Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage
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Chapter 3
Software Application and Usage
With an independent I/O processor embedded in Raritan's Kira 100 RISC System
Chip, the AOC-SIMLP-B(+)/SIMLP-3(+) Add-On Card allows the user to access,
monitor, manage and interface with systems that are in remote locations via
LAN. The necessary utilities for the access and confi guration of the add-on card
are included on the Supermicro bootable CDs that came with your card. This
section provides information on the confi guration and the access of the IPMI
card on the network.
Using the IPMICFG Utility to Confi gure IP/MAC Addresses and
other IPMI Network Settings
1. Run the ipmicfg utility from the bootable CD that came with your shipment.
2. Refer to the table below to confi gure the IP/MAC addresses.
3. Follow the instructions given in the Readme.txt fi le to confi gure Gateway
IP/Netmask IP addresses, to enable/disable DHCP and to confi gure other IPMI
settings.
*Note
: The Readme.txt fi le is included in the CD that came with your shipment.
A copy of the Readme.txt fi le, dated 07/05/2007, is also included below.
IPMICFG Version 1.04 Copyright 2007 SuperMicro Computer Inc.
Usage: IPMICFG Parameters (Example: IPMICFG -m 192.168.1.123)
-m
Show IP and MAC
-m IP
Set IP (format: ###.###.###.###)
-a MAC Set MAC (format: ##:##:##:##:##:##)
-k
Show Subnet Mask
-k Mask
Set Subnet Mask (format: ###.###.###.###)
-dhcp on Enable the DHCP
-dhcp off
Disable the DHCP
-g
Show Gateway IP
-g IP
Set Gateway IP (format: ###.###.###.###)
To Access the SIM1U/SIM1U+ Card from a Computer
1. Choose a computer that is connected to the same network and open the
browser.
2. Type in the IP address of each server that you want to connect in the address
bar in your browser.
3. Once the connection is made, the Log In screen as shown on the next page
displays.
Board
IPMI
MAC
IP
Communication Thru
X7 Series
SIMLP
IPMI Card
Available IP/DHCP
Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on MB
H8 DDR2 MEMORY
SIMLP
IPMI Card
Available IP/DHCP
Dedicated LAN
LAN1 on MB
