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ASMB4-iKVM/ ASMB4-SOL PLUS
Server Management Board
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E6568
Second Edition V2 March 2011
Copyright 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (ASUS). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit, without intent to infringe.
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS specifications summary .................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Features ........................................................................................ 1-3 1.4 System requirements ................................................................... 1-4 1.5 Network setup .............................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2 2.2 Hardware installation ................................................................... 2-2 2.3 Firmware update and IP configuration ....................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Firmware update ............................................................. 2-4 2.3.2 Configure BMC IP source static IP .................................. 2-6 2.3.3 Configure BMC IP source DHCP .................................... 2-7
2.4 BIOS configuration ...................................................................... 2-8 2.5 Running the ASMC4 utility ........................................................ 2-11
2.5.1 Configuring the LAN controller ...................................... 2-13 2.5.2 Configuring the user name and password .................... 2-14
2.6 Software installation .................................................................. 2-15 2.6.1 Installing the ARC ......................................................... 2-15 2.6.2 Launching ARC ............................................................. 2-16
Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console 3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) ..................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 ARC sections .................................................................. 3-3 3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server ..................................... 3-6 3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information ......................................... 3-8 3.1.4 Displaying FRU information .......................................... 3-10 3.1.5 Displaying system event logs .........................................3-11 3.1.6 Using Remote Console ................................................. 3-12 3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors ............................ 3-13
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3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings .................................. 3-14 3.1.9 Controlling the remote server power ............................. 3-16 3.1.10 Viewing PET information ............................................... 3-17
3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup ................................... 3-20 3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host
Management Controller Setup utility .................... 3-20 3.2.2 Command fields ............................................................ 3-21 3.2.3 Initial .............................................................................. 3-21 3.2.4 View .............................................................................. 3-21 3.2.5 Set ................................................................................. 3-24 3.2.6 Monitor .......................................................................... 3-25 3.2.7 Help ............................................................................... 3-26
Chapter 4: Web-based user interface 4.1 Web-based user interface ........................................................... 4-2
4.1.1 Loging in the utility .......................................................... 4-2 4.1.2 Using the utility ................................................................ 4-3
4.2 System Information ...................................................................... 4-4 4.3 Server Health ................................................................................ 4-4
4.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds) ................................ 4-5 4.3.2 Event Log ........................................................................ 4-5
4.4 Configuration ................................................................................ 4-6 4.4.1 Alerts ............................................................................... 4-6 4.4.2 PEF ................................................................................. 4-7 4.4.3 Mouse Mode ................................................................... 4-7 4.4.4 Network ........................................................................... 4-8 4.4.5 SMTP .............................................................................. 4-8 4.4.6 SSL ................................................................................. 4-9 4.4.7 Users ............................................................................... 4-9 4.4.8 Configure LDAP ............................................................ 4-10 4.4.9 Date/Time/NTP Settings ............................................... 4-10
4.5 Remote Control .......................................................................... 4-11 4.5.1 Console Redirection .......................................................4-11 4.5.2 Server Power Control .................................................... 4-12 4.5.3 Capture Screen Video ................................................... 4-12
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4.5.4 Chassis Identify Command ........................................... 4-13 4.6 Maintenance ............................................................................... 4-13 4.7 Languages .................................................................................. 4-14
Appendix: Reference information A.1 BMC connector .............................................................................A-2 A.2 LAN ports for server management .............................................A-3 A.3 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................A-4 A.4 BMC Sensor Codes Table ............................................................A-5
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturers instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/ REACH.htm.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling information in different regions.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
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Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the server. When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing server before you add a device.
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the server, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety Before installing any component to the server, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package. Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
Place the product on a stable surface. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the server management board.
How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts:
Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 2: Installation This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the board supports.
Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console This chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Remote Console (ARC) that the server management board supports.
Chapter 4: Web-based user interface (ASMB4-iKVM only) This chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the server management board supports.
Appendix: Reference Information The Appendix shows the location of the LAN ports for server management and BMC connector on server motherboards. This section also presents common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the server management board.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Example:
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format a:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
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ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS specifications summary
Chipset Aspeed 2050 Internal RAM 56 Mb for system
8 Mb for video Internal ROM 16 Mb Timers 32-bit Watchdog Timer
Main features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports KVM over LAN Web-based user interface (remote management) Virtual media
Form factor 22 mm x 17 mm
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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1Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS server management board!
The ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-compliant board that allows you to monitor, control, and manage a remote server from the local or central server in your local area network (LAN). With ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS plugging in a server motherboard, you can completely and efficiently monitor your server in real- time. The solution allows you to reduce IT management costs and increase the productivity.
Before you start installing the server management board, check the items in your package with the list below.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents Check your server management board package for the following items.
ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board Support CD User guide
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1.3 Features
1. IPMI 2.0 System interface (KCS) LAN interface (support RMCP+) System Event Log (SEL) Sensor Data Record (SDR) Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Remote Power on/off, reboot Serial Over LAN (SOL) Authentication Type: RAKP-HMAC-SHA1 Encryption (AES) Platform Event Filtering (PEF) Platform Event Trap (PET) Watchdog Timer
2. Private I2C Bus Auto Monitoring sensors (temperature, voltage, fan speed and logging
events
3. PMBus* Support Power supply for PMBus device
4. PSMI* Support Power supply for PSMI bus device
5. Web-base GUI Monitor Sensor, show SDR, SEL, FRU, configure BMC, LAN Support SSL (HTTPS) Multiple user permission level Upgrade BMC firmware
6. Update Firmware DOS Tool Web GUI (Windows XP/Vista/2003/2008, RHEL5.2, SLES10SP2
7. Notification PET SNMP Trap e-Mail
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1.4 System requirements Before you install the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board, check if the remote server system meets the following requirements:
ASUS server motherboard with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector*
LAN (RJ-45) port for server management** Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later; Firefox
* Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for an updated list of server motherboards that support the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS.
** See the Appendix for details.
* A power supply supported PMBus and PSMI is necessary. ** Specifications are subject to change without notice.
8. KVM over Internet (ASMB4-iKVM only) Web-based remote console
9. Remote Update BIOS (ASMB4-iKVM only) Use Remote floppy to update BIOS
10. Remote Storage (Virtual Media) (ASMB4-iKVM only) Support two remote storage for USB/CD-ROM/DVD and image
11. Remote Install OS (ASMB4-iKVM only) Use remote storage to remote install OS
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1.5 Network setup The ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS server management board installed on the remote server connects to a local/central server via direct LAN connection or through a network hub. Below are the supported server management configurations.
Remote server with ASMB4-iKVM/ ASMB4-SOL PLUS
Hub or router
Direct LAN connection
LAN connection through a network hub
Remote server with ASMB4-iKVM/ ASMB4-SOL PLUS
RJ-45 cable
Remote console with web-based browser
Remote console with web-based browser
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This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the board supports.
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2.2 Hardware installation
To install the server management board:
1. Remove the remote server system cover, and then locate the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector on the motherboard.
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install the server management board to the remote server system.
Unplug the server system power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
2. Place the board on the BMC connector of the motherboard, aligning with the pin connectors.
Refer to the Appendix section for the location of the BMC connector on supported motherboards.
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4. When installed, the board appears as shown.
5. Reinstall the remote server system cover, then connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.
Everytime after the AC power is re-plugged, you have to wait for about 30 seconds for the system power up.
6. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port for server management.
Refer to the Appendix for the location of the LAN port for server management.
7. For direct LAN configuration, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the local/central server LAN port.
For connection to a network hub or router, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the network hub or router.
3. Press the board firmly until it is completely seated in place.
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2.3 Firmware update and IP configuration You need to update the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS firmware and configure IP source before you start using the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board.
2.3.1 Firmware update To update the firmware: 1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 2. Restart the remote server, then press during POST to enter the BIOS
setup. 3. Go to Boot menu and set the Boot Device Priority item to [CD-ROM]. 4. When finished, press
PLUS) Firmware Update for Preserve Configuration, and press
6. A confirmation message appears, asking whether you want to update the firmware or not. Select
ASUS Server Z8PE-D12X MB FreeDOS command prompt Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN3 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN3 ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Preserve Configuration ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Clear Configuration
The firmware updating process starts.
WARNING !!! UPDATE ASMB4-iKVM FIRMWARE NOW ! DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
No Yes
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7. When the update process is completed, the following screen appears.
NewImageSize = 10MB, offs = 0
Uploading Firmware Image : Completed
Flash Update Completed
Device Firmware has been upgraded successfully. The device will be reset within 10 seconds for the new firmware to take effectt. Press any key to continue ...
You may update firmware from the web-based user interface. Refer to page 4-13 for details.
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2.3.2 Configure BMC IP source static IP 1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section. 2. On reboot, the main menu appears.Select Configure BMC IP Source Static IP
for LAN1 (or LAN3), and press
4. When the configuration is completed, the below screen appears.
3. A confirmation message appears, asking if you want to configure the BMC IP source static IP now. Select
Detect Motherboard -> (Z8PE-D12X)
Detect KCS Interface
New BMC IP Source : Static IP
Press any key to continue ...
5. Go to BIOS menu to set the IP. Refer to section 2.4 for IP settings in BIOS menu.
ASUS Server Z8PE-D12X MB FreeDOS command prompt Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN3 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN3 ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Preserve Configuration ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Clear Configuration
WARNING !!! CONFIGURE BMC IP Source STATIC IP NOW ! DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
No Yes
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2.3.3 Configure BMC IP source DHCP 1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section. 2. On reboot, the main menu appears.Select Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for
LAN1 (or LAN3), and press
4. When the configuration is completed, the below screen appears.
3. A confirmation message appears, asking if you want to configure the BMC IP source DHCP now. Select
Detect Motherboard -> (Z8PE-D12X)
Detect KCS Interface
New BMC IP Source : DHCP
Press any key to continue ...
5. Then you can get IP from DHCP server.
ASUS Server Z8PE-D12X MB FreeDOS command prompt Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for for LAN3 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for for LAN3 ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Preserve Configuration ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Clear Configuration
WARNING !!! CONFIGURE BMC IP Source DHCP NOW ! DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
No Yes
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2.4 BIOS configuration You need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct configuration and connection to the central server.
Update the remote server BIOS file following the instructions in the motherboard/system user guide. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Running the BIOS IPMI configuration To configure the IPMI in the BIOS:
1. Restart the remote server, then press during POST to enter the BIOS setup.
2. Go to the Server menu, then select the IPMI Configuration sub-menu. Use this sub-menu to configure the IPMI settings.
3. When finished, press
IPMI Configuration
Select Screen Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server
IPMI Configuration
BMC Firmware version : 1.03 Set LAN1 Configuration Set LAN3 Configuration View BMC System Event Log
Clear BMC System Event Log BMC Watch Dog Timer Action [Disabled]
InPut for Set LAN Configuration command. See IPMI 1.5 Spec, table 19.1 NOTE:- Each question in this group may take considerable amount of time.
Select Set LAN1 Configuration for shared LAN; select Set LAN3 Configuration for dedicated LAN.
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Set LAN1/LAN3 Configuration Allows you to set the BMC LAN Parameter settings.
IP Address Source Allows you to select the IP address source type. When set to [Static Mode], the following three items become configurable, and you have to assign the IP address, subnet mask and gateway address for the remote server. When set to [DHCP Mode], you dont have to assign the IP address, subnet mask and gateway address for the remote server.
IP Address Allows you to set the BMC IP address.
Subnet Mask Allows you to set the BMC subnet mask. We recommend that you use the same Subnet Mask you have specified on the operating system network for the used network card.
Gateway Address Allows you to set the gateway address. We recommend that you use the same gateway address you have specified on the operating system network for the used network card.
Select Screen Select Item
+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server
LAN Configuration.
Current IP address in BMC: 010.010.010.243 Current Subnet Mask in BMC: 255.255.255.0 Current Gateway Address in BMC: 000.000.000.000 Current MAC address in BMC: 00.10.20.3D.40.5F
IP Address Source [Static Mode] IP Address [000.000.000.000] Subnet Mask [000.000.000.000] Gateway Address [000.000.000.000]
DHCP Mode Static Mode
Options
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It is necessary to install ASWM (ASUS System Web-based Management) for using this function.
Select Screen Select Item
+- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server
Total Number Of Entries: 700
SEL Entry Number: [ 1] SEL Record ID: 0001 SEL Record Type: 02 (System Event) Event Timestamp: Jan 1, 2008 00:00:06 Generator ID: 0020 Event Message Rev: 04 (IPMI ver 1.5) Event Sensor Type: 02 (Voltage) Event Sensor Number: 35 (CPU Vcore 2) Event Dir Type: 01 Event Data: 50 00 7D
Use +/- to traverse the event log.
View BMC System Event Log Allows you to view all the events in the BMC event log. It will take a maximum of 15 seconds to read all the BMC SEL records.
Clear BMC System Event Log Allows you to clear the system event log. Press
BMC Watch Dog Timer Action [Disabled] Allows the BMC to reset or power down the system when the operating system crashes or hangs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Reset System] [Power Down] [Power Cycle]
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2.5 Running the ASMC4 utility The ASMC4 utility allows you to update the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS firmware, configure the LAN setting for the remote server and change the user name/ password in DOS environment. This utility is available from the support CD that came with the package.
To run the ASMC4 utility:
1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. 2. Restart the remote server, then press during POST to enter the BIOS
setup. 3. Go to Boot menu and set the Boot Device Priority item to [CD-ROM]. 4. When finished, press
then press
ASUS Server Z8PE-D12X MB FreeDOS command prompt Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for for LAN3 Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for for LAN3 ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Preserve Configuration ASMB4-iKVM Firmware Update for Clear Configuration
Refer to the table on the next page for a description of the help menu options.
6. When the C:> prompt appears, type ASMC4 -?, then press
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ASMC4 Help Menu options
Options Description -kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data.... Send IPMI command -bmc_ip_source source[1: Static, 2: DHCP] Set the IP source -bmc_ip [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_ip 10.10.10.20)
Write the BMC IP address for dedicated LAN
-bmc_mask [ip_mask] (e.g., bmc_mask 255.255.255.0)
Write the subnet mask for dedicated LAN
-bmc_gateway [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_gateway 10.10.10.254)
Write the gateway address for dedicated LAN
-pet_ip_mac [ip_addr] [mac_addr] (e.g., pet_ip_mac 10.10.10.20 010203040506)
Write the PET destination IP and MAC addresses for dedicated LAN
-bmc_ip_s_lan1 source[1: Static, 2: DHCP] Set the IP source for shared LAN -bmc_ip_lan1 [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_ip 10.10.10.20)
Write the BMC IP address for shared LAN
-bmc_mask_lan1 [ip_mask] (e.g., bmc_mask 255.255.255.0)
Write the subnet mask for shared LAN
-bmc_g_lan1 [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_gateway 10.10.10.254)
Write the gateway address for shared LAN
-pet_ip_m_lan1 [ip_addr] [mac_addr] (e.g., pet_ip_mac 10.10.10.20 010203040506)
Write the PET destination IP and MAC addresses for shared LAN
-adm_name new_name_string Change the administration name -user_name new_name_string Change the user name -adm_password new_adm_password Change the administration password -user_password new_user_password Change the user password -sol_baud [baud rate] (e.g., sol_baud 57600)
Set the communication Baud rate
-bmc_info Displays the BMC and PET IP and MAC addresses
-fru -view fru_id Displays the system FRU information -fru -load fru_file Update system FRU data from file -fru -save fru_id fru_file Save system FRU data to file -sel -clear Clear system event log
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2.5.1 Configuring the LAN controller Before you can establish connection to the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board, you must configure the LAN port for server management used by the remote server to connect to the local/central server.
To configure the LAN port of the remote server:
1. Run the ASMC4 utility from the support CD following the instructions in the previous section.
2. Set IP source: (a) Type asmc4 -bmc_ip_source 1 if you want to set a static IP address. (b) Type asmc4 -bmc_ip_source 2 if you want to get IP from DHCP server. 3. Type asmc4 -bmc_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, then press
address to the remote server LAN port (if necessary). The screen displays the request and response buffer. Write the remote server IP address in a piece of paper for reference. c:\>asmc4 -bmc_ip 10.10.10.243 Detect MotherBoard -> (Z8PE-D12X) Detect KCS Interface New BMC IP : 10.10.10.243 c:\>
When finished, the utility returns to the DOS prompt.
Make sure that the assigned IP address for both remote and local/central servers are in the same subnet. You can use the network settings utility in your OS to check.
4. Configure your (a) subnet mask and (b) gateway address if necessary. (a) Type asmc4 -bmc_mask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (your subnet mask encoded in
hexadecimal system) (b) Type asmc4 -bmc_gateway xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (your gateway address
encoded in hexadecimal system) 5. Restart the remote server, enter the BIOS setup, then boot from the hard disk
drive. 6. Adjust the local/central server network settings, if necessary.
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2.5.2 Configuring the user name and password You may change your user name and password from the ASMC4 utility.
To change the user name and password:
1. Follow steps 1-5 on page 2-11. 2. When the C:> prompt appears, type asmc4 -user_name xxxxx, then
press
C:\>asmc4 -user_name super Detect MotherBoard -> (Z8PE-D12X) Detect KCS Interface Change User Name to super C:\>
3. Type asmc4 -user_password xxxxxxxx, then press
4. Restart the remote server, enter the BIOS setup, then boot from the hard disk drive.
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2.6 Software installation You can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS Remote Console (ARC). The ARC is a web-based application available from the support CD that came with theASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS package. You must install the ARC on the local/central server to access the remote server.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click the item ASUS Remote Console.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ARC.EXE in the ARC folder. Double-click the ARC.EXE to install the application.
Before you install the ARC:
For SNMP Service: View the Platform Event Trap (PET) information. See page 3-17 for details.
For Microsoft ActiveSync: Enable the SMS feature. See page 3-15 for details.
2.6.1 Installing the ARC To install the ARC to the local/central server:
1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
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3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility.
2.6.2 Launching ARC To launch the ARC utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Remote Console > ASUS Remote Console from the Windows desktop.
OR
Double-click the ASUS Remote Console icon on the Windows desktop.
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This chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Remote Console (ARC) that the server management board supports.
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3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility, designed for ASMB4-SOL PLUS, that allows you to monitor the remote hosts hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets you instantly power on/off or reset the remote server.
The ARC window is made up of six sections:
1. Menu bar 2. Tool bar 3. Navigation window 4. Detail/SEL window 5. Event window 6. Status bar
Refer to the following sections for details.
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3.1.1 ARC sections
Menu bar The Menu bar contains all the commands for the ARC application. Click on a menu to display a list of available commands.
Tool bar The Tool bar buttons correspond to commonly used commands. The Tool bar offers faster access and execution of these commands. Roll the mouse pointer over a button to display its function.
Navigation window The Navigation window displays the directory of connected and disconnected remote server(s). For multiple monitoring, this window allows you to navigate through the remote servers. Click the All Servers root directory to display all connected and disconnected servers, then click on the server you want to monitor or control.
Click before the server connection to display available remote server information including the SDR (Sensor Data Record), FRU (Field Replaceable Unit), SEL (System Event Log), and Remote Console.
Menu Available commands Server add, delete, connect, disconnect server or change the server
settings; load/save server node list; general setting; dump/restore all configuration
View show or hide the tool bar, status bar, navigation, and PET windows Control power down/up, reset, power cycle, power on Lan Edit delete the System Event Log (SEL), PET log, Reset PET destination,
Reset Baud Rate; Set MAC address Help open Help contents or view information about the ARC application
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Some remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor groups such as Temperature, Voltage, and Fan. Click before the remote server information to display the sensor groups.
Click before a sensor group to display individual sensors. For example, clicking before the sensor group Temperature displays the CPU1 and system temperatures.
You can also change the server directory display by clicking the buttons on top of the window. For example, clicking the IP button displays the remote server IP address instead of the remote server name (N). Selecting ID displays the remote server ID instead of the server name or IP address.
Sensor groups Sensors
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Event window The Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information includes the event index, source IP address, enterprise, community, generic and specific traps, and time ticks. The PET information is a system management alert in SNMP Trap format and is used for IPMI alerting.
Status bar The Status bar located at the bottom of the ARC window displays the connection status to the remote server, connection duration, IP address of the remote server, and the progress of SDR/SEL/FRU information download.
Detail/SEL window The Detail/SEL window displays the detailed SDR and FRU information, and the SEL (System Event Log). The window provides the link for detailed sensor information or system events and allows you to adjust the sensor threshold values.
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3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server To connect to the remote server:
1. From the menu bar, click Server, then select Add New Server Node. An Add new server connection window appears.
2. Type the remote server name and IP address on the fields. Click Save Default to set the remote server connection as the default. Otherwise, click OK to continue or Cancel to close the window.
The default server connection name and IP address are automatically displayed everytime you add a new server connection.
3. When prompted, select IPMI Server, then click Continue.
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The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Detail/SEL window.
4. Use any of these options to connect to the server: Click before the remote server to display the remote server information,
then select from the list. Double-click a remote server information from the Detail/SEL window. Click Server, then select Connect.
5. When prompted, enter the default user name (admin) and password (admin).
6. Set the connection request level authentication and privilege, then click OK.
The default connection request level authentication is HMAC-SHA1 with Administrator privileges. You may change these configuration according to your network settings or preference.
Check the box before Enable Payload Encryption if you want to use Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
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3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information The Sensor Data Record (SDR) provides remote server system information through available sensors including CPU/system/power temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, chassis intrusion, etc. The SDR also provides information on the sensor location (e.g. CPU1, CPU2, FAN1), event generation, and access information.
To retrieve a sensor information:
1. From the navigation window, click before the server name to display the remote server information.
2. Click before the SDR to display the sensor groups (e.g. Temperature), then click before a sensor group to display the individual sensors. Select a sensor (e.g. CPU1 Temperature) to display its values in the Detail/SEL window.
The Detail/SEL window displays the sensor data attributes, values, and meanings. From this window, you can adjust the sensor threshold values by clicking the up/down arrow button after each value.
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3. Click More. A sensor window appears displaying additional information on the sensor.
The Information tab displays basic sensor information including the sensor name, current status, current value, and sensor type.
The tab also displays the sensor record ID and SDR version.
4. Click the Settings tab to adjust the sensor threshold values. Click on the up/down arrow button after each threshold value to adjust.
Click OK to close the window.
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3.1.4 Displaying FRU information The Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information provides the manufacturer, product name, and/or serial number of various modules and components installed on the remote server. For example, the FRU feature can display the remote server motherboard name, model, and serial number. You can use this feature when retrieving information on a module or component installed on the remote server.
2. Click before the FRU to display available FRU information, then click before the module/component. Select a module or component from the list to display the FRU information in the Detail/SEL window.
The FRU information feature allows you to obtain component or module information even when the remote server is down or off.
The motherboard information is not included in the FRU information.
To display the FRU information:
1. From the navigation window, click before the server name to open the remote server information.
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3.1.5 Displaying system event logs The System Event Log (SEL) is a non-volatile storage area where all remote server system events are stored for real-time tracking or later retrieval. The ARC application can display system events for efficient remote server monitoring and troubleshooting.
To display the sytem events:
1. From the navigation window, click before the server connection, then click SEL. The status bar displays the progress of the SEL download. When finished, the Detail/SEL window displays the system events in chronological order.
2. Double-click an event to display an Event Information window.
This window displays the sensor type and record ID, event message, current and threshold values, and other system event information.
3. Click OK to close the window.
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3.1.6 Using Remote Console The Remote Console feature lets you see the remote server screen (text only) and is useful when you adjust the remote server BIOS settings.
To display the remote server console, press the Remote Console item from the navigation window. The remote server screen appears in the Detail/SEL window.
F1F10 keyboard function keys
Reboot to enter BIOS setup menu
Delete key ARC function keys
(used in combination with other keys)
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3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors To display all remote server sensors in graphical format:
1. From the navigation window, click before the server name to open the remote server information.
2. Click All Sensors value. All remote server sensors are displayed on the Information window in graphical format.
The color bar represents the upper/lower threshold values of each sensor. The green pointer indicates the current value of the sensor.
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3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings The ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring settings including SEL polling, SDR reading, and PET.
To adjust the monitoring settings:
1. Click Server on the menu bar, then select General Setting from the drop-down menu. A Server Settings window appears.
2. Click on the up/down arrow button after each setting to adjust the value.
3. Click OK to save your changes and close the window; otherwise, click Cancel to ignore your changes.
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Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature The Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Platform Event Trap (PET) information on your smart phone (ASUS P505).
You must install Microsoft ActiveSync before you enable the SMS feature. Visit www.microsoft.com to download Microsoft ActiveSync .
To enable the SMS feature:
1. Check the box before the Enable Short Message Service feature.
2. Click Set Phone List.
3. When the SyncSMS mobile phone number setup window opens, key-in the mobile or PDA phone number in the box.
You may click the box before each phone number to disable it.
4. Press OK.
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3.1.9 Controlling the remote server power ARC allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using the power menu.
2. Click Yes when the Confirm power down window appears.
3. The remote server is turned off. Click OK to close the window.
Use the same instructions as reference when powering up or resetting the remote server.
Before turning off or resetting the remote server, make sure that it is not being used and that no application is currently running on it to avoid data loss.
To power down the remote server:
1. Click Control on the menu bar, then select Power down from the drop-down menu.
OR Click the power down button on the
tool bar.
Power Down
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3.1.10 Viewing PET information The Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system management alerts. When the ARC receives a PET, it displays a pop-up window notifying you of the alert and its source (IP address). Right-click the window to close.
You need to install an SNMP service to the remote server to receive PET information.
To install an SNMP service to the remote service:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Double-click Add Windows Components.
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4. Double-click Management and Monitoring Tools.
5. Select Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
6. Click OK.
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Important notice for Windows XP (Service Pack 2) users If the local server system is behind a firewall, you must create a UDP port to receive PET information. To create a UDP port: 1. Double-click the My Computer icon from the Windows desktop, then click
the My Network Places link. 2. Click the View network connections link, then select the LAN connection
the remote server system is using. 3. Right-click the LAN connection, then select Properties from the drop-down
menu. 4. Click the Advanced tab, then click the Settings button in the Network
Connection Sharing area. 5. On the Services tab, click the Add button to display a Service Settings
window. 6. Type a name on the Description of service field (i.e. ASUS ARC). 7. Type the IP address of the local/central server, then set the External and
Internal Port number to 162. 8. Select UDP, then click OK. The created service is displayed in the Services
list. Check the box before the service, then click OK.
You must also adjust the Internet Explorer settings to allow active contents to run in the local/central server. To do this: 1. From the Internet Explorer menu, click Tools, then select Internet Options
from the drop-down menu. 2. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Enable the item Allow active content to run in files on My Computer . 4. Click the Apply button, then click OK to close the window.
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3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise configuration and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL) generation and System Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode.
This utility also supplies configuration sequences for the type of host interface as well as direct real-time monitoring of system information including CPU temperature(s), fan speeds and system voltages.
3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility
To install the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility:
1. Boot the server in DOS mode using the support CD. 2. At the prompt, type asmc4, then press
Help Menu. The screen appears as shown.
3. The main utility screen appears. Press
C:\>asmc4
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3.2.2 Command fields The utility menu bar has five commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You can select a command using the left or right arrow button on the keyboard. After selecting a command, use the down arrow key to display available options. Select a command, then press
3.2.4 View The View command displays the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) data record including the System Event Log (SEL), the System Data Record (SDR), and general BMC information.
3.2.3 Initial The Initial command allows you to clear the SEL information or exit the utility.
Go to Initial command, then select Clear SEL to empty all System Event Log information for a refresh set of data records. Use the Clear SEL command when creating a new log that begins at an exact time for precise system monitoring.
Select Exit to close the utility and return to the DOS prompt.
Menu options Menu bar
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To view the System Data Record (SDR): 1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press
A complete list of data records appears on the left pane. The right pane displays the sensor data information.
The number on the bottom left of the screen indicates the data record displayed in the right window pane over the total number of sensor data records in the remote host.
2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor data record. 3. Press
To view the System Event Log (SEL): 1. Select BMC SEL from the View command option, then press
complete list of system event records appear on the left pane. The right pane displayes the SEL information.
The number on the left bottom of the window shows the system event displayed in the right window pane over the total number of system events in the remote host.
2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor event. 3. Press
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To view the BMC information: 1. Select BMC Info from the View command option, then press
of BMC information appears on the left pane. 2. Use the down arrow button to select a BMC information. The BMC
information is displayed in the right pane.
3. Press
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3.2.5 Set The Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time.
You can select from the following interfaces:
KCS Interface - Keyboard Controller Style SMIC Interface - Server Management Interface Chip BT Interface - Block Transfer PCI Interface - Peripheral Component Interconnect KCS2 Interface - Keyboard Controller 2 Style 3. When finished, press
To set the BMC Timer: 1. Select BMC Timer from the Set command option, then press
To select the host interface: 1. Select Host Interface from the Set command option, then press
The screen displays the host interfaces supported by the server management board.
2. Use the down arrow button to select a host interface, then press
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3.2.6 Monitor The Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
To display a remote server information: 1. Select a sensor from the Monitor command options, then press
list of server information appears on the left pane. 2. Use the down arrow button to select a monitor information. The selected
monitor information details are displayed in the right pane.
3. Press
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3.2.7 Help The Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information.
4Web-based user interface
This chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the server management board supports.
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4.1 Web-based user interface The web-based user interface allows you to easily monitor the remote servers hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets you instantly power on/off or reset the remote server.
You should install JRE on remote console first before using web-based management. You can find JRE from the folder JAVA of the ASMB4-iKVM support CD. You can also download JRE from http://java.sun.com/javase/ downloads.
4.1.1 Loging in the utility 1. Ensure that the LAN cable of the computer is connected to the LAN port of
the remote server. 2. Open the web browser and type in the same IP address as the one in the
remote server. 3. The below screen appears. Enter the default user name (admin) and
password (admin). Then click Login.
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4.1.2 Using the utility The web-based graphics user interface displays when you login in the utility successfully.
1. Menu bar: Click a menu to display available function lists. 2. Function list: Click each function key to start using its specific functions. 3. Function title: Displays the function title. 4. Section information: Displays the section information. 5. Help menu: Click to display the brief description of the selected function.
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4.2 System Information This section contains the general information about the system, such as firmware version and detected FRUs.
4.3 Server Health This section contains the data related to the server health, such as the sensor readings and event log. Click each function key to start using its specific functions
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4.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds) The Sensor Readings page displays the system sensor information, including readings and status.
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1. Select a sensor type category: Allows you to select the type of sensor readings to be displayed in the list.
2. Refresh: Click to refresh the sensor readings. 3. Show/Hide Thresholds: Click to display/hide the thresholds assigned to
each sensor.
4.3.2 Event Log The Event Log page displays a table of system event log.
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2. Refresh: Click to clear the event log.
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4.4 Configuration This section allows you to configure the system settings. Click each function key to start using its specific functions
4.4.1 Alerts The Alert page allows you to configure the alert settings. Click to select the alert item that you want to modify, delete or send a test alert.
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1. Modify: Click Modify button to redirect the alert modification page. 2. Send Test Alert: Click to send a test alert to the set-up destination. 3. Delete: Click to delete the selected test alert.
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4.4.2 PEF The PEF page allows you to modify the PEF configuration.
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4.4.3 Mouse Mode The Mouse Mode page allows you to select the mouse mode.
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4.4.4 Network The Network page allows you to configure the network settings.
1. MAC Address: Select whether to obtain the IP address automatically or manually configure one.
2. IP Address/Subnet Mask/Default Gateway: If you configure a static IP, enter the requested address, subnet mask and gateway in the given field.
3. Save: Click to apply the settings.
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4.4.5 SMTP The SMTP page allows you to configure SMTP mail server. Enter the IP address of the mail server, and then click Save to apply the settings.
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4.4.6 SSL The SSL page displays the default certificate and private key, and allows you to upload the new SSL certificate. Click Browse to navigate the available certificate, and the click Upload to upload a new SSL certificate.
4.4.7 Users The Users page allows you to configure the user settings and its privilege for this server.
1. Add User: Select an empty item, and then click this button to add a new user. The user name should be at least 4 characters; the password should be at least 8 characters.
2. Modify User: Select a user in the list, and then click this button to modify the settings.
3. Delete User: Select a user in the list, and then click this button to delete the user.
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4.4.8 Configure LDAP The Configure LDAP page allows you to authenticate and access the LDAP server. Complete the settings in the given field, and then click Save to apply the settings.
4.4.9 Date/Time/NTP Settings The Date/Time/NTP Settings page allows you to set up specific date/time or synchronize the date/time with NTP server.
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4.5 Remote Control This section allows you to perform remote operations on the server. Click each function key to start using its specific functions
4.5.1 Console Redirection The Console Redirection page allows you to launch the redirection console and manage the server remotely. Click Java Console to open the java redirection window.
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4.5.2 Server Power Control The Server Power Control page displays the current server power status and allows you to change the current settings. Select the desired option, and then click Perform Action to execute the selected action.
4.5.3 Capture Screen Video The Capture Screen Video page allows you to view the latest redirection screenshot. Click Capture Screen to view the screen capture data.
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4.5.4 Chassis Identify Command The Chassis Identify Command page allows you to perform a chassis identify command control operation. Enter identify interval in seconds, and then click Perform Action to start the command.
4.6 Maintenance This section allows you to perform the firmware update for the remote server. Click Enter Update Mode to open the firmware update window.
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4.7 Languages This section allows you to select the language for the web-based application. Select the available language from the list, and then click Apply to perform the setting.
AAppendix: Reference information
The Appendix shows the location of the LAN ports for server management and BMC connector on server motherboards. This section also presents common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the server management board.
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A.1 BMC connector The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS comes with a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector.
Refer to the illustration below to locate the BMC connector on different server motherboards.
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A.2 LAN ports for server management The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS comes with three LAN (RJ-45) ports: one for network connection and the other two for server management. For easy identification, the LAN ports for server management are LAN1 and LAN3 ports. You must use the LAN1 and LAN3 ports for server management to connect the remote server to the local/central host (direct LAN connection) or to the network hub or router.
Refer to the illustration below to identify the LAN1 and LAN3 ports for server management on some server motherboards.
You may refer to motherboard manual for the location of LAN1 and LAN3 ports.
LAN3
LAN1
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A.3 Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board
1. Check if the LAN cable is connected to the LAN port.
2. Make sure that the IP address of both the remote and local/central servers are on the same subnet. (Refer to chapter 2 for details.) Try ping xx.xx.xx.xx (remote server ip) on local/central server and make sure remote server could reply the ping request.
3. Check if the IP source is set to [DHCP]. When set to [DHCP], youll not be able to configure the IP address.
All the SEL (System Event Log) cannot be displayed
The maximum SEL number is 900 events.
The date/time shown in SEL (System Event Log) screen is incorrect
Refer to section 4.4.9 to check if the time zone is set up correctly.
ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS has network connection problems in Firewall environment
Ask MIS to add the following port numbers in Firewall: 5123 (virtual floppy) (TCP) 5120 (virtual CDROM) (TCP) 623 (IPMI) (TCP & UDP) 80 (HTTP) (TCP) 7578 (iKVM) (TCP) 443 (HTTPs) (TCP) 161 (SNMP) (UDP)
The Java redirection screen cannot be displayed normally
Click Refresh Page button to refresh the redirection screen.
This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems that you may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.
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A.4 BMC Sensor Codes Table
Category 1: Memory related
Sensor No.
Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type code
Sensor Value or Event Type Event Data 3
0xD1
CPU1_ECC1
Memory ECC Sensor
0x0C
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Correctable ECC 0x02: Uncorrectable ECC 0x40: Presence detected
0x00: DIMM_A1, 0x01: DIMM_A2, 0x02: DIMM_A3, 0x03:DIMM_A4, 0x04: DIMM_B1, 0x05: DIMM_B2, 0x06: DIMM_B3, 0x07: DIMM_B4, 0x08: DIMM_C1, 0x09: DIMM_C2, 0x0A: DIMM_C3, 0x0B: DIMM_C4, 0x0C: DIMM_D1, 0x0D: DIMM_D2, 0x0E: DIMM_D3, 0x0F: DIMM_D4
0xD2
CPU1_ECC2
OEM Memory ECC Sensor (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)
0xC1
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Read ECC error 0x02: ECC Error occurred on a scrub 0x04: Write Parity Error 0x08: Error in Redundant memory 0x10: Sparing Error 0x20: Memory access out of Range 0x40: Address Parity Error 0x80: Byte Enable Parity
0x00: DIMM_A1, 0x01: DIMM_A2, 0x02: DIMM_A3, 0x03:DIMM_A4, 0x04: DIMM_B1, 0x05: DIMM_B2, 0x06: DIMM_B3, 0x07: DIMM_B4, 0x08: DIMM_C1, 0x09: DIMM_C2, 0x0A: DIMM_C3, 0x0B: DIMM_C4, 0x0C: DIMM_D1, 0x0D: DIMM_D2, 0x0E: DIMM_D3, 0x0F: DIMM_D4
0xD3
CPU2_ECC1
Memory ECC Sensor
0x0C
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Correctable ECC 0x02: Uncorrectable ECC 0x40: Presence detected
0x00: DIMM_D1, 0x01: DIMM_D2, 0x02: DIMM_D3, 0x03: DIMM_D4, 0x04: DIMM_E1, 0x05:DIMM_E2, 0x06: DIMM_E3, 0x07: DIMM_E4, 0x08: DIMM_F1, 0x09: DIMM_F2, 0x0A: DIMM_F3, 0x0B: DIMM_F4, 0x0C: DIMM_G1, 0x0D: DIMM_G2, 0x0E: DIMM_G3, 0x0F: DMM_G4, 0x10: DIMM_H1, 0x11: DIMM_H2, 0x12: DIMM_H3, 0x13: DIMM_H4, 0x14: DIMM_C1, 0x15: DIMM_C2, 0x16: DIMM_C3, 0x17: DIMM_C4
0xD4 CPU2_ECC2 OEM Memory ECC Sensor (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)
0xC1 Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Read ECC error 0x02: ECC Error occurred on a scrub 0x04: Write Parity Error 0x08: Error in Redundant memory 0x10: Sparing Error 0x20: Memory access out of Range 0x40: Address Parity Error 0x80: Byte Enable Parity
0x00: DIMM_D1, 0x01: DIMM_D2, 0x02: DIMM_D3, 0x03: DIMM_D4, 0x04: DIMM_E1, 0x05:DIMM_E2, 0x06: DIMM_E3, 0x07: DIMM_E4, 0x08: DIMM_F1, 0x09: DIMM_F2, 0x0A: DIMM_F3, 0x0B: DIMM_F4, 0x0C: DIMM_G1, 0x0D: DIMM_G2, 0x0E: DIMM_G3, 0x0F: DMM_G4, 0x10: DIMM_H1, 0x11: DIMM_H2, 0x12: DIMM_H3, 0x13: DIMM_H4, 0x14: DIMM_C1, 0x15: DIMM_C2, 0x16: DIMM_C3, 0x17: DIMM_C4
A-6 Appendix: Reference information
Category 2: HDD / Backplane related
Sensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type
0x68
Backplane1 HD1
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x69
Backplane1 HD2
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x6A
Backplane1 HD3
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x6B
Backplane1 HD4
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x6C
Backplane1 HD5
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x6D
Backplane1 HD6
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x6E
Backplane1 HD7
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x6F
Backplane1 HD8
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x78
Backplane2 HD1
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x79
Backplane2 HD2
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x7A
Backplane2 HD3
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x7B
Backplane2 HD4
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x7C
Backplane2 HD5
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x7D
Backplane2 HD6
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x7E
Backplane2 HD7
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
0x7F
Backplane2 HD8
Drive Slot
0x0D
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild
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Category 3: Power Supply related
Sensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type
0x81
PSU1 Temp
Temperature
0x01
Threshold(0x01) Upper Non-Critical - going high Upper Critital - going high
0x82
PSU1 Fan1
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0x83
PSU1 Fan2
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0x92
PSU1 Over Temp
Temperature
0x01
Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe 0x40: Transition to Non-Recoverable
0x93
PSU1 FAN Low
FAN
0x04
Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe
0x94
PSU1 AC
Power Supply
0x08
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Presence Detected 0x08: Power Supply input lost (AC/DC)
0x95
PSU1 Slow FAN1
FAN
0x04
Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe 0x40: Transition to Non-Recoverable
0x96
PSU1 Slow FAN2
FAN
0x04
Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe 0x40: Transition to Non-Recoverable
0x97
PSU1 PWR Detect
Power Supply
0x08
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Presence Detected 0x02: Power Supply Failure Detected
0x84
PSU2 Temp
Temperature
0x01
Threshold(0x01) Upper Non-Critical - going high Upper Critital - going high
0x85
PSU2 Fan1
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0x86
PSU2 Fan2
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0x9A
PSU2 Over Temp
Temperature
0x01
Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe 0x40: Transition to Non-Recoverable
0x9B
PSU2 FAN Low
FAN
0x04
Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe
0x9C
PSU2 AC Lost
Power Supply
0x08
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Presence Detected 0x08: Power Supply input lost (AC/DC)
0x9D
PSU2 Slow FAN1
FAN
0x04
Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe 0x40: Transition to Non-Recoverable
0x9E
PSU2 Slow FAN2
FAN
0x04
Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe 0x40: Transition to Non-Recoverable
0x9F
PSU2 PWR Detect
Power Supply
0x08
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Presence Detected 0x02: Power Supply Failure Detected
A-8 Appendix: Reference information
Category 4: Hardware Monitor / System Sensor related
Sensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type
0x31
CPU1 Temperature
Temperature
0x01
Threshold(0x01) Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x32
CPU2 Temperature
Temperature
0x01
Threshold(0x01) Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0xCC
TR1 Temperature
Temperature
0x01
Threshold(0x01) Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0xCD
TR2 Temperature
Temperature
0x01
Threshold(0x01) Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x34
VCORE1
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x35
VCORE2
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x36
+3.3V
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x37
+5V
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x38
+12V
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x39
+1.5V_ICH (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x3A
+1.1V_IOH (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x3B
+5VSB
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x3C
VBAT
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x3D
P1VTT (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x3E
+1.5V_P1DDR3 (For Intel platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
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0x3F
P2VTT (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x40
+3.3VSB
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x41
+1.5V_P2DDR3 (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x42
P1DDR3 (For AMD platform only)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x42
+1.5V (For Intel UP platform only)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x43
P2DDR3 (For AMD platform only)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x44
P1_+1.2V (For AMD platform only)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x45
P2_+1.2V (For AMD platform only)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x46
P1_VDDNB (For AMD platform only)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x47
+1.8V (For AMD platform only)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x48
+1.2V (For AMD platform only)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x49
+1.1V (For AMD platform only)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0x4A
VTT (For AMD platform only)
Voltage
0x02
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high
0xA0
CPU_FAN1
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0xA1
CPU_FAN2
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
A-10 Appendix: Reference information
0xA2
FRNT_FAN1
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0xA3
FRNT_FAN2
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0xA4
FRNT_FAN3
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0xA5
FRNT_FAN4
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0xA6
REAR_FAN1
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0xA7
REAR_FAN2
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0xA8
FRNT_FAN5
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0xA9
FRNT_FAN6
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0xAA
FRNT_FAN7
FAN
0x04
Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low
0x4F
Chassis Intrusion
Physical Security (Chassis Intrusion)
0x05
Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: General Chassis Intrusion 0x02: Drive Ba
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