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Dell™ PowerEdge™ Systems
Using the Baseboard
Management Controller
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  • Page 1 Dell™ PowerEdge™ Systems Using the Baseboard Management Controller w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Intelligent Platform Management Interface ....Baseboard Management Controller ......BMC Key Features and Functions .
  • Page 4 Appendix ........SSH/Telenet Enable and Disable .

  • Page 5: Intelligent Platform Management Interface

    Intelligent Platform Management Interface The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) defines a set of standardized, message- based interfaces that monitor system hardware health (fan speed, temperature, voltage, power supply, etc.), control system components, and store data about important system events in a system event log (SEL) for later examination.

  • Page 6: Watchdog And Automatic System Recovery

    Watchdog and Automatic System Recovery The BMC watchdog timer commands, as defined in the IPMI v2.0 specification, are part of the Intelligent Platform Management Interface. The watchdog timer can restart, turn off, or cycle power to your server in your absence to support automatic system recovery functions. If a pre-set interval expires, the configured timer actions are executed and logged into SEL for later examination.

  • Page 7: Remote Management Controller

    Remote Management Controller The first time you access the Dell™ Remote Management Controller, you are prompted to enter a user name and password. Use “root” as the default value for both. NOTE: When you log in using the “root” user name and password, you have full administrative privileges.

  • Page 8: Server Health

    Table 1-2. List FRU Option Chassis Information Board Information Product Information Type Manufacturer Manufacturer Name Part Number Part Number Product Name Product Name Asset Tag Serial Number Serial Number Serial Number Part Number Version Server Health The Server Health menu selection allows you to: •...
  • Page 9 • Set the email server IP address for sending alert notifications (SMTP button). • View information, configure existing BMC users, and control access privileges (Users button). Alerts To set up a destination to receive alerts, complete these steps: 1 In the List of Alerts window, select an alert number and click the Modify button. Using the Baseboard Management Controller...
  • Page 10 2 In the Modify Alert window, complete the following: From the Alert Type drop-down list, select an alert type. From the Event Severity drop-down list, select a severity level. If the Alert Type is Snmp Trap, enter a destination IP. If the Alert Type is Email, enter an email address, then enter the email subject in the Subject field.
  • Page 11 Users The User List window displays the current list of configured users and allows you to add, modify, or delete a user. NOTE: This option is only available if you have Configure Users permission. Table 1-4. User List Window Column Description User ID Sequential user ID number.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    To add a user, complete these steps: 1 From the User List window, select an unconfigured user ID number and click the Add User button. 2 Enter a user name, select an IPMI version, enter and confirm a password, and select network privileges.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Powers off, then reboots the server (cold boot). Console Redirection The most powerful feature of the Dell Remote Management Controller is the ability to redirect the host system’s console, managing the host system as though it were physically in front of you. Note the following about console redirection: •...
  • Page 14 Updating the BMC Firmware Through the GUI Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware version and save it on your local system. During the update, the AC power of the managed system cannot be turned off, and the GUI cannot be closed. To update the firmware, follow these steps: 1 Click the Maintenance button to access the Firmware Update window.

  • Page 15: Languages

    9 When the upgrade is complete, the following message appears. Languages The Languages menu option allows you to select language support for multiple clients simultaneously. Select an available language from the list and click the Apply button. Updating Firmware Using the TFTP Flash Interface To update the firmware through the TFTP flash interface, use the IPMItool (Linux, V1.8.11).

  • Page 16: Running Virtual Media

    2 Start the firmware update through TFTP by typing the appropriate command. For example: ipmitool -H 192.168.1.1 -U root -P root raw 0x08 0x01 0x01 0x00 0x01. The response is 48 (task ID). Running Virtual Media The console redirection feature gives the managed server access to media connected to a remote system on the network.

  • Page 17: Jviewer Menu

    JViewer Menu The JViewer menu provides access to additional functions, outlined in the following tables. Table 1-6. Video Menu Items Menu Option Description Start Redirection Begin console redirection. Stop Redirection Stop console redirection. Restart Stop and then restart console redirection. Full Screen View the console redirection in full screen mode.

  • Page 18: Ipmi 2.0 Command Support List

    Table 1-9. Options Menu Items Menu Options Description Bandwidth Regulate the network bandwidth setting. Video Settings Adjust the video resolution. IPMI 2.0 Command Support List The following tables include all commands defined in the IPMI v2.0 specifications. All mandatory commands and some optional functions are supported. Special functions beyond the scope of IPMI v2.0 are implemented as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) commands.
  • Page 19 Table 1-11. BMC Messaging Support Commands (NETFUN: 06H, 07H) Commands NetFn Supported Get Message Buffer Flags Enable Message Channel Receive Get Message Send Message Read Event Message Buffer Get System Interface Capabilities Get BT Interface Capabilities Master Write-Read Get System GUID Set System Info Parameters Get System Info Parameters Get Channel Authentication Capabilities...
  • Page 20 Table 1-12. Firmware, Firewall and Discovery Commands (NETFUN: 06H, 07H) Commands NetFn Supported Get NetFn Support Get Command Support Get Command Sub-function Support Get Configurable Commands Get Configurable Command Sub-functions Set Command Enables Get Command Enables Set Command Sub-function Enables Get Command Sub-function Enables Get OEM NetFn IANA Support Table 1-13.
  • Page 21 Table 1-14. IMPI LAN Commands (NETFUN: 0CH, 0DH) Commands NetFn Supported Set LAN Configuration Parameters Transport Get LAN Configuration Parameters Transport Suspend BMC ARP Transport Get IP/UDP/RMCP Statistics Transport Table 1-15. IMPI Serial/Modem Commands (NETFUN: 0CH, 0DH) Commands NetFn Supported Set Serial/Modem Configuation Transport Get Serial/Modem Configuration...
  • Page 22 Table 1-17. BMC Watchdog Timer Commands (NETFUN: 06H, 07H) Commands NetFn Supported Reset Watchdog Timer Set Watchdog Timer Get Watchdog Timer Table 1-18. Chassis Commands (NETFUN: 00H, 01H) Commands NetFn Supported Get Chassis Capabilities Chassis Get Chassis Status Chassis Chassis Control Chassis Chassis Reset Chassis...
  • Page 23 Table 1-20. PEF and Alerting Commands (NETFUN: 04H, 05H) Commands NetFn Supported Get PEF Capabilities Arm PEF Postpone Timer Set PEF Configuration Parameters Get PEF Configuration Parameters Set Last Processed Event ID Get Last Processed Event ID Alert Immediate PET Acknowledge Table 1-21.
  • Page 24 Table 1-22. SDR Repository Commands (NETFUN: 0AH, 0BH) Commands NetFn Supported Get SDR Repository Info Storage Get SDR Repository Allocation Info Storage Number of possible allocation units: 909 Unit size in bytes: 18 Max record size in allocation units: 18 Reserve SDR Repository Storage Get SDR...
  • Page 25 Table 1-24. Sensor Device Commands (NETFUN: 04H, 05H) Commands NetFn Supported Get Device SDR Info Get Device SDR Reserve Device SDR Repository S/E Get Sensor Reading Factors Set Sensor Hysteresis Get Sensor Hysteresis Set Sensor Threshold Get Sensor Threshold Set Sensor Event Enable Get Sensor Event Enable Re-arm Sensor Events Get Sensor Event Status...
  • Page 26 Table 1-25. Firmware Commands (NETFUN: 08H, 09H) Commands NetFn Request and Response Update Firmware Firmware 01H REQUEST Byte 1 Interface Used—Interface the image is transmitted through: 00H: System interface, e.g., KCS 01H: Networking, e.g., TFTP , FTP , or HTTP 02H: USB MSC Byte 2 Update Type:...
  • Page 27 Table 1-25. Firmware Commands (NETFUN: 08H, 09H) Commands NetFn Request and Response Get Update Status Firmware 02H REQUEST Byte 1 — Task ID RESPONSE Byte 1 — Completion Code Byte 2 — Status • 00H: Transmitting Image • 01H: Validating Image •...
  • Page 28 Table 1-26. Dell OEM Commands (NETFUN: 2CH, 2DH) Commands NetFn Request and Response DCMIGetDCMICapability OEM REQUEST: Byte 1 — Identification Byte 2 — ParameterSelect RESPONSE: Byte 1 — Completion code Byte 2 — Identification Byte 3 — MajorVersion Byte 4 — MinorVesrion Byte 5 —...
  • Page 29 Table 1-27. Dell OEM Commands (NETFUN: 2EH, 2FH) Commands NetFn Request and Response OemSetUbootEthaddr This command is for Dedicated-NIC. After issuing the OEM command, user must reset BMC manually. REQUEST: Byte 1–17: MAC address Byte 18: End data — must be 00H RESPONSE: Byte 1 —...
  • Page 30 Table 1-28. Dell OEM Commands (NETFUN: 30H, 31H) Commands NetFn Request and Response Reserve Extended Configuration OEM REQUEST: (None) RESPONSE: Byte 1 — Completion code Byte 2 — Reservation ID Get Extended Configuration REQUEST: Byte 1 — Reservation ID Byte 2 — Configuration ID Byte 3 —...
  • Page 31 Table 1-28. Dell OEM Commands (NETFUN: 30H, 31H) Commands NetFn Request and Response Set Extended Configuration REQUEST: Byte 1 — Reservation ID Byte 2 — Configuration ID Byte 3 — Attribute ID. 00H = Read entire configuration data Byte 4 - Index (used by table object only).

  • Page 32: Chassis Control Command Implementation

    Table 1-29. Vendor OEM Commands (NETFUN: 34H, 35H) Commands NetFn Request and Response Set LAN Source REQUEST: Byte 1 — LAN Source • 00H – Shared NIC • 01H – Dedicated NIC RESPONSE: Byte 1 — Completion code Byte 2 — LAN source setting Get LAN Source REQUEST: (None)

  • Page 33: Entity Id And Instance Table

    Entity ID and Instance Table Table 1-31. Entity ID and Instance Table Entity ID Entity Instance Entity Name Sensor Numbers VCORE1 VCORE2 03h (Processor) CPU1Status CPU2Status 06 (System Management Module) 00h Security SEL Fullness Memory PS 12V PS 5V STBY 3.3V 07h (System Board) PEF Action WatchDog2...

  • Page 34: Sensor Summary

    Table 1-31. Entity ID and Instance Table Entity ID Entity Instance Entity Name Sensor Numbers PS Current PSU 1 POUT 0Ah (Power Supply) PSU 2 POUT PSU 1 Present PSU 2 Present Sensor Summary In the Offset column: AM = Assertion mask DM = Deassertion mask RM = Reading mask SC = Sensor capabilities...
  • Page 35 Table 1-32. Sensor Summary Sensor Sensor Name Sensor Type Event/Reading Type Offset Number PS 12V Voltage (02h) Threshold (01h) SI: 7Bh SC: E8h PS 5V AM: 7A95h STBY 3.3V DM: 7A95h TM: 3F3Fh VCORE 1 Voltage (02h) Threshold (01h) SI: 7Fh SC: E0h VCORE 2 AM: 0000h...
  • Page 36 Table 1-32. Sensor Summary Sensor Sensor Name Sensor Type Event/Reading Type Offset Number PEF Action System Event (12h) Sensor-specific (6Fh) SI: 63h SC: 40h AM: 0010h DM: 0000h RM: 0010h WatchDog2 WatchDog2 (23h) Sensor-specific (6Fh) SI:63h SC:40h AM:010Fh DM:0000h RM:010Fh ACPI Pwr State System ACPI Power State Sensor-specific (6Fh) SI: 63h (22h)
  • Page 37 Table 1-32. Sensor Summary Sensor Sensor Name Sensor Type Event/Reading Type Offset Number PSU 1 POUT Current (03h) Threshold (01h) SI: C0h SC: C0h PSU 2 POUT AM: 0000h DM: 0000h TM: 0000h PCI BUS Critical Interrupt (13h) Sensor-specific (6Fh) SI: 63h SC: 40h AM: 0030h DM: 0000h...

  • Page 38: Threshold Settings And Converting Formulas

    Threshold Settings and Converting Formulas Table 1-33. Threshold Settings and Converting Formulas Sensor Sensor Name The Converting Formula Number Upper non- Upper Upper Lower non- Lower Lower recoverable critical non-critical recoverable critical non-critical FCB FAN1 Actual_Reading (RPM) = Raw_Data x 100 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF...
  • Page 39 Table 1-33. Threshold Settings and Converting Formulas Sensor Sensor Name The Converting Formula Number Upper non- Upper Upper Lower non- Lower Lower recoverable critical non-critical recoverable critical non-critical VCORE 2 Actual_Reading (Volts) = Raw_Data x 0.0116 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0x00 0x00 0x00 Temperature...
  • Page 40 Table 1-33. Threshold Settings and Converting Formulas Sensor Sensor Name The Converting Formula Number Upper non- Upper Upper Lower non- Lower Lower recoverable critical non-critical recoverable critical non-critical Power Supply PS Current Actual_Reading = Raw_Data 0xFF 0xFF 0xFF 0x00 0x00 0x00 Upper non- Upper...

  • Page 41: Power Throttling Function

    Power Throttling Function Using the Baseboard Management Controller...

  • Page 42: Power Throttling Configuration In Bios Setup Utility

    Power Throttling Configuration in BIOS Setup Utility Before enabling the power throttling feature, you must set the Power Management option to Active Power Controller or Node Management. Access this option through the BIOS setup utility’s Server menu. Then from the Server menu you can enable or disable power throttling and power CAP, and set the chassis CAP value.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Appendix SSH/Telenet Enable and Disable • Reserved extended configuration (NetFn: 30H CMD:01H) • Set/Get extended configuration (NetFn: 30H CMD:03H/02H) Table 1-34. Configuration ID = 04h, Security Attribute Size Description Service Disabled 1 Disable or enable services. This attribute takes precedence over the individual enabled/disabled feature.

  • Page 44: Ssh/Telenet Enable And Disable

    Set SSH/Telnet enable: • Reserved extended configuration: ipmitool 0x30 0x01 Response: 0x02 (Reservation ID) • Enable SSH/Telnet: ipmitool 0x30 0x03 0x02 0x04 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x01 0x00 (set [3] SSH/Telnet to 0) Response: 0x01 SSH/Telenet Enable and Disable • Reserved extended configuration (NetFn: 30H CMD:01H) •...

  • Page 45: Vlan Id

    VLAN ID Use the LAN configuration command parameter 14H to set or get the VLAN ID. For additional information, refer to the IPMI v2.0 specifications. Table 1-36. VLAN Commands Commands NetFn Supported Set LAN Configuration Transport Parameters (Parameter 9 and 25 are not supported) Get LAN Configuration Transport Parameters (Parameter 9 and 25 are not supported)

  • Page 46: Bmc/Bio Version Information

    BMC/BIO Version Information The Get Device command is used to retrieve the intelligent device’s hardware revision, firmware/software revision, and sensor and event interface command specification revision information. For additional information, refer to the IPMI v2.0 specifications. Table 1-38. Get Device Command Response Data Data Field Byte 1...

  • Page 47: Bios Version Information

    BIOS Version Information The BIOS enables the system interface to the BMC and logs this event to the BMC early in POST. BIOS version information is located in the event record, bytes 15 and16. Table 1-39. POST Start Event Byte Item Data 1–2...
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