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QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card

User’s Manual

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PREFACE

Copyright

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Version 1.0, April 2007

Copyright

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is pro-tected under international copyright laws, and all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer.

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition

All product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

Intended Audience

This specification provides technical information about the AST2000 KVM over IP and Virtual Storage functions. This information is intended for internal sales, project managers, and customers.

Preface

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Regulatory Information

Product Safety Compliance

EN60950-1 (Europe Union)

Product EMC Compliance – Class B Compliance

FCC (Class B) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (USA)

ICES-003 (Class B) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (Canada)

CISPR 22 (Class B) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (International)

EN55022 – 1998 (Class B) – Radiated & Conducted Emissions (European Un-ion)

EN55024 – 1998 (Immunity) (European Union)

CE – EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) (European Union)

Certifications / Registrations / Declarations

CE Declaration of Conformity (CENELEC Europe)

FCC/ICES-003 Class B Attestation (USA/Canada)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface ............................................................................ i

Chapter 1........................................................................ 1

Introduction................................................................... 1 Server System Overview ....................................................................... 2 Features................................................................................................. 3 Package Contents ................................................................................. 4 System Requirements............................................................................ 4

Chapter 2........................................................................ 5

Installing Hardware....................................................... 5 Safety Measures.................................................................................... 5 QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card Components............................................ 6 Hardware Setup..................................................................................... 7

Installing the QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card ...................................................... 7 Setting up the QSSC K9168 ............................................................................. 9

Single Server Setup ..................................................................................... 9 Dual Server Setup ...................................................................................... 10

Connecting Ethernet ....................................................................................... 11 10Mbps Connection. .................................................................................. 11 100/10Mbps Connection ............................................................................ 12

Connecting Power Control and IPMI.................................................... 13 Installing Power Control .................................................................................. 13

Connecting to Front Panel and Power Button............................................ 13 Connecting to Front Panel on the Server ................................................... 14

Connecting IPMI ............................................................................................. 15 Connecting External VGA.................................................................... 16

Chapter 3...................................................................... 18

Using the Discovery Utility .......................................... 18

Chapter 4...................................................................... 21

Using the Java Interface............................................. 21 Setting the KVM TCP Port on Network ................................................ 21 IPMI feature function by User Privilege................................................ 22

Function/Privilege Table ................................................................................. 22 Logging into the Web User Interface ................................................... 23

Preface — Introduction

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System Information.............................................................................. 25 Version............................................................................................................ 26 Session Time-Out ........................................................................................... 27

System Monitoring ............................................................................... 28 Sensor Reading .............................................................................................. 29

Summary .................................................................................................... 29 Fan ............................................................................................................. 30 Temperature............................................................................................... 31 Voltage ....................................................................................................... 32 Event Logs ................................................................................................. 33 View Event Logs......................................................................................... 33 Save Event Logs ........................................................................................ 34 Clear Event Logs........................................................................................ 35

Locator Indicator ............................................................................................. 35 Configuration ....................................................................................... 37

Network........................................................................................................... 37 SSL Certificate ................................................................................................ 39

About Certificate Signing Requests............................................................ 39 Generating a CSR...................................................................................... 40 Uploading a Manually Created CSR .......................................................... 40

Set Time.......................................................................................................... 41 User Management ............................................................................... 42

Changing the Administrative Password .......................................................... 42 Managing Users.............................................................................................. 43

Adding a User............................................................................................. 43 Editing User Information............................................................................. 44

Remote Control.................................................................................... 45 Redirection...................................................................................................... 46

Using the Java Remote KVM ..................................................................... 48 Remote Power Control ................................................................................... 50 Hotkey Setup .................................................................................................. 51 Discovery ........................................................................................................ 52

Maintenance ........................................................................................ 53 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................... 53 Reset BMC...................................................................................................... 54

Chapter 5...................................................................... 55

Using the Client .......................................................... 55 Video Screen Redirection .................................................................... 55 Video Quality Configuration ................................................................. 56

Video Quality Option .................................................................................. 56 USB Keyboard and Mouse Emulation ................................................. 57 Mouse Synchronization at Console Side ............................................. 58

Hide Console Side Mouse .............................................................................. 59 Hardware Cursor Mode........................................................................ 59 Keyboard LED and Status Synchronization ......................................... 60 Hot-Key Simulation .............................................................................. 60

Preface — Introduction

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Full Screen Display on Console PC..................................................... 61 Dynamic Scaling Video Resolution ...................................................... 62 Color Text Adjust ................................................................................. 63 Encryption Mode.................................................................................. 64 Virtual Storage ..................................................................................... 65

Mounting a Device .......................................................................................... 65 Supported Devices ..................................................................................... 66

USB DVD Emulation....................................................................................... 67 USB Floppy Emulation.................................................................................... 68 USB CD-ROM Emulation................................................................................ 70 USB Flash Disk Emulation.............................................................................. 70 CD /DVD ROM Emulation............................................................................... 71 Multidevice Configuration ............................................................................... 71

Redhat AS4.0 ............................................................................................. 71 Redhat 9.0.................................................................................................. 72

Virtual Storage Configuration (Linux Kernel 2.4) ............................................ 72 Redhat AS3.0 (Linux kernel 2.4.x) ............................................................. 72

Appendix A................................................................... 74

Specifications ............................................................. 74

Appendix B................................................................... 75

Support ....................................................................... 75 Before you Begin ................................................................................. 75 Troubleshooting Sequence .................................................................. 76

Installation Problems ...................................................................................... 76 Troubleshooting AST2000 Problems ................................................... 77

Appendix C................................................................... 78

Technical Information ................................................. 78 Video Support Resolution ............................................................................... 78

Pin Assignments .................................................................................. 79

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CHAPTER 1

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The QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card provides server man-agement functions. You can use the KVM PCI Card to manage and monitor components in your servers through a LAN, even if the network is down. The KVM PCI Card offers an extensive hardware solution for server man-agement. The AST2000 is a 4-in-1 SOC that includes a VGA con-troller, BMC, KVM over IP, and Virtual Storage functions. This document specifies the QSSC K9168 functions from an application point of view, mainly for the KVM over IP and Virtual Storage. The KVM PCI Card defines a new level of remote access devices. It combines digital remote access via IP networks with extensive and integrated system management. The KVM PCI Card offers convenient, remote KVM access and control via Internet or LAN, capturing, digitizing, and compressing video and transmitting it with keyboard and mouse signals to and from a remote computer. Remote access and control software runs only on the card’s em-bedded processors, not on mission critical servers, so there is no obstruction with server operation or impact on network performance.

Chapter 1 — Introduction

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SSeerrvveerr SSyysstteemm OOvveerrvviieeww The QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card supports remote KVM/storage and Intelligent Platform Management Inter-face (IPMI) server management. When installed on a motherboard with an onboard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), the QSSC K9168 supports server management features. If the onboard BMC has an IPMB connector, the QSSC K9168 can communicate with the BMC to implement standard IPMI features, such as get/clear SEL or system power control. Below is a concept block diagram of the QSSC K9168 in a general server platform scenario.


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FFeeaattuurreess Feature Details VGA Onboard ASPEED AST2000:

• Supports up to PCI 2.3, 32bit/33MHz • Supports VGA output/input • VGA controller, supports up to 1600x1200@60Hz

IPMI Key Features and Functions

Supports IPMI v1.5 and v2.0 • Out-of-band server management over LAN, de-

pends on on-board BMC features • Dedicated 10/100 NIC in AST2000 for remote

management via network • Events log from motherboard, view, and clear • Supports on-board power/on/off/cycle and reset

function • Supports multi-session user, and alert destination

for LAN channel • Supports IPMB connecter that can communicate

with on-board BMC DDR SDRAM 16MB DDR1 SDRAM x 2 (total 32MB)

FLASH 8MB expansion flash

PHY Broadcom BCM5241 with MII interface One Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)

USB Hub Cypress CY7C65630-56LFX One upstream/four downstream Upstream to host controller outside

ROM Flash BIOS

Form Factor Board dimension: 119.91mm x 64.41mm x 1.6mm


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PPaacckkaaggee CCoonntteennttss The QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card package contains the following items: • QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card • QSSC K9168 CD (utility, divers, manual) • QSSC K9168 Quick Start Guide • Cable kit

IPMI cable x 1 USB cable x 1 15-pin VGA-out cable x 1

• VGA-in kit (optional) VGA-in cable x 1 VGA-in bracket x 1

• AC adapter kit If some items are missing or appear damaged, contact your vendor immediately.

SSyysstteemm RReeqquuiirreemmeennttss The QSSC K9168 supports systems that incorporate PCI/PCI-x slots.

Note! The QSSC K9168 does not support mother-boards that use the Broadcom HT-1000 chipset.

This concludes the first chapter. The next chapter explains how to install components.

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CHAPTER 2

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Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the simple guidelines below to avoid damage to your computer or yourself. • Always disconnect the computer from the power

outlet whenever you are working inside the com-puter case.

• If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are working inside the computer case. Alterna-tively, discharge any static electricity by touching the bare metal chassis of the computer case, or the bare metal body of any other grounded appliance.

• Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the components on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Do not flex or stress the circuit board.

• Leave all components inside the static-proof packaging until you are ready to use the compo-nent for the installation.

Chapter 2 — Installing Hardware

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Component Function COM/Serial port Connects the QSSC K9168 to a serial port on

the motherboard External VGA Connects the QSSC K9168

to a VGA port, which can then be connected to an external client PC or server.

Power connector Connects the QSSC K9168 to the mother-board front panel switch pins, and to the front panel power button.

IPMB connector Connect this connector to an IPMB jack on the motherboard.

Power connector Connects the QSSC K9168 to the front panel power button when installed in a server.

AC jack

Mini USB

LAN

VGA In

ID LED

COM/Serial port

IPMB connector

External VGA

Power connector

Power connector


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AC jack Connect an external power adapter to this jack to provide backup power to the QSSC K9168.

Mini USB Connect the KVM PCI card to an available USB port on the local server or PC, or to the client PC or remote server.

ID LED Identifies this PCI card when the server ID button is pressed.

LAN Connects the KVM PCI card to the LAN VGA In Connect a monitor to the VGA in.

HHaarrddwwaarree SSeettuupp This section describes how to install the QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card into a server, connect USB, video, and LAN, and how to set up for HDMI.

Installing the QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card

Follow these instructions to install the QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card into your server.

1. Open the server and locate an empty PCI slot. 2. Place the KVM PCI Card into the PCI slot. You may

use any PCI slot (33 or 66 MHz, 32 or 64Bit, or PCIX).


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Setting up the QSSC K9168

There are two possible configurations for setting up the QSSC K9168: single server and dual server setup. In a single server arrangement, the QSSC K9168 is in-stalled onto a remote server or PC, providing KVM func-tionality to the host client. Whereas in a dual server situation, the QSSC K9168 card remains setup in the initial host server while a second server or PC is connected to the external video and USB ports. In this way, KVM connectivity is secure and effectively extended without the need to reinstall the QSSC K9168 PCI card.

Single Server Setup In a single server setup, the QSSC K9168 is installed in the server to be remotely managed and connected to the in-ternal video port. The instructions that follow demonstrate a single server setup.

1. Connect a VGA cable to the QSSC K9168’s VGA internal port.

Connecting Video

QSSC K9168 Internal video connection


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2. Connect the USB cables to the server as shown.

Connecting USB

Dual Server Setup The dual server setup requires connecting a second server through the QSSC K9168 by using the external VGA port and USB to link both servers. Refer to the instructions and illustrations as follows for a dual server setup.

1. Connect the QSSC K9168’s external video port to the remote server’s video output.

Connecting Video

QSSC K9168 External Video


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2. Connect the USB cables as shown.

Connecting USB

Note! HW switch settings must be configured before external video can function. See Connecting External VGA on page 16.

Connecting Ethernet

Connect the QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card to Ethernet using the card’s RJ45 connector. The connector accom-modates either a 100Mbps 100Base-TX connection or a 10Mbps 10BASE-T connection. The adapter automatically senses the connection speed and adjusts to the appropri-ate operation mode.

10Mbps Connection.

Single Server Setup


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Dual Server Setup 100/10Mbps Connection To establish a 100/10Mbps connection, the cable has to be connected to a 100/10BASE-T hub. For 100BASE-TX Ethernet networks the KVM PCI Card supports category 5 UTP cable

1. Make sure that the cable is wired appropriately for a standard 100/10BASE-T adapter.

2. Align the RJ45 plug with the notch on the adapter’s connector and insert it into the adapter’s connector.


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CCoonnnneeccttiinngg PPoowweerr CCoonnttrrooll aanndd IIPPMMII The QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card supports an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI). IPMI is a protocol for monitoring server hardware for such characteristics as temperature, voltage, and chassis intrusion. This section explains connecting the QSSC K9168 KVM PCI Card to power control and IPMI.

Installing Power Control

This connection is used to power on or power off the sys-tem, or to perform a hard reset. The bundled cables con-nect the card to the front panel connectors and the power switch. Refer to the following illustration and instructions.

Connecting to Front Panel and Power Button 1. Connect the power cable to the 2-pin power con-

nector on the QSSC K9168.

To motherboard front panel connector

To pow er sw itch/button on front panel

1 x 3-pin pow er connector


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2. Connect the other end to the motherboard front panel connector and to the power switch or button on the front panel.

Connecting to Front Panel on the Server 1. Connect the power cable to the 2-pin power con-

nector on the QSSC K9168. 2. Connect the other end to the motherboard front

panel connector and to the power switch or button on the front panel.

To power switch/button on front panel

1 x 3-pin power connector


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Connecting IPMI

Connect the QSSC K9168 IPMB connector to the con-nector on the motherboard to provide IPMI support. Refer to the following illustration for the location of the IPMB connector on the QSSC K9168.

IPMB connector

To IPMB connector on motherboard.


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CCoonnnneeccttiinngg EExxtteerrnnaall VVGGAA To allow external video mode functionality, configure the S1 switch as described in the following procedure.

The table that follows lists the default settings (VGA: internal)

Pins Setting 1 OFF 2 ON 3 OFF 4 OFF

To enable external video connection, follow the proceeding instructions.

1. Ensure that the system is turned off before begin-ning any modifications.

2. Set the S1 switch pins as follows.

The table that follows lists the external VGA settings. Pins Setting 1 OFF 2 OFF 3 OFF 4 OFF

3. Connect the external VGA cable to the QSSC K9168 external VGA port.

4. Connect the monitor to the external VGA connector.

S1 Switch


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5. Turn on the system. 6. In the system BIOS, set the VGA settings to PCI. 7. Save settings and exit the BIOS menu.

External video mode is enabled. This concludes the second chapter. The next chapter de-scribes how to get started with the Discovery Utility.

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CHAPTER 3

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The Discovery application enables users to locate AST2000 devices over the LAN. The utility is located on the CD-ROM that comes with the QSSC K9168.

Note! Because the Discovery Utility sends a multicast package through the local gateway, ensure that the network gateway is set properly on the server side and client side. You should also configure your firewall on client and server side with fol-lowing port assignments: UDP port: 2000; Multi-cast port: 5000

Browse to the location of the file on the CD-ROM (Dis-covery.exe) and double-click the file. The Discovery utility opens.

The following items are listed:

Type: Lists the name of the AST2000 device. Host Name: Lists the host name of the AST2000 device. MAC: Lists the Mac address of the AST2000 device. IP Address: Lists the IP address of the AST2000 device. Netmask: Lists the netmask of the AST2000 device.

Chapter 3 — Using the Discovery Utility

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Gateway: Lists the gateway of the AST2000 device. Firmware: Lists the firmware version of the AST2000 device. LED: Indicates whether the AST2000 device LED is turned on. DHCP: Indicates whether the AST200 device is con-figured with DHCP. The following functions are available using the Discovery Utility.

Icon Name Description

Configure BMC Host

Click to configure the host for the selected device. After entering authentication in-formation, the following screen appears.

From here, you can change the host name, IP address, netmask, and gateway of the selected device.

Switch LED Blinking

Click to turn LED blinking on or off for the selected device.

Switch DHCP Click to turn DHCP on or off for the se-

lected device.

Refresh BMC Host List

Click to refresh the list of devices.

Launch Remote KVM

Click to launch Remote KVM control.

Information Displays the Discovery utility version in-formation.

Chapter 3 — Using the Discovery Utility

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Refer to the next chapter for information on using the AST2000 embedded server manager.

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CHAPTER 4

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The AST2000 firmware features an embedded web server, enabling users to connect to the AST2000 using an Internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer) without needing to install KVM and Virtual Storage software on the remote console side PC. The following web browsers are supported:

• Internet Explorer 6 and 7 • Mozilla 1.7.13 or later • Firefox 1.5 or later

SSeettttiinngg tthhee KKVVMM TTCCPP PPoorrtt oonn NNeettwwoorrkk The AST2000 web user interface requires access to the system’s TCP ports. Before using the web user interface, ensure that the firewall settings are configured to allow access to the following ports: 8890 (KVM), 9000 (Storage), 9001, 9002, and 9003.

Note! For information on configuring firewall settings to allow TCP port access, refer to your firewall software user’s guide.

Chapter 4 — Using the Java Interface

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IIPPMMII ffeeaattuurree ffuunnccttiioonn bbyy UUsseerr PPrriivviilleeggee User Privilege Levels and IPMI support functions: IPMI defines user levels as Callback, User, Operator, and Ad-ministrator as shown in the following table.

Note! User must connect the QSSC K9168 to MB with an IPMB cable to enable IPMI supported func-tions. Sensor names are from SDR MB BMC. If there is an error in SDR, Web UI still show the same error

Function/Privilege Table

R=Read, W=Write, X=Function not supported Function/ Privilege

Callback User Operator Administrator No IPMI

BMC version R R R R R

BMC board Information

R R R R X

Set Timeout X X X R/W R/W

Summary R R R R X

Fan Information

R R R R X

Temperature Information

R R R R X

Voltage Information

R R R R X

View Event Log

R R R R X

Save Event Log

X X X R/W X

Clear Event Log

X X X R/W X

Locator Indicator

X X R/W R/W X

Network X X X R/W R/W


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SSL Con-figuration

X X X R/W R/W

Set Time X X X R/W R/W

User Account

X X X R/W R/W

Redirection X X X R/W R/W

Remote Power Control

X X X R/W X

Hotkey Setup

X X X R/W R/W

Discovery X X X R/W R/W

Firmware Upgrade

X X X R/W R/W

Reset BMC X X X R/W R/W

LLooggggiinngg iinnttoo tthhee WWeebb UUsseerr IInntteerrffaaccee Users must enter the AST2000 embedded server IP ad-dress or URL into the address bar of the web browser or connect using OEM customer’s Embedded Server Man-agement (ESM). The default IP address is https://192.168.1.2/ When connecting to the AST2000 using a web browser, SSL is automatically activated and the display user login form is displayed prompting for the username and pass-word. This authentication with SSL protection prevents unauthorized intruders such as hackers from gaining ac-cess to the AST2000 web server. If authentication is passed, the user can manage the server by privilege. At the same time, the PHP (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor) records all user information, including user ID and privi-lege. The following figure displays the user authentication web page.


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The default username is root. The default password is changeme. After passing authentication, the following web page ap-pears.


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SSyysstteemm IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn The System Information tab enables you to view the BMC version information and BMC board Information (IPMI connector must be connected to enable this function). To set Session Time-Out, click the System Information tab to view the following web page.


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Version

Click the Version tab to view the BMC version , which provides any firmware revisions.

Click the BMC Board Information tab to view Device ID, Device Revision, Firmware Revision, and IPMI Revision.

Note! The IPMI connector must be connected to view this page.


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Session Time-Out

1. Click the Session Time-Out tab.

2. Click Enable Timeout and

select a timeout value from the drop-down list.

3. Click Disable Timeout to prevent the embedded web server from logging off.

4. Click Submit to save the changes


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SSyysstteemm MMoonniittoorriinngg The System Monitoring tab enables the administrator to view data about the system, including LED, system, power, fan, temperature and voltage status, and event logs. You can also enable server LED blinking on the Locator Indi-cator page to identify a particular server. Click the System Monitoring tab to view the following web page.


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Sensor Reading

The Sensor Reading tab provides information about system hardware such as the fan speed, internal tem-perature, and voltage.

Note! The IPMI connector must be connected to enable the Sensor Reading functions.

Summary The Summary tab displays a brief overview of system information and is viewed as follows:

1. Click the Sensor Reading tab. 2. Click the Summary tab to view a summary of

system hardware status information.

• Fault LED Status: indicates whether the fault LED on the

server is on or off. • Power Status: indicates whether server power is on or

off. • Fan Status: indicates the health status of the CPU fans

and SYS fans for CPUs and SYS that are installed. • Temperature Status: indicates the status for such items

as the baseboard and processor temperature, and thermal control.


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• Voltage Status: indicates the voltage status for components such as the baseboard, processor Vcc, and CPUs installed.

3. Click Update to refresh the status information

Fan Click the Fan tab to view CPU and SYS fan information.


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Temperature Click the Temperatue tab to view system component temperature information.

Click hyperlinks to viewassociated information.


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Voltage Click the Voltage tab to view system component temperature information.

Click hyperlinks to viewassociated information.


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Event Logs Click the Event Logs tab to view reports about system events.

Note! The IPMI connector must be connected to enable all Event Log functions.

View Event Logs Click View Event Logs to view specific event information.

• Severity: indicates the nature of the event (unspecified,

information, critical, etc.) • TimeStamp: indicates the time and date the event occurred.


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• Description: describes the event in more detail. • Forward/Backward: click Forward or Backward to browse

through the list of events.

Save Event Logs 1. Click the Save Event Logs tab to view the following

screen.

2. Click Save Event Logs to save the log to disk. You are prompted to save the event log text file to disk.

3. Click Save to save the log file to your hard drive.


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Clear Event Logs 1. Click the Clear Event Logs tab to view the

following screen.

2. Click Clear Event Logs to clear the current log. The

following screen displays when the logs have been cleared.

Locator Indicator

1. Click the Locator Indicator tab to view the follow-ing screen.

Note! The IPMI connector must be connected to enable the Locator Indicator functions.


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2. Click on the desired setting. • Turn system indicator LED blink: set the ID LED on the

remote server to blink. • Turn system indicator LED off: set the ID LED on the remote

server to off.


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CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn The Configuration tab enables you to set Network pa-rameters, load and enable an SSL certificate, and to set Time options. Click the Configuration tab to view the following web page.

Network

1. Click the Network tab to set network parameters.


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• Enable DHCP: check this box to enable the DHCP server.

When checked, an IP address is automatically assigned. • IP: enter a specific IP address to be assigned. • Net Mask: enter the Net Mask of the LAN. • Gateway: enter the Gateway of the LAN. • Mac Address: this field displays the Mac address. • DNS server: enter the DNS server address of the LAN, if re-

quired. 2. Click Submit to save the changes.


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SSL Certificate

The SSL Certificate page enables the Administrator to generate a new CSR (Certificate Signing Request) key automatically or upload the key. Click the SSL Certificate tab to view the following web page.

About Certificate Signing Requests Before you can create the SSL Certificate, you must first generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) on your server. A CSR is a body of text that contains encoded in-formation specific to your company and domain name. You can generate a CSR or upload a manually created CSR. The following information is required:

• Common Name (CN): the domain name for which you are requesting the SSL certificate.


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• Organization Unit (OU): whichever branch of your company is ordering the certificate.

• Organization (O): Legal Company or Personal Name, as le-gally registered in your locality.

• Country Code (C): The two-digit code for a country. Select the country from the drop-down list.

• Locality (L): City or location (for example, “Los Angeles”). • State (S): State (for example, “California). • E-mail Address (E): Your email address.

Generating a CSR Follow these instructions to generate and upload a CSR:

1. Fill in the information in the fields provided.

2. Click Generate.

A CSR key is generated and uploaded automatically.

Uploading a Manually Created CSR 1. Click the Browse button next to Certificate Upload,

and browse to the location of the saved key (using the .pem file extension).

2. Click Upload to upload the key. 3. Once the upload is completed, close the browser.


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4. Open a new browser and log in. The certificate file is the CSR previously uploaded.

After you have generated or uploaded the CSR, click Submit to save the changes.

Set Time

The Set Time page enables the Administrator to set the time for the server

1. Click the Set Time tab to view the following web page.

2. Manually enter the year, month, day, and time

(hours:minutes:seconds). 3. Click Submit to save the changes.


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UUsseerr MMaannaaggeemmeenntt The User Management web page enables the adminis-trator to change the administrative account password, and to add, modify, and delete users and set user privileges. Click the User Management tab to view the following web page.

Changing the Administrative Password

Follow these instructions to change the administrative password.

1. Under the root, click Change Password. The fol-lowing screen appears.

2. Type the current password in the Old Password text

box.


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3. Type the new password. 4. Type the password again for confirmation. 5. Click Submit to save the new password.

Managing Users

This section describes how to add a new user, and set user privileges.

Adding a User 1. Click Add User. The following screen appears.

2. Type the Username in the text box. 3. Type the Password in the text box and type it again

for confirmation. 4. Select the privilege to assign to this user.

• Administrator • Operator • User • Call Back

5. Click Submit to save the user.


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Editing User Information After a User is added, the administrator can change the user’s password, prevent user access, change user privi-leges, or delete the user.

• Disable: Click to prevent the user access to the server. • Change Password: Click to change the user’s password. • Change Privilege: Click to change the user’s privileges. • Delete: Click to remove the user from the system.


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RReemmoottee CCoonnttrrooll

By using the included Java client, users have access to robust remote control features.

Note! Refer to the next chapter for more informa-tion on remote control features.

Ensure that you have the java runtime machine (JVM) version 1.5 or higher in-stalled before using the remote control.

Click the Remote Control tab to view the following web page.


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Redirection

Launch Redirection enables you to control the server through your local PC. Follow these instructions to use Launch Redirection.

1. Click the Redirect tab. 2. Click the Launch Redirection button.

The following warning screen appears.

3. Click Close and then right-click the Information Bar to open the following screen.


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4. Click Download File. The following screen ap-pears.

5. Click Run.

Note! You may see several security screens during installation of the remote application. On each screen, click Yes to continue.

The Java Remote KVM application appears.


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6. Click OK. The remote window opens. From here,

you can control the remote client.

Using the Java Remote KVM The Java Remote KVM interface has several buttons that provide different functionality.

• Video Quality: Enables you to select the video quality: low, medium, or high. High: Fewest video loss and biggest size image transmit-

ted. Normal: Few video loss and big size image transmitted. Low: Some video loss and small size image transmitted.

• Hot Key: Displays hot key function. Refer to Hotkey Setup on page 51.

• Storage: Enables you to mount a virtual storage device. • Scale Fit: Reduces magnification of the current screen until it

fits in the window.


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• Scroll Mode: zoom is disabled, use scroll bar to view screen. • Full Screen: get the current KVM screen to zoom into the client

monitor • Local Cursor: enable and disable the client cursor in KVM. • Hardware Cursor: enable and disable the hardware cursor.

Hardware provides the cursor position and cursor shape to draw the cursor in the client KVM.

Note! For more information on using the Java remote KVM, refer to the next chapter.


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Remote Power Control

This feature enables the administrator to power on or power down the system remotely.

Note! The IPMI connector must be connected to enable this function.

1. Click the Remote Power Control tab to view the following web page.

2. In the Power Control frame, select Power Off (On)

and then click Submit to turn off (on) the remote server. OR

3. Select Reset and then click Submit to reset the remote server.


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Hotkey Setup

This page enables the administrator to create user profiles that include control modes, KVM settings, hot key settings, and storage settings. These settings are loaded after the Java Remote KVM is launched. Click the Hotkey Setup tab to view the following web page.

• Username: Displays the name of the user for this profile.

• Control Mode: Select a view mode from the drop-down list, and check the boxes that you wish applied to this profile.

• KVM Setting: Select the video quality and the encryption mode for this profile.


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• Hot Key Setting 1 ~ 15: Select the Hot Key settings from the drop-down lists.

Discovery

The Discovery application enables users to locate AST2000 devices over the LAN. Click the Discovery tab to view the following web page.

From here, you can run the Discovery utility by clicking Discovery. For information on using the Discovery utility, refer to Us-ing the Discovery Utility on page 21.


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MMaaiinntteennaannccee The Maintenance web page enables you to upgrade the firmware and reset the BMC.

Firmware Upgrade

Use the Firmware Update feature to upgrade to the latest firmware version.

1. Click the Firmware Update tab to view the follow-ing web page.

2. Click Save configuration to save the configuration

to disk. OR Click Do not Save configuration to skip this step before updating.

3. Browse to the location of the firmware file and click Update to update the firmware to the latest version.


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Reset BMC

Use the Reset BMC web page to reset the BMC to the factory default configuration.

1. Click the Reset BMC tab to view the following web page.

2. Click Reset BMC to restore the default values.

This concludes this chapter. The next chapter describes using the Client in more detail.

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CHAPTER 5

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KVM stands for Keyboard, Video, and Mouse. KVM over IP redirects server video screen, keyboard, and mouse data to or from a remote console PC via a network, so that the administrator can monitor the server and control keyboard and mouse to operate the server remotely. KVM Client HW platform requirement: RKVM applica-tion needs CPU resource to decode the video and draw the screen picture, so we suggest CPU Pentium4 1.8G and 512 dram to run, otherwise the Client Application will timeout and disconnect from BMC.

VViiddeeoo SSccrreeeenn RReeddiirreeccttiioonn AST2000 captures video output, compresses, and sends it to a remote console PC with encryption. The Java remote KVM application on the console PC receives and displays the server’s video screen. AST2000 can acquire video source either from PCI bus as VGA mode or from external source as Video mode. Please refer to hardware specifi-cation for more detail information about mode switching. The redirection specifications are as follows:

• Video Mode: Support both Text mode and Graphic mode. • Frame Resolution: Upto 1600x1200 @ 60Hz. • Frame Frequency: Upto 85Hz for other resolutions. • Frame Transfer Rate: More than 30 frames per second for

generic operation.

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VViiddeeoo QQuuaalliittyy CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn In order to fit the network bandwidth and video quality requirement, the Java Remote KVM provides the following options that the user can select them.

Video Quality Option 1. Best: Fewest video loss and biggest size image

transmitted. 2. Normal: Few video loss and big size image trans-

mitted. 3. Low: Some video loss and small size image trans-

mitted. The following image displays the video quality options.


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UUSSBB KKeeyybbooaarrdd aanndd MMoouussee EEmmuullaattiioonn Once the AST2000 KVM over IP function is launched, AST2000 emulates USB 1.1 keyboard and mouse devices. As a result, the managed server’s BIOS or OS will detect the USB keyboard and mouse attached, and load their drivers to service them. The following image shows the managed server’s device manager window.

The remote console sends keyboard and mouse input to the AST2000, which then receives and packs them in USB HID format and transmits them to the managed server through the USB interface and protocol.

Note! Mouse wheel operation will only work in the remote screen, not remote console screen.


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MMoouussee SSyynncchhrroonniizzaattiioonn aatt CCoonnssoollee SSiiddee When the Java remote KVM application is launched on the console PC, the mouse position of the remote server and the console are automatically synchronized. However, once the managed server’s mouse is moved locally, the console PC mouse position will be different from the re-directed managed server mouse. In order to re-synchronize the mouse, click the Mouse Synchronization button on the toolbar or by clicking Control on the main menu and selecting Mouse Sync.

Note! As the mouse is asynchronous after clicking mouse synchronization, ensure that mouse acceleration is turned off.


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To turn off the mouse acceleration function: • In Solaris, Linux: use # xset m 1 1 at the command line. • In Windows XP and Windows 2003: Click Control Panel |

Mouse Pointer Options and uncheck the enhance pointer precision option.

• In Windows 2000: Click Control Panel | Mouse Motion Ac-celeration None.

Hide Console Side Mouse

You can hide or show the console side (local) mouse by clicking the Local Cursor button on the toolbar or by clicking Control on the main menu and selecting Local Cursor.

HHaarrddwwaarree CCuurrssoorr MMooddee AST2000 provides the means to separate mouse data from video data and send the cursor position directly to the console side after positional updates or icon changes. In this mode, video image transmits become fewer and mouse movement becomes smoother. Click Control | Hardware Cursor on the menu to enable this mode.


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KKeeyybbooaarrdd LLEEDD aanndd SSttaattuuss SSyynncchhrroonniizzaattiioonn When NUM/CAPS lock keys are pressed on the managed server’s local keyboard, the remote console side keyboard LEDs update automatically. Conversely, when you press these keys are pressed on the console side keyboard, the remote managed server’s keyboard LEDs and status will change synchronously.

HHoott--KKeeyy SSiimmuullaattiioonn Since Windows or other application programs have priority in using hot-keys before the remote server, (for example Ctrl-Alt-Del), the Java remote KVM ignores these keys and does not send them. However, you can assign hotkeys in the Java remote KVM application (see Hotkey Setup on page 60) and these hotkeys are available on the menu-bar where user can select hot keys to send to AST2000 and the managed server directly, instead pressing key(s). You can also set up hotkeys by clicking Control | Setup HotKeys.

The following screen displays the hot-key menu.


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FFuullll SSccrreeeenn DDiissppllaayy oonn CCoonnssoollee PPCC The Java Remote KVM enables you to display the redi-rected video image in full screen as seen at the local side server in place of the window at the remote server side. To display full screen:

1. Click Control on the main menu bar. 2. Select Enable Full Screen Mode.

To return to normal view: 1. Click Control on the main menu bar. 2. Select Disable Full Screen Mode.


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DDyynnaammiicc SSccaalliinngg VViiddeeoo RReessoolluuttiioonn From managed server power on to entering the Operating System, the video output resolution changes frequently. The AST2000 detects these changes and adjusts the dis-play window automatically. In addition, user can adjust the display window to the size required by clicking and drag-ging the bottom right-hand corner of the inner window. Before using dynamic scaling video resolution function, please make sure that the state of the video resolution mode is set to Fit mode and Not Scroll Mode. Select the Control menu as shown in the following image. Ensure that the Scroll Mode option is visible. In this state, the video resolution state is currently in Fit Mode.


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CCoolloorr TTeexxtt AAddjjuusstt AST2000 has blurred color text in some condition; user needs to adjust the parameters to make it clear.


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EEnnccrryyppttiioonn MMooddee Encryption includes the following modes.

1. No encryption 2. Keyboard and mouse encryption: Uses AES

method for encryption 3. Video Only encryption: Uses RC4 method for

encryption. 4. Encryption All: Encrypts the Keyboard/Mouse and

Video The client side can only view encryption mode; however, users can access the web user interface to change the encryption mode and launch again.


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VViirrttuuaall SSttoorraaggee Through the USB storage emulation functions of the AST2000, users can install an operating system, device drivers or application software from the convenience of a remote side.

Mounting a Device

This section describes how to set up virtual storage for the QSSC K9168. Follow these instructions to configure a storage device.

1. Click Storage | Mount Device.


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The following screen appears.

2. Select the storage device or ISO image from the

drop down list. 3. When a storage device

is mounted, the status bar displays an icon:

4. If you select ISO-Image, you will be prompted to browse to the location of the ISO file. ISO image format supports ISO9660. In addition, ISO image emulates a DVD ROM on the managed server through the QSSC K9168.

5. To change the ISO-Image, Click Storage | Change ISO Image.

Supported Devices Device Action Legacy Floppy

USB Floppy

USB Flash

Read and Write (Floppy support Media Change)

Mounted device


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Device Action USB CD/DVD ROM

IDE CD/DVD ROM

ISO Image

Read only (support Media Change)

USB DVD Emulation

When DVD Emulation function enabled, the managed server will find a USB DVD drive. As shown in the image below the user puts a target DVD disk into the remote console PC DVD drive. While managed server access this virtual attached USB DVD, AST2000 will redirect to the DVD in console PC and Java Remote KVM will access the target DVD disk instead. The DVD format will support DVD +R and –R according to your CD/DVD ROM.


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USB Floppy Emulation

When Floppy Emulation function is enabled, the man-aged server will find a USB floppy drive. As shown in the image below the user puts a target diskette into the remote console PC floppy drive. While managed server will access this virtual attached USB floppy diskette, AST2000 will redirect to the diskette in console PC and Java Remote KVM will access the target diskette instead. The diskette access includes:

• In Solaris, Linux: use # xset m 1 1 at the command line. • Read • Write • Format • Media Changed (ejects then inserted diskette)

The below table describes the floppy LED status descrip-tion.


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Legacy Floppy behavior

As disk inside (LED status)

As No Disk inside (LED status)

Mount Begin Light On about 1.5 min Blinking (On: 3.5 sec, Off: 2.5 sec)

Ready Blinking (On: 3.5 sec, Off: 2.5 sec) None

No Media None Blinking (On: 3.5 sec, Off: 2.5 sec)

Note! When the virtual floppy is mounted, it does not lock

on the client site. It is recommended that the client does not access the client floppy file (even file write, remove).


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USB CD-ROM Emulation

When CD-ROM Emulation function is enabled, the managed server will find a USB CD-ROM drive. User puts the target CD into the remote console PC CD-ROM drive. While managed server will access this virtual attached USB CD-ROM, AST2000 will redirect to the CD in console PC and Java Remote KVM will access the target CD in-stead. The CD format only supports data CD in Mode 1 and Mode 2 Form 1. It does not support VCD and CDDA.

USB Flash Disk Emulation

When USB Flash Disk Emulation function is enabled and with the USB flash disk inserted to console PC USB port, the managed server will find a USB removable drive. While managed server access this virtual attached USB flash drive, AST2000 will redirect to the flash disk in console PC and Java Remote KVM will access the target flash disk instead. The diskette access includes:

• Read • Write

Note! When the virtual floppy is mounted, it does not lock yet on the client site, we recommend that the client to not access the client floppy file (even file write, remove).


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CD /DVD ROM Emulation

Java RKVM can read CD/DVD ISO image file and emulate a CD/DVD ROM on the managed server. Now, we only support ISO9660 format.

Note! Regarding the CD/DVD-ROM ISO image file, we only support the data format. We do not support any WAV, Video and other extended formats. (e.g.: compress format etc.)

Note! If the Java Remote KVM customer selects a wrong ISO format file, it will go into the No Media status and the customer needs to click media change to reselect a right ISO file.

Multidevice Configuration

Use the procedure below to configure OS specific managed devices on the server.

Redhat AS4.0 You are required to rebuild initial ramdisk.

1. In /etc/modprobe.conf add the line below: options scsi_mod max_luns=xxx (add the number of LUNs to support in place of xxx)

2. Build the initial ramdisk to implement the change: mkinitrd -f /boot/newimage-2.6.xx 2.6.xx (add the exact kernel version you have in place of xx)

3. Change boot/grub/menu.lst the parameter initrd to newimage-2.6.xx


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4. Reboot the system. After rebooting, the LUNs appear.

Redhat 9.0 1. Add this line to your /etc/modules.conf:

options scsi_mod max_scsi_luns=8 2. Reboot.

Virtual Storage Configuration (Linux Kernel 2.4)

Use the procedure below to configure your OS (Linux kernel 2.4) on your local computer. After configuring the system, mount a local IDE CD/DVD ROM to the remote server.

Redhat AS3.0 (Linux kernel 2.4.x) Using LILO

1. If you are using LILO to boot, add the line at the end of /etc/lilo.conf as follows: append xxx=ide-scsi (add the "id" of IDE CD/DVDROM to support in place of xxx ) For example: ---lilo.conf--- boot=/dev/had map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b timeout=50 message=/boot/message image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.4.21-40.EL label=linux initrd=/boot/initrd--2.4.21-40.EL.img read-only Quanta Confidential 53/62 root=/dev/hda1


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append= “hdc=ide-scsi" <=== like this append= "hdd=ide-scsi" <=== like this

Using GRUB 1. If using GRUB to boot, add the line at the end of

kernel line of /etc/grub.conf xxx=scsi (add the “id” of the IDE CD/DVDROM in place of xxx) For example: ---grub.conf--- default=0 timeout=10 splashimage=(hd0,0)/grub/splash.xpm.gz title Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (2.4.21-40.EL) root (hd0,0) kernel /vmlinuz-2.4.21-40.EL ro root=LABEL=/ hdc=ide-scsi hdd=ide-scsi

2. Reboot. Verify the following: Use ls -al /dev/cdrom to check the message below: lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root /dev/cdrom -> /dev/scd0

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APPENDIX A

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Size 119.91mm (W) x 64. 41mm (D) x 1.6mm (H) Form Factor Low Profile PCI Card Bracket Standard Brackets BMC/VGA Con-troller

Aspeed AST2000

Video Resolution Up to 1600X1200 at up to 60 Hz resolution I/O RJ45/miniUSB/VGA Out/VGA In DDR SDRAM DDR1 SDRAM 32MB (16MB x 2) FLASH One FLASH 8MB Network (PHY) Broadcom BCM5241

One Ethernet Port (10/100Base-T) USB Hub One upstream/four downstream Applied Country USA, Europe, UK Web Browser (Remote Client)

Windows ActiveX control (OCX) program JavaScript capable

OS Support MS Windows, UNIX and UNIX-like OS Security SSL v3.0/embedded hardware AES and RC4

cryptographic engines Virtual Storage Supported Environmental Specification

Storage temperature: -40 degrees to 80 de-grees C Relative humidity: 5 to 80 percent non-condensing @ 40 degrees Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C Vibration (Packaging): level of 1.146Grms (truck/air spectrum) for 30 minutes/side from 1 to 200 HZ. Shock (Packaging): 20G; 11 msec duration, half-sine shock sweep

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APPENDIX B

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BBeeffoorree yyoouu BBeeggiinn Warning! Before removing the server cover, disconnect all power. Unplug the AC power cord; disconnect all peripherals, and all LAN lines.

Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get into computer components and cause a malfunction. Many of the screws on the server are dif-ferent sizes; use containers to keep screws and small components separated. Adequate lighting and proper tools can prevent you from accidentally damaging internal components. Most of the following procedures require only a few simple tools, in-cluding the following:

• A Philips screwdriver • A flat-tipped screwdriver • A set of jewelers screwdrivers • A grounding strap • An anti-static pad

Most of the electrical connections can be disconnected by using your fingers. It is recommended that you do not use needle-nosed pliers to disconnect connections as these can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connec-tors. Before working on internal components, make sure that the server power is off. Ground yourself before touching any internal components, by touching a metal object. Static electricity can damage many of the server’s electronic components. Humid environments tend to have less static

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electricity than dry environments. A grounding strap is warranted whenever danger of static electricity exists.

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Installation Problems

Perform the following checks if you are troubleshooting an installation problem:

• Check all cable and power connections. • If the network is reporting an error, see if the server

has enough memory and disk space available. • Remove all added options, one at a time, and try to

power up the system. If after removing an option the server works, you may find that it is a problem with the option or a configuration problem between the option and the server. Contact the option vendor for assistance.

• If the system doesn’t power on, check the LED display. If the power LED is not on, you may not be receiving AC power. Check the AC power cord to make sure that it is securely connected.

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TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg AASSTT22000000 PPrroobblleemmss Why can’t the mouse synchronize in O.S. RHEL 3.0? PS2 mice do not work under the RHEL 3.0 OS; the com-mand “XSET” will fail. Replace the PS2 mouse with a USB mouse.

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APPENDIX C

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Video Support Resolution

The following list shows the display modes supported. (01) 720 x 480 60Hz (02) 848 x 480 60Hz (03) 640 x 480 60Hz (04) 720 x 576 60Hz (05) 960 x 600 60Hz (06) 800 x 600 60Hz (07) 1088 x 612 60Hz (08) 1280 x 720 60Hz (09) 1360 x 768 60Hz

(20) 640 x 480 75Hz (21) 640 x 480 85Hz (22) 720 x 400 70Hz (23) 800 x 600 56Hz (24) 800 x 600 72Hz (25) 800 x 600 75Hz (26) 800 x 600 85Hz (27) 1024 x 768 70Hz (28) 1024 x 768 75Hz (29) 1024 x 768 85Hz (30) 1152 x 864 75Hz (31) 1280 x 1024 75Hz (32) 1280 x 960 85Hz (33) 1280 x 1024 85Hz (34) 1600 x 1200 65Hz (35) 1600 x 1200 70Hz (36) 1600 x 1200 75Hz (37) 1600 x 1200 85Hz

Note! The maximum mode will be 1280x1240 if the External VGA (via enclosed VGA-in kit) is your video source.

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J1 VGA-In J2 IPMB J3 PWR2 J4 External Power J5 ID LED Pin J6 PWR J8 Serial Port

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