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Dell PowerEdge C6220 II Using the Baseboard Management Controller FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_tp.fm Template Last Updated -03/06/2010 - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 2
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_tp.fm NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 3
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_bk0TOC.fm Contents Intelligent Platform Management Interface 5 Baseboard Management Controller 5 Supported Platform 5 BMC Key Features and Functions 5 Using the Web User Interface 6 Logging in to the Web User - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 4
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_bk0TOC.fm Serial Over LAN 40 vKVM & vMedia 41 Using the Video Viewer 45 Video Viewer Menu 46 IPMI 1.5/2.0 Command Support List 49 Threshold Settings and Converting Formulas 60 4 Contents - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 5
software communicates with BMC using a keyboard controller style (KCS) interface. Supported Platform PowerEdge C6220 II BMC Key Features and Functions The features supported by BMC are as follows: • Support for IPMI v1.5 and v2.0 • Out-of-band monitoring and control for server management over LAN - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 6
firmware features an embedded web server, enabling users to connect to the BMC using an Internet browser (Windows Internet Explorer) without needing to install KVM and virtual storage software on a remote console. Web-based GUI is supported on the following browsers: • Microsoft Windows: - Internet - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 7
\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Logging in to the Web User Interface Users must enter the PowerEdge C6220 II embedded server IP address or URL (default DHCP\static IP address) into the address bar of the web browser. When connecting to the PowerEdge C6220 II using - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 8
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-1. Default User Name and Password Field User Name Password Default root root NOTE: The default username and password are in lowercase characters. - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 9
\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Remote Management Controller The Remote Management Controller menu provides general information about the server including the BMC firmware and network information. Administrators and operators can use this menu to check the sled server - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 10
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Properties The Properties option enables you to view the remote sled server BMC firmware information. Table 1-2. Firmware Summary Item Product Name Product Information Firmware Version Building Time ASIC Type - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 11
: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Chassis The Chassis option enables you to view a summary chassis information including LEDs and power supply status. Table 1-3. Chassis Summary Item Chassis Name LEDs Refresh Button Description Server chassis product - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 12
Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Configuration The Configuration option enables you to view and set values for various system functions. Click on the Configuration option to expand the submenu items. • Network • Security • Users • Services • IPMI Network Select - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 13
Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-4. Network Item Description General Settings Mode Select a network connectivity mode. Host Name Type the name of the BMC host server in this field. DNS Domain Name Type the domain name of the DNS server in this - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 14
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Security Select the Security submenu to view server certificate information. Secure server certificates ensure the identity of a remote system and ensure that information exchanged with the remote system cannot - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 15
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-5. Security Options Description Issuer Information: Country Code (CC) Country that issued the certificate State (S) State that issued the certificate Locality (L) City or - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 16
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Users Select the Users submenu to the security of your passwords by enforcing strong password security policies. If enabled, BMC will perform a password check each time the user configuration is updated. The - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 17
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-6. Users Item User ID Column State Column User Name Column User Role Column IPMI LAN Privilege Column IPMI Serial Privilege Column Serial Over LAN Column Apply Changes Button Refresh Button - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 18
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Services Select the Services submenu to view the communication service parameters. Users with administrator or operator privileges can set up this service. Table 1-7. Services Item HTTP Port Number HTTPS Port - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 19
D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm IPMI Select the IPMI submenu to view the IPMI-based communication service parameters. Users with administrator or operator privileges can configure the IPMI settings. Table 1-8. IPMI Item IPMI Settings Enable IPMI Over LAN - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 20
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Sessions The Sessions option enables you to view sessions currently running on the system. Table 1-9. Sessions Item Session ID Column User Name Column - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 21
: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Update The Update option enables users with administrator or operator privileges to update the sled server's BMC firmware. The following data is included in the BMC firmware package: • Compiled BMC firmware code and data - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 22
version number. CAUTION: Do not attempt a forced firmware upgrade without assistance from Dell Technical Support. Use this button to initialize the update process. Updating the BMC Firmware CAUTION: Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware version and save it on your local - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 23
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm 5 Click Update. When the update is completed, the remote system will reboots automatically. NOTE: When the firmware update is in process, the system will not be available to other users. Utilities The Utilities - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 24
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Server Information The Server Information menu enables users with administrator and operator privileges to remotely perform a power control operation on the server. The Server Information menu provides access - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 25
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-12. Sensor Monitor Item Description General . Voltages Select Voltages from the Sensor Type drop-down menu to view server's voltage sensor readings data as well as event log items. For more - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 26
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-13. Voltages Sensor Readings Items Description General Settings For more information on this option, see Table 1-12. Probe List Status Column Indicates - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 27
: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Power Supplies Select Power Supplies from the Sensor Type drop-down menu to view the status of the server chassis's power supply. The power supplies are shared among all the sled servers in the server chassis. Click the - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 28
\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-14. Power Supplies Sensor Readings Item Description Input Wattage Column Shows the power supply peak watt. Maximum Wattage Column Shows the power supply maximum watt. Firmware Version Column Shows the firmware version - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 29
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-15. Batteries Sensor from the Sensor Type drop-down menu to view the status and readings of the server fan sensors. Table 1-16. Fans Sensor Readings Items Description General Settings For more - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 30
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-16. Fans Sensor Readings Items Sensor Type drop-down menu to view the status and readings of the server temperature sensors. For more information on temperature threshold settings and the conversion - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 31
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-17. Temperature Sensor Readings Items Description General Settings For more information on this option, see Table 1-12. Probe List Status Column Displays - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 32
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Power The Power option enables you to view the server's power status. Click on the Power option to view the Control submenu. Control The Control submenu lets you view the server's power status. Users with - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 33
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm System Event Log The System Event Log menu enables users with administrator and operator privileges to view system event information such as event - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 34
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-19. System Event Log Items Save Log Button Refresh Button Description Use this button to save system event logs. Use this button - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 35
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-20. Platform Event Filters Items Description Platform Event Filters (PEF) Action Global Control List Action Name Specify a PEF action with the occurrence - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 36
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-20. Platform Event Filters Items Apply Changes Button Description Use this button to apply the changes. NOTE: BMC event log "Processor #0x1c" or "Processor #0x1d" clarification: This event is - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 37
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-21. Trap Settings Items Send Test Trap Button IPv6 Destination List Enable Checkbox IPv6 Address Send Test Trap Button Community String Community - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 38
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-22. Email Settings Items Description Cannot consist of only blank spaces If you leave this field empty, then BMC will fill in the sender address automatically. The sender address may appear as - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 39
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-22. Email Settings Items STARTTLS mode SASL Mode Apply Changes Button Description Select a Start Transport Layer Security (StartTLS) mode. Select a Simple Authentication - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 40
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Serial Over LAN The Level Limit Apply Changes Button Description Enables or disables Serial over LAN (SOL) connection. Select the IPMI SOL baud rate. • 19.2 kbps • 38.4 kbps • 57.6 kbps • 115.2 kbps Specify - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 41
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm vKVM & vMedia The vKVM & vMedia option enables the administrators to view and configure the virtual KVM and media settings and launch the Java - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 42
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-24. Virtual KVM and Video Viewer (version 1.5.15 or later) is required to run the console redirection. If the BMC detects that the video viewer is not installed, you are prompted to install it. • The - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 43
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm To start a remote console session from the Virtual KVM and Media for connecting to the KVM client. Video Encryption Enabled If enabled, the server encrypts all video data prior to transporting to the KVM. 43 - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 44
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-25. Virtual KVM and Media Configuration Items Description Preferred Client Type Select a client application to use for connecting to the KVM client. - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 45
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Using the Video Viewer The Video Viewer provides a user interface between the management station and the managed server, allowing you to see the managed server's desktop and control its mouse and keyboard - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 46
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Video Viewer Menu The Description Select a pre-defined command or add your own user-defined commands to send to the server. The Macros menu provides the following keyboard macros: • Ctrl+Alt+Del • Alt+Tab • - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 47
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-29. Tools Menu Items Menu Option Sessions Options Session User List Single Cursor Stats Description Provides additional session viewer control adjustments. The - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 48
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-31. Help Menu Items Menu Option Contents and Index About Description Opens the Video Viewer Help. Displays the Video Viewer version information. 48 - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 49
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm IPMI 1.5/2.0 Command Support List The IPMItool program provides a simple command-line interface for managing IPMI-enabled devices. The IPMItool enables you to read the BMC devices, BMC watchdog timer, PEF/PET - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 50
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-32. IPMI Device Global Commands (NetFn: 0x06H) Command Sub-function Enables App 63h O Get OEM NetFn IANA Support App 64h O Supported Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 51
Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-33. BMC Device and Messaging Commands (NetFn: 0x06H) Command NetFn CMD O/M Set BMC Global Enables App 2Eh M Get BMC Commands App 45h O Get User Name Commands App 46h O Supported Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 52
: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-34. BMC Device and Messaging Commands 55h O App 56h O App 57h O Supported Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Table 1-35. BMC Watchdog Timer Commands (NetFn: 06H) Command Reset - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 53
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-36. Chassis Device Chassis 07h O Chassis 08h O Chassis 09h O Chassis 0Ah O Chassis 0Bh O Chassis 0Fh O Supported Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Table 1-37. PEF/PET - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 54
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-38. Sensory Device Commands ( Get Sensor Reading S/E 2Dh M Set Sensor Type S/E 2Eh O Get Sensor Type S/E 2Fh O Supported No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Table 1- - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 55
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-40. SEL Commands (NetFn: 5Ch O Set SEL Time UTC Offset Storage 5D O * Support for Partial Add SEL is not required when Add SEL is supported. Table 1-41. FRU Inventory Device Commands (NetFn: 0AH) - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 56
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-42. SDR Repository Commands (NetFn 2Ah O Exit SDR Repository Update Mode Storage 2Bh O Run Initialization Agent Storage 2Ch O Supported Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Table 1-43 - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 57
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-44. Serial/Modem Device Commands (NetFn: 0CH NetFn CMD O/M Transport 30h O Transport 31h O Transport 32h O Transport 33h O Supported Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes No No No No No No Yes - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 58
LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-46. Firmware Update Commands (NetFn: 08H) Command Firmware Update Phase 1 Firmware Update Phase 2 Get Firmware Update Status Get Firmware Version Set Firmware Update Status Firmware Update Phase 3 NetFn - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 59
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-48. Get Peripheral Device Reset in progress • 02h: Reset not currently initiated (i.e. Since last AC cycle or BMC reset, no reset request has been made for this peripheral device) • 03h: Controller - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 60
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Threshold Settings and Converting Formulas The following table lists the system sensor's threshold settings and formulas for converting the sensor readings. Table 1-49. - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 61
FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\User Guide\Server\Dell\C6220II\BMC\C6220II_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-50. Threshold Settings and Converting Formulas (continued) Sensor Sensor Name Number The Converting Formula Upper non- Upper Upper Lower non- Lower Lower - Dell PowerEdge C6220 II | Using the Baseboard Management Controller - Page 62
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Dell PowerEdge
C6220 II
Using the Baseboard
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