controller Hub systems will only have e MM MII e Chipset FML LAN3 ADDR TYPE IPv4 Read only IPv4 38 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Default Value First in the Setting Name Description Type List and Format LAN3 ENABLED Interface enabled Read write TRUE FALSE LAN3 NETWORK Network IP Address Read write 192 168 0 122 Netmask Gateway sets all three before restarting the 255 255 255 0 LAN interface Needed for 192 168 0 1 remote configuration utilities LAN3 IPADDR Network IP Address Read write 192 168 0 122 LAN3 GATEWAY Network Gateway Read write 192 168 0 1 LAN3 NETMASK Network Mask Read write 255 255 255 0 LAN3 SPEED LAN Speed Read write AutoSense 100mb 10mb LAN3 DUPLEX LAN Duplex Read write AutoSense Full Half LAN3 DHCP DHOP Enable Read write True DHCP enabled False Static INFO DATE Intel RMM date Read Only 12 17 2004 INFO TIME Intel RMM time Read Only 23 00 00 DHCP DEFAULT IP ADDR This address is used when Read write 192 168 0 122 DHCP client requests fail or when a static IP address is select
9. file type and format To run a script file on the local system dash command line format To maintain persistent connection utility provides command prompt f ImageFileName x FileName c ImageFileName m Table 6 Command Syntax To close a persistent connection utility exits To display version and build information on the command line utility Config Server Commands quit version h or Table 7 Config Server Commands Default Value First in the Setting Name Description Type List and Format ENCRYPT KVM Encryption algorithm and NONE strength AES DES ENCRYPT VMEDIA Encryption algorithm and NONE strength AES DES LAN The number of records Read only Appropriate to installed INTERFACE PICK COUNT contained in the PICK LIST variable hardware 36 Inte Remote Management Module User s Guide Default Value First in the Setting Name Description Type List and Format LAN Interface instantiations that Read only lt Index 3 Tag LAN3 INTERFACE PICK LIST are available for use as the Desc Management Module management LAN LAN3 gt lt Index 2 Tag LAN2 Desc Baseboard Management LAN2 gt lt Index 1 Tag LAN1 Desc Baseboard Management LAN1 gt If an interface is not available then it should not be listed in this pick list by the Intel RMM Index values may be skipped they do not need to be packed Hence intern
10. privileges ERR_INVALID_USER_OR_PSWD A login was attempted with either an invalid username or 0x15 password ERR INVALID IP ADDR IP address entered is invalid or in invalid format 0x16 ERR UNDEFINED An undefined error was encountered 0x18 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 45 46 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide
11. 3 ERR SYNTAX ERROR A syntax error occurred not covered by the two above error 0x04 codes ERR INVALID FW FILE A file designated by the f switch is not a valid firmware file 0x05 ERR FW UPDATE FAILED An f command FW upgrade failed for reasons besides 0x06 the above ERR_RMM_FILE_NOT_FOUND A file was not found in the Intel RMM directory during 0x07 open read ERR_RMM_FILE_NOT_CREATED A file was not created in the Intel RMM directory during 0x08 open write ERR RMM FILE READ An error occurred while reading a file from the Intel RMM 0x09 ERR RMM FILE WRITE An error occurred while writing a file to the Intel RMM Ox0A ERR HOST FILE NOT FOUND Requested file was not found in the current host directory 0x0B ERR HOST FILE NOT CREATED Requested file was not created in the current host OxOC directory ERR HOST FILE READ An error occurred reading a file in the host directory OxOD ERR HOST FILE WRITE An error occurred writing a file to the host directory OxOE ERR FILE VERIFY A verify mismatch was detected between a file on the host OxOF and a file with the same name on the Intel RMM ERR WIN32 EXEC ON DOS An attempt was made to execute the Win32 utility under 0x11 DOS ERR RMM SEND REQUEST An error was encountered sending a request to the Intel 0x12 RMM ERR RMM DECH RESPONSE An error occurred while receiving a response from the 0x13 Intel RMM ERR_INSUFFICIENT_PRIVILEGE An error occurred attempting a function without adequate 0x14
12. 3 serving on KVM ENABLED KVM Server allows KVM Read write True enabled sessions to start False not enabled KVM KVM PORT KVM Server keyboard and Read write 5900 mouse signals port number KVM VIDEO PORT KVM Server video signal port Read write 5901 number INFO String describing the Read only FIRMWARE VERSION firmware revision level INFO SDR VERSION String Describing the SDR Read only revision level INFO PXA VERSION String describing the Intel Read only PXA processor version INFO String describing the Web Read only WEB CONTENT VERSION server file system content version INFO String describing the installed Read only BOOTLOADER VERSION boot loader version INFO HARDWARE REV String describing the Read only hardware revision level INFO MAC TYPE Hex representation of the Read only MAC TYPE bits 42 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Default Value First in the Setting Name Description Type List and Format SELF_TEST CONTROL Initiate the self test when set Read write 0 Test Not Running from 0 to 1 When test is complete the Intel RMM 1 Initiate Self Test sets the flag from 1 to 0 1 BUSY Same as test is Writing a 0 has no effect Set running SELF TEST SUBCOMPONENT to something other than O before setting this attribute to 1 SELF TEST STATUS Shows results of current or Read only 0 Test complete no errors last self test If the test is running then a 1 is r
13. DIA OP Required privilege level for Read write USER Media Redirection operations ADMIN PRIVILEGE USER OP Required privilege level for Read write ADMIN USER and other User Account and Password levels are not allowed to be operations set Trying to set returns an error This is a value so that users can display the requirement via CLP tools PRIVILEGE CLP_DISPLAY Required privilege level for Read write ADMIN CLP operations that do not SER allow setting values U VIEW PRIVILEGE CLP_CHANGE Required privilege level for Read write ADMIN any CLP operations that USER allow setting and changing values 40 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Default Value First in the RMM itself This is restored to Operating when the Intel RMM recovers from its reset If set to Operating this is ignored without error by the Intel RMM Only setting to Reset results in any action Setting Name Description Type List and Format PRIVILEGE WEB DISPLAY Required privilege level for Read write ADMIN Web server display pages USER VIEW PRIVILEGE WEB CHANGE Required privilege level for Read write ADMIN Web server pages actions USER that change parameters or effect command actions PRIVILEGE Required privilege for Web Read write ADMIN POWER CYCLE server Power cycling USER operations PRIVILEGE Required privilege level for Read write ADMIN SYSTEM RESET Web server Reset USER operations CTRL SY
14. For a list of the IPMI hex commands see the Technical Product Specification for your server board chassis and the Intelligent Platform Management Interface Specification ie Remote Hanaqemeni Hodua DI i l BFT 0 BE18 b6 B1 38 Db 1 Figure 13 IPMI Page To enter IPMI commands 1 Under Manage Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click IPMI Your browser displays the IPMI page 2 Enter the IPMI command into the IPMI Commandes field Click Send The system will return a response in the Response field Example To get Device ID information enter 06 01 and the Response field will have the IPMI Device ID information of the BMC Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 27 28 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Using the Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Server Control Application to Manage the Server The Intel Remote Management Module allows you to manage servers and media such as CD s from a remote location Using the Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Media dialog box in conjunction with the Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Server Control viewer you can operate virtual media sessions that allow you to boot from a remote disk perform recovery operations and manage operating system installation to name a few examples You may perform almost all configuration functions through your web browser This chapter discusses the following topics e
15. Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide A Guide for Technically Qualified Assemblers of Intel Identified Subassemblies Products Intel Order Number D48601 001 Disclaimer Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel products No license express or implied by estoppel or otherwise to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document Except as provided in Intel s Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products Intel assumes no liability whatsoever and Intel disclaims any express or implied warranty relating to sale and or use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose merchantability or infringement of any patent copyright or other intellectual property right Intel products are not designed intended or authorized for use in any medical life saving or life sustaining applications or for any other application in which the failure of the Intel product could create a situation where personal injury or death may occur Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice Intel server boards contain a number of high density VLSI and power delivery components that need adequate airflow for cooling Intel s own chassis are designed and tested to meet the intended thermal requirements of these components when the fully integrated system is used together It is the responsibility of the system integrator that choo
16. Remote Management Module and the RMM NIC installed Chapter 5 provides instructions for remotely managing your server using the Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Server Control application The managed server must have the Intel Remote Management Module and the RMM NIC installed Appendix A provides tables that show the commands Intel RMM settings and return status codes vi Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Contents Safety Information EE iii Important Safety Instructions pasa e cc iii Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise AEN iii Consignes JE SEOUTE i ss n ada ii Instrucciones de seguridad importantes lll nenea KA KAKA ii WY SATIRE eege e rrr IV KSE cs ka in ian aa di ai ni a i d aia aia ia a ia V About ii E UM V Manual OrganiZzati on e kk kk V Chapter 1 Product Overview munca alai atit iii na bi AK KAKA KAK E KK KK KK 1 Minimum Operating System Requirements uk 3 Server System Good ET EEE EE Gia E ba a 3 EIC EE 3 Chapter 2 Using the Intel RMM Command Line Utilities to Configure the Intel RMM 5 Connecting with the Intel RMM the First Time sssctnes 6 Command Line OPNE sees 7 MMCONFIG Utility Commands E 9 Chapter 3 Using the Web Console Interface to Manage the Intel RMM 13 Accessing the Remote Server Leere ic i i ba RR il 13 Configu
17. STEM RESET When set to reset this Write Only Reset causes a system reset CTRL When set to Read write Operating SYSTEM_POWER_STATE Reqeust_PowerDown Off causes the system to power down The Intel RMM will Request_PowerDown change the value of its current operating state to Off Request_PowerOn on completion of a Request_PowerDown request or to Operating on completion of a Request_PowerOn request CTRL MANAGEMENT When set to Reset this Read write Operating _RESET affects a reset in the Intel Reset Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 41 Default Value First in the Setting Name Description Type List and Format CTRL SERIAL_MUX_STATE Value decides how the Intel Read write Auto Defaults to server board RMM will program the serial routing unless a connection mux on the server board request comes in via Telnet or SSH2 and then the Intel RMM auto selects mux to itself via IPMI to IPMB and on a connection loss sets the mux back to server board Intel RMN Intel RMM sets mux to always select the RMM connector Baseboard Intel RMM sets the mux to always select the server board logic CTRL DEFAULT SETTINGS Forces all settings to factory Write only 1 Set all settings to factory defaults defaults HTTPS ENABLED If page serving using the Read write True Enabled default HTTPS protocol is enabled False not enabled HTTPS PORT IP Port to enable HTTPS Read write 44
18. SVSB OK 5 07 Veta Basebrd 12V NIC OK 119 Volts Bascted 12V AUX OK 11 97 Vols Baseboard SV OK 6 90 Woks Intel RAM Virtual Server Control Intel RAM Virtual Media Figure 11 Numeric Sensors Page To check numeric sensors 1 Under Manage Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click Numeric Sensors Your browser displays the Numeric Sensors page Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Choose a sensor for the Numeric Sensors drop down menu The status of the sensor you chose will display on the Numeric Sensors page beneath the menu 25 Field Replacement Unit FRU You may check FRU information for the remote unit with which you are communicating This information includes chassis and server board information such as the part number the serial number the manufacture date and time and the board language nie Remate Hanagemani Hodule i 3i 10222558 IT Dn unn amni Figure 12 Field Replaceable Unit FRU Page To check Field Replacement Unit FRU information Under Manage Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click FRU Your browser displays the FRU page The Field Replacement Unit information is displayed 26 Inte Remote Management Module User s Guide Entering IPMI Commands Under normal conditions you do not need to enter IPMI commands However in some circumstances you may be directed by an Intel support technician to use this feature
19. ally the list can have a fixed index and records dropped when absent General format is lt Index Tag Description gt lt Index Tag Description gt and so on The Tag fields must correspond with the prefix of the corresponding parameter for that LAN channel For example LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 as S W will use the tag to determine which other variables control the LAN settings The index value is used directly in the INTERFACE_SELECT field to select which interface is the active Intel RMM interface Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 37 Setting Name Description Type Default Value First in the List and Format LAN INTERFACE_SELECT Chooses and enables the interface that will be used by the Intel RMM to send and receive management traffic Read write The default is selected via a policy based on detected hardware The Intel RMM will determine if IPMI management is enabled on the Intel 631xESB 632xESB I O Controller Hub embedded NIC using IPMI commands If only LAN1 or LAN2 is enabled then that interface shall be used and the static fixed setting in place will be adopted by the Intel RMM If both LAN1 and LAN2 are enabled then LAN1 shall be the default If neither LAN1 nor LANZ are enabled then the Intel RMM s own NIC shall be selected as the default when the Intel RMM is initially installed LAN in the Intel 631xESB 632xESB I O Controller Hub is the
20. ck the usage of certain ports Since the ports used by the Intel RMM are reconfigurable they can be changed to port numbers accessible in your environment Intel Remote Management Module Session To adjust the session settings make the appropriate changes and then click Save User Web Server Timeo Video Enable Enerypt NONE gt Enerypt NONE gt Video Porn 0182 Port 3668 KVM Port 3068 Figure 3 Session Page Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 15 To configure Session settings 1 Under Configure Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click Session Your browser displays the Session page Select Enable for each of the types of sessions you would like to use and select the appropriate port number On the Video Viewer and Virtual Media you may also choose to encrypt the data Click Save Configuring User Settings Through the web interface you can add and edit users and administer the passwords and privilege levels of each Note You should change the default username admin and the default password password as soon as possible Intel Remote Management Module User Management Ad Edi Delete users from the system Figure 4 User Management Page To Add a New User 1 EK ad ad Under Configure Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click Users Your browser displays the User Management page Enter the name of a
21. e Management Module User s Guide Note If you have previously changed the IP address from the default through DHCP mmconfig or the Network Settings web page and the DHCP server subsequently fails to assign an IP address the Intel Remote Management Module defaults to IP address 192 168 0 122 3 Inthe Speed field select the LAN speed Autosense 100mb or 10mb from the drop down menu Autosense will automatically select a setting 4 DHCP Re Host Configuration Protocol is enabled by default allowing your remote Intel RMM to automatically retrieve an IP address if your subnet has a DHCP en If you would like to disable this feature and assign a network address for the Intel RMM yourself uncheck the Enable DHCP box The Gateway Address IP Address and Subnet Mask Address fields will become activated for you to enter your choices manually Note If your Intel RMM is on a subnet that has no DHCP server the Intel RMM defaults to the static IP address of 192 168 0 122 If you select disable DHCP and then enable it again after you click Apply your new IP address will display in the address bar This IP address will replace your previous IP address Configuring Session Settings Through the web interface you can choose to adjust settings for User Timeout Web Server Video Viewer and Virtual Media sessions These adjustments include port numbers and enable disable toggles This page is important becan gt some networks may blo
22. ed but the user specified address is an invalid IP address per TCP IP rules USER COUNT Returns number of user Read Only 1 to thousands accounts USER TIMEOUT Set Get the number of Read write 600 seconds between commands before a user needs to login again Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 39 Default Value First in the Setting Name Description Type List and Format USER lt number gt NAME The SET version is used to Read write User Name add a user The lt number gt is not needed or used for the Up to 8 ASCII bytes ADD operation The read operation enumerates users 1 based indexing First get the USER COUNT and then get their names via this command To add a user e g USER NAME Bob USER lt username gt DELETE Delete a user Write only User Name Up to 8 ASCII bytes USER lt username gt Existing password input for Write only User Name and Password PASSWORD validating user authentication prior to executing a password Up to 8 ACSII bytes or privilege change Also used for normal login operations USER lt username gt NEW Password input for selecting Read write User Name Password PASSWORD a new password value on a password change Up to 8 ACSII bytes USER lt username gt Set Get a user s Read write USER PRIVILEGE management access level VIEW NONE ADMIN PRIVILEGE KVM OP Required privilege level for Read write USER KVM operations ADMIN PRIVILEGE ME
23. ement NIC The remote command also requires user authentication by logging in with a valid user name and password In the example above the user name and password used is the default admin and password The equivalent command executed locally at the server is mmconfig i returns OK 00 00 79 Intel recommends that you change the password and that you write down the new username and password and store this information in a secure place Note If you lose your password you can go to the server and run the mmconfig utility locally to reset the Intel RMM to factory defaults with the command mmconfig s ctrl default settings 1 Then you can log into the Intel RMM with the default user name and password admin and password Command Line Options The following section defines the command line options More than one option can be included on the command line The options are processed in order See Return Status Codes on page 45 for return status codes Table 3 Command Line Options Function Command line Option To test the host to Inte RMM USB packet interface t text string To specify a user name to login under u username To specify a password must follow the user name p password To set a value s SettingName SettingValue To set value to that value s default s SettingName To set all settings to factory defaults s CTRL DEFAULT_SETTINGS 1 To display get a value g SettingName
24. eturn Status Codes Command Syntax Table 6 Command Syntax To Perform this Action To test the host Intel Remote Management Module USB packet interface To specify a user name login Use this Syntax t text string u Username To specify a password must follow username p password To set one value To set one value to its default To set all settings to defaults s SettingName SettingValue s SettingName s CTRL DEFAULT_SETTING 1 To display get one value g SettingName To display the Intel Remote Management Module s current firmware version information To upgrade the firmware on an Intel Remote Management Module with a single command This performs a firmware image file upload to the Intel Remote Management Module verifies the image file integrity flashes the firmware update and reboots the Intel Remote Management Module To enable execution of subsequent commands in a local batch file if an error occurs default is to discontinue subsequent commands To disable responses from being sent to stdout during execution of subsequent options contained on the same command line or subsequent command lines in a local batch file being executed This is quiet mode only the completion code will be returned To cause subsequent commands in a batch file to be echoed to stdout before execution noisy mode To check a firmware update file to verify it is the proper
25. eturned 1 Test still tunning e Only the SELF TEST subcomponent field is valid SUBCOMPONENT attribute 2 Test failed unknown is accurate showing what cause unknown component subcomponent is currently executing in the self test If 3 Test failed with unknown the STATUS attribute is not 1 cause on known then the test results are final subcomponent shown in the A zero value means the test subcomponent field passed Anon zero value 4 Test failed with identifiable means the test failed in cause reflected in the reason which case the CONTROL self test field in subcomponent and REASON values are set identified in the subcomponent field SELF_TEST LAN_MODE Sets the testing mode for the Read write 0 No external wire testing LAN on the self test Test peer is not needed When set to 1 on systems 1 External Peer connectivity that support this function the test shall be executed self test will assume a valid external connection on the LAN and hence Link testing and a ping ICMP test to the test peer address can be performed SELF_TEST Sets the IP version used in Read write 0 IPv4 LAN_PEER_ADDR_TYPE the LAN ping test ICMP SELF_TEST IP Address of another host to Read write IPv4 IP Address LAN PEER ADDR ping Address can be any valid host computer router or gateway that supports ping Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 43 Default Value First in the Setting Name Desc
26. f you do not want to select either of these options you can select the None option Only one option from the Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Media panel can be selected at any one time The selected generic mass storage device is not connected until you click Connect Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 33 Connecting a CD ROM or DVD ROM Drive Note The CD DVD Drive panel allows you to select a CD ROM or DVD ROM device from the attached CD ROM DVD ROM drives You can also select the ISO image option to select a single CD ROM DVD ROM image file If you do not want to select either of these options you can select the None option Only one option from the CD DVD Devices or Filesystem panel can be selected at any one time The selected generic mass storage device is not connected until you click Connect Viewing the Connected Device Status The Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Media panel lists the generic mass storage and CD DVD devices that are currently connected For each connected device the target drive letter where the target drive is connected and the number of bytes read for that device are displayed Operating the Device Remotely 34 Once the device has been connected operate it remotely through the Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Server Control viewer See Interacting With the Server on page 31 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Appendix A Command Syntax and R
27. g off the Remote Server You can easily reboot Intel Remote Management Module cycle the power or turn off the remote server intel Remote Management Module Te reien fe elt DILI k Beta AI st ez nd rd pat ammen lo Wemt sed Date fe Ze 218644 UTC 2007 Ugen Ilais kul average 600 006 li De po te hic ena OPE Arel oss Yos cn tiles Penn OF de serena Poner Cora mibe serven n selecting fr compendia mm Mem Figure 9 System Power Reboot Page To reboot the Intel RMM cycle the power or to turn on or off the remote server 1 Under Manage Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click System Power Your browser displays the System Power Reboot page 2 Execute the desired task Click Reboot to restart the Intel RMM Click Power Cycle to turn the server s power off and turn it on again hard reboot Ifthe server is powered on click Power Off to turn off the power on the remote server Ifthe server is powered off click Power On to turn on the power on the remote server Note If you want to reset the server not just the Intel Remote Management Module then through the video viewer session and KVM features you can use the desktop functionality of the server see Chapter 5 Using the Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Server Control Application to Manage the Server Inte Remote Management Module User s Guide 23 24 Checking Discrete Sensors Discre
28. hen SET the IP Address of the management NIC on the Intel RMM looks like MMConfig g LAN3 IPADDR Reply is 192 168 0 101 MMConfig s LAN3 IPADDR 192 168 0 50 Reply is OK Note Changing the IP address of the Intel RMM takes one minute after entering the command above A typical remote via TCP in which the Intel RMM card IP Address is 192 168 0 101 session to GET and then SET the IP Address looks like MMConfig a 192 168 0 101 u admin p password g LAN3 IPADDR Reply is OK OK 192 168 0 101 MMConfig a 192 168 0 101 s LAN3 IPADDR 192 168 0 50 Reply is OK OK Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 9 10 A typical session to add a user MMConfig s USER NAME Bob Reply is OK MMConfig s USER Bob NEW PASSWORD BobPassword Reply is OK To change user Bob to Bobby MMConfig g USER COUNT Reply is 2 MMConfig g USER 2 NAME Reply is Bob MMConfig s USER 2 NAME Bobby Reply is OK A typical session to run the LAN3 self test looks like MMConfig s SELF TEST SUBCOMPONENT 7 Reply is OK MMConfig s SELF TEST LAN MODE 1 Reply is OK MMConfig s SELF TEST LAN PEER ADDR 192 168 1 15 Reply is OK MMConfig s SELF TEST CONTROL 1 Reply is OK MMConfig g SELF TEST STATUS Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Reply depends on status and is 0 4 MMConfig g SELF TEST REASON Reply depends on type of failure and is 0 4 Changing or creating any user acco
29. igure 1 9 IPA PIE eres 27 Figure 14 Login PIE Daca deseo ced taie ala eat ua 30 Figure 15 Remote Server Desktop Through Intel RMM Virtual Server Control 31 Figure 16 Intel RMM Virtual Media DIRO T 33 Inte Remote Management Module User s Guide xi xii Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 1 Product Overview This Chapter describes the main features of the Intel Remote Management Module Intel RMM and provides information about the operating system requirements to configure the Module and manage the server with it The Intel I Remote Management Module is a component of a ee system that consists of an Intel server board and chassis and a RMM NIC The Intel Remote Management Module and the RMM NIC plug into connectors on the Intel server board acting as components of the server board instead of as separate products The primary goal of the Intel Remote Management Module and the RMM NIC is to create easy access to a server even if it is at a remote location These products provide a way to look at and operate the remote server s desktop in real time Mouse movements and clicks and keyboard keystrokes are transmitted to the managed server from the remote workstation Using Virtual Media capabilities it is also possible to run local media such as a CD ROM disk on the remote server For example the user can insert a CD ROM disk that contains an installation program in
30. ing a CD ROM or DVD ROM Drive 34 Viewing the Connected Device Status mmm nenea enma na 34 Operating the Device Remotely kk 34 Appendix A Command Syntax and Return Status Codes 35 EE NR UN ESO m EE Em 35 Config Server CommandS M 36 FUNNENE Ree c MTS 45 viii Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide List of Tables Table 1 Intel Remote Management Module Features Sege 2 Table 2 Video Resolutions Refresh Rates AAA 4 Table 3 Command Line Options Lu caca c oo n ne tn pr i e n i a i i a AE 7 TD PE ee 18 Table 5 Virtual Server Control Macro Options EE Ek kek kk k 32 Table 6 Command Syntax EE 35 Table 7 Config Server nl ET EE 36 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide ix Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide List of Figures Figure 1 Login Page e mazilit ta ana aciditatea ada kada n aie lia 13 Figure 2 Network POOL uses o eta act d aia ial eee 14 Figure 3 Session Page ns ac aaa eat at a e aa ta ca ia a a ta 15 Figure 4 User Management Page necitit i li KA KAK A MEE 16 Figure 5 Privileges Page Lll llll es ee Batai iat laolalta sala la i da 18 Figure 6 Firmware e 19 Figure 7 Login uio 21 Figure 8 Ping Device EE 22 Figure 9 System Power Reboot Page 23 Figure 10 Discrete Sensors Page trc entente eri tenui a KK kk kK KA kk 24 Figure 11 Numeric Sensors Page AEN 25 Figure 12 Field Replaceable Unit FRU Page EEN 26 F
31. irmware Update Page Using your web browser download the most recent firmware update from the Intel web site 2 Under Manage Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click Firmware Update Your browser displays the Firmware Update page Click Browse to find the firmware file that you downloaded 4 Click Update Your local system will download the firmware update to the remote system When the installation process begins the installation program will display a timer Once the installation is complete you will be redirected to the login screen The Firmware Update program ensures that the update has not been corrupted it checks the update repeatedly through the process n however there is a power interruption while the update is being written to the The Intel Remote Management Module the board may be damaged Inte Remote Management Module User s Guide 19 20 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide E Using the Web Console Interface to Manage the Server You may perform almost all configuration functions through your web browser This chapter discusses the following topics Accessing the Remote Server e Verifying Communication through Ping e Rebooting Cycling System Power and Turning off the Remote Server Checking Discrete Sensors Checking Discrete Sensors Checking Numeric Sensors Field Replacement Unit FRU Entering IPMI Commands Accessing the Remote Serve
32. ith the pliers never the wide sides Gripping the wide sides can damage the contacts inside the jumper causing intermittent problems with the function controlled by that jumper Take care to grip with but not squeeze the pliers or other tool you use to remove a jumper or you may bend or break the pins on the board Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Preface About this Manual Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel Remote Management Module Intel RMM This manual provides information for configuring the Intel RMM and for using the Intel RMM to manage the server system into which it is installed This manual does not include instructions for installing the Intel Remote Management Module or the RMM NIC See the instructions that came with your Intel Server Board to install these components then return to this guide Manual Organization Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Intel Remote Management Module In this chapter you will also find a list system requirements Chapter 2 provides instructions for configuring the Intel Remote Management Module using the command line utility Chapter 3 provides instructions for configuring the Intel Remote Management Module using the Intel Remote Management Module Web Console interface Chapter 4 provides instructions for managing your server using the Intel Remote Management Module Web Console interface The managed server must have the Intel
33. new user in the field provided Enter the password of the new user in the field provided From the drop down menu select a privilege level Click Add User Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide To Edit a User 1 Under Configure Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click User Your browser displays the User Management page 2 Under Current Users select an existing user Click Edit User The user s name will appear in the User Name field If you would like to change the password enter a new password in the field provided 5 If you would like to change the privilege level of user from the drop down menu select a privilege level 6 Click Update User To Delete a User 1 Under Configure Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click User Your browser displays the User Management page 2 Under Current Users select an existing user The user s name will appear in the User Name field 3 Click Delete User Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide H Configuring Privileges Settings 18 Through the web interface you can add and edit users and administer the passwords and privilege levels Table 4 Privileges Privilege Description ADMIN Administrator level users are allowed No restriction on allowed commande USER Commands that change users configuration are restricted VIEW Commands are restricted to read only access of system information NONE
34. nternet browser combinations have been tested e Red Hat Linux 4 ES with Firefox e SuSE 9 Pro 9 1 with Mozilla Microsoft Windows XP Pro with Service Pack 2 and with Internet Explorer Microsoft Windows 2003 ES with Service Pack 1 and with Internet Explorer Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 3 The following video resolutions and refresh rates are supported Table 2 Video Resolutions Refresh Rates Resolution Refresh Rate 640 x 480 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 100 Hz 800 x 600 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 1024 x 768 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 1280 x 960 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 60 Hz Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Using the Intel RMM Command Line Utilities to Configure the Intel RMM The Intel RMM can be configured and updated with a set of command line utilities The command line utilities locally use the USB interface of the server or remotely use the TCP IP interface of the management NIC of the Intel RMM The utility programs run native on Windows and Linux The utility programs have the following basic features all accessible from the command line Read one or more settings and display them Write one or more settings from the command line Update the Intel RMM firmware Reset all Intel RMM settings to factory defaults On each operating system platform a single utility called mmconfig accomplishes the above functions The utility provides access th
35. ompliance with product regulations in the region s in which the product is sold System power on off The power button DOES NOT turn off the system AC power To remove power from system you must unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet Make sure the AC power cord is unplugged before you open the chassis add or remove any components Electrostatic discharge ESD and ESD protection ESD can damage disk drives boards and other parts We recommend that you perform all procedures in this chapter only at an ESD workstation If one is not available provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground any unpainted metal surface on your server when handling parts ESD and handling boards Always handle boards carefully They can be extremely sensitive to ESD Hold boards only by their edges After removing a board from its protective wrapper or from the server place the board component side up on a grounded static free surface Use a conductive foam pad if available but not the board wrapper Do not slide board over any surface Installing or removing jumpers A jumper is a small plastic encased conductor that slips over two jumper pins Some jumpers have a small tab on top that you can grip with your fingertips or with a pair of fine needle nosed pliers If your jumpers do not have such a tab take care when using needle nosed pliers to remove or install a jumper grip the narrow sides of the jumper w
36. ot separated decimal form To maintain a persistent connection the utility provides m the command prompt To close a persistent connection utility exits quit To display version and build information of the version command line utility To display all command line options and switches h or operator help function Note User names passwords and file names must not contain a leading dash character to provide better syntax error checking Inte Remote Management Module User s Guide MMCONFIG Utility Commands The Config Server is the firmware engine for setting and getting configuration parameters on the Intel RMM It implements the Get and Set portions of the CLI commands s and g In the appendix you will find list of commands a user can execute See Config Server Commands on page 36 All parameter values are treated as ASCII NULL terminated string values by the command line tool and USB interface All commands are in the form of Mmconfig option object lt instance gt attribute value Instance is usually optional and is only needed for user objects Command strings are case insensitive except for user names and passwords which are case sensitive All filenames sent to the Intel RMM Config Server are case insensitive SUCCESS or OK are the default successful replies and error reply messages begin with ERROR Examples A typical local via USB session to GET and t
37. ping the self test fails and returns an error code of 2 Checking to see that the proper Ethernet interface firmware is running If not the self test fails and returns an error code of 1 The second FML NIC interface is not tested because it is not used by the Intel RMM The serial interface is not tested because there is no way to force the system to output data to the serial port Inte Remote Management Module User s Guide Using the Web Console Interface to Manage the Intel RMM You may perform almost all configuration functions through your web browser This chapter discusses the following topics Accessing the Remote Server Configuring Network Settings Configuring Session Settings Configuring User Settings Configuring Privileges Settings Updating Firmware Accessing the Remote Server You can access the Intel RMM remotely through your web browser making it possible to do almost any configuration or management task as if you were physically present at the server To access the Intel RMM through your browser 1 Open your web browser 2 Enter the server s URL into the address bar For example enter https 192 168 0 122 The Intel Remote Management Module displays the login page Intel Remote Management Module System Login Please enter your login credentials below Figure 1 Login Page 3 Enter your User Name and Password in the appropriate fields and click Login
38. r You can easily access the Intel Remote Management Module remotely through your web browser making it possible to do almost any configuration or management task as if you were physically present at the server To access the Intel RMM through your browser 1 Open your web browser 2 Enterthe server s URL into the address bar Intel Remote Management Module System Login Please enter your login credentials below Figure 7 Login Page 3 Enter your User Name and Password in the appropriate fields and click Login The management module displays the Server Configuration page Verifying Communication through Ping If you are experiencing a problem communicating with the remote server you may verify the connectivity by pinging the device With this tool you may also ping any other device as well iei Remote Managerii Hoqiula Ping Device Ta pa a irie mm in Palma mi d m kl Pet Tex m runke wr tu m r nn n ere mies LH Figure 8 Ping Device Page To verify communication with the remote server by pinging it 1 Under Manage Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click Ping Device Your browser displays the Ping Device page 2 Enter the IP address of the remote server you wish to ping into the IP Address field 3 Click Ping The server s response will display in the Response field 22 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Rebooting Cycling System Power and Turnin
39. r Control Macro Options Macro Macro lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt lt Alt gt lt Print Screen gt lt Alt gt lt Tab gt lt F1 gt lt Alt gt lt Escape gt lt Pause gt lt Ctrl gt lt Escape gt lt Tab gt lt Alt gt lt Space gt lt Ctrl gt lt Enter gt lt Alt gt lt Enter gt lt SysRq gt lt Alt gt lt Hyphen gt lt Alt gt lt SysRq gt lt Alt gt lt F4 gt lt Alt gt lt Left Shift gt lt Right Shift gt lt Esc gt Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide lintel Remote Management Module Virtual Media Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Media Dialog Box The Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Media dialog box allows you to connect a floppy device a USB device or a CD DVD device to a target server When you have connected a device you will be able to see it from the remote console through the Intel RMM Virtual Server Control To access a server Under Applications on the lower E side of the Configuration page click Intel RMM Virtual Media application The Intel Remote Management Module displays the Virtual Media dialog Figure 16 Intel RMM Virtual Media Dialog Connecting a Generic Mass Storage Device Note The Floppy Drive panel allows you to select a floppy or USB device from a list of all client floppy and removable USB drives You can also select the Floppy Image option that allows you to browse to the location of your chosen floppy image file I
40. ring Network Settings Abu 14 To Configure or Update Host Settings ue 14 To Configure or Update Network Settings sss 14 Configuring Session Settings AANEREN 15 Configuring User EE 16 To Add a New User ae 16 Fo Edita RT 17 To Delete a User Mcr EE 17 Configuring Privileges Settings ecco tte t kek AERE PX EUR ER k K k ENCORE EN KK R MGE 18 Updating FIIRWATS eebe Ee 19 Chapter 4 Using the Web Console Interface to Manage the Server 21 Accessing the Remote Server ENEE 21 Verifying Communication through PIDE 5 cotei a a ce a e a ca di 22 Rebooting Cycling System Power and Turning off the Remote Server 23 Checking Eeer Eaton be 24 Checking Numeric Sensors AANEREN ENEE 25 Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide vii Field Replacement Unit FRU esee aeram nana aa a aa ae aaa tea 26 Enteritig PMI Eegeregie tan a n n i a d V n A 27 Chapter 5 Using the Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Server Control Application to Manage the Server rrrrrrnrnnnnnnnnnnnvnvnnnnnnnnnnnvnnvennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnen 29 ACCESSING the Remote Server necesa caiac i e i i i i be 30 Interacting With the Genera 31 Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Media A 33 Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Media Dialog Box 33 Connecting a Generic Mass Storage Device mmm nene anna 33 Connect
41. ription Type List and Format SELF_TEST Sets which system Read write 0 NONE Under Test SUBCOMPONENT subcomponent is under test 1 FML Ch 1 Defaults to NONE Set this anne attribute before setting 3 IPMB SELF_TEST CONTROL to 1 MEM which starts the self test 6 DVO digital video 7 LANS 8 LANZ not supported in this release The USB interface of the Intel RMM is tested by the mmconfig t command when performed on the host console SELF TEST REASON Reason a test failed in a Read only FML subcomponent The reason codes vary per subcomponent 0 No error e 1 Send Failed e 2 Send amp Receive Failed IPMB e 0 No error 1 IPMB Failed to send DVO e 0 No error no video signal detected e 1 No error video signal detected e 2 Error not running LANx e 0 No error e 1 NIC to PHY link not established MII not working e 2 PHY self test failed e 3 NIC self test failed e 4 NIC internal loop back failed 44 Inte Remote Management Module User s Guide Return Status Codes Return Status Name Explanation Value SUCCESS Operation successful and Intel RMM present 0x00 ERR RMM NOT PRESENT No Intel RMM detected 0x01 ERR_INVALID_CMD_SWITCH A dash command line switch or option is not valid 0x02 ERR ILLEGAL PARAMETER command parameter or value is not valid or missing 0x0
42. rough either a local USB interface or through a remote SSL connection to the Intel RMM The mode of access USB or remote is determined by the first command on the command line The default is local USB access unless the first command is a followed by the IP address of the Intel RMM NIC indicating remote access The a command is only valid when specified as the first command on the command line Connecting with the Intel RMM the First Time When the Intel RMM is attached to an Intel server for the first time the Intel RMM will attempt to obtain an IP address for its built in management NIC from a DHCP server attached to the network If there is no DHCP server that the Intel RMM can get its IP address from or if the DHCP server fails to assign the Intel RMM a valid IP address then the Intel RMM s IP address will default to 192 168 0 122 It is important to know the IP address associated with the Intel RMM because it is with this IP address that a user can access the Intel RMM with the remote utilities and the Intel RMM Web Console Obtaining the IP address from the DHCP server is the factory default setting for the Intel RMM If the Intel RMM is connected to a DHCP server and obtains its IP address from DHCP then the user can use the mmconfig utility locally to find out the IP address assigned to the Intel RMM by the DHCP server To connect with the Intel RMM for the first time boot the server to Windows or Linux
43. ses not to use Intel developed server building blocks to consult vendor datasheets and operating parameters to determine the amount of airflow required for their specific application and environmental conditions Intel Corporation can not be held responsible if components fail or the server board does not operate correctly when used outside any of their published operating or non operating limits Intel Intel Pentium and Intel Xeon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others Copyright O 2006 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved ii Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Read all caution and safety statements in this document before performing any of the E ens See also Intel Server Boards and Server Chassis Safety Information on the Intel Server Deployment Toolkit CD 2 0 and or at http support intel com support motherboards server sb cs 010770 htm Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Lesen Sie zun chst s mtliche Warnund Sicherheitshinweise in diesem Dokument bevor Sie eine der Anweisungen ausf hren Beachten Sie mo auch die Sicherheitshinweise zu Intel Serverplatinen und Servergeh usen auf der Intel Server Deployment Toolkit CD 2 0 oder unter http support intel com support motherboards server sb cs 010770 htm Consignes de s curit
44. st fails Testing the IPMB with the Intel RMM s self test involves sending the BMC an IPMI command via the IPMB If a response is received from the BMC then the IPMB is working Receiving no response from the BMC indicates that IPMB test failed The USB interface of the Intel RMM is a target only to the USB host controller embedded in the Intel 631xESB 632xESB I O Controller Hub There is no way for the Intel RMM to initiate USB traffic Therefore testing the USB interface consists of receiving a read request from the USB host controller over the USB and successfully responding to it The Intel RMM self test can keep track of this occurrence to indicate a Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 11 passing test Within the MMconfig utility the t echo command can be used to initiate this read request traffic on the host If the Intel RMM successfully returns an echo the USB interface is working correctly The self test for the Intel RMM s LAN interface involves Checking to see if the LAN interface can ping the internal loop back IP address of 127 0 0 1 If that address does not respond to the ping the self test fails and returns an error code of 4 Checking to see if the Ethernet controller exists Otherwise the self test fails and returns an error code of 3 Checking to see if the LAN interface can ping the external IP address assigned to the Intel RMM s NIC If that address does not respond to the
45. te sensors tell you about the health of the remote server with which you are communicating For a list of the sensors supported by the Intel Remote Management Module see the Technical Product Specification Intel Remote Management Module intel My Server Discrete Sensors Discrete Sensors x SlovConnector Name Figure 10 Discrete Sensors Page To check discrete sensors 1 Under Manage Server on the left side of the Server Configuration page click Discrete Sensors Your browser displays the Discrete Sensors page 2 Choose a sensor for the Discrete Sensors drop down menu The status of the sensor you chose will display on the Discrete Sensors page beneath the menu Inte Remote Management Module User s Guide Checking Numeric Sensors Numeric sensors tell you about the health of the remote server with which you are e communicating For a list of the sensors supported by the Intel Remote Management Module see the Technical Product Specification Intel Remote Management Module intel mage Numeric Sensors Numeric Semeors Processor I Fan Voltage Reading Baseboard 12V OK 1 20 Voks Baseted 1 3V NIC OK 1 3 Woks Barebrd 15V AUX OK 147 Vols Baseboardl V OK 1 50 Volts Baseboard 1 5V OK 1 79 Volts Ba cboard 33V OK 337 Vol Baseted 33V T8 OK 3 33 Vohs Baseted i SV ESB OK 150 Volts Baseboard
46. the local system and use a Virtual Media session to run the installation on the remote server The Intel Remote Management Module and the RMM NIC use a dedicated network controller that is always on as long as the server is attached to a power supply This dedicated network controller is for server management purposes only It is separate and independent from all other network controllers provided by the server Since the Intel Remote Management Module network controller is dedicated to management it is not available to the operating system Operating systems cannot see it Table 1 summarizes the major features of the Intel Remote Management Module Table 1 Intel Remote Management Module Features Feature Description Graphical User Interface Manage the remote Intel Remote Management Module using the Intel Remote Management Module Web Console an embedded web based graphical user interface that lets you perform many server configuration and management functions It also lets you interactively use the keyboard video and mouse KVM functions of the remote server as if you were physically at the managed server Control of Virtual Media The Intel Remote Management Module Virtual Media functionality allows you to apply programs and data to the remote server even when those programs and data are physically located at a client workstation For example you can run an installation program that is located on a client CD DVD
47. unt settings remotely requires that a tool or a user log in using a username and password of an account that has ADMIN privileges before any parameter value changes will be accepted New account creation and deletion remotely is only allowed for accounts with the ADMIN privilege One of the features of the Intel RMM s local and remote utilities is the ability to invoke a self test of the Intel RMM The following interfaces are tested by the Intel RMM Self Test FML to the BMC IPMB USB e DVO LAN The Fast Management Link FML is a high speed 8 Mb s point to point interface between the Intel RMM and the BMC within the Intel 631xESB 632xESB UO Controller Hub For the FML to the BMC self test the Intel RMM FML interface sends a Status Request to the BMC and waits up to one second for a reply This test exercises the data and control signals of the FML interface If a valid response is returned from the BMC in the allowed time the test passes If a valid response is not returned in time then the test fails Testing the DVO interface involves a test to check if the internal KVM firmware is running If the KVM firmware is running then the self test will generate a signal that will be accepted by the KVM firmware As a result of accepting the signal the KVM firmware will create a file in the tmp directory of the firmware s file system The file will contain a detected video if the signal was detected Otherwise the te
48. your client s cursor and the remote server s cursor You control both cursors through your local mouse Using the menu to substitute some keyboard operations through keyboard macros such as Alt and Ctrl keys you will be able to access all of the functions of this server as if you were physically present at the server Figure 15 Remote Server Desktop Through Intel RMM Virtual Server Control On the remote server s desktop you will find a menu bar at the top of the screen This menu bar allows you to use your mouse to make selections To access the remote server through your browser 1 Click on the menu using the remote server s cursor The menu will drop down 2 Make any selection using the remote cursor To perform commands on the remote server use the keyboard macros on the macros menu the most common choices of which are repeated on the menu bar for your convenience or the quick keys associated with the macros For example if you press the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt and Delete on your keyboard you will act on your local system to perform this same function on the remote system click lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Delete gt on the macros menu or use the quick keys that represents that macro lt Alt gt lt Print Screen gt Intel Remote Management Module User s Guide 31 Other functions from the menu bar perform other operations on the remote server Listings of all of the menu choices follow Table 5 Virtual Serve
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