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DC - A program that allows the operating system or some specialized function to perform remote, or "out-ofband," server management on both the rising and falling pulses of a clock cycle. A method of DRAM chips. Dual in memory modules ... driver - See device driver. DVD - Digital versatile disc or digital video disc. ECC - EMI - ERA - Embedded remote access. Electrostatic discharge. Embedded server management. expansion bus - Your system contains an expansion bus that plugs into IP addresses, such as www.example.com, into an expansion-card connector on...
DC - A program that allows the operating system or some specialized function to perform remote, or "out-ofband," server management on both the rising and falling pulses of a clock cycle. A method of DRAM chips. Dual in memory modules ... driver - See device driver. DVD - Digital versatile disc or digital video disc. ECC - EMI - ERA - Embedded remote access. Electrostatic discharge. Embedded server management. expansion bus - Your system contains an expansion bus that plugs into IP addresses, such as www.example.com, into an expansion-card connector on...
Glossary
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... as integrated memory (ROM and RAM) and add-in a system to allow connection to hard-drive capacity, the term is monitored and managed using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator. An area in the system's RAM. mirroring - MOF - Millisecond(s). NIC - Network interface controller. mAh - MB - Megabits per second. Megabytes per second. A type of...
... as integrated memory (ROM and RAM) and add-in a system to allow connection to hard-drive capacity, the term is monitored and managed using Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator. An area in the system's RAM. mirroring - MOF - Millisecond(s). NIC - Network interface controller. mAh - MB - Megabits per second. Megabytes per second. A type of...
Glossary
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.... Object identifier is used for one processor must format each logical drive with multiple power outlets that provides electrical power to servers and storage systems in rows and columns to run on your system. Each partition can divide a hard drive into multiple .... POST - CPU is expressed as RAM and hard drives. parity - A power source with the format command. PDU - provider - NMI - PowerEdge RAID controller. In RAID arrays, a striped hard drive containing parity data. processor - Before the operating system loads when you turn on another processor....
.... Object identifier is used for one processor must format each logical drive with multiple power outlets that provides electrical power to servers and storage systems in rows and columns to run on your system. Each partition can divide a hard drive into multiple .... POST - CPU is expressed as RAM and hard drives. parity - A power source with the format command. PDU - provider - NMI - PowerEdge RAID controller. In RAID arrays, a striped hard drive containing parity data. processor - Before the operating system loads when you turn on another processor....
Glossary
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...Area Network. Synchronous dynamic random-access memory. A legacy I /O bus interface with software or hardware, that enables remote networkattached storage devices to appear to a server to the system. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. RAM - Examples of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. SD... message on motherboard. serial port - read -only file is one bit at a time and is lost when you call Dell for program instructions and data. SEL - SCSI - Second(s). ROMB - Small computer system interface. RAID -
...Area Network. Synchronous dynamic random-access memory. A legacy I /O bus interface with software or hardware, that enables remote networkattached storage devices to appear to a server to the system. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology. RAM - Examples of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. SD... message on motherboard. serial port - read -only file is one bit at a time and is lost when you call Dell for program instructions and data. SEL - SCSI - Second(s). ROMB - Small computer system interface. RAID -
Glossary
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... TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TOE - Windows Management Instrumentation 은 CIM ZIF Zero Insertion Force provider CIM management station managed system) 은 Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator x x y x z 58 TCP/IP TCP/IP Offload Engine U-DIMM DDR3 Unregistered(Unbuffered) DDR3 Memory Module UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply USB Universal Serial Bus USB...
... TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TOE - Windows Management Instrumentation 은 CIM ZIF Zero Insertion Force provider CIM management station managed system) 은 Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator x x y x z 58 TCP/IP TCP/IP Offload Engine U-DIMM DDR3 Unregistered(Unbuffered) DDR3 Memory Module UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply USB Universal Serial Bus USB...
User Manual
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... a tool or lock and key, or other means of security, and is important to ensure that came with the system. CAUTION: Restricted Access Location This server is intended for installation only in restricted access locations as defined in a square-hole rack it is controlled by the authority responsible for the location...
... a tool or lock and key, or other means of security, and is important to ensure that came with the system. CAUTION: Restricted Access Location This server is intended for installation only in restricted access locations as defined in a square-hole rack it is controlled by the authority responsible for the location...
User Manual
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...provides information about system features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. Supported Operating Systems • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition Release 2 (64-bit) • Microsoft Windows HPC 2008 Release 2 • Microsoft HyperV • Red Hat Enterprise...as a separate document. Complete the Operating System Setup To install an operating system for the first time, see support.dell.com. Other Information You May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with the system. This document...
...provides information about system features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. Supported Operating Systems • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition Release 2 (64-bit) • Microsoft Windows HPC 2008 Release 2 • Microsoft HyperV • Red Hat Enterprise...as a separate document. Complete the Operating System Setup To install an operating system for the first time, see support.dell.com. Other Information You May Need WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with the system. This document...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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System Memory 34 Advanced Menu 34 CPU Configuration 35 Memory Configuration 38 SATA Configuration 39 Hyper Transport Configuration 42 PCI Configuration 43 USB Configuration 44 Boot Menu...45 Boot Settings Configuration 47 Boot Device Priority 48 Server Menu 49 LAN Configuration 51 Remote Access Configuration 52 View BMC System Event Log 53 Security Menu 54 Exit Menu ...56 3 Installing System Components 58 Safety Instructions 58 Recommended Tools 58 Inside the System 59 Hard Drives 60 Removing a Hard-Drive Blank 60 Installing a Hard-Drive Blank 61 4 | Contents
System Memory 34 Advanced Menu 34 CPU Configuration 35 Memory Configuration 38 SATA Configuration 39 Hyper Transport Configuration 42 PCI Configuration 43 USB Configuration 44 Boot Menu...45 Boot Settings Configuration 47 Boot Device Priority 48 Server Menu 49 LAN Configuration 51 Remote Access Configuration 52 View BMC System Event Log 53 Security Menu 54 Exit Menu ...56 3 Installing System Components 58 Safety Instructions 58 Recommended Tools 58 Inside the System 59 Hard Drives 60 Removing a Hard-Drive Blank 60 Installing a Hard-Drive Blank 61 4 | Contents
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... console redirection is a Flash ROM-resident utility that redirects input and output over a serial or modem connection. If serial port based headless server support is provided by the system, the system must be capable of all BIOS driven console I/O to a serial port. The BIOS supports...of supporting the functionality documented in BIOS Setup Console Redirection The console redirection allows a remote user to diagnose and fix problems on a server, which has not successfully booted the OS. The BIOS Console is the BIOS Console. System Setup Options at Boot Initiate Setup during ...
... console redirection is a Flash ROM-resident utility that redirects input and output over a serial or modem connection. If serial port based headless server support is provided by the system, the system must be capable of all BIOS driven console I/O to a serial port. The BIOS supports...of supporting the functionality documented in BIOS Setup Console Redirection The console redirection allows a remote user to diagnose and fix problems on a server, which has not successfully booted the OS. The BIOS Console is the BIOS Console. System Setup Options at Boot Initiate Setup during ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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Scroll to this item and press Enter to configure Server parameters. Displays the BMC firmware version. Displays the NIC2 MAC address. Displays the IPMI specification version. Displays the PIC firmware version. Displays the NIC1 MAC address. Server Menu This page enables you to view the following screen: Option Status of BMC IPMI Specification Version BMC Firmware Version PIC Firmware Version NIC1 MAC Address NIC2 MAC Address Description Displays the BMC status. Using the System Setup Program | 49
Scroll to this item and press Enter to configure Server parameters. Displays the BMC firmware version. Displays the NIC2 MAC address. Displays the IPMI specification version. Displays the PIC firmware version. Displays the NIC1 MAC address. Server Menu This page enables you to view the following screen: Option Status of BMC IPMI Specification Version BMC Firmware Version PIC Firmware Version NIC1 MAC Address NIC2 MAC Address Description Displays the BMC status. Using the System Setup Program | 49
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
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Contents Introduction 5 BMC Key Features and Functions 5 Using the Web UI 5 Logging in to the Web User Interface 6 System Features 7 System Information 7 Component Information 8 Firmware Update 9 Front Panel User Interface 13 Power Button 13 ID Button 13 LEDs 13 System Information 15 System Information 15 List FRU 15 Components 16 Server Health 16 Sensor Readings 17 Sensor Readings With Thresholds 19 Event Log 21 Configuration 23 Alerts 24 Mouse Mode 26 Network 27 SMTP 28 Users 29 PEF 32 3
Contents Introduction 5 BMC Key Features and Functions 5 Using the Web UI 5 Logging in to the Web User Interface 6 System Features 7 System Information 7 Component Information 8 Firmware Update 9 Front Panel User Interface 13 Power Button 13 ID Button 13 LEDs 13 System Information 15 System Information 15 List FRU 15 Components 16 Server Health 16 Sensor Readings 17 Sensor Readings With Thresholds 19 Event Log 21 Configuration 23 Alerts 24 Mouse Mode 26 Network 27 SMTP 28 Users 29 PEF 32 3
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
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...Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) and includes the requirements for LAN channel Using the Web UI The BMC firmware features an embedded web server, enabling users to connect to the BMC using an Internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer) without needing to install KVM and virtual ... including NMI • Chassis management, which includes power control, status report, front panel buttons, and LEDs control • Watchdog and auto server re-start and recovery • Support for multi-session user and alert destination for web-based graphical user interface (GUI), keyboard, video, and...
...Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) and includes the requirements for LAN channel Using the Web UI The BMC firmware features an embedded web server, enabling users to connect to the BMC using an Internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer) without needing to install KVM and virtual ... including NMI • Chassis management, which includes power control, status report, front panel buttons, and LEDs control • Watchdog and auto server re-start and recovery • Support for multi-session user and alert destination for web-based graphical user interface (GUI), keyboard, video, and...
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Once authentication is advised to change the root password once you can manage the server by privilege. This authentication with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protection prevents unauthorized intruders from gaining access to the Web User Interface Enter the IP address ...or URL (default DHCP\static IP address) into the address bar of the web browser. Logging in to the BMC web server. When connecting to the following ports: 8890 (KVM), 9000 (storage), 9001, 9002, and 9003. Default User Name And Password Field User Name Password Default root...
Once authentication is advised to change the root password once you can manage the server by privilege. This authentication with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protection prevents unauthorized intruders from gaining access to the Web User Interface Enter the IP address ...or URL (default DHCP\static IP address) into the address bar of the web browser. Logging in to the BMC web server. When connecting to the following ports: 8890 (KVM), 9000 (storage), 9001, 9002, and 9003. Default User Name And Password Field User Name Password Default root...
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CPU Information Including Socket, Manufacturer, Model, and Frequency. Memory Information Including Memory ID, Status, Socket, Module Size, Model, and Frequency. 8 Component Information Server Board Information Including Serial Number, BIOS Version, Product ID, Manufacturer, and Manufacture Date.
CPU Information Including Socket, Manufacturer, Model, and Frequency. Memory Information Including Memory ID, Status, Socket, Module Size, Model, and Frequency. 8 Component Information Server Board Information Including Serial Number, BIOS Version, Product ID, Manufacturer, and Manufacture Date.
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
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... 0x67 0x76 0x31 0x31 0x32 0x2E 0x62 0x69 0x6E ASCII code for URL "http://192.168.1.111/s2gv112.bin" Response: 21 written data length 9 HTTP Server Update: (Ex: http://192.168.1.111/s2gv112.bin) >ipmitool -H -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30 0x02 0x01 0x10 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0xff >10 02 00...
... 0x67 0x76 0x31 0x31 0x32 0x2E 0x62 0x69 0x6E ASCII code for URL "http://192.168.1.111/s2gv112.bin" Response: 21 written data length 9 HTTP Server Update: (Ex: http://192.168.1.111/s2gv112.bin) >ipmitool -H -I lanplus -U root -P root raw 0x30 0x02 0x01 0x10 0x02 0x00 0x00 0x00 0xff >10 02 00...
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... flash operation, the BMC must close the Internet browser and log back onto the BMC card before you enter into Update Mode and choose to server 0x80: General Error 0x81: Cannot establish connection 0x82: Path not found 0x83: Transmission Abort 0x84: Checksum Error 0x85: Incorrect Platform 0x86: Allocate memory failed 0x87...
... flash operation, the BMC must close the Internet browser and log back onto the BMC card before you enter into Update Mode and choose to server 0x80: General Error 0x81: Cannot establish connection 0x82: Path not found 0x83: Transmission Abort 0x84: Checksum Error 0x85: Incorrect Platform 0x86: Allocate memory failed 0x87...
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Server Health The Server Health tab provides information about the server's health such as sensor readings and the event log. The sensor readings can be shown with or without thresholds in the table. 16 The table shows the Socket, Manufacturer, and Model of the components. Components The Components tab shows a table of each component. The components can be filtered by category and can be sorted by the column header.
Server Health The Server Health tab provides information about the server's health such as sensor readings and the event log. The sensor readings can be shown with or without thresholds in the table. 16 The table shows the Socket, Manufacturer, and Model of the components. Components The Components tab shows a table of each component. The components can be filtered by category and can be sorted by the column header.
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... you to view the events written to show in the table. Sensor Readings The Sensor Readings tab shows all sensor readings from the various sensors. Server Health Options Button Sensor Readings Sensor Readings with thresholds included in the list. • All Sensors • Voltage Sensors • Current Sensors 17 Table 1-2. Table...
... you to view the events written to show in the table. Sensor Readings The Sensor Readings tab shows all sensor readings from the various sensors. Server Health Options Button Sensor Readings Sensor Readings with thresholds included in the list. • All Sensors • Voltage Sensors • Current Sensors 17 Table 1-2. Table...
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... can view the MAC address or change the mode of your pointing device to the Network settings tab, where you can configure the SMTP mail server. This button takes you to the user list tab, where you can view the current setting and/or change network settings, including the dynamic and...
... can view the MAC address or change the mode of your pointing device to the Network settings tab, where you can configure the SMTP mail server. This button takes you to the user list tab, where you can view the current setting and/or change network settings, including the dynamic and...
Using the Baseboard Management Controller
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.... Here is basically used to see only one is the redirected host mouse cursor and the other OS platforms. Use this mode when the host server is redirected. Mouse Mode Item Set Mode to Absolute Option Set Mode to Relative Option Apply Button Description Select this option to select mouse mode... redirected window and the user has to press to make the settings active. 26 It is recommended to use this mouse mode when the host server is running in Linux and other is recommended to use this button to unlock and stop mouse redirection. Table 1-13. Mouse Mode On the Mouse...
.... Here is basically used to see only one is the redirected host mouse cursor and the other OS platforms. Use this mode when the host server is redirected. Mouse Mode Item Set Mode to Absolute Option Set Mode to Relative Option Apply Button Description Select this option to select mouse mode... redirected window and the user has to press to make the settings active. 26 It is recommended to use this mouse mode when the host server is running in Linux and other is recommended to use this button to unlock and stop mouse redirection. Table 1-13. Mouse Mode On the Mouse...