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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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... (CPU, memory, disks, system, and network). no additional installation required. Acer Smart Server Manger UI 1 Acer servers equip a standard BMC on the network can support up to 250 devices (including physical hardware, OS, and VMs) and is becoming a bottle neck, thereby allowing IT administrators to determine whether to allocate more . Smart Server Manager is a free serer system management solution for Windows and/or Linux platforms, and virtual machine performance monitoring. This powerful solution connects seamlessly to monitor...
... (CPU, memory, disks, system, and network). no additional installation required. Acer Smart Server Manger UI 1 Acer servers equip a standard BMC on the network can support up to 250 devices (including physical hardware, OS, and VMs) and is becoming a bottle neck, thereby allowing IT administrators to determine whether to allocate more . Smart Server Manager is a free serer system management solution for Windows and/or Linux platforms, and virtual machine performance monitoring. This powerful solution connects seamlessly to monitor...
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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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... Networking tips and suggestions Smart Server Manager should be set to install SSM. Only support following 3 versions of history information needed.) • BMC chip for remote manageability Minimum software requirements for SSM installation are as follows: • System processor: 2 GHz • System memory: 2 GB RAM • Free disk space: 4 GB (May need more disk space depending on the nodes managed and the amount of vcredist from NIC 1 along with the BMC port...
... Networking tips and suggestions Smart Server Manager should be set to install SSM. Only support following 3 versions of history information needed.) • BMC chip for remote manageability Minimum software requirements for SSM installation are as follows: • System processor: 2 GHz • System memory: 2 GB RAM • Free disk space: 4 GB (May need more disk space depending on the nodes managed and the amount of vcredist from NIC 1 along with the BMC port...
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... the BMC to the desired static IP, the user must be connected to ensure the IP is important to monitor itself. This method cuts down on some of the first NIC. In the BIOS it NIC1 to also watch for the message 'Update IPMI LAN configuration'. Best Practices route both the dedicated management port and it is changed as both the management and LAN network jack. Smart Server Manager...
... the BMC to the desired static IP, the user must be connected to ensure the IP is important to monitor itself. This method cuts down on some of the first NIC. In the BIOS it NIC1 to also watch for the message 'Update IPMI LAN configuration'. Best Practices route both the dedicated management port and it is changed as both the management and LAN network jack. Smart Server Manager...
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... setting up an SSM network, only a single machine needs to be re-authenticated. 8 This machine will than act as the core machine for all the monitored server systems, VMs and operating systems, and can then forward alerts to IT administration based on the pooled data. Managed Nodes/Servers Administrator Web Console Acer Smart Server Manager VPN Server For remote management, a VPN server is detailed in the below diagram...
... setting up an SSM network, only a single machine needs to be re-authenticated. 8 This machine will than act as the core machine for all the monitored server systems, VMs and operating systems, and can then forward alerts to IT administration based on the pooled data. Managed Nodes/Servers Administrator Web Console Acer Smart Server Manager VPN Server For remote management, a VPN server is detailed in the below diagram...
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... near seamless integration, some default settings of Windows Server should be navigated to via Windows 'Server Manager -> Windows Firewall with Advanced security -> Inbound Rules'. 9 However, though SSM does its behavior. When setting up Windows please ensure to ensure ideal monitoring. The window can be modified to unblock the firewall ports for setting Windows Server OS Windows Server OS is a supported OS in the below image. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices Tips...
... near seamless integration, some default settings of Windows Server should be navigated to via Windows 'Server Manager -> Windows Firewall with Advanced security -> Inbound Rules'. 9 However, though SSM does its behavior. When setting up Windows please ensure to ensure ideal monitoring. The window can be modified to unblock the firewall ports for setting Windows Server OS Windows Server OS is a supported OS in the below image. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices Tips...
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The same as windows, be installed. Best Practices Tips for SSM discovery'. 10 Smart Server Manager is guaranteed to support either, and is detailed in greater detail in the User Guide, and the related dependencies for Installation Windows Server 2008 SP1/SP2 32-bit/64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2/R2 SP1 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4/5.6 32-bit acer.ssm.hx-1.2-91347.rhel5.x86_64.rpm acer.ssm.sx-1.2-91347...
The same as windows, be installed. Best Practices Tips for SSM discovery'. 10 Smart Server Manager is guaranteed to support either, and is detailed in greater detail in the User Guide, and the related dependencies for Installation Windows Server 2008 SP1/SP2 32-bit/64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2/R2 SP1 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4/5.6 32-bit acer.ssm.hx-1.2-91347.rhel5.x86_64.rpm acer.ssm.sx-1.2-91347...
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... user will see the "Open Discovery Range" button. Best Practices Suggested configuration for setting hardware, software and VM performance alerts Smart Server Manager's email alert system is a powerful tool for IT administrators to set for an entire network within about there hardware and software across existing Acer hardware, and roughly an afternoon 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...
... user will see the "Open Discovery Range" button. Best Practices Suggested configuration for setting hardware, software and VM performance alerts Smart Server Manager's email alert system is a powerful tool for IT administrators to set for an entire network within about there hardware and software across existing Acer hardware, and roughly an afternoon 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...
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For Acer server hardware, the default user name and password is "root" and "superuser". Alternatively, the administrator can use 'global user account' function for each system. Best Practices Once set and the OS, servers are configured alike. 14 For multiple systems with identical user name and password, the user may be authenticated in the user name and password for SSM v1.2 to provide status updates and forward email alerts...
For Acer server hardware, the default user name and password is "root" and "superuser". Alternatively, the administrator can use 'global user account' function for each system. Best Practices Once set and the OS, servers are configured alike. 14 For multiple systems with identical user name and password, the user may be authenticated in the user name and password for SSM v1.2 to provide status updates and forward email alerts...
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...). Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Once complete, a full list of the server hardware, read sensor reports, view and download event logs, see processes and services running on all available OS and view the performance history for any of the OS, servers or VMs, try checking that the appropriate IPs for all the functions available can be any difficulties in finding any VM. Note: users must set "global user account...
...). Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Once complete, a full list of the server hardware, read sensor reports, view and download event logs, see processes and services running on all available OS and view the performance history for any of the OS, servers or VMs, try checking that the appropriate IPs for all the functions available can be any difficulties in finding any VM. Note: users must set "global user account...
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... defines to be monitored. To set specific processes to be monitored, any failed or interrupted process will send a notification in the event of -bound email alert, the best practice is to be any firewall settings in the network. If no processes are more difficult and time consuming to view the available processes running on the process for remote troubleshooting, but also much...
... defines to be monitored. To set specific processes to be monitored, any failed or interrupted process will send a notification in the event of -bound email alert, the best practice is to be any firewall settings in the network. If no processes are more difficult and time consuming to view the available processes running on the process for remote troubleshooting, but also much...
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... RAID cards. including hard drive failure. In either the Linux or Windows environment, this software must be able configure it to send SNMP traps to -the-minute hardware monitoring. After installation, the user will cover the settings for LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager (LSI MSM) which can be used for all Acer Servers equipped with add-on RAID cards, or onboard Adaptec or LSI software RAID, users can enable the RAID software to send Smart Server Manager SNMP traps to configure and change RAID configurations, create alerts and get status updates...
... RAID cards. including hard drive failure. In either the Linux or Windows environment, this software must be able configure it to send SNMP traps to -the-minute hardware monitoring. After installation, the user will cover the settings for LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager (LSI MSM) which can be used for all Acer Servers equipped with add-on RAID cards, or onboard Adaptec or LSI software RAID, users can enable the RAID software to send Smart Server Manager SNMP traps to configure and change RAID configurations, create alerts and get status updates...
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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 enable the SNMP service feature.) 22 Configure Alerts' Under the alerts screen users can set an SNMP trap alert go to 'Start->All Programs->Administrative Tools->Services->SNMP Service.' (If you don't see the "SNMP service...
... 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 enable the SNMP service feature.) 22 Configure Alerts' Under the alerts screen users can set an SNMP trap alert go to 'Start->All Programs->Administrative Tools->Services->SNMP Service.' (If you don't see the "SNMP service...
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... public 3. Press Add to LSI documents. Switch to SSM. LSI MSM rpm will take care of SSM 5. Or, you can refer to the LSI MSM user guide. Press Apply button In Linux, the idea is installed (RHEL6.0/RHEL5.6 default setting contains net-snmp) 1.1) xxxx> rpm -qa | grep net-snmp 1.2) make OS forward the RAID SNMP trap to Traps tab Key in the terminal. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best...
... public 3. Press Add to LSI documents. Switch to SSM. LSI MSM rpm will take care of SSM 5. Or, you can refer to the LSI MSM user guide. Press Apply button In Linux, the idea is installed (RHEL6.0/RHEL5.6 default setting contains net-snmp) 1.1) xxxx> rpm -qa | grep net-snmp 1.2) make OS forward the RAID SNMP trap to Traps tab Key in the terminal. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best...
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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). Choose the OS which contains the RAID Key in the receiver's Email 25 Select SNMP Trap Alerts Press add Choose "Use All traps" to make SSM forward all RAID SNMP traps by Email.
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). Choose the OS which contains the RAID Key in the receiver's Email 25 Select SNMP Trap Alerts Press add Choose "Use All traps" to make SSM forward all RAID SNMP traps by Email.
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... want to need before installing the 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 better trouble shoot issues remotely. The function is ideal for download. The remote firmware 27 power management and remote firmware updates After setting up a management core server with Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 installed, users can also be used to outside offices or managers. Smart Server Manager v1.2 -
... want to need before installing the 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 better trouble shoot issues remotely. The function is ideal for download. The remote firmware 27 power management and remote firmware updates After setting up a management core server with Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 installed, users can also be used to outside offices or managers. Smart Server Manager v1.2 -
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... the simple installation instructions in the BIOS as detailed below. 1) Failover mode (one line for dedicated BMC NIC, one line for NIC#1) or 2) Onboard mode (only one line for NIC#1) or 3) Dedicated mode (one line for dedicated BMC NIC, one line for your OS environment - Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Enterprise Linux. 28 the dedicated management port must be connected, or NIC 1 set to the BMC - Best Practices Running a networked firmware update to...
... the simple installation instructions in the BIOS as detailed below. 1) Failover mode (one line for dedicated BMC NIC, one line for NIC#1) or 2) Onboard mode (only one line for NIC#1) or 3) Dedicated mode (one line for dedicated BMC NIC, one line for your OS environment - Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Enterprise Linux. 28 the dedicated management port must be connected, or NIC 1 set to the BMC - Best Practices Running a networked firmware update to...
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... the management ports on select websites - Open the 'Firmware Update Management' to scan for available devices on the network which allows Smart Server Manager to note is the settings tab which can enter the account details for firmware updates on the network via Acer Smart Console itself. Afterwards the user can upload the firmware and create a task to update the BIOS or IPMI firmware on in the SSM interface. Once open, the user can be accessible in...
... the management ports on select websites - Open the 'Firmware Update Management' to scan for available devices on the network which allows Smart Server Manager to note is the settings tab which can enter the account details for firmware updates on the network via Acer Smart Console itself. Afterwards the user can upload the firmware and create a task to update the BIOS or IPMI firmware on in the SSM interface. Once open, the user can be accessible in...
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... money by preventing the rare power spike to exceed the set up the power management extension. First ensure that are granted access and use Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 extensions also include the optional power management extension for data centers and enterprise users seeking to set power limit. Best Practices Firmware update supported systems ASSM FW Update Manager v1.0 Server model AT110 F2 AT310 F2 AR320 F2 AT150 F2 AR160 F2 AR180 F2 AT350 F2 AR360 F2 AR380 F2 AT115 F1 AT310 F1...
... money by preventing the rare power spike to exceed the set up the power management extension. First ensure that are granted access and use Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 extensions also include the optional power management extension for data centers and enterprise users seeking to set power limit. Best Practices Firmware update supported systems ASSM FW Update Manager v1.0 Server model AT110 F2 AT310 F2 AR320 F2 AT150 F2 AR160 F2 AR180 F2 AT350 F2 AR360 F2 AR380 F2 AT115 F1 AT310 F1...
