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Dell Chassis Management Controller Version 3.1 enables secure, end-to-end management of Dell PowerEdge rack servers. It provides comprehensive hardware management capabilities for configuring, monitoring, updating, and troubleshooting servers both in-band and out-of-band. With its advanced security features, you can rest assured that your servers are protected from unauthorized access and malicious threats. The CMC's intuitive web interface and industry-standard command-line interface (CLI) make it easy to manage your servers remotely, even when they are powered off or the operating system is unavailable.
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Key Features
- Comprehensive hardware management for PowerEdge rack servers
- Secure end-to-end management with advanced security features
- Remote management capabilities for in-band and out-of-band access
- User-friendly web interface and industry-standard CLI for easy management
- Support for industry-standard protocols such as SNMP, IPMI, and Redfish
- Integration with Dell OpenManage Enterprise management console for centralized management
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What are the benefits of using the Dell Chassis Management Controller?
The Dell Chassis Management Controller provides several benefits, including improved server uptime and performance, reduced IT costs, and enhanced security.
What are the key features of the Dell Chassis Management Controller?
The key features of the Dell Chassis Management Controller include comprehensive hardware management, secure end-to-end management, remote management capabilities, and an intuitive user interface.
How do I access the Dell Chassis Management Controller?
You can access the Dell Chassis Management Controller through the web interface, CLI, or industry-standard protocols such as SNMP, IPMI, and Redfish.
What are the security features of the Dell Chassis Management Controller?
The Dell Chassis Management Controller includes advanced security features such as role-based access control, authentication, and encryption to protect your servers from unauthorized access and malicious threats.
Can I use the Dell Chassis Management Controller to manage servers from different manufacturers?
No, the Dell Chassis Management Controller is designed to manage Dell PowerEdge rack servers only.
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Table of contents
- 1 Dell Chassis Management Controller Firmware Version 3.1
- 3 Contents
- 19 1
- 19 Overview
- 19 What’s New For This Release
- 20 CMC Management Features
- 21 Security Features
- 22 Chassis Overview
- 22 Figure 1-1. Dell M1000e Chassis and CMC
- 23 Hardware Specifications
- 23 TCP/IP Ports
- 23 Table 1-1. CMC Server Listening Ports
- 23 Port Number
- 23 Function
- 23 Table 1-2. CMC Client Port
- 23 Port Number
- 23 Function
- 24 Supported Remote Access Connections
- 24 Table 1-3. Supported Remote Access Connections
- 24 Connection
- 24 Features
- 24 Supported Platforms
- 25 Supported Web Browsers
- 25 1 Open the Windows Control Panel.
- 25 2 Double-click the Regional Options icon.
- 25 3 Select the required locale from the Your locale (location) drop-down menu.
- 25 Supported Management Console Applications
- 25 WS-Management Support
- 27 Other Documents You May Need
- 29 2
- 29 Installing and Setting Up the CMC
- 29 Before You Begin
- 29 Installing the CMC Hardware
- 30 Checklist for Integration of a Chassis
- 30 1 Your CMC and the management station where you use your browser must be on the same network, which is called the management network. Cable the CMC Ethernet port labelled GB to management network.
- 30 2 For rack chassis, install the IO modules in the chassis and cable them.
- 30 3 Insert the servers in the chassis.
- 30 4 Connect the chassis to the power source.
- 30 5 Push the Power button provided at the side of the chassis or, power on the chassis from the CMC GUI after completing step 7.
- 30 6 Using the LCD panel on the front of the system, provide the CMC with a static IP address or configure it for DHCP.
- 30 7 Connect to the CMC IP address through the web browser using the default username(root) and password(calvin).
- 30 8 Provide each iDRAC with an IP address in the CMC GUI and enable the LAN and IPMI interface.
- 30 9 Provide each IO module with an IP address in the CMC GUI.
- 30 10 Connect to each iDRAC through the web browser and provide final configuration of iDRAC. Default username is root and password is calvin.
- 30 11 Connect to each IO module through the web browser and provide final configuration of the IO module.
- 30 12 Power on the servers and install the operating system.
- 30 Basic CMC Network Connection
- 31 Daisy-chain CMC Network Connection
- 32 Figure 2-1. Daisy-chained CMC Network Connection
- 33 Figure 2-2. Incorrect Cabling for CMC Network Connection - 2 CMCs
- 33 Figure 2-3. Incorrect Cabling for CMC Network Connection - Single CMC
- 34 Figure 2-4. Incorrect Cabling for CMC Network Connection - 2 CMCs
- 34 1 Connect the GB port of the active CMC in the first chassis to the management network.
- 34 2 Connect the GB port of the active CMC in the second chassis to the STK port of the active CMC in the first chassis.
- 34 3 If you have a third chassis, connect the GB port of its active CMC to the STK port of the active CMC in the second chassis.
- 34 4 If you have a fourth chassis, connect the GB port of its active CMC to the STK port of the third chassis.
- 34 5 If you have redundant CMCs in the chassis, connect them using the same pattern.
- 35 Installing Remote Access Software on a Management Station
- 35 Installing RACADM on a Linux Management Station
- 35 1 Log on as root to the system running a supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server operating system where you want to install the managed system components.
- 35 2 Insert the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD into the DVD drive.
- 36 3 To mount the DVD to a required location, use the mount command or a similar command.
- 36 4 Navigate to the SYSMGMT/ManagementStation/linux/rac directory. To install the RAC software, type the following command:
- 36 5 For help on the RACADM command, type racadm help after you run the previous commands. For more information about RACADM, see "Using the RACADM Command Line Interface" on page 69.
- 36 Uninstalling RACADM From a Linux Management Station
- 36 1 Log on as root to the system where you want to uninstall the management station features.
- 36 2 Use the following rpm query command to determine which version of the DRAC Tools is installed:
- 36 3 Verify the package version to be uninstalled and uninstall the feature by using the rpm -e `rpm -qa | grep mgmtst-racadm` command.
- 36 Configuring a Web Browser
- 37 Proxy Server
- 37 Internet Explorer
- 37 1 Start Internet Explorer.
- 37 2 Click ToolsÆ Internet OptionsÆ Connections.
- 37 3 In the Local Area Network (LAN) settings section, click LAN Settings.
- 37 4 In the Proxy server section, click Advanced.
- 37 5 In the Exceptions section, add the addresses for CMCs and iDRACs on the management network to the semicolon-separated list. You can use DNS names and wildcards in your entries.
- 37 Mozilla FireFox
- 37 1 Start Mozilla Firefox.
- 37 2 Click ToolsÆ Options (for Windows) or click EditÆ Preferences (for Linux).
- 38 3 Click Advanced and then click the Network tab.
- 38 4 Click Settings.
- 38 5 Select the Manual Proxy Configuration.
- 38 6 In the No Proxy for field, type the addresses for CMCs and iDRACs on the management network to the comma-separated list. You can use DNS names and wildcards in your entries.
- 38 Microsoft Phishing Filter
- 38 1 Start Internet Explorer.
- 38 2 Click ToolsÆ Phishing Filter, and then click Phishing Filter Settings.
- 38 3 Select the Disable Phishing Filter check box.
- 38 4 Click OK.
- 38 Certificate Revocation List (CRL) Fetching
- 38 1 Start Internet Explorer.
- 38 2 Click ToolsÆ Internet Options, and then click Advanced.
- 38 3 Scroll to the Security section and uncheck Check for publisher’s certificate revocation.
- 38 4 Click OK.
- 39 Downloading Files From CMC With Internet Explorer
- 39 1 Start Internet Explorer.
- 39 2 Click ToolsÆ Internet Options, then click Advanced.
- 39 3 Scroll to the Security section and check Do not save encrypted pages to disk.
- 39 Allow Animations in Internet Explorer
- 39 1 Start Internet Explorer.
- 39 2 Click ToolsÆ Internet Options, then click Advanced.
- 39 3 Scroll to the Multimedia section and check Play animations in web pages.
- 39 Setting Up Initial Access to the CMC
- 40 Configuring the CMC Network
- 41 Configuring Networking Using the LCD Configuration Wizard
- 42 Figure 2-5. LCD Display
- 43 Navigating in the LCD Screen
- 43 Using the LCD Configuration Wizard
- 43 1 If you have not already done so, press the chassis power button to turn it on.
- 43 2 Select your language using the arrow buttons, and then press the center button to select the Accept/Yes and press the center button again.
- 43 3 The Enclosure screen displays with the following question: Configure Enclosure?
- 43 a Press the center button to continue to the CMC Network Settings screen. See step 4.
- 43 b To exit the Configure Enclosure menu, select the NO icon and press the center button. See step 9.
- 44 4 Press the center button to continue to the CMC Network Settings screen.
- 44 5 Select your network speed (10Mbps, 100Mbps, Auto (1 Gbps)) using the down arrow button.
- 44 6 Select the duplex mode (half or full) that matches your network environment.
- 44 7 Select the Internet Protocol (IPv4, IPv6, or both) that you want to use for the CMC.
- 45 8 Select the mode in which you want the CMC to obtain the NIC IP addresses:
- 45 a Set the Static IP Address by using the right or left arrow keys to move between positions, and the up and down arrow keys to select a number for each position. When you have finished setting the Static IP Address, press the center button to continue.
- 45 b Set the subnet mask, and then press the center button.
- 45 c Set the gateway, and then press the center button. The Network Summary screen displays.
- 45 d When you have confirmed the accuracy of the settings you entered, press the center button. The Register DNS? screen appears.
- 45 9 If you selected DHCP in the previous step, go to step 10.
- 46 10 Indicate whether you want to configure iDRAC:
- 46 11 Select the Internet Protocol (IPv4, IPv6, or both) that you want to use for the servers.
- 46 a Set the Static IP Address by using the right or left arrow keys to move between positions, and the up and down arrow keys to s...
- 46 b Set the subnet mask, and then press the center button.
- 46 c Set the gateway, and then press the center button.
- 46 a Select whether to Enable or Disable the IPMI LAN channel. Press the center button to continue.
- 46 b On the iDRAC Configuration screen, to apply all iDRAC network settings to the installed servers, highlight the Accept/Yes icon...
- 47 c On the next iDRAC Configuration screen, to apply all iDRAC network settings to newly installed servers, highlight the Accept/Y...
- 47 12 On the Enclosure screen, to apply all enclosure settings highlight the Accept/Yes icon and press the center button. To not apply the enclosure settings, highlight the No icon and press the center button.
- 47 13 On the IP Summary screen, review the IP addresses you provided to make sure the addresses are accurate. To correct a setting,...
- 48 Accessing the CMC Through a Network
- 48 Table 2-1. CMC Interfaces
- 48 Interface
- 48 Description
- 49 Installing or Updating the CMC Firmware
- 49 Downloading the CMC Firmware
- 50 Updating CMC Firmware Using the Web Interface
- 50 Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM
- 51 Configuring CMC Properties
- 51 Configuring Power Budgeting
- 51 Configuring CMC Network Settings
- 52 Adding and Configuring Users
- 52 Adding SNMP and E-mail Alerts
- 52 Configuring Remote Syslog
- 52 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 52 2 Click the Network tab.
- 52 3 Click the Services subtab. The Services page appears.
- 53 Understanding the Redundant CMC Environment
- 53 About the Standby CMC
- 54 Active CMC Election Process
- 54 Obtaining Health Status of Redundant CMC
- 55 3
- 55 Configuring CMC to Use Command Line Consoles
- 55 Command Line Console Features on the CMC
- 56 Using a Serial, Telnet, or SSH Console
- 56 Table 3-1. CMC Command Line Commands
- 56 Command
- 56 Description
- 56 Using a Telnet Console With the CMC
- 56 Using SSH With the CMC
- 57 Enabling SSH on the CMC
- 57 Changing the SSH Port
- 58 Table 3-2. Cryptography Schemes
- 58 Scheme Type
- 58 Scheme
- 58 Enabling the Front Panel to iKVM Connection
- 59 Configuring Terminal Emulation Software
- 59 Configuring Linux Minicom
- 59 Configuring Minicom Version 2.0
- 59 1 If you do not have a Minicom configuration file, go to the next step.
- 59 2 At the Linux command prompt, type minicom -s.
- 59 3 Select Serial Port Setup and press <Enter>.
- 59 4 Press <a>, and then select the appropriate serial device (for example, /dev/ttyS0).
- 59 5 Press <e>, and then set the Bps/Par/Bits option to 115200 8N1.
- 59 6 Press <f>, and then set Hardware Flow Control to Yes and set Software Flow Control to No.
- 59 7 Select Modem and Dialing and press <Enter>.
- 60 8 In the Modem Dialing and Parameter Setup menu, press <Backspace> to clear the init, reset, connect, and hangup settings so that they are blank, and then press <Enter> to save each blank value.
- 60 9 When all specified fields are clear, press <Enter> to exit the Modem Dialing and Parameter Setup menu.
- 60 10 Select Save setup as config_name and press <Enter>.
- 60 11 Select Exit From Minicom and press <Enter>.
- 60 12 At the command shell prompt, type minicom <Minicom config file name>.
- 60 13 Press <Ctrl+a>, <x>, <Enter> to exit Minicom.
- 60 Required Minicom Settings
- 60 Table 3-3. Minicom Settings
- 60 Setting Description
- 60 Required Setting
- 61 Connecting to Servers or I/O Modules With the Connect Command
- 62 Table 3-4. Mapping I/O Modules to Switches
- 62 Configuring the Managed Server BIOS for Serial Console Redirection
- 63 1 Boot the managed server.
- 63 2 Press <F2> to enter the BIOS setup utility during POST.
- 63 3 Scroll down to Serial Communication and press <Enter>. In the pop-up dialog box, the serial communication list displays these options:
- 63 4 Ensure that On with console redirection via COM1 is enabled.
- 63 5 Enable Redirection After Boot (default value is disabled). This option enables BIOS console redirection across subsequent reboots.
- 63 6 Save the changes and exit.
- 63 7 The managed server reboots.
- 63 Configuring Windows for Serial Console Redirection
- 63 Configuring Linux for Server Serial Console Redirection During Boot
- 63 1 Locate the general setting sections in the file and add the following two new lines:
- 64 2 Append two options to the kernel line:
- 64 3 If the /etc/grub.conf contains a splashimage directive, comment it out.
- 65 Configuring Linux for Server Serial Console Redirection After Boot
- 69 4
- 69 Using the RACADM Command Line Interface
- 69 Using a Serial, Telnet, or SSH Console
- 70 Logging in to the CMC
- 70 1 Connect to the CMC using your management station terminal emulation software.
- 70 2 Type your CMC user name and password, and then press <Enter>.
- 70 Starting a Text Console
- 70 Using RACADM
- 71 RACADM Subcommands
- 71 Table 4-1. RACADM Subcommands
- 71 Command
- 71 Description
- 74 Accessing RACADM Remotely
- 74 Table 4-2. Remote RACADM Subcommand Options
- 74 Option
- 74 Description
- 76 Enabling and Disabling the RACADM Remote Capability
- 76 Using RACADM Remotely
- 77 RACADM Error Messages
- 78 Using RACADM to Configure the CMC
- 78 Configuring CMC Network Properties
- 78 Setting Up Initial Access to the CMC
- 79 Viewing Current IPv4 Network Settings
- 79 Viewing Current IPv6 Network Settings
- 79 Viewing Current Network Settings
- 80 Configuring the Network LAN Settings
- 80 Enabling the CMC Network Interface
- 82 Enabling or Disabling DHCP for the CMC Network Interface Address
- 82 Enabling or Disabling DHCP for DNS IP Addresses
- 82 Setting Static DNS IP addresses
- 83 Configuring DNS Settings (IPv4 and IPv6)
- 83 Configuring Auto Negotiation, Duplex Mode, and Network Speed (IPv4 and IPv6)
- 84 Setting up the CMC VLAN (IPv4 and IPv6)
- 84 1 Enable the VLAN capabilities of the external chassis management network:
- 84 2 Specify the VLAN ID for the external chassis management network:
- 84 3 Then, specify the VLAN priority for the external chassis management network:
- 85 Removing the CMC VLAN
- 85 Setting up a Server VLAN
- 86 Removing a Server VLAN
- 86 Setting the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) (IPv4 and IPv6)
- 86 Setting the SMTP Server IP Address (IPv4 and IPv6)
- 86 Configuring the Network Security Settings (IPv4 Only)
- 87 Enabling IP Range Checking (IPv4 Only)
- 87 Using RACADM to Configure Users
- 87 Before You Begin
- 88 Adding a CMC User
- 88 1 Set the user name.
- 88 2 Set the password.
- 88 3 Set user privileges. For information about user privileges, see Table 5-40, and Table 5-41 in the database property chapter of the Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC6 and CMC.
- 88 4 Enable the user.
- 88 Example
- 89 Using RACADM to Configure Public Key Authentication over SSH
- 89 Before You Begin
- 90 Generating Public Keys for Windows
- 90 1 Start the application and select SSH-2 RSA or SSH-2 DSA for the type of key to generate (SSH-1 is not supported).
- 90 2 Enter the number of bits for the key. The number should be between 768 and 4096.
- 90 3 Click Generate and move the mouse in the window as directed.
- 90 4 You have two options for using the public key:
- 91 Generating Public Keys for Linux
- 91 RACADM Syntax Notes for CMC
- 91 Viewing the Public Keys
- 92 Adding the Public Keys
- 92 Deleting the Public Keys
- 92 Logging in Using Public Key Authentication
- 93 Enabling a CMC User With Permissions
- 93 Disabling a CMC User
- 94 Configuring SNMP and E-mail Alerting
- 94 Configuring Multiple CMCs in Multiple Chassis
- 94 1 Use RACADM to query the target CMC that contains the desired configuration.
- 94 2 Open a Telnet/SSH text console to the CMC, log in, and type:
- 95 3 Modify the configuration file using a plain-text editor (optional). Any special formatting characters in the configuration file may corrupt the RACADM database.
- 95 4 Use the newly created configuration file to modify a target CMC.
- 95 5 Reset the target CMC that was configured. At the command prompt, type:
- 95 Creating a CMC Configuration File
- 97 Parsing Rules
- 99 Modifying the CMC IP Address
- 100 Using RACADM to Configure Properties on iDRAC
- 101 Troubleshooting
- 101 Table 4-3. Using Serial/ RACADM Commands: Frequently Asked Questions
- 101 Question
- 101 Answer
- 103 5
- 103 Using the CMC Web Interface
- 103 Accessing the CMC Web Interface
- 103 1 Open a supported Web browser window.
- 103 2 Type the following URL in the Address field, and then press <Enter>:
- 104 1 Open a supported Web browser window.
- 104 2 Type the following URL in the Address field, and then press <Enter>:
- 104 Logging In
- 105 1 In the Username field, type your user name:
- 105 2 In the Password field, type your CMC user password or Active Directory user password.
- 105 3 Optionally, select a session timeout. This is the amount of time you can stay logged in with no activity before you are automatically logged out. The default value is the Web Service Idle Timeout. See Configuring Services for more details.
- 105 4 Click OK or press <Enter>.
- 105 Logging Out
- 105 Configuring Basic CMC Settings
- 105 Setting the Chassis Name
- 106 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface. The Chassis Health page displays.
- 106 2 Click the Setup tab. The General Chassis Settings page displays.
- 106 3 Type the new name in the Chassis Name field, and then click Apply.
- 106 Setting the Date and Time on CMC
- 106 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface. The Chassis Health page displays.
- 106 2 Click the Setup tab. The General Chassis Settings page displays.
- 106 3 Click the Date/Time subtab. The Date/Time page displays.
- 106 4 To synchronize the date and time with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server, check Enable NTP and specify up to three NTP servers.
- 106 5 To set the date and time manually, uncheck Enable NTP and edit the Date and Time fields, select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu, and then click Apply.
- 106 Chassis Health Page
- 107 Using Chassis Group
- 107 Chassis Group Features
- 108 Setting up a Chassis Group
- 108 1 Log in with administrator privileges to the chassis planned as the leader.
- 108 2 Click SetupÆ Group Administration.
- 108 3 In the Chassis Group page, under Role, select Leader.
- 108 4 Enter the Group name in the Group Name field, and then click Apply.
- 108 1 Login with chassis administrator privileges to the leader chassis.
- 108 2 Select the Lead chassis in the tree.
- 108 3 Click SetupÆ Group Administration.
- 108 4 Under Group Management, enter the member’s IP address or DNS name in the Hostname/IP Address field.
- 108 5 Enter a user name with chassis administrator privileges on the member chassis, in the Username field.
- 108 6 Enter the corresponding password in the Password field.
- 108 7 Select the Apply button.
- 108 8 Repeat step 4 through step 7 to add a maximum of eight members.
- 109 Removing a Member from the Leader
- 109 1 Login with chassis administrator privileges to the leader chassis.
- 109 2 Select the Lead chassis in the tree.
- 109 3 Click SetupÆ Group Administration.
- 109 4 From the Remove Members list, select the member’s name or names to be deleted, and then click Apply.
- 109 Disbanding a Chassis Group
- 109 1 Login with administrator privileges to the leader chassis.
- 109 2 Select the Lead chassis in the tree.
- 109 3 Click SetupÆ Group Administration.
- 109 4 In the Chassis Group page, under Role, select None, and then click Apply.
- 110 Disabling an Individual Member at the Member Chassis
- 110 1 Login with chassis administrator privileges to the member chassis.
- 110 2 Click SetupÆ Group Administration.
- 110 3 Select None, and then click Apply.
- 110 Chassis Component Summary
- 110 Chassis Graphics
- 111 Table 5-1. Server Icon States
- 112 Table 5-2. Chassis Quick Links
- 112 Chassis Health
- 113 Table 5-3. Chassis Page Information
- 113 Selected Component Information
- 114 Table 5-4. Health and Performance Information - Servers
- 114 Table 5-5. Server Properties
- 115 Table 5-6. Quick Links - Servers
- 115 Table 5-7. IOM Health and Performance
- 115 Table 5-8. IOM Properties
- 116 Table 5-9. Quick Links - I/O Modules
- 116 Table 5-10. Active CMC Health and Performance
- 116 Table 5-11. CMC Properties
- 117 Table 5-12. Quick Links - CMC
- 117 Table 5-13. iKVM Health and Performance
- 117 Table 5-14. iKVM Properties
- 117 Table 5-15. Quick Links - iKVM
- 117 Table 5-16. Fan Health and Performance
- 118 Table 5-17. Fan Properties
- 118 Table 5-18. Quick Links - Fan
- 118 Table 5-19. PSU Health and Performance
- 118 Table 5-20. PSU Properties
- 118 Table 5-21. Quick Links - PSU
- 119 Table 5-22. LCD Health and Performance
- 119 Monitoring System Health Status
- 119 Viewing Chassis and Component Summaries
- 119 Figure 5-1. Example of Chassis Graphics in the Web Interface
- 120 Viewing Power Budget Status
- 120 Viewing Server Model Name and Service Tag
- 120 Viewing the Health Status of All Servers
- 121 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 121 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 121 2 Select Server Overview in the system tree. The Servers Status page appears.
- 121 Table 5-23. All Servers Status Information
- 121 Item
- 121 Description
- 124 Editing Slot Names
- 125 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 125 2 Select Server Overview in the Chassis menu in the system tree.
- 125 3 Click Setup Æ Slot Names. The Slot Names page displays.
- 125 4 Type the updated or new name for a slot in the Slot Name field. Repeat this action for each slot you want to rename.
- 125 5 Click Apply.
- 125 6 To restore the default slot name (SLOT-01 to SLOT-16, based on the server's slot position) to the server, press Restore Default Value.
- 125 Using Server’s Host Name as the Slot Name
- 125 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 125 2 Select Server Overview in the Chassis menu from the system tree.
- 125 3 Click SetupÆ Slot Names. The Slot Names page displays.
- 125 4 Select the Use Host Name for the Slot Name check box.
- 125 5 Click Apply.
- 125 Setting the First Boot Device for Servers
- 126 Table 5-24. Boot Devices
- 126 Boot Device
- 126 Description
- 126 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 126 2 Click Server Overview in the system tree and then click SetupÆ First Boot Device. A list of servers is displayed as one per row.
- 126 3 Select the boot device you want to use for each server from the list box.
- 126 4 If you want the server to boot from the selected device every time it boots, clear the Boot Once check box for the server.
- 126 5 Click Apply.
- 127 Viewing the Health Status of an Individual Server
- 127 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 127 2 Move the cursor to hover over an individual server subgraphic.
- 127 3 Click the server subgraphic to select that server’s information and display Quick Links on the right of the chassis graphics.
- 128 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 128 2 Expand Server Overview in the system tree. All of the servers (1-16) appear in the expanded Servers list.
- 128 3 Click the server (slot) you want to view. The Server Status page displays.
- 128 Table 5-25. Individual Server Status - Properties
- 128 Item
- 128 Description
- 130 Table 5-26. Individual Server Status - iDRAC System Event Log
- 130 Table 5-27. Individual Server Status - iDRAC Network Settings
- 130 Item
- 130 Description
- 131 Table 5-28. Individual Server Status - IPv4 iDRAC Network Settings
- 131 Item
- 131 Description
- 131 Table 5-29. Individual Server Status - IPv6 iDRAC Network Settings
- 131 Item
- 131 Description
- 132 Table 5-30. Individual Server Status - WWN/MAC Address
- 132 Item
- 132 Description
- 132 Viewing the Health Status of IOMs
- 133 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 133 2 Use the cursor to hover over an individual IOM subgraphic.
- 133 3 Clicking the IOM subgraphic selects that IOM’s information and Quick Links for display to the right of the chassis graphics.
- 133 Viewing the Health Status of the Fans
- 134 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 134 2 Use the cursor to hover over the an individual fan subgraphic.
- 134 3 Clicking the fan subgraphic selects that fan's information and Quick Links for display to the right of the chassis graphics.
- 134 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 134 2 Select Fans in the system tree. The Fans Status page displays.
- 135 Table 5-31. Fans Health Status Information
- 135 Item
- 135 Description
- 135 Viewing the iKVM Status
- 136 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 136 2 Use the cursor to hover over the iKVM subgraphic.
- 136 3 Clicking the iKVM subgraphic selects the iKVM's information and Quick Links for display to the right of the chassis graphics.
- 137 Viewing the Health Status of the PSUs
- 137 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 137 2 Use the cursor to hover over an individual PSU subgraphic and a corresponding text hint or screen tip is displayed. The text hint provides additional information on that PSU.
- 137 3 Clicking on the PSU subgraphic selects that PSU's information and Quick Links for display to the right of the chassis graphics.
- 137 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 137 2 Select Power Supplies in the system tree. The Power Supply Status page displays.
- 138 Table 5-32. Power Supply Health Status Information
- 138 Item
- 138 Description
- 138 Table 5-33. System Power Status
- 139 Viewing Status of the Temperature Sensors
- 139 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 139 2 Select Temperature Sensors in the system tree. The Temperature Sensors Status page displays.
- 139 Table 5-34. Temperature Sensors Health Status Information
- 139 Item
- 139 Description
- 140 Viewing the LCD Status
- 140 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 141 2 Move the cursor over the LCD subgraphic. The corresponding text hint or screen tip, which provides additional information on the LCD is displayed.
- 141 3 Click the LCD subgraphic to select the LCD's information and display it to the right side of the chassis graphics.
- 141 Viewing World Wide Name/Media Access Control (WWN/MAC) IDs
- 141 Fabric Configuration
- 142 WWN/MAC Addresses
- 142 Configuring CMC Network Properties
- 142 Setting Up Initial Access to CMC
- 142 1 Log in to the Web interface.
- 142 2 Select Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 143 3 Click the Network tab. The Network Configuration page appears.
- 143 4 Enable or disable DHCP for CMC by selecting or clearing the Use DHCP (For CMC Network Interface IP Address) check box.
- 143 5 If you disabled DHCP, type the IP address, gateway, and subnet mask.
- 143 6 Click Apply Changes at the bottom of the page.
- 143 Configuring the Network LAN Settings
- 143 1 Log in to the Web interface.
- 143 2 Click the Network tab.
- 143 3 Configure the CMC network settings described in Table 5-35 through Table 5-37.
- 143 4 Click Apply Changes.
- 144 Table 5-35. Network Settings
- 144 Setting
- 144 Description
- 147 Table 5-36. IPv4 Settings
- 147 Setting
- 147 Description
- 150 Table 5-37. IPv6 Settings
- 150 Setting
- 150 Description
- 151 Configuring CMC Network Security Settings
- 151 1 Log in to the Web interface.
- 151 2 Click the Network tab.
- 151 3 Click the Advanced Settings button.
- 151 4 Configure the CMC network security settings.
- 151 Table 5-38. Network Security Page Settings
- 151 Settings
- 151 Description
- 152 5 Click Apply to save your settings.
- 153 Configuring VLAN
- 153 1 Log in to the Web interface.
- 153 2 Click the Network tabÆ VLAN subtab.
- 153 3 Configure the CMC/iDRAC VLAN settings.
- 153 Table 5-39. VLAN Tag Settings
- 153 4 Click Apply to save the settings.
- 154 Adding and Configuring CMC Users
- 154 User Types
- 154 Table 5-40. User Types
- 154 Privilege
- 154 Description
- 158 Table 5-41. CMC Group Privileges
- 158 User Group
- 158 Privileges Granted
- 159 Table 5-42. Comparison of Privileges Between CMC Administrators, Power Users, and Guest Users
- 159 Privilege Set
- 159 Administrator Permissions
- 159 Power User Permissions
- 159 Guest User Permissions
- 160 Adding and Managing Users
- 161 1 Log in to the Web interface.
- 161 2 Click the User Authentication tab. The Local Users page appears, listing each user’s user ID, user name, CMC privilege, and login state, including those of the root user. User IDs available for configuration have no user information displayed.
- 161 3 Click an available user ID number. The User Configuration page displays.
- 161 4 Select general settings for the user.
- 161 Table 5-43. General User Settings for Configuring a New or Existing CMC Username and Password
- 161 Property
- 161 Description
- 162 5 Assign the user to a CMC user group. Table 5-40 describes CMC user privileges.
- 162 6 Click Apply Changes.
- 163 Configuring and Managing Microsoft Active Directory Certificates
- 163 1 Log in to the Web interface.
- 163 2 Click the User Authentication tab, and then click the Directory Services subtab. Select the radio button for Microsoft Active Directory Standard Schema or Extended Schema. The Active Directory tables appear.
- 163 Common Settings
- 163 Table 5-44. Common Settings
- 167 Standard Schema Settings
- 167 Extended Schema Settings
- 168 Managing Active Directory Certificates
- 169 Kerberos Keytab
- 169 Configuring and Managing Generic Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Services
- 169 1 Log in to the Web interface.
- 169 2 Click the User Authentication tab, and then click the Directory Services subtab. The Directory Services page appears.
- 169 3 Click the radio button associated with Generic LDAP.
- 169 4 Configure the options shown and click Apply.
- 170 Table 5-45. Common Settings
- 171 Selecting Your LDAP Servers
- 172 Managing LDAP Group Settings
- 172 Managing LDAP Security Certificates
- 173 Securing CMC Communications Using SSL and Digital Certificates
- 173 Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
- 174 Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
- 174 Accessing the SSL Main Menu
- 174 1 Log in to the Web interface.
- 174 2 Click the Network tab, and then click the SSL subtab. The SSL Main Menu page appears.
- 175 Generating a New Certificate Signing Request
- 175 Table 5-46. SSL Main Menu Options
- 175 Field
- 175 Description
- 176 1 From the SSL Main Menu page, select Generate a New Certificate Signing Request (CSR), and then click Next. The Generate Certificate Signing Request (CSR) page displays.
- 176 2 Type a value for each CSR attribute value.
- 176 3 Click Generate. A File Download dialog box appears.
- 176 4 Save the csr.txt file to your management station or shared network. (You may also open the file at this time and save it later.) You must later submit this file to a certificate authority.
- 177 Table 5-47. Generate Certificate Signing Request (CSR) Page Options
- 177 Field
- 177 Description
- 178 Uploading a Server Certificate
- 178 1 From the SSL Main Menu page, select Upload Server Certificate Based on Generated CSR, and then click Next. The Certificate Upload page displays.
- 178 2 Type the file path in the text field, or click Browse to select the file.
- 178 3 Click Apply. If the certificate is invalid, an error message displays.
- 178 Uploading Webserver Key and Certificate
- 178 1 Select Upload Webserver Key and Certificate option, and then click Next.
- 178 2 Enter Private Key File using the browse menu.
- 178 3 Enter Certificate File using the browse menu.
- 178 4 After both the files are uploaded, click Apply. If the Web server key and certificate do not match, an error message is displayed.
- 179 Viewing a Server Certificate
- 179 Table 5-48. Certificate Information
- 179 Field
- 179 Description
- 179 Managing Sessions
- 179 1 Log in to CMC through the Web.
- 179 2 Click the Network tab then click the Sessions subtab.
- 179 3 On the Sessions page, locate the session you want to terminate and click the appropriate button.
- 180 Table 5-49. Sessions Properties
- 180 Property
- 180 Description
- 180 Configuring Services
- 181 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 181 2 Click the Network tab.
- 181 3 Click the Services subtab. The Services page appears.
- 181 4 Configure the following services as required:
- 181 5 Click Apply, and then update all default time outs and maximum time out limits
- 181 Table 5-50. CMC Serial Console Settings
- 181 Setting
- 181 Description
- 183 Table 5-51. Web Server Settings
- 183 Setting
- 183 Description
- 185 Table 5-52. SSH Settings
- 185 Setting
- 185 Description
- 186 Table 5-53. Telnet Settings
- 186 Setting
- 186 Description
- 187 Table 5-54. Remote RACADM Settings
- 187 Setting
- 187 Description
- 187 Table 5-55. SNMP Configuration
- 187 Setting
- 187 Description
- 188 Table 5-56. Remote Syslog Configuration
- 188 Setting
- 188 Description
- 188 Configuring Power Budgeting
- 189 Managing Firmware Updates
- 189 Viewing the Current Firmware Versions
- 189 1 Click on the device name or select the Select/Deselect All check box.
- 189 2 Click Apply Update.
- 189 1 Log in to the Web interface. For more information, see "Accessing the CMC Web Interface" on page 103.
- 189 2 Click Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 189 3 Click the Update tab. The Firmware Update page appears.
- 190 1 Log in to the Web interface. For more information, see "Accessing the CMC Web Interface" on page 103.
- 190 2 Click Server Overview in the system tree.
- 190 3 Click the Update tab. The Server Component Update appears.
- 190 Updating Firmware
- 190 Updating the CMC Firmware
- 191 1 On the Firmware Update page, select CMC or CMCs to update by selecting the Update Targets check box for CMC(s). Both CMCs can be updated at the same time.
- 191 2 Click the Apply CMC Update button below the CMC component list.
- 191 3 In the Firmware Image field, enter the path to the firmware image file on your management station or shared network, or click Browse to navigate to the file location.
- 191 4 Click Begin Firmware Update. The Firmware Update Progress section provides firmware update status information. A status indica...
- 192 5 For a standby CMC, when the update is complete the Update State field displays "Done". For an active CMC, during the final pha...
- 192 Updating the iKVM Firmware
- 192 1 Log back in to CMC Web interface.
- 192 2 Select Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 192 3 Click the Update tab. The Firmware Update page appears.
- 192 4 Select the iKVM to update by selecting the Update Targets check box for that iKVM.
- 192 5 Click the Apply iKVM Update button below the iKVM component list.
- 192 6 In the Firmware Image field, enter the path to the firmware image file on your management station or shared network, or click Browse to navigate to the file location.
- 192 7 Click Begin Firmware Update.
- 192 8 Click Yes to continue. The Firmware Update Progress section provides firmware update status information. A status indicator di...
- 193 Updating the IOM Infrastructure Device Firmware
- 193 1 Log back in to CMC Web interface.
- 193 2 Select Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 193 3 Click the Update tab. The Firmware Update page appears.
- 193 4 Select the IOM device to update by selecting the Update Targets check box for that IOM device.
- 193 5 Click the Apply IOM Update button below the IOM component list.
- 193 6 Click Begin Firmware Update. The Firmware Update Progress section provides firmware update status information. A status indica...
- 194 Updating the Server iDRAC Firmware
- 194 1 Log back in to the CMC Web interface.
- 194 2 Select Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 194 3 Click the Update tab. The Firmware Update page appears.
- 194 4 Select the iDRAC or iDRACs to update by selecting the Update Targets check box those devices.
- 194 5 Click the Apply iDRAC Update button below the iDRAC component list.
- 194 6 In the Firmware Image field, enter the path to the firmware image file on your management station or shared network, or click Browse to navigate to the file location.
- 194 7 Click Begin Firmware Update. The Firmware Update Progress section provides firmware update status information. A status indica...
- 195 Recovering iDRAC Firmware Using CMC
- 195 1 Download the latest iDRAC firmware to your management computer from support.dell.com.
- 195 2 Log in to the Web interface (see "Accessing the CMC Web Interface" on page 103).
- 195 3 Click Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 195 4 Click the Update tab. The Firmware Update page appears.
- 195 5 Select the iDRAC or iDRACs of the same model to update by selecting the Update Targets check box those devices.
- 195 6 Click the Apply iDRAC Update button below the iDRAC component list.
- 195 7 Click Browse, browse to the iDRAC firmware image you downloaded, and click Open.
- 195 8 Click Begin Firmware Update. Additional instructions to follow:
- 196 Managing iDRAC
- 196 iDRAC QuickDeploy
- 196 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 196 2 Select Server Overview in the system tree.
- 196 3 Click the Setup tab. The Deploy iDRAC page appears.
- 196 4 Set the QuickDeploy settings accordingly.
- 197 Table 5-57. QuickDeploy Settings
- 197 Setting
- 197 Description
- 198 5 To save the selections click the Save QuickDeploy Settings button. If you made changes to the iDRAC network setting, click the Apply iDRAC Network Settings button to deploy the settings to the iDRAC.
- 199 6 To update the table to the last saved QuickDeploy settings, and restore the iDRAC Network settings to the current values for each installed server, click Refresh.
- 200 iDRAC Network Settings
- 200 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 200 2 Select Server Overview in the system tree.
- 200 3 Click the Setup tab.
- 200 4 Select the check box for QuickDeploy Enabled to enable the QuickDeploy settings.
- 200 5 Set the remaining iDRAC Network Settings accordingly.
- 200 Table 5-58. iDRAC Network Settings
- 200 Setting
- 200 Description
- 202 6 To deploy the setting to iDRAC, click Apply iDRAC Network Settings button. If you made changes to the QuickDeploy settings, they are also saved.
- 202 7 To restore the iDRAC Network settings to the current values for each installed server, and update the QuickDeploy table to the last saved QuickDeploy settings click Refresh.
- 202 Launching Remote Console from CMC GUI
- 202 1 Click on the specified server in the chassis graphic.
- 202 2 On Quicklinks, click the Launch Remote Console link.
- 202 1 On System tree, select Server Overview.
- 202 2 Click Launch Remote Console in the table for the specified server.
- 202 1 Expand Server Overview in the system tree. All servers (1-16) appear in the expanded servers list.
- 202 2 In the system tree, click the server you want to view. The Server Status page appears.
- 202 3 Click Launch Remote Console.
- 203 Launching iDRAC using Single Sign-On
- 203 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 203 2 Select Server Overview in the system tree. The Servers Status page appears.
- 203 3 Click the Launch iDRAC GUI button for the server you want to manage.
- 203 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 203 2 Expand Server Overview in the system tree. All of the servers (1-16) appear in the expanded Servers list.
- 203 3 Click the server you want to view. The Server Status page displays.
- 203 4 Click the Launch iDRAC GUI button.
- 205 FlexAddress
- 205 Viewing FlexAddress Status
- 205 Viewing Chassis FlexAddress Status
- 206 1 Log in to the Web interface (see "Accessing the CMC Web Interface" on page 103).
- 206 2 Click Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 206 3 Click the Setup tab. The General Setup page appears. The FlexAddress entry has a value of Active or Not Active; a value of act...
- 206 1 Log in to the Web interface ("Accessing the CMC Web Interface" on page 103).
- 206 2 Click Server OverviewÆ PropertiesÆ WWN/MAC.
- 206 3 The FlexAddress Summary page is displayed. This page allows you to view the WWN configuration and MAC addresses for all slots in the chassis.
- 206 4 For additional information, click Help.
- 207 Viewing Server FlexAddress Status
- 207 1 Log in to the Web interface (see "Accessing the CMC Web Interface" on page 103).
- 207 2 Expand Server Overview in the system tree. All of the servers (1-16) appear in the expanded Servers list.
- 207 3 Click the server you want to view.
- 207 4 Click the Setup tab, and the FlexAddress subtab. The Deploy FlexAddress page is displayed. This page allows you to view the WWN configuration and MAC addresses for the selected server.
- 207 Table 5-59. Status Page Information
- 208 5 For additional information, click Help.
- 209 Configuring FlexAddress
- 209 Chassis-Level Fabric and Slot FlexAddress Configuration
- 209 1 Log on to the Web interface (see "Accessing the CMC Web Interface" on page 103).
- 209 2 Click Server Overview in the system tree.
- 209 3 Click the Setup tabÆ FlexAddress subtab. The Deploy FlexAddress page is displayed.
- 209 4 The Select Fabrics for Chassis-Assigned WWN/MACs displays a check box for Fabric A, Fabric B, Fabric C, and iDRAC.
- 209 5 Click the check box for each fabric you want to enable FlexAddress on. To disable a fabric, click the check box to clear the selection.
- 210 6 Click the Enabled check box for each slot you want to enable FlexAddress on. If you want to select all slots, use the Select/Deselect All check box. To disable a slot, click the Enabled check box to clear the selection.
- 210 7 Click Apply to save the changes.
- 210 Server-Level Slot FlexAddress Configuration
- 210 1 Log in to the Web interface (see "Accessing the CMC Web Interface" on page 103).
- 210 2 Expand Server Overview in the system tree. All of the servers (1-16) appear in the expanded Servers list.
- 210 3 Click the server you want to view. The Server Status page displays.
- 210 4 Click the Setup tab, and the FlexAddress subtab. The FlexAddress Status page is displayed.
- 210 5 Use the pull down menu for FlexAddress Enabled to make your selection; select Yes to enable FlexAddress or select No to disable FlexAddress.
- 210 6 Click Apply to save the changes. For additional information, click Help.
- 211 Remote File Sharing
- 211 1 Log in to the Web interface (see "Accessing the CMC Web Interface" on page 103).
- 211 2 Click Server Overview in the system tree.
- 211 3 Click the Setup tab, and the Remote File Sharing subtab. The Deploy Remote File Share page is displayed.
- 211 4 Set the Remote File Sharing settings.
- 211 Table 5-60. Remote File Sharing Settings
- 212 5 Click Connect to connect to a remote file share. To connect a remote file share, you must provide the path, user name, and password. A successful operation allows access to the media.
- 213 Frequently Asked Questions
- 213 Table 5-61. Managing and Recovering a Remote System
- 213 Question
- 213 Answer
- 213 1 In the System tree, click Chassis Overview.
- 213 2 Click the Network tab, and then click Network. The Network Configuration page appears.
- 213 3 Select the Register CMC on DNS check box.
- 213 4 Enter the CMC name In the DNS CMC Name field.
- 213 5 Click Apply Changes.
- 215 Troubleshooting CMC
- 217 6
- 217 Using FlexAddress
- 218 Activating FlexAddress
- 219 1 Update all mezzanine card firmware and BIOS.
- 219 2 Update server module BIOS.
- 219 3 Update iDRAC firmware on the server module.
- 219 4 Update all CMC firmware in the chassis; if redundant CMCs are present, ensure both are updated.
- 219 5 Insert the SD card into the passive module for a redundant CMC module system or into the single CMC module for a non-redundant system.
- 220 Verifying FlexAddress Activation
- 220 Table 6-1. Status Messages Returned by featurecard -s Command
- 221 Deactivating FlexAddress
- 222 Deactivating FlexAddress
- 222 Configuring FlexAddress Using the CLI
- 223 Additional FlexAddress Configuration for Linux
- 223 Viewing FlexAddress Status Using the CLI
- 224 Configuring FlexAddress Using the GUI
- 224 Wake-On-LAN with FlexAddress
- 224 Troubleshooting FlexAddress
- 224 1 What happens if a feature card is removed?
- 224 2 What happens if a feature card that was used in one chassis is removed and put into another chassis?
- 225 3 What happens if the feature card is removed and a non-FlexAddress card is installed?
- 225 4 If the chassis service tag is reprogrammed, what happens if there is a feature card bound to that chassis?
- 226 5 Do I get an error if I have two feature cards installed in my redundant CMC system?
- 226 6 Does the SD card have a write protection lock on it?
- 226 7 What happens if there isn’t an SD card in the active CMC module?
- 226 8 What happens to my FlexAddress feature if the server BIOS is updated from version 1.xx to version 2.xx?
- 227 9 What happens if a chassis with a single CMC is downgraded with firmware prior to 1.10?
- 227 10 What happens if you are replacing a CMC unit with one that has firmware prior to 1.10 in a chassis with redundant CMCs?
- 227 a Ensure the active CMC firmware is always version 1.10 or later.
- 227 b Remove the standby CMC and insert the new CMC in its place.
- 227 c From the Active CMC, upgrade the standby CMC firmware to 1.10 or later.
- 227 11 The SD card was not in the chassis when I executed the deactivation command on the FlexAddress. How do I recover my SD card now?
- 228 12 I have the SD card properly installed and all the firmware/software updates installed. I see that FlexAddress is active, but I can’t see anything on the server deployment screen to deploy it? What is wrong?
- 228 13 What happens to FlexAddress if I need to reset my chassis configuration using the RACADM command, racresetcfg?
- 228 Command Messages
- 228 Table 6-2. FlexAddress Commands and Output
- 231 FlexAddress DELL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
- 235 7
- 235 Using FlexAddress Plus
- 235 Activating FlexAddress Plus
- 235 Table 7-1. Updates Required for Flexaddress Plus
- 236 FlexAddress vs FlexAddress Plus
- 236 Figure 7-1. FlexAdress (FA) vs FlexPlusAddress (FA+) Features
- 237 Scheme 1 and Scheme 2 MAC Address Allocation
- 238 MAC Address Allocation Example
- 241 8
- 241 Using the CMC Directory Service
- 241 Using CMC with Microsoft Active Directory
- 241 Active Directory Schema Extensions
- 241 Standard Schema Versus Extended Schema
- 242 Standard Schema Active Directory Overview
- 242 Figure 8-1. Configuration of CMC with Active Directory and Standard Schema
- 243 Table 8-1. Default Role Group Privileges
- 243 Role Group
- 243 Default Privilege Level
- 243 Permissions Granted
- 243 Bit Mask
- 244 Configuring Standard Schema Active Directory to Access CMC
- 244 1 On an Active Directory server (domain controller), open the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-in.
- 244 2 Create a group or select an existing group. The name of the group and the name of this domain must be configured on CMC using the Web interface or RACADM.
- 244 3 Add the Active Directory user as a member of the Active Directory group to access CMC.
- 244 Configuring CMC With Standard Schema Active Directory and Web Interface
- 244 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 244 2 Select Chassis in the system tree.
- 244 3 Click User AuthenticationÆ Directory Services.The Directory Services page is displayed.
- 244 4 Select the radio button next to Microsoft Active Directory (Standard Schema). The Active Directory Configuration and Management page appears.
- 245 5 In the Common Settings section:
- 245 a Select the Enable Active Directory check box.
- 245 b Type the Root Domain Name.
- 245 c Type the Timeout in seconds. Timeout range is 15-300 seconds. Default timeout period is 90 seconds.
- 245 6 If you want the directed call to search the domain controller and global catalog, select the Search AD Server to search (Optional) check box, and do the following:
- 245 a In the Domain Controller text field, type the server where your Active Directory service is installed.
- 245 b In the Global Catalog text field, type the location of the global catalog on the Active Directory domain controller. The global catalog provides a resource for searching an Active Directory forest.
- 245 7 Click Apply to save your settings.
- 245 8 In the Standard Schema Settings section, click a Role Group. The Configure Role Group page appears.
- 245 9 Type the Group Name. The group name identifies the role group in the Active Directory associated with the CMC card.
- 245 10 Type the Group Domain. The Group Domain is the fully qualified root domain name for the forest.
- 245 11 In the Role Group Privileges page, select privileges for the group.
- 245 12 Click Apply to save the Role Group settings.
- 245 13 Click Go Back To Configuration page.
- 246 14 Upload your domain forest Root certificate authority-signed certificate into CMC. In the Certificate Management section, type the file path of the certificate or browse to the certificate file. Click the Upload button to transfer the file to CMC.
- 246 15 Click Apply. The CMC Web server automatically restarts after you click Apply.
- 246 16 Log out and then log in to CMC to complete the CMC Active Directory feature configuration.
- 246 17 Select Chassis in the system tree.
- 246 18 Click the Network tab.
- 246 19 Click the Network subtab. The Network Configuration page appears.
- 246 20 If Use DHCP (for CMC Network Interface IP Address) is selected under Network Settings, select Use DHCP to obtain DNS server address.
- 246 21 Click Apply Changes.
- 247 Configuring CMC With Standard Schema Active Directory and RACADM
- 247 1 Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to the CMC, and type:
- 248 2 Specify a DNS server using one of the following options:
- 248 Extended Schema Overview
- 248 Active Directory Schema Extensions
- 249 Overview of the RAC Schema Extensions
- 249 Active Directory Object Overview
- 250 Figure 8-2. Typical Setup for Active Directory Objects
- 251 Figure 8-3. Setting Up Active Directory Objects in a Single Domain
- 252 1 Create two Association Objects.
- 252 2 Create two RAC Device Objects, RAC1 and RAC2, to represent the two CMCs.
- 252 3 Create two Privilege Objects, Priv1 and Priv2, in which Priv1 has all privileges (administrator) and Priv2 has login privilege.
- 252 4 Group user1 and user2 into Group1.
- 252 5 Add Group1 as Members in Association Object 1 (A01), Priv1 as Privilege Objects in A01, and RAC1, RAC2 as RAC Devices in A01.
- 252 6 Add User3 as Members in Association Object 2 (A02), Priv2 as Privilege Objects in A02, and RAC2 as RAC Devices in A02.
- 253 Figure 8-4. Setting Up Active Directory Objects in Multiple Domains
- 253 1 Ensure that the domain forest function is in Native or Windows 2003 mode.
- 253 2 Create two Association Objects, A01 (of Universal scope) and A02, in any domain.
- 253 3 Create two RAC Device Objects, RAC1 and RAC2, to represent the two CMCs.
- 253 4 Create two Privilege Objects, Priv1 and Priv2, in which Priv1 has all privileges (administrator) and Priv2 has login privilege.
- 253 5 Group user1 and user2 into Group1. The group scope of Group1 must be Universal.
- 254 6 Add Group1 as Members in Association Object 1 (A01), Priv1 as Privilege Objects in A01, and RAC1, RAC2 as RAC Devices in A01.
- 254 7 Add User3 as Members in Association Object 2 (A02), Priv2 as Privilege Objects in A02, and RAC2 as RAC Devices in A02.
- 254 Configuring Extended Schema Active Directory to Access Your CMC
- 254 1 Extend the Active Directory schema (see "Extending the Active Directory Schema" on page 254).
- 254 2 Extend the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In (see "Installing the Dell Extension to the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In" on page 261).
- 254 3 Add CMC users and their privileges to Active Directory (see "Adding CMC Users and Privileges to Active Directory" on page 262).
- 254 4 Enable SSL on each of your domain controllers.
- 254 5 Configure the CMC Active Directory properties using either the CMC Web interface or the RACADM (see "Configuring CMC With Exte...
- 254 Extending the Active Directory Schema
- 255 Using the Dell Schema Extender
- 255 1 In the Welcome screen, click Next.
- 255 2 Read and understand the warning and click Next.
- 255 3 Select Use Current Log In Credentials or enter a user name and password with schema administrator rights.
- 256 4 Click Next to run the Dell Schema Extender.
- 256 5 Click Finish.
- 256 Table 8-2. Class Definitions for Classes Added to the Active Directory Schema
- 256 Class Name
- 256 Assigned Object Identification Number (OID)
- 256 Table 8-3. dellRacDevice Class
- 257 Table 8-4. dellAssociationObject Class
- 257 Table 8-5. dellRAC4Privileges Class
- 258 Table 8-6. dellPrivileges Class
- 258 Table 8-7. dellProduct Class
- 258 Table 8-8. List of Attributes Added to the Active Directory Schema
- 258 Assigned OID/Syntax Object Identifier
- 258 Single Valued
- 261 Installing the Dell Extension to the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In
- 261 Installing the Administrator Pack
- 261 Opening the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In
- 261 1 If you are logged into the domain controller, click Start Admin ToolsÆ Active Directory Users and Computers.
- 262 2 In the Console 1 window, click File (or Console on systems running Windows 2000).
- 262 3 Click Add/Remove Snap-in.
- 262 4 Select the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In and click Add.
- 262 5 Click Close and click OK.
- 262 Adding CMC Users and Privileges to Active Directory
- 262 1 Create a RAC device Object.
- 262 2 Create a Privilege Object.
- 262 3 Create an Association Object.
- 262 4 Add objects to an Association Object.
- 262 Creating a RAC Device Object
- 262 1 In the MMC Console Root window, right-click a container.
- 262 2 Select NewÆ Dell RAC Object.
- 262 3 Type a name for the new object. The name must be identical to CMC Name that you type in step 8a of "Configuring CMC With Extended Schema Active Directory and the Web Interface" on page 264.
- 262 4 Select RAC Device Object.
- 262 5 Click OK.
- 262 Creating a Privilege Object
- 262 1 In the Console Root (MMC) window, right-click a container.
- 262 2 Select NewÆ Dell RAC Object.
- 263 3 Type a name for the new object.
- 263 4 Select Privilege Object.
- 263 5 Click OK.
- 263 6 Right-click the privilege object that you created, and select Properties.
- 263 7 Click the RAC Privileges tab and select the privileges that you want the user to have. For more information about CMC user privileges, see "User Types" on page 154.
- 263 Creating an Association Object
- 263 1 In the Console Root (MMC) window, right-click a container.
- 263 2 Select NewÆ Dell RAC Object.
- 263 3 Type a name for the new object.
- 263 4 Select Association Object.
- 263 5 Select the scope for the Association Object.
- 263 6 Click OK.
- 263 Adding Objects to an Association Object
- 263 Adding Users or User Groups
- 263 1 Right-click the Association Object and select Properties.
- 264 2 Select the Users tab and click Add.
- 264 3 Type the user or User Group name and click OK.
- 264 Adding Privileges
- 264 1 Select the Privileges Object tab and click Add.
- 264 2 Type the Privilege Object name and click OK.
- 264 Adding RAC Devices or RAC Device Groups
- 264 1 Select the Products tab and click Add.
- 264 2 Type the RAC device or RAC device group name and click OK.
- 264 3 In the Properties window, click Apply and click OK.
- 264 Configuring CMC With Extended Schema Active Directory and the Web Interface
- 264 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 264 2 Select Chassis in the system tree.
- 264 3 Click User AuthenticationÆ Directory Services.
- 264 4 Select Microsoft Active Directory (Extended Schema).
- 264 5 In the Common Settings section:
- 264 a Verify that the Enable Active Directory check box is checked.
- 264 b Type the Root Domain Name.
- 265 c Type the Timeout time in seconds. Configuration range: 15-300 seconds. Default: 90 seconds
- 265 6 Optional: If you want the directed call to search the domain controller and global catalog, select the Search AD Server to search (Optional) check box, then:
- 265 a In the Domain Controller text field, type the server where your Active Directory service is installed.
- 265 b In the Global Catalog text field, type the location of the global catalog on the Active Directory domain controller. The global catalog provides a resource for searching an Active Directory forest.
- 265 7 In the Extended Schema Settings section:
- 265 a Type the CMC Device Name. The CMC Name uniquely identifies the CMC card in Active Directory. The CMC Name must be the same as ...
- 265 b Type the CMC Domain Name (example: cmc.com). The CMC Domain Name is the DNS name (string) of the domain where the Active Direc...
- 265 8 Click Apply to save your settings.
- 266 9 In the Manage Certificates section, type the file path of the certificate in the text field, or click Browse to select the certificate file. Click the Upload button to transfer the file to CMC.
- 266 10 Click Apply. The CMC Web server automatically restarts after you click Apply.
- 266 11 Log back in to the CMC Web interface.
- 266 12 Select Chassis in the system tree, click the Network tab, then click the Network subtab. The Network Configuration page is displayed.
- 266 13 If Use DHCP (for CMC Network Interface IP Address) is enabled (checked), do one of the following:
- 267 14 Click Apply Changes.
- 267 Configuring CMC With Extended Schema Active Directory and RACADM
- 267 1 Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC, log in, and type:
- 268 2 Specify a DNS server using one of the following options:
- 269 Frequently Asked Questions
- 269 Table 8-9. Using CMC With Active Directory: Frequently Asked Questions
- 269 Question
- 269 Answer
- 271 1 Ensure that you use the correct user domain name during a login and not the NetBIOS name.
- 271 2 If you have a local CMC user account, log into CMC using your local credentials.
- 271 a Ensure that you have checked the Enable Active Directory check box on the CMC Active Directory configuration page.
- 271 b Ensure that the DNS setting is correct on the CMC Networking configuration page.
- 271 c Ensure that you have uploaded the Active Directory certificate from your Active Directory root certificate authority-signed certificate to CMC.
- 271 d Check the Domain Controller SSL certificates to ensure that they have not expired.
- 271 e Ensure that your CMC Name, Root Domain Name, and CMC Domain Name match your Active Directory environment configuration.
- 271 f Ensure that the CMC password has a maximum of 127 characters. While CMC can support passwords of up to 256 characters, Active Directory only supports passwords that have a maximum length of 127 characters.
- 272 Configuring Single Sign-On
- 272 System Requirements
- 273 Client Systems
- 273 CMC
- 273 Configuring Settings
- 273 Prerequisites
- 273 Configuring Active Directory
- 274 Configuring CMC
- 274 Uploading the Kerberos Keytab File
- 275 1 Navigate to the User Authentication tabÆ Directory Services subtab. Ensure that Microsoft Active Directory Standard or Extended Schema is selected. If not, select your preference and click Apply.
- 275 2 Click Browse on the Kerberos Keytab Upload section, navigate to the folder where the keytab file is saved and click Upload.
- 275 Enabling Single Sign-On
- 275 1 Click Chassis Management Controller Network Security tabÆ Active DirectoryÆ Configure Active Directory.
- 275 2 On the Active Directory Configuration and Management page, select:
- 275 3 Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Apply.
- 276 Configuring the Browser For Single Sign-On Login
- 276 Internet Explorer
- 276 1 In the Internet Explorer, select ToolsÆ Internet Options.
- 276 2 On the Security tab, under Select a zone to view or change security settings, select Local Intranet.
- 276 3 Click Sites.
- 276 4 Click Advanced.
- 276 5 In the Add this site to the zone, type the name of CMC and the domain it belongs to and click Add.
- 276 Mozilla Firefox
- 276 1 In Firefox, type about:config in the Address bar.
- 276 2 In the Filter text box, type negotiate.
- 276 3 From the list, double-click network.negotiate-auth.trusted-uris.
- 276 4 In the Enter string value dialog box, type the CMC's domain name and click OK.
- 277 Logging into CMC Using Single Sign-On
- 277 1 Log into the client system using your network account.
- 277 2 Access the CMC Web page using
- 277 3 Click Login.
- 278 Configuring Smart Card Two-Factor Authentication
- 278 System Requirements
- 278 Configuring Settings
- 279 Configuring Active Directory
- 279 1 Set up Kerberos realm & Key Distribution Center (KDC) for Active Directory, if not already configured (ksetup).
- 279 2 Create Active Directory users for each CMC, configured to use Kerberos DES encryption but not pre-authentication.
- 279 3 Register the CMC users to the Key Distribution Center with Ktpass (this also outputs a key to upload to CMC).
- 279 Configuring CMC
- 279 Uploading the Kerberos Keytab File
- 279 1 Navigate to the User Authentication tabÆ Directory Services subtab. Ensure that Microsoft Active Directory Standard or Extended Schema is selected. If not, select your preference and click Apply.
- 279 2 Click Browse in the Kerberos Keytab Upload section, navigate to the folder where the keytab file is saved and click Upload.
- 280 Enabling Smart Card Authentication
- 280 1 Navigate to the User Authentication tabÆ Directory Services subtab. Ensure that Microsoft Active Directory Standard or Extended Schema is selected.
- 280 2 In the Common Settings Section, select:
- 280 3 Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Apply.
- 280 Configuring the Browser For Smart Card Login
- 280 Mozilla Firefox
- 280 Internet Explorer
- 281 Logging into CMC Using Smart Card
- 281 1 Log into the client system using your network account.
- 281 2 Access the CMC Web page using
- 281 3 Insert the Smart Card into the reader and click OK.
- 281 4 Optionally, select a session timeout. This is the amount of time you stay logged in with no activity. The default value is defined as the Web Service Idle Timeout. See Configuring Services for more details.
- 281 5 Enter the PIN and click OK.
- 281 Troubleshooting the Smart Card Login
- 282 Using CMC with Generic LDAP
- 283 Figure 8-5. Configuration of CMC with Generic LDAP
- 283 Configuring the Generic LDAP Directory to Access CMC
- 283 Authentication and Authorization of the LDAP Users
- 283 1 Optionally bind to the Directory Service. The default is an anonymous bind.
- 283 2 Search for the user based upon their user login. The default attribute is uid.
- 283 3 If more than one object is found, then the process returns an error.
- 284 4 Unbind and perform a bind with the user's DN and password.
- 284 5 If the bind fails, then the login fails.
- 284 1 Search through each configured group for the user's DN within the member or uniqueMember attributes. This field can be configured by the administrator.
- 284 2 For every group the user is a member of, add their privileges together.
- 284 Configuring Generic LDAP Directory Service Using CMC Web-Based Interface
- 284 1 Log in to the Web interface.
- 284 2 Click the User Authentication tab, and then click the Directory Services subtab. The Directory Services page appears.
- 284 3 Click the radio button associated with Generic LDAP.
- 284 4 Configure the options shown and click Apply.
- 285 Table 8-10. Common Settings
- 286 Selecting Your LDAP Servers
- 287 Managing LDAP Group Settings
- 287 Managing LDAP Security Certificates
- 288 Configuring Generic LDAP Directory Service Using RACADM
- 288 Usage
- 288 Getting Help
- 289 9
- 289 Power Management
- 289 Overview
- 289 AC Redundancy Mode
- 290 AC Redundancy Levels
- 290 Figure 9-1. Figure 8-2. 2 PSUs per grid and a power failure on grid 1
- 291 Power Supply Redundancy Mode
- 291 Figure 9-2. Power Supply Redundancy: Totally 4 PSUs with a failure of one PSU.
- 292 No Redundancy Mode
- 292 Figure 9-3. No Redundancy with three PSUs in the chassis
- 293 Power Budgeting for Hardware Modules
- 293 Figure 9-4. Chassis With Six-PSU Configuration
- 295 Server Slot Power Priority Settings
- 296 Dynamic Power Supply Engagement
- 298 Redundancy Policies
- 298 Table 9-1. Default Redundancy Configuration
- 298 PSU Configuration
- 298 Default Redundancy Policy
- 298 Default Dynamic PSU Engagement Setting
- 298 AC Redundancy
- 298 Power Supply Redundancy
- 299 No Redundancy
- 299 Power Conservation and Power Budget Changes
- 299 1 Click Servers in the system tree.
- 299 2 Click PowerÆ Priority.
- 299 Power Conservation and Max Conservation Mode
- 300 Using the Web Interface
- 300 1 Click Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 300 2 Click PowerÆ Configuration.
- 300 3 Select the Max Power Conservation Mode box to enable maximum power conservation and click Apply.
- 300 4 Clear the Max Power Conservation Mode box to restore normal operation and click Apply.
- 300 Using RACADM
- 300 110V PSUs Operation
- 301 Using the Web Interface
- 301 1 Click Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 301 2 Click PowerÆ Configuration.
- 301 3 Select Allow 110 VAC Operation and click Apply.
- 301 Using RACADM
- 301 1 Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC and log in.
- 301 2 Enable 110 VAC PSUs:
- 301 Server Performance Over Power Redundancy
- 301 Using the Web Interface
- 301 1 Click Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 301 2 Click PowerÆ Configuration.
- 301 3 Select Server Performance Over Power Redundancy and click Apply.
- 302 1 Click Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 302 2 Click PowerÆ Configuration.
- 302 3 Clear Server Performance Over Power Redundancy and click Apply.
- 302 Using RACADM
- 302 1 Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC and log in.
- 302 2 Enable Server Performance Over Power Redundancy:
- 302 1 Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC and log in.
- 302 2 Disable Server Performance Over Power Redundancy:
- 302 Remote Logging
- 302 Using the Web Interface
- 302 1 Click Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 302 2 Click PowerÆ Configuration.
- 303 3 Select Power Remote Logging, to enable you to log power events to a remote host.
- 303 4 Specify the required logging interval (1-1440 minutes).
- 303 5 Click Apply, to save changes.
- 303 Using RACADM
- 303 1 To enable the power remote logging feature, enter the following command:
- 303 2 To specify the desired logging interval, enter the following command:
- 303 3 To determine if the power remote logging feature is enabled, enter the following command:
- 303 4 To determine the power remote logging interval, enter the following command:
- 304 PSU Failure With Degraded or No Redundancy Policy
- 304 New Server Engagement Policy
- 305 Table 9-2. CMC Response When a Server Power-On is Attempted
- 305 Worst Case Power is Available
- 305 CMC Response
- 305 Server Power On
- 305 Table 9-3. Chassis Impact from PSU Failure or Removal
- 305 PSU Configuration
- 305 Dynamic PSU Engagement
- 305 Firmware Response
- 306 PSU Removals With Degraded or No Redundancy Policy
- 306 Limits
- 306 Power Supply and Redundancy Policy Changes in System Event Log
- 307 Table 9-4. SEL Events for Power Supply Changes
- 307 Table 9-5. SEL Events for Power Redundancy Status Changes
- 308 Redundancy Status and Overall Power Health
- 308 Configuring and Managing Power
- 308 Viewing the Health Status of the PSUs
- 308 Using the Web Interface
- 309 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 309 2 The Chassis Status page is displayed. The lower section of Chassis Graphics depicts the rear view of the chassis and contains the health status of all PSUs. PSU health status is indicated by the color of the PSU subgraphic:
- 309 3 Use the cursor to hover over the an individual PSU subgraphic and a corresponding text hint or screen tip is displayed. The text hint provides additional information on that PSU.
- 309 4 The PSU subgraphic is hyperlinked to the corresponding CMC GUI page to provide immediate navigation to the Power Supply Status page for all PSUs.
- 309 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 309 2 Select Power Supplies in the system tree. The Power Supply Status page displays.
- 309 Table 9-6. Power Supplies
- 309 Item
- 309 Description
- 310 Table 9-7. System Power Status
- 310 Item
- 310 Description
- 311 Using RACADM
- 311 Viewing Power Consumption Status
- 311 Using the Web Interface
- 311 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 311 2 Select Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 311 3 Click PowerÆ Power Consumption. The Power Consumption page displays.
- 311 Using RACADM
- 312 Table 9-8. Real-Time Power Statistics
- 312 Item
- 312 Description
- 314 Table 9-9. Real-Time Energy Statistics Status
- 314 Item
- 314 Description
- 314 Table 9-10. System Power Status
- 314 Item
- 314 Description
- 315 Table 9-11. Server Modules
- 315 Item
- 315 Description
- 315 Viewing Power Budget Status
- 315 Using the Web Interface
- 315 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 315 2 Select Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 315 3 Click PowerÆ Budget Status.
- 316 Using RACADM
- 316 Table 9-12. System Power Policy Configuration
- 316 Item
- 316 Description
- 318 Table 9-13. Power Budgeting
- 318 Item
- 318 Description
- 319 Table 9-14. Server Modules
- 319 Item
- 319 Description
- 320 Table 9-15. Chassis Power Supplies
- 320 Item
- 320 Description
- 320 Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy
- 320 Using the Web Interface
- 320 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 320 2 Select Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 320 3 Click PowerÆ Configuration.
- 320 4 Set any or all of the properties described in Table 9-16 according to your needs.
- 320 5 Click Apply to save your changes.
- 321 Table 9-16. Configurable Power Budget/Redundancy Properties
- 321 Item
- 321 Description
- 323 Using RACADM
- 323 1 Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC and log in.
- 323 2 Set properties as needed:
- 324 Assigning Priority Levels to Servers
- 325 Using the Web Interface
- 325 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 325 2 Select Servers Overview in the system tree. The Servers Status page appears.
- 325 3 Click PowerÆ Server Priority.
- 325 4 Select a priority level (1-9, with 1 holding the highest priority) for one, multiple, or all servers. The default value is 1. You can assign the same priority level to multiple servers.
- 325 5 Click Apply to save your changes.
- 325 Using RACADM
- 325 Setting the Power Budget
- 325 Using the Web Interface
- 325 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 325 2 Click Chassis Overview in the system tree. The Chassis Health page appears.
- 325 3 Click the Power tab.
- 326 4 Click the Configuration subtab.
- 326 5 Type a budget value of up to 11637 watts in the System Input Power Cap text field.
- 326 6 Click Apply to save your changes.
- 326 Using RACADM
- 327 Server Power Reduction to Maintain Power Budget
- 327 Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis
- 327 Using the Web Interface
- 327 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 327 2 Select Chassis Overview in the system tree.
- 327 3 Click the Power tab.
- 327 4 Click the Control subtab.
- 328 5 Click the corresponding radio buttons to select one of the following Power Control Operations:
- 328 6 Click Apply. A dialog box appears requesting confirmation.
- 328 7 Click OK to perform the power management action (for example, cause the system to reset).
- 329 Using RACADM
- 329 Executing Power Control Operations on an IOM
- 329 Using the Web Interface
- 329 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 329 2 Select I/O Modules Overview.
- 329 3 Click the Power tab.
- 329 4 Select the operation you want to execute (reset or power cycle) from the drop-down menu beside the IOM in the list.
- 329 5 Click Apply.
- 329 6 Click OK to perform the power management action (for example, cause the IOM to power cycle).
- 329 Using RACADM
- 330 Executing Power Control Operations on a Server
- 330 Using the Web Interface
- 330 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 330 2 Expand Server Overview in the system tree, and then select the server on which you want to execute a power control operation. The Server Status page displays.
- 330 3 Click the Power tab.
- 330 4 Power Status displays the power status of the server (one of the following):
- 330 5 Select one of the following Power Control Operations by clicking its radio button:
- 331 6 Click Apply. A dialog box appears requesting confirmation.
- 331 7 Click OK to perform the power management action (for example, cause the server to reset).
- 331 Using RACADM
- 331 110V Operation
- 332 Troubleshooting
- 333 10
- 333 Using the iKVM Module
- 333 Overview
- 333 iKVM User Interface
- 333 Security
- 333 Scanning
- 334 Server Identification
- 334 Video
- 334 Plug and Play
- 334 FLASH Upgradable
- 334 Physical Connection Interfaces
- 335 iKVM Connection Precedences
- 335 1 Front panel
- 335 2 ACI
- 335 3 Rear Panel
- 335 Tiering Through the ACI Connection
- 336 Using OSCAR
- 336 Navigation Basics
- 336 Table 10-1. OSCAR Keyboard and Mouse Navigation
- 336 Key or Key Sequence
- 336 Result
- 337 Configuring OSCAR
- 337 Table 10-2. OSCAR Setup Menu Features
- 337 Feature
- 337 Purpose
- 337 1 Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.
- 337 2 Click Setup. The Setup dialog box appears.
- 338 Changing the Display Behavior
- 338 1 Press <Print Screen> to launch OSCAR. The Main dialog box appears.
- 338 2 Click Setup and then Menu. The Menu dialog box appears.
- 338 1 Select Name to display servers alphabetically by name.
- 338 2 Click OK.
- 338 1 Select a key sequence from the Invoke OSCAR menu.
- 338 2 Click OK.
- 338 1 Enter the number of seconds (0 through 9) to delay display of OSCAR after you press <Print Screen>. Entering <0> launches OSCAR with no delay.
- 338 2 Click OK.
- 338 Controlling the Status Flag
- 339 Table 10-3. OSCAR Status Flags
- 339 Flag
- 339 Description
- 339 1 Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box appears.
- 339 2 Click Setup and then Flag. The Flag dialog box appears.
- 339 1 Select Displayed to show the flag all the time or Displayed and Timed to display the flag for only five seconds after switching.
- 339 2 Select a flag color from the Display Color section. Options are black, red, blue, and purple.
- 339 3 In Display Mode, select Opaque for a solid color flag or Transparent to see the desktop through the flag.
- 339 4 To position the status flag on the desktop:
- 339 a Click Set Position. The Set Position Flag displays.
- 339 b Left-click on the title bar and drag it to the desired location on the desktop.
- 339 c Right-click to return to the Flag dialog box.
- 339 5 Click OK to save settings.
- 340 Managing Servers With iKVM
- 340 Peripherals Compatibility and Support
- 340 Viewing and Selecting Servers
- 341 Viewing the Status of Your Servers
- 341 Table 10-4. OSCAR Interface Status Symbols
- 341 Symbols
- 341 Description
- 342 Selecting Servers
- 342 Soft Switching
- 343 1 Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears.
- 343 2 Click Setup and then Menu. The Menu dialog box appears.
- 343 3 Select Name or Slot for the Display/Sort Key.
- 343 4 Type the desired delay time in seconds in the Screen Delay Time field.
- 343 5 Click OK.
- 343 Video Connections
- 344 Preemption Warning
- 344 Setting Console Security
- 344 Accessing the Security Dialog Box
- 344 1 Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box appears.
- 344 2 Click Setup and the Security. The Security dialog box appears.
- 345 Setting or Changing the Password
- 345 1 Single-click and press <Enter> or double-click in the New field.
- 345 2 Type the new password in the New field and then press <Enter>. Passwords are case sensitive and require 5-12 characters. They must include at least one letter and one number. Legal characters are: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, space, and hyphen.
- 345 3 In the Repeat field, type the password again, and then press <Enter>.
- 345 4 Click OK if you only want to change your password, and then close the dialog box.
- 345 Password-protecting Your Console
- 345 1 Set your password as described in the previous procedure.
- 345 2 Select the Enable Screen Saver box.
- 345 3 Type the number of minutes of Inactivity Time (from 1 through 99) to delay password protection and screen saver activation.
- 345 4 For Mode: If your monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant, select Energy; otherwise select Screen.
- 345 5 Optional: To activate the screen saver test, click Test. The Screen Saver Test dialog box displays. Click OK to start the test.
- 346 Logging In
- 346 1 Press <Print Screen> to launch OSCAR. The Password dialog box appears.
- 346 2 Type your password and then click OK. The Main dialog box appears.
- 346 Setting Automatic Logout
- 346 1 In the Main dialog box, click Setup and then Security.
- 346 2 In the Inactivity Time field, enter the length of time you want to stay connected to a server before it automatically disconnects you.
- 346 3 Click OK.
- 346 Removing Password Protection From Your Console
- 346 1 From the Main dialog box, click Setup and then Security.
- 346 2 In the Security dialog box, single-click and press <Enter>, or double-click in the New field.
- 346 3 Leaving the New field empty, press <Enter>.
- 346 4 Single-click and press <Enter>, or double-click in the Repeat field.
- 346 5 Leaving the Repeat field empty, press <Enter>.
- 346 6 Click OK if you only want to eliminate your password.
- 346 Enabling Screen Saver Mode With No Password Protection
- 346 1 Select Enable Screen Saver.
- 346 2 Type the number of minutes (1 through 99) that you want to delay activation of the screen saver.
- 347 3 Select Energy if your monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant; otherwise select Screen.
- 347 4 Optional: To activate the screen saver test, click Test. The Screen Saver Test dialog box displays. Click OK to start the test.
- 347 Exiting Screen Saver Mode
- 347 1 In the Security dialog box, clear the Enable Screen Saver box.
- 347 2 Click OK.
- 347 Clearing a Lost or Forgotten Password
- 347 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 347 2 Select iKVM from the Chassis submenu.
- 347 3 Click the Setup tab. The iKVM Configuration page displays.
- 347 4 Click Restore Default Values.
- 348 Changing the Language
- 348 1 Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box appears.
- 348 2 Click Setup and then Language. The Language dialog box appears.
- 348 3 Click the radio button for the desired language, and then click OK.
- 348 Displaying Version Information
- 348 1 Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box appears.
- 348 2 Click Commands and then Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears.
- 348 3 Click or press <Esc> to close the Version dialog box.
- 348 Scanning Your System
- 349 1 Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box appears.
- 349 2 Click Setup and then Scan. The Scan dialog box appears, listing of all servers in the chassis.
- 349 3 Select the box next to the servers you wish to scan.
- 349 4 In the Time field, enter the number of seconds (3 through 99) that you want iKVM to wait before the scan moves to the next server in the sequence.
- 349 5 Click the Add/Remove button, and then click OK.
- 349 1 In the Scan dialog box, select the box next to the server to be removed.
- 349 2 Click the Add/Remove button, and then click OK.
- 349 1 Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box appears.
- 349 2 Click Commands. The Command dialog box appears.
- 349 3 Select the Scan Enable box.
- 349 4 Click OK. A message appears indicating that the mouse and keyboard have been reset.
- 349 5 Click to close the message box.
- 350 1 If OSCAR is open and the Main dialog box is displayed, select a server in the list.
- 350 2 Click the Commands button. The Commands dialog box appears.
- 350 3 Clear the Scan Enable box.
- 350 Broadcasting to Servers
- 350 1 Press <Print Screen>. The Main dialog box appears.
- 350 2 Click Setup and then Broadcast. The Broadcast dialog box appears.
- 351 3 Enable mouse and/or keyboard for the servers that are to receive the broadcast commands by selecting the boxes.
- 351 4 Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box. Click or press <Escape> to return to the Main dialog box.
- 351 5 Click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears.
- 351 6 Click the Broadcast Enable box to activate broadcasting. The Broadcast Warning dialog box appears.
- 351 7 Click OK to enable the broadcast.
- 351 8 If broadcasting is enabled, type the information and/or perform the mouse movements you want to broadcast from the management station. Only servers in the list are accessible.
- 351 Managing iKVM From CMC
- 351 Enabling or Disabling the Front Panel
- 352 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 352 2 Select iKVM in the system tree. The iKVM Status page displays.
- 352 3 Click the Setup tab. The iKVM Configuration page displays.
- 352 4 To enable, select the Front Panel USB/Video Enabled check box.
- 352 5 Click Apply to save the setting.
- 352 Enabling the Dell CMC Console Through iKVM
- 352 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 352 2 Select iKVM in the system tree. The iKVM Status page displays.
- 352 3 Click the Setup tab. The iKVM Configuration page displays.
- 352 4 Select the Allow access to CMC CLI from iKVM check box.
- 352 5 Click Apply to save the setting.
- 352 Viewing the iKVM Status and Properties
- 352 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 352 2 The Chassis Status page is displayed. The right section of Chassis Graphics depicts the rear view of the chassis and contains the health status of the iKVM. iKVM health status is indicated by the color of the iKVM subgraphic:
- 353 3 Use the cursor to hover over the iKVM subgraphic and a corresponding text hint or screen tip is displayed. The text hint provides additional information on that iKVM.
- 353 4 The iKVM subgraphic is hyperlinked to the corresponding CMC GUI page to provide immediate navigation to the iKVM Status page.
- 353 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 353 2 Select iKVM in the system tree. The iKVM Status page displays.
- 353 Table 10-5. iKVM Status Information
- 354 Updating the iKVM Firmware
- 354 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 354 2 Click Chassis in the system tree.
- 354 3 Click the Update tab. The Updatable Components page displays.
- 354 4 Click the iKVM name. The Firmware Update page appears.
- 354 5 In the Firmware Image field, enter the path to the firmware image file on your management station or shared network, or click Browse to navigate to the file location.
- 354 6 Click Begin Firmware Update. A dialog box prompts you to confirm the action.
- 354 7 Click Yes to continue. The Firmware Update Progress section provides firmware update status information. A status indicator di...
- 355 Troubleshooting
- 356 Table 10-6. Troubleshooting iKVM
- 356 Problem
- 356 Likely Cause and Solution
- 356 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 356 2 Select iKVM in the system tree.
- 356 3 Click the Setup tab.
- 356 4 Select the Front Panel USB/Video Enabled check box.
- 356 5 Click Apply to save the setting.
- 357 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 357 2 Select iKVM in the system tree.
- 358 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 358 2 Select iKVM in the system tree.
- 358 3 Click the Setup tab.
- 358 4 Clear (un-check) the Front Panel USB/Video Enabled check box.
- 358 5 Click Apply to save the setting.
- 359 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 359 2 Select iKVM in the system tree.
- 359 3 Click the Setup tab.
- 359 4 Select the Allow access to CMC CLI from iKVM check box.
- 359 5 Click Apply to save the setting.
- 361 11
- 361 I/O Fabric Management
- 362 Fabric Management
- 362 Figure 11-1. Rear View of a Chassis, Showing the Location of the IOMs
- 363 Invalid Configurations
- 364 Invalid Mezzanine Card (MC) Configuration
- 364 Invalid IOM-Mezzanine Card (MC) Configuration
- 364 Invalid IOM-IOM Configuration
- 364 Fresh Power-up Scenario
- 365 Monitoring IOM Health
- 365 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 365 2 The Chassis Status page is displayed. The right section of Chassis Graphics depicts the rear view of the chassis and contains the health status for the IOMs. IOM health status is indicated by the color of the IOM subgraphic:
- 365 3 Use the cursor to hover over an individual IOM subgraphic and a corresponding text hint or screen tip is displayed. The text hint provides additional information on that IOM.
- 365 4 The IOM subgraphic is hyperlinked to the corresponding CMC GUI page to provide immediate navigation to the I/O Module Status page associated with that IOM.
- 365 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 365 2 Select I/O Modules in the Chassis menu in the system tree.
- 365 3 Click the Properties tab.
- 366 4 Click the Status subtab. The I/O Modules Status page displays.
- 366 Table 11-1. I/O Modules Status Information
- 366 Item
- 366 Description
- 368 Viewing the Health Status of an Individual IOM
- 368 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 368 2 Expand I/O Modules in the system tree. All of the IOMs (1-6) appear in the expanded I/O Modules list.
- 368 3 Click the IOM you want to view in the I/O Modules list in the system tree.
- 368 4 Click the Status subtab. The I/O Modules Status page displays.
- 368 Table 11-2. I/O Module Health Status Information
- 368 Item
- 368 Description
- 370 Configuring Network Settings for an Individual IOM
- 371 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 371 2 Click I/O Modules in the system tree. Click the Setup subtab. The Configure I/O Modules Network Settings page displays.
- 371 3 To configure network settings for I/O modules, type/select values for the following properties, and then click Apply.
- 371 Table 11-3. Configure I/O Module Network Settings
- 371 Item
- 371 Description
- 373 Troubleshooting IOM Network Settings
- 375 12
- 375 Troubleshooting and Recovery
- 375 Overview
- 375 Chassis Monitoring Tools
- 375 Gathering Configuration information and Chassis Status and Logs
- 376 Usage
- 376 Supported Interfaces
- 376 CLI RACDUMP
- 376 Table 12-1. Subsystems and RACADM Commands
- 377 Usage
- 377 Remote RACDUMP
- 377 Remote RACDUMP Usage
- 378 Telnet RACDUMP
- 378 Configuring LEDs to Identify Components on the Chassis
- 379 Using the Web Interface
- 379 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 379 2 Click Chassis in the system tree.
- 379 3 Click the Troubleshooting tab.
- 379 4 Click the Identify subtab. The Identify page displays, featuring a list of all components on the chassis.
- 379 5 To enable blinking for a component LED, check the box beside the device name and then click Blink.
- 379 6 To disable blinking for a component LED, check the box beside the device name and then click UnBlink.
- 379 Using RACADM
- 379 Configuring SNMP Alerts
- 380 Table 12-2. Chassis Events That Can Generate SNMP and Email Alerts
- 380 Event
- 380 Description
- 381 Using the Web Interface
- 381 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 381 2 Select Chassis in the system tree.
- 381 3 Click the Alerts tab. The Chassis Events page appears.
- 381 4 Enable alerting:
- 381 a Select the check boxes of the events for which you want to enable alerting. To enable all events for alerting, select the Select All check box.
- 381 b Click Apply to save your settings.
- 381 5 Click the Traps Settings subtab.The Chassis Event Alert Destinations page displays.
- 382 6 Type a valid address in an empty Destination field.
- 382 7 Type the SNMP Community String to which the destination management station belongs.
- 382 8 Click Apply to save your changes.
- 382 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 382 2 Select Chassis in the system tree.
- 382 3 Click the Alerts tab. The Chassis Events page displays.
- 382 4 Click the Traps Settings tab. The Chassis Event Alert Destinations page displays.
- 382 5 Click Send in the Test Trap column beside the destination.
- 382 Using RACADM
- 382 1 Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC and log in.
- 382 2 Enable alerting by typing:
- 382 3 Specify the events for which you want CMC to generate by typing:
- 383 Table 12-3. Event Traps Filter Masks
- 383 Event
- 383 Filter Mask Value
- 384 4 Enable traps alerting by typing:
- 384 5 Specify a destination IP address to receive the traps alert by typing:
- 384 6 Specify the community name by typing:
- 385 Configuring E-mail Alerts
- 385 Using the Web Interface
- 385 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 385 2 Select Chassis in the system tree.
- 385 3 Click the Alerts tab. The Chassis Events page appears.
- 385 4 Enable alerting:
- 385 a Select the check boxes of the events for which you want to enable alerting. To enable all events for alerting, select the Select All check box.
- 385 b Click Apply to save your settings.
- 386 5 Click the Email Alert Settings subtab. The Email Alert Destinations page displays.
- 386 6 Specify the SMTP server IP address:
- 386 a Locate the SMTP (Email) Server field, and then type the SMTP hostname or IP address.
- 386 b Enter the desired originator e-mail for the alert, or leave it blank to use the default e-mail originator. The default is cmc@...
- 386 c Click Apply to save your changes.
- 386 7 Specify the e-mail address(es) that receive the alerts:
- 386 a Type a valid e-mail address in an empty Destination Email Address field.
- 386 b Enter an optional Name. This is the name of the entity receiving the e-mail. If a name is entered for an invalid e-mail address, it is ignored.
- 386 c Click Apply to save your settings.
- 387 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 387 2 Select Chassis in the system tree.
- 387 3 Click the Alerts tab. The Chassis Events page appears.
- 387 4 Click the Email Alert Settings subtab. The Email Alert Destinations page displays.
- 387 5 Click Send in the Destination Email Address column beside the destination.
- 387 Using RACADM
- 387 1 Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC and log in.
- 387 2 Enable alerting by typing:
- 387 3 Specify the events for which you want CMC to generate by typing:
- 387 4 Enable e-mail alerting by typing:
- 387 5 Specify a destination e-mail address to receive the e-mail alerts by typing:
- 388 6 Specify the name of the party receiving the e-mail alert by typing:
- 388 7 Setup the SMTP host by configuring the cfgRhostsSmtpServerIpAddr database property by typing:
- 388 First Steps to Troubleshooting a Remote System
- 388 1 Is the system powered on or off?
- 388 2 If powered on, is the operating system functioning, crashed, or just frozen?
- 388 3 If powered off, did the power turn off unexpectedly?
- 389 Monitoring Power and Executing Power Control Commands on the Chassis
- 389 Viewing Power Budget Status
- 389 Executing a Power Control Operation
- 389 Power Troubleshooting
- 392 Viewing Chassis Summaries
- 392 Using the Web Interface
- 392 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 392 2 Select Chassis in the system tree.
- 392 3 Click the Summary tab. The Chassis Summary page displays.
- 393 Table 12-4. Chassis Summary
- 393 Item
- 393 Description
- 393 Table 12-5. CMC Summary
- 393 Item
- 393 Description
- 393 Active CMC Information
- 395 Standby CMC Information
- 395 Table 12-6. iKVM Summary
- 395 Item
- 395 Description
- 396 Table 12-7. IOM Summary
- 396 Item
- 396 Description
- 396 Using RACADM
- 396 1 Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC and log in.
- 396 2 To view chassis and CMC summaries, type:
- 396 3 To view the iKVM summary, type:
- 396 4 To view the IOM summary, type:
- 397 Viewing Chassis and Component Health Status
- 397 Using the Web Interface
- 397 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 397 2 Select Chassis in the system tree. The Chassis Health page displays.
- 398 Using RACADM
- 398 Viewing the Event Logs
- 398 Viewing the Hardware Log
- 398 Examples of hardware log entries
- 398 Using the Web Interface
- 399 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 399 2 Click Chassis in the system tree.
- 399 3 Click the Logs tab.
- 399 4 Click the Hardware Log subtab. The Hardware Log page displays.
- 399 1 Click Save Log.
- 399 2 Select a location for a text file of the log.
- 399 Table 12-8. Hardware Log Information
- 399 Item
- 399 Description
- 400 Using RACADM
- 400 1 Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC and log in.
- 400 2 To view the hardware log, type:
- 400 Viewing the CMC Log
- 400 Using the Web Interface
- 400 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 400 2 Click Chassis in the system tree.
- 400 3 Click the Logs tab.
- 401 4 Click the CMC Log subtab. The CMC Log page displays.
- 401 5 To save a copy of the CMC log to your managed station or network, click Save Log.
- 401 Table 12-9. CMC Log Information
- 401 Command
- 401 Result
- 401 Using RACADM
- 401 1 Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC and log in.
- 401 2 To view the hardware log, type:
- 401 Using the Diagnostic Console
- 401 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 401 2 Click Chassis in the system tree.
- 401 3 Click the Troubleshooting tab.
- 401 4 Click the Diagnostics subtab. The Diagnostic Console page displays.
- 402 Table 12-10. Supported Diagnostic Commands
- 402 Command
- 402 Result
- 402 Resetting Components
- 403 1 Log in to the CMC Web interface.
- 403 2 Click Chassis in the system tree.
- 403 3 Click the Troubleshooting tab.
- 403 4 Click the Reset Components subtab. The Reset Components page displays. The CMC Summary section of the Reset Components page displays the following information:
- 403 Table 12-11. CMC Summary
- 403 Attribute
- 403 Description
- 404 5 The Virtual Reseat Server section of the Reset Components page displays the following information:
- 404 Table 12-12. Virtual Reseat Server
- 404 Attribute
- 404 Description
- 405 6 To virtual reseat a server, click the check box of the servers to reseat, and then select Apply Selections. This operation causes the servers to behave as if they were removed and reinserted.
- 405 7 Select Reset/Failover CMC to cause the active CMC to reset. If a standby CMC is present and a chassis is fully redundant, a failover occurs causing the standby CMC to become active.
- 406 Troubleshooting Network Time Protocol (NTP) Errors
- 408 Interpreting LED Colors and Blinking Patterns
- 408 Table 12-13. LED Color and Blinking Patterns
- 408 Component
- 408 LED Color, Blinking Pattern
- 408 Meaning
- 410 Troubleshooting a Non-responsive CMC
- 411 Observing the LEDs to Isolate the Problem
- 411 1 Verify that you have AC present to at least one power supply.
- 411 2 Verify that the CMC card is seated properly. You can release/pull on the ejector handle, remove CMC, reinstall CMC making sure the board is inserted all the way and the latch closes correctly.
- 411 Obtain Recovery Information From the DB-9 Serial Port
- 411 1 Install a NULL modem cable between CMC and a client machine.
- 411 2 Open a terminal emulator of your choice (such as HyperTerminal or Minicom). Set up: 8 bits, no parity, no flow control, baud rate 115200.
- 411 3 Press <Enter>. If a recovery prompt appears, additional information is available. The prompt indicates the CMC slot number and failure type.
- 412 Recovering the Firmware Image
- 413 Troubleshooting Network Problems
- 413 Resetting Forgotten Administrator Password
- 414 1 Press in the CMC release latch on the handle and move the handle away from the module front panel. Slide the CMC module out of the enclosure.
- 414 2 Remove the jumper plug from the password reset connector, and insert a 2-pin jumper to enable the default administrator account. See Figure 12-1 to locate the password jumper on the CMC board.
- 415 Figure 12-1. Password Reset Jumper Location
- 415 Table 12-14. CMC Password Jumper Settings
- 415 3 Slide the CMC module into the enclosure. Reattach any cables that were disconnected.
- 416 4 If the jumpered CMC module is the only CMC, then simply wait for it to finish rebooting. If you have redundant CMCs in your chassis, then initiate a changeover to make the jumpered CMC module active. On the GUI interface:
- 416 a Navigate to the Chassis page, click the Power tabÆ Control subtab.
- 416 b Select the Reset CMC (warm boot) button.
- 416 c Click Apply.
- 416 5 Log into the active CMC using the default administrator username:root and password: calvin, and restore any necessary user account settings. The existing accounts and passwords are not disabled and are still active.
- 416 6 Perform any needed management actions, including creating a new administrator password in place of the forgotten one.
- 416 7 Remove the 2-pin PASSWORD_RST jumper and replace the jumper plug.
- 416 a Press in the CMC release latch on the handle and move the handle away from the module front panel. Slide the CMC module out of the enclosure.
- 416 b Remove the 2-pin jumper and replace the jumper plug.
- 416 c Slide the CMC module into the enclosure. Reattach any cables that were disconnected. Repeat step 4 to make the unjumpered CMC module the active CMC.
- 416 Troubleshooting Alerting
- 417 13
- 417 Diagnostics
- 417 Using the LCD Panel Interface
- 417 LCD Navigation
- 418 Table 13-1. LCD Panel Navigational Icons
- 418 or
- 418 Main Menu
- 418 1 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an item.
- 418 2 Press the center button to activate your selection.
- 419 LCD Setup Menu
- 419 1 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an item in the menu or highlight the Back icon if you want to return to the Main menu.
- 419 2 Press the center button to activate your selection.
- 419 Language Setup Screen
- 419 1 Use the up, down, left, and right arrow buttons to highlight the desired language.
- 419 2 Press the center button. The Accept icon appears and is highlighted.
- 419 3 Press the center button to confirm the change. The LCD Setup menu is displayed.
- 419 Default Screen
- 420 1 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the screen you want to set to the default.
- 420 2 Press the center button. The Accept icon is highlighted.
- 420 3 Press the center button again to confirm the change. The Default Screen is displayed.
- 420 Graphical Server Status Screen
- 420 1 Highlight the rotate icon.
- 420 2 Press the center button.
- 420 1 Use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired server.
- 420 2 Press the center button. The Server Status screen displays.
- 420 1 Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Back icon.
- 420 2 Press the center button.
- 421 Graphical Module Status Screen
- 421 1 Highlight the rotate icon.
- 421 2 Press the center button.
- 421 1 Use the up, down, left, and right arrow buttons to highlight the desired module.
- 421 2 Press the center button. The Module Status screen displays.
- 421 1 Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Back icon.
- 421 2 Press the center button. The Main Menu displays.
- 421 Enclosure Menu Screen
- 421 1 Use the navigation buttons to highlight the desired item. (Highlight the Back icon to return to the Main Menu.)
- 421 2 Press the center button. The selected screen displays.
- 422 Module Status Screen
- 422 Enclosure Status Screen
- 422 IP Summary Screen
- 423 Diagnostics
- 423 LCD Hardware Troubleshooting
- 424 Figure 13-1. Removing and Installing the LCD Module
- 425 Table 13-2. LCD Hardware Trouble Shooting Items
- 426 Front Panel LCD Messages
- 426 LCD Error Messages
- 426 Table 13-3. CMC Status Screens
- 427 Table 13-4. Enclosure/Chassis Status Screen
- 428 Table 13-5. Fan Status Screens
- 428 Table 13-6. IOM Status Screens
- 428 Table 13-7. iKVM Status Screen
- 429 Table 13-8. PSU Status Screens
- 429 Table 13-9. Server Status Screen
- 433 LCD Module and Server Status Information
- 433 Table 13-10. CMC Status
- 434 Table 13-11. Chassis/Enclosure Status
- 435 Table 13-12. Fan Status
- 435 Table 13-13. PSU Status
- 435 Table 13-14. IOM Status
- 436 Table 13-15. iKVM Status
- 436 Table 13-16. Server Status
- 439 Index