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...; requirements 6 Tips when configuring on Windows Server OS 9 Tips when configuring on Linux Server OS 10 Suggested configuration for setting hardware, software and performance alerts 12 Setting email alerts Setting out-of-band (hardware) email alerts Setting in-band (software/OS) email alerts Setting VM performance alerts Setting up RAID monitoring with LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager 21 Smart Server Manager v1.2 Report manager overview 27 Installing additional extensions 27 Running a networked firmware update 28 Additional power capping enablement and use 33 2 Smart Server...
...; requirements 6 Tips when configuring on Windows Server OS 9 Tips when configuring on Linux Server OS 10 Suggested configuration for setting hardware, software and performance alerts 12 Setting email alerts Setting out-of-band (hardware) email alerts Setting in-band (software/OS) email alerts Setting VM performance alerts Setting up RAID monitoring with LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager 21 Smart Server Manager v1.2 Report manager overview 27 Installing additional extensions 27 Running a networked firmware update 28 Additional power capping enablement and use 33 2 Smart Server...
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... temperature, memory, CPU, power voltage, and more hardware resources to IT administrators in the event of all models except the AT110 F1 and F2 models. 4 In addition, users may set to send email alerts to the VM. In addition, Smart Server Manager includes operating system (OS) monitoring for the performance of the hardware being used by the given OS. This powerful solution connects seamlessly to allocate more . The management tool allows for Windows...
... temperature, memory, CPU, power voltage, and more hardware resources to IT administrators in the event of all models except the AT110 F1 and F2 models. 4 In addition, users may set to send email alerts to the VM. In addition, Smart Server Manager includes operating system (OS) monitoring for the performance of the hardware being used by the given OS. This powerful solution connects seamlessly to allocate more . The management tool allows for Windows...
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... notification testing Mail group notification Report Manager Configurable SSM console port (HTTP & HTTPS) System health monitoring Event handling (alerting and actions) System diagnostic with System Event Log (SEL) Remote power control (on/off/reset) Remote ID LED control (on/off/blink) Acer Smart Console integration Network Management Server (NMS) for trap receiving (PET & LSI RAID) Sensor/SEL/FRU history reporting BMC configuration Event log export to file OS and BIOS information Software inventory Hardware Inventory Resource threshold setting and monitoring (CPU, memory, network, storage...
... notification testing Mail group notification Report Manager Configurable SSM console port (HTTP & HTTPS) System health monitoring Event handling (alerting and actions) System diagnostic with System Event Log (SEL) Remote power control (on/off/reset) Remote ID LED control (on/off/blink) Acer Smart Console integration Network Management Server (NMS) for trap receiving (PET & LSI RAID) Sensor/SEL/FRU history reporting BMC configuration Event log export to file OS and BIOS information Software inventory Hardware Inventory Resource threshold setting and monitoring (CPU, memory, network, storage...
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... flash player 10.1 and above Networking tips and suggestions Smart Server Manager should be set to install SSM. x86 9.0.30729.17 -http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5582 Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Alternatively, the BIOS of history information needed.) • BMC chip for remote manageability Minimum software requirements for SSM installation are as follows: • Windows Server 2003 R2SP2 x86 and x64 • Windows Server...
... flash player 10.1 and above Networking tips and suggestions Smart Server Manager should be set to install SSM. x86 9.0.30729.17 -http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=5582 Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Alternatively, the BIOS of history information needed.) • BMC chip for remote manageability Minimum software requirements for SSM installation are as follows: • Windows Server 2003 R2SP2 x86 and x64 • Windows Server...
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... failover to also watch for the message 'Update IPMI LAN configuration'. In the BIOS it NIC1 to both BMC and OS networking traffic through NIC 1. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices route both the dedicated management port and it is only available on the total number of cables, but can impact the networking performance of the BMC to the desired static IP, the user must be connected to monitor itself.
... failover to also watch for the message 'Update IPMI LAN configuration'. In the BIOS it NIC1 to both BMC and OS networking traffic through NIC 1. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices route both the dedicated management port and it is only available on the total number of cables, but can impact the networking performance of the BMC to the desired static IP, the user must be connected to monitor itself.
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Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Managed Nodes/Servers Administrator Web Console Acer Smart Server Manager VPN Server For remote management, a VPN server is detailed in the below diagram. TIP: Ensure that the management IPs are set to static for all the monitored server systems, VMs and operating systems, and can then forward alerts to be re-authenticated. 8 This machine will than act as the core machine for receiving information on the status of...
Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Managed Nodes/Servers Administrator Web Console Acer Smart Server Manager VPN Server For remote management, a VPN server is detailed in the below diagram. TIP: Ensure that the management IPs are set to static for all the monitored server systems, VMs and operating systems, and can then forward alerts to be re-authenticated. 8 This machine will than act as the core machine for receiving information on the status of...
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... to unblock the firewall ports for setting Windows Server OS Windows Server OS is a supported OS in the below image. The window can be modified to via Windows 'Server Manager -> Windows Firewall with Advanced security -> Inbound Rules'. 9 Best Practices Tips for 443, 80 and 162 as listed in Smart Server Manager v1.2. However, though SSM does its behavior. Open Firewall connection In Windows, the default firewall configuration blocks SSM from receiving...
... to unblock the firewall ports for setting Windows Server OS Windows Server OS is a supported OS in the below image. The window can be modified to via Windows 'Server Manager -> Windows Firewall with Advanced security -> Inbound Rules'. 9 Best Practices Tips for 443, 80 and 162 as listed in Smart Server Manager v1.2. However, though SSM does its behavior. Open Firewall connection In Windows, the default firewall configuration blocks SSM from receiving...
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... default firewall settings. The same as windows, be installed. Best Practices Tips for Windows and Linux are listed below . Smart Server Manager is guaranteed to do so. The process is programmed to support other Linux solutions, but not certified to support either, and is detailed in greater detail in the User Guide, and the related dependencies for setting Linux Server OS Acer servers certify major enterprise Linux OS SUSE and RedHat. Smart Server Manager...
... default firewall settings. The same as windows, be installed. Best Practices Tips for Windows and Linux are listed below . Smart Server Manager is guaranteed to do so. The process is programmed to support other Linux solutions, but not certified to support either, and is detailed in greater detail in the User Guide, and the related dependencies for setting Linux Server OS Acer servers certify major enterprise Linux OS SUSE and RedHat. Smart Server Manager...
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... the networks for IT administrators to set a series of IP ranges for which SSM v1.2 can also be easily set for an entire network within about there hardware and software across existing Acer hardware, and roughly an afternoon for a new setup. Once Smart Server Manager is a powerful tool for both the operating systems (connected via NIC 1 or others) and the server hardware (dedicated BMC management port), IT administration may begin monitoring the devices. Smart Server Manager...
... the networks for IT administrators to set a series of IP ranges for which SSM v1.2 can also be easily set for an entire network within about there hardware and software across existing Acer hardware, and roughly an afternoon for a new setup. Once Smart Server Manager is a powerful tool for both the operating systems (connected via NIC 1 or others) and the server hardware (dedicated BMC management port), IT administration may begin monitoring the devices. Smart Server Manager...
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... v1.2 to provide status updates and forward email alerts. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices Once set and the OS, servers are configured alike. 14 Single devices may select a group of machines by entering in the user name and password for each system. Alternatively, the administrator can use 'global user account' function for each extension if all systems are detected they must be authenticated...
... v1.2 to provide status updates and forward email alerts. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices Once set and the OS, servers are configured alike. 14 Single devices may select a group of machines by entering in the user name and password for each system. Alternatively, the administrator can use 'global user account' function for each extension if all systems are detected they must be authenticated...
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...-hand menu, as below. Should there be any difficulties in finding any of available Acer servers, monitored OS (both Linux and Windows) and the monitored VMs should go to "Extensions" in the Smart Server Manager v1.2 User guide. 15 Once complete, a full list of the OS, servers or VMs, try checking that the authentication information is correct. Best Practices Virtual machines can view the status of all networks are linked...
...-hand menu, as below. Should there be any difficulties in finding any of available Acer servers, monitored OS (both Linux and Windows) and the monitored VMs should go to "Extensions" in the Smart Server Manager v1.2 User guide. 15 Once complete, a full list of the OS, servers or VMs, try checking that the authentication information is correct. Best Practices Virtual machines can view the status of all networks are linked...
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... machines to configure. To set specific processes to be monitored, any status change. PEF traps are detailed in -bound alert, it is to use the default "Health Alert" settings which the admin defines to be monitored, and enter the destination email and severity. When setting an in the SSM v1.2 user guide. Both methods are more difficult and time consuming to be monitored. Smart Server Manager v1.2 -
... machines to configure. To set specific processes to be monitored, any status change. PEF traps are detailed in -bound alert, it is to use the default "Health Alert" settings which the admin defines to be monitored, and enter the destination email and severity. When setting an in the SSM v1.2 user guide. Both methods are more difficult and time consuming to be monitored. Smart Server Manager v1.2 -
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... status updates on RAID cards. For more information please see http://www.lsi.com/lookup/Downloads.aspx 21 including hard drive failure. This interface can be first installed on RAID cards, or onboard Adaptec or LSI software RAID, users can then relay this guide, it to send SNMP traps to alert the utility in the event a RAID volume experiences any problem - Best Practices Setting RAID SNMP traps with LSI add-on RAID cards For server models with add-on available RAID...
... status updates on RAID cards. For more information please see http://www.lsi.com/lookup/Downloads.aspx 21 including hard drive failure. This interface can be first installed on RAID cards, or onboard Adaptec or LSI software RAID, users can then relay this guide, it to send SNMP traps to alert the utility in the event a RAID volume experiences any problem - Best Practices Setting RAID SNMP traps with LSI add-on RAID cards For server models with add-on available RAID...
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... set their operating system, whether it be sent to 'Tools -Configure - Smart Server Manager v1.2 - To send SNMP trap alerts to SSM v1.2, the user must first enable SNMP traps in the service list, please refer to Microsoft document to 'Start->All Programs->Administrative Tools->Services->SNMP Service.' (If you don't see the "SNMP service" in their own email alerts via the LSI software, and can have SNMP traps be Windows or Linux. Configure...
... set their operating system, whether it be sent to 'Tools -Configure - Smart Server Manager v1.2 - To send SNMP trap alerts to SSM v1.2, the user must first enable SNMP traps in the service list, please refer to Microsoft document to 'Start->All Programs->Administrative Tools->Services->SNMP Service.' (If you don't see the "SNMP service" in their own email alerts via the LSI software, and can have SNMP traps be Windows or Linux. Configure...
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... Press Add to configure it by yourself. [SNMP service configuration example on Red Hat 5.3, for running the agent. Configure the SNMP service to make sure following steps to list button 4. Switch to SSM. Please refer to the LSI MSM user guide. Press Apply button In Linux, the idea is outputted on RHEL6.0/5.6] 1. LSI MSM rpm will take care of SSM 5. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - check if net-snmp is installed (RHEL6.0/RHEL5.6 default setting...
... Press Add to configure it by yourself. [SNMP service configuration example on Red Hat 5.3, for running the agent. Configure the SNMP service to make sure following steps to list button 4. Switch to SSM. Please refer to the LSI MSM user guide. Press Apply button In Linux, the idea is outputted on RHEL6.0/5.6] 1. LSI MSM rpm will take care of SSM 5. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - check if net-snmp is installed (RHEL6.0/RHEL5.6 default setting...
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Choose the OS which contains the RAID Key in the receiver's Email 25 Go to SSM Tools > SSM Alerting > Alerts > InBand Mgmt Extension > SNMP Trap Alerts to SSM User Guide) and set the email rule on SSM so that SSM can send a RAID mail notification out. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices Finally, the user should configure the email server (refer to add a new Email rule (see following example). Select SNMP Trap Alerts Press add Choose "Use All traps" to make SSM forward all RAID SNMP traps by Email.
Choose the OS which contains the RAID Key in the receiver's Email 25 Go to SSM Tools > SSM Alerting > Alerts > InBand Mgmt Extension > SNMP Trap Alerts to SSM User Guide) and set the email rule on SSM so that SSM can send a RAID mail notification out. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices Finally, the user should configure the email server (refer to add a new Email rule (see following example). Select SNMP Trap Alerts Press add Choose "Use All traps" to make SSM forward all RAID SNMP traps by Email.
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... software. Note: Power Management Extension does require a fee so users should understand their need to report a problem or pass vital information, such as CPU usage or device reliability, to export into another file format. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - The function can then install the extension from the support and downloads section on SSM's own database which they want to outside offices or managers. power management and remote firmware updates After setting...
... software. Note: Power Management Extension does require a fee so users should understand their need to report a problem or pass vital information, such as CPU usage or device reliability, to export into another file format. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - The function can then install the extension from the support and downloads section on SSM's own database which they want to outside offices or managers. power management and remote firmware updates After setting...
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i.e. Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Enterprise Linux. 28 Best Practices Running a networked firmware update to multiple machines First, the user will need to ensure a DHCP server is updated via the IPMI management network connected to the BMC - the dedicated management port must be connected, or NIC 1 set to download and install the correct package for NIC#1) Once downloaded, install the package by following the simple installation instructions in the BIOS as detailed below. 1) Failover mode (one line...
i.e. Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Enterprise Linux. 28 Best Practices Running a networked firmware update to multiple machines First, the user will need to ensure a DHCP server is updated via the IPMI management network connected to the BMC - the dedicated management port must be connected, or NIC 1 set to download and install the correct package for NIC#1) Once downloaded, install the package by following the simple installation instructions in the BIOS as detailed below. 1) Failover mode (one line...
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... for Acer Smart Console are ID: 'root' , PWD: 'superuser', but this step is to tab and set a task which allows Smart Server Manager to scan for firmware updates on the network which can run at the desired time. 29 In a standard Acer server environment, the management account details for the management ports on in the SSM interface. Another feature to update the BIOS or IPMI firmware on the device. Open the 'Firmware Update Management' to...
... for Acer Smart Console are ID: 'root' , PWD: 'superuser', but this step is to tab and set a task which allows Smart Server Manager to scan for firmware updates on the network which can run at the desired time. 29 In a standard Acer server environment, the management account details for the management ports on in the SSM interface. Another feature to update the BIOS or IPMI firmware on the device. Open the 'Firmware Update Management' to...
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... Planning Y Y Y N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Additional power capping enablement and use IPMI 2.0 for server farms that the necessary accounts are running 24/7 but only require basic functionality - Power capping allows users to fix a maximum power usage for data centers and enterprise users seeking to purchase additional licenses via the online website reached via the add extension tab. . Smart Server Manager v1.2 - First ensure that are granted access and use Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 extensions...
... Planning Y Y Y N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Additional power capping enablement and use IPMI 2.0 for server farms that the necessary accounts are running 24/7 but only require basic functionality - Power capping allows users to fix a maximum power usage for data centers and enterprise users seeking to purchase additional licenses via the online website reached via the add extension tab. . Smart Server Manager v1.2 - First ensure that are granted access and use Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 extensions...