Supermicro Supero AOC-SIMLP-B+ User manual
Rev. 1.1
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SUPER
USER'S GUIDE
AOC-SIMLP-B
AOC-SIMLP-B+
AOC-SIMLP-3
AOC-SIMLP-3+
AOC-SIMLP-B(+)/AOC-SIMLP-3(+) User's Guide
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Manual Revision: Rev. 1.1
Release Date: July 17, 2012
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Table of Contents
Chapter I: Introduction.............................................................................1-4
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................. 1-4
1.2 IPMI Version 2.0....................................................................................... 1-5
1.3 Product Features...................................................................................... 1-6
1.4 Checklist ................................................................................................... 1-6
1.5 An important Note to the User .................................................................. 1-6
1.6 Contacting Supermicro.............................................................................. 1-7
Chapter 2: Technical Specications and Software Installation ...........2-1
2.1 AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ Card Layout and Jumper .....
Locations ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Block Diagram ............................................................................................ 2-3
2.3 Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................... 2-4
Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage ..........................................3-1
3.1 Home Page ................................................................................................ 3-3
3.2 Functions Listed On the Home Page ..................................................... 3-5
3.2.1 Remote Control ....................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.2 Virtual Media............................................................................................ 3-7
3.2.3 System Health ........................................................................................3-11
3.2.4 User Management ................................................................................. 3-17
3.2.5 KVM Settings......................................................................................... 3-21
3.2.6 Device Settings...................................................................................... 3-25
3.2.7 Maintenance .......................................................................................... 3-38
3.3 Remote Console Main Page .................................................................. 3-42
3.3.1 Remote Console Options ...................................................................... 3-43
Chapter 4: Frequently Asked Questions ................................................4-1
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro's unique IPMI 2.0
Management functionality with the capability of KVM-over-LAN into their systems.
It provides detailed information for the application and use of the AOC-SIMLP-B/
SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ that supports remote access for system monitoring,
diagnosis and management. With the most advanced technologies built-in, the
AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ offers a complete, efcient, and cost
effective remote server management.
1.1 Overview
The AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ is a highly efcient, highly com-
patible and easy-to-use IPMI card that allows the user to take advantage of BMC,
a baseboard management controller installed on a server motherboard and the
IPMIView, an IPMI-compliant management application software loaded in a PC, to
provide serial links between the main processor and other system components, al-
lowing for network interfacing via remote access. With an independent Peppercon's
KIRA100 processor built-in, the AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+
provides the user a solution to ease the complex and expensive systems, allow-
ing an administrator to access, monitor, diagnose and manage network interfacing
anywhere, anytime.
1.2 IPMI Version 2.0
The AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ supports the functionality of IPMI
Version 2.0. The key features include the following:
• Supports IPMI over LAN
• Supports Serial over LAN
• Supports KVM over LAN (*AOC-SIMLP-B+, AOC-SIMLP-3+ only)
• Supports Virtual Media over LAN
• Supports LAN Alerting-SNMP Trap
• Supports Event Log
• Offers OS (Operating System) Independency
• Provides remote Hardware Health Monitoring via IPMI. Key features include
the following:
• Temperature monitoring
• Fan speed monitoring
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• Voltage monitoring
• Power status monitoring, chassis intrusion monitoring
• Remote power control to power-on, power-off or reboot a system
• Remote access to text-based, graphic-based system information,
including BIOS congurations and OS operation information (KVM)
• Remote management of utility/software applications
• Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirec-
tion. Key features include:
• User authentication enhancement
• Encryption support enhancement, allowing for password congura-
tion security to protect sensitive data transferring via Serial over
LAN
1.3. Product Features
(a) The AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+ Series: (IPMI 2.0 with a Dedicated
LAN)
• Low prole Form Factor (5.1" W x 2.7" H) (129.3 mm W x 68.8 mm H)
• Supports 2U systems and above
• Supports IPMI over LAN
(b) The AOC-SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+* Series: (IPMI 2.0 with a Dedicated
LAN and the Intel 82541PI GLAN Controller)
• Low prole Form Factor (5.1" W x 2.7" H) (129.3 mm W x 68.8 mm H)
• Supports 2U systems and above (*AOC-SIMLP-3/AOC-SIMLP-3+ only)
• Supports IPMI over LAN
• Intel's 82541 PI Gigabit LAN Controller (with 3rd data LAN support)
• The AOC-SIMLP-3+ supports KVM
(c) Features Supported by Individual Models
Features Dedicated LAN
for IPMI
Intel 82541 PI for
Data Transmission
KVM-over-LAN
SIMLP-B Yes ----- -----
SIMLP-B+ Yes ----- Yes
SIMLP-3 Yes Yes -----
SIMLP-3+ Yes Yes Yes
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1.4 CheckList
If your shipping package came with missing or damaged parts, please contact
Supermicro's Tech. Support. Please refer to the following checklist when
contacting us.
i. AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+:
ii. Brackets: One full-size bracket, one low-prole bracket and two screws,
iii. CDR-SIMIPMI: One Installation CD
iv. White Box with Correct Barcode Label (showing AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/
SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+).
1.5 An Important Note to the User
The drawings and pictures shown in this manual were based on the latest PCB
Revision available at the time of publishing of the manual. The AOC-SIMLP-B/
SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ card you’ve received may or may not look exactly
the same as the graphics shown in the manual.
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1.6 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000
Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390
Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525
Asia-Pacic
Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1 Liancheng Road
Chung-Ho Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-3990
Fax: +886-(2) 8226-3991
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Email: [email protected] (Technical Support)
Tel: +886-(2) 8226-5990 (Technical Support)
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Notes
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Chapter 2: Technical Specications and Installation
2.1 AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ Card
Layout and Jumper Locations
AOC-SIMLP-B/SIMLP-B+/SIMLP-3/SIMLP-3+ Card
Layout and Jumper Locations
Front View
Chapter 2
Technical Specications and Software
Installation
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Front Components
1. LAN Port 1 (JLAN1) for IPMI/Keyboard/Video/Mouse over IP
2. LAN Port 2 (JLAN2) for 3rd Data via Intel's 82541PI Controller
3. Intel's 82541PI GLAN Controller
4. Peppercon's KIRA 100 Processor
5/6. SDRAM (128Mb/133MHz)
7. JP5: LAN Port1 Activity LED Jumper
8. JP7: JLAN 2 Control Jumper
9. JP6: GLAN Port2 Activity LED Jumper
10. JP1: JLAN1 Control Jumper
11. D3: Power-on LED
12. D4: Heart-beat (Activity) LED
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Rear View
Rear Side Components
1. Flash DRAM (64Mb/133MHz)
2. VRAM (64Mb/166MHz)
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