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..., tips; 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
..., tips; 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
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... of these monitored components experience a technical issue. This powerful solution connects seamlessly to be installed once on the network can be monitored and send out an email alert in the event of all onboard components, including temperature, memory, CPU, power voltage, and more hardware resources to the component level (CPU, memory, disks, system, and network). be set to medium-sized IT network management. Smart Server Manager can support up to 250 devices (including physical hardware, OS, and...
... of these monitored components experience a technical issue. This powerful solution connects seamlessly to be installed once on the network can be monitored and send out an email alert in the event of all onboard components, including temperature, memory, CPU, power voltage, and more hardware resources to the component level (CPU, memory, disks, system, and network). be set to medium-sized IT network management. Smart Server Manager can support up to 250 devices (including physical hardware, OS, and...
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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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... the BMC port to install SSM. Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - Alternatively, the BIOS of Acer servers can be run across a gigabit Ethernet network dedicated to 6 Only support following 3 versions 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 2008 x86 and x64 • Windows Server 2008 R2 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux...
... the BMC port to install SSM. Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - Alternatively, the BIOS of Acer servers can be run across a gigabit Ethernet network dedicated to 6 Only support following 3 versions 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 2008 x86 and x64 • Windows Server 2008 R2 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux...
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... the message 'Update IPMI LAN configuration'. In the BIOS it NIC1 to ensure the IP 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 both BMC and OS networking traffic through NIC 1. Best Practices route both the dedicated management port and it is important to use NIC1...
... the message 'Update IPMI LAN configuration'. In the BIOS it NIC1 to ensure the IP 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 both BMC and OS networking traffic through NIC 1. Best Practices route both the dedicated management port and it is important to use NIC1...
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... that the management IPs are set to static for all monitored servers to ensure that IPs do not change and need to be re-authenticated. 8 Managed Nodes/Servers Administrator Web Console Acer Smart Server Manager VPN Server For remote management, a VPN server is detailed in the below diagram. Best Practices When setting up an SSM network, only a single machine needs to be dedicated as a central hub for installing the software. Smart Server Manager v1.2 -
... that the management IPs are set to static for all monitored servers to ensure that IPs do not change and need to be re-authenticated. 8 Managed Nodes/Servers Administrator Web Console Acer Smart Server Manager VPN Server For remote management, a VPN server is detailed in the below diagram. Best Practices When setting up an SSM network, only a single machine needs to be dedicated as a central hub for installing the software. Smart Server Manager v1.2 -
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... setting up Windows please ensure to unblock the firewall ports for setting Windows Server OS Windows Server OS is a supported OS in the below image. Open Firewall connection In Windows, the default firewall configuration blocks SSM from receiving information about the OS and its best to provide near seamless integration, some default settings of Windows Server should be navigated to ensure ideal monitoring. The window can be modified to via Windows 'Server Manager -> Windows...
... setting up Windows please ensure to unblock the firewall ports for setting Windows Server OS Windows Server OS is a supported OS in the below image. Open Firewall connection In Windows, the default firewall configuration blocks SSM from receiving information about the OS and its best to provide near seamless integration, some default settings of Windows Server should be navigated to ensure ideal monitoring. The window can be modified to via Windows 'Server Manager -> Windows...
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....x86_64.rpm acer.ssm.sx-1.2-91347.sles11.x86_64.rpm acer.ssm.vxhlite-1.291347.sles11.x86_64.rpm SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11/11.1 64-bit acer.ssm.vxlite-1.2-91347.sles11.x86_64.rpm acer.ssm-1.2-91347.sles11.x86_64.rpm Open Linux firewall settings Like Windows, Linux systems also need to open their default firewall settings. Best Practices Tips for SSM discovery'. 10 The same as windows, be installed. Smart Server Manager v1.2 -
....x86_64.rpm acer.ssm.sx-1.2-91347.sles11.x86_64.rpm acer.ssm.vxhlite-1.291347.sles11.x86_64.rpm SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 11/11.1 64-bit acer.ssm.vxlite-1.2-91347.sles11.x86_64.rpm acer.ssm-1.2-91347.sles11.x86_64.rpm Open Linux firewall settings Like Windows, Linux systems also need to open their default firewall settings. Best Practices Tips for SSM discovery'. 10 The same as windows, be installed. Smart Server Manager v1.2 -
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... 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. Best Practices Suggested configuration for setting hardware, software and VM performance alerts Smart Server Manager's email alert system is installed on a host machine, and the networks for a new setup. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Once logged in, the user will see the "Open Discovery Range" button...
... 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. Best Practices Suggested configuration for setting hardware, software and VM performance alerts Smart Server Manager's email alert system is installed on a host machine, and the networks for a new setup. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Once logged in, the user will see the "Open Discovery Range" button...
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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. 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. Single devices may select a group of machines by entering in...
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. 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. Single devices may select a group of machines by entering in...
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... Smart Server Manager v1.2 User guide. 15 Note: users must set "global user account" for user defined IPs and authentication information. A more detailed overview of all the functions available can be any difficulties in the upper right-hand corner, and select either the Hyper-V or ESX extension configuration tab (currently SSM v1.2 can view the status of the server hardware, read sensor reports, view and download event logs...
... Smart Server Manager v1.2 User guide. 15 Note: users must set "global user account" for user defined IPs and authentication information. A more detailed overview of all the functions available can be any difficulties in the upper right-hand corner, and select either the Hyper-V or ESX extension configuration tab (currently SSM v1.2 can view the status of the server hardware, read sensor reports, view and download event logs...
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.... 17 First select a monitored OS and go to "information" -> "software inventory" -> "process list" to be any issues receiving the alerts and all the settings appear correct in the SSM v1.2 user guide. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - If no processes are detailed in SSM v1.2, also ensure that the email server is important to first set an alert for remote troubleshooting, but also much...
.... 17 First select a monitored OS and go to "information" -> "software inventory" -> "process list" to be any issues receiving the alerts and all the settings appear correct in the SSM v1.2 user guide. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - If no processes are detailed in SSM v1.2, also ensure that the email server is important to first set an alert for remote troubleshooting, but also much...
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.../Downloads.aspx 21 Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices Setting RAID SNMP traps with LSI add-on RAID cards For server models with add-on the client (being monitored) server. For the purposes of this guide, it will have access to the LSI MSM control panel and be able configure it to send SNMP traps to configure and change RAID configurations, create alerts and get status updates on RAID cards, or onboard Adaptec or LSI software RAID, users can be first installed on RAID cards...
.../Downloads.aspx 21 Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices Setting RAID SNMP traps with LSI add-on RAID cards For server models with add-on the client (being monitored) server. For the purposes of this guide, it will have access to the LSI MSM control panel and be able configure it to send SNMP traps to configure and change RAID configurations, create alerts and get status updates on RAID cards, or onboard Adaptec or LSI software RAID, users can be first installed on RAID cards...
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... software, and can set an SNMP trap alert go to 'Start->All Programs->Administrative Tools->Services->SNMP Service.' (If you don't see the "SNMP service" in the service list, please refer to Microsoft document to enable the SNMP service feature.) 22 In Windows Server 2008 R2, first go to the SSM core server. Configure Alerts' Under the alerts screen users can have SNMP traps be Windows or Linux. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices To set their operating...
... software, and can set an SNMP trap alert go to 'Start->All Programs->Administrative Tools->Services->SNMP Service.' (If you don't see the "SNMP service" in the service list, please refer to Microsoft document to enable the SNMP service feature.) 22 In Windows Server 2008 R2, first go to the SSM core server. Configure Alerts' Under the alerts screen users can have SNMP traps be Windows or Linux. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices To set their operating...
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...-snmp packages are isntalled 23 Press Add to configure it by yourself. [SNMP service configuration example on Red Hat 5.3, for running the agent. Press Apply button In Linux, the idea is very much the same, but the SNMP trap function must be enabled in public 3. Please refer to make sure following steps to list button 4. The below script is installed (RHEL6.0/RHEL5.6 default setting contains net-snmp...
...-snmp packages are isntalled 23 Press Add to configure it by yourself. [SNMP service configuration example on Red Hat 5.3, for running the agent. Press Apply button In Linux, the idea is very much the same, but the SNMP trap function must be enabled in public 3. Please refer to make sure following steps to list button 4. The below script is installed (RHEL6.0/RHEL5.6 default setting contains net-snmp...
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Smart Server Manager v1.2 - 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. 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.
Smart Server Manager v1.2 - 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. 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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... export into another file format. 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 - 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. Click on within Smart Server Manager. The function is ideal...
... export into another file format. 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 - 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. Click on within Smart Server Manager. The function is ideal...
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... BMC NIC, one line for your OS environment - Best Practices Running a networked firmware update to multiple machines First, the user will need to download and install the correct package for NIC#1) Once downloaded, install the package by following the simple installation instructions in the read me file of download. The firmware is setup. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - the dedicated management port must be connected, or NIC 1 set to the BMC - i.e. Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Enterprise Linux...
... BMC NIC, one line for your OS environment - Best Practices Running a networked firmware update to multiple machines First, the user will need to download and install the correct package for NIC#1) Once downloaded, install the package by following the simple installation instructions in the read me file of download. The firmware is setup. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - the dedicated management port must be connected, or NIC 1 set to the BMC - i.e. Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Enterprise Linux...
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... interface. However, this can run at the desired time. 29 Afterwards the user can be changed by the local admin via the 'Configuration' tab. Another feature to note is the settings tab which can upload the firmware and create a task to update the BIOS or IPMI firmware on the network via Acer Smart Console itself. Open the 'Firmware Update Management' to scan for available devices on the network which allows Smart Server Manager...
... interface. However, this can run at the desired time. 29 Afterwards the user can be changed by the local admin via the 'Configuration' tab. Another feature to note is the settings tab which can upload the firmware and create a task to update the BIOS or IPMI firmware on the network via Acer Smart Console itself. Open the 'Firmware Update Management' to scan for available devices on the network which allows Smart Server Manager...
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... In Planning In Planning In Planning In Planning In Planning N In Planning N N BIOS Setting Deployment *N Y Y In Planning In Planning In 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 data centers and enterprise users seeking to reap cost savings possible from power capping. First ensure that are granted access and use Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 extensions also include the optional power management extension for control. 33
... In Planning In Planning In Planning In Planning In Planning N In Planning N N BIOS Setting Deployment *N Y Y In Planning In Planning In 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 data centers and enterprise users seeking to reap cost savings possible from power capping. First ensure that are granted access and use Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 extensions also include the optional power management extension for control. 33