StarTech.com SV11151PEXT Disk Control Menu, Background, Host Computer Requirements

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Instruction Manual

Disk Control Menu

Aside from status information, there are only three buttons in this window. Insert and Eject will simulate that action, and only one option is enabled at any time, based on the current state of the emulated disk. USB Replug can be used to force the host to recognize the disk. It is not needed unless the host OS or hardware does not recognize it automatically.

Using the IPMI Feature

Background

To offer a more complete remote server control solution, the SV1115IPEXT offers a power management feature that allows remote hardware restarts and the ability to power the host computer on and off. You may be able to take advantage of this feature if the host computer you are managing supports IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface).

Host Computer Requirements

The host computer must support the IPMI standard version 1.5 to use this option. Most popular server motherboards now support the IPMI standard. To determine if your computer supports this IPMI, consult its documentation for more information.

IPMI is used to configure and control a device on the motherboard called the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) using a dedicated serial port. Once the computer is configured for IPMI management, the serial port on the host computer is normally reserved by the BIOS solely for that purpose and cannot be accessed or recognized by the operating system. It is therefore unlikely that a serial port provided by an add-in card will be able to act as an IPMI port, so you must use a serial port integrated on the motherboard of the host computer. If the computer you are managing only has a single serial port, you must add an additional port (or ports) via an add-in card if you need a serial port for other purposes (i.e. modem). Enabling IPMI support usually requires enabling options in the host computer’s BIOS setup software, and the instructions will vary considerably from make to make and model to model. Normally, a password will be created by the BIOS that allows the IPMI feature to be accessed; this password is exclusive to the IPMI feature and does not correspond to a password or account in the host computer’s operating system.

If the Host Computer Does Not Support IPMI

If the host computer you are managing with the SV1115IPEXT does not support IPMI, StarTech.com offers a non-IPMI solution that also works via serial port and acts as a power concentrator and a power management device: the 8 Outlet Serial Remote Power Switch (PM815NAS). For more information about this product, visit www.startech.com or

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Contents External KVM control over IP FCC Compliance Statement Table of Contents Accessing the VNC Interface Disk Control menu Using the Ipmi featureUsing the Modem feature Optimizing performanceSerial Remote Control operation Introduction Features ContentsRequired Cables and Hardware All applicationsConfiguration via serial port To install the SV1115IPEXT into a rack or cabinetTo add a redundant power supply To use the optional dedicated WAN portInstalling the SV1115IPEXT Connecting the Unit to the Host Computer and NetworkPage Page To connect console devices WindowsConfiguring SV1115IPEXT Windows XP and Windows ServerLinux, Unix and X-Windows Web Configuration Using Dhcp Web Configuration Using Static IP Subnet Mask Default GatewayIP Address Device Name noneTerminal Configuration Using a Serial Cable Using the Web Interface Login ScreenWeb Interface Introduction Main Menu selections Floppy mode RAMdisk modeCD-ROM Mode Disk FormatsBooting from USB Disk CD-ROM Web Server RequirementsDynamic Host Configuration Protocol Dhcp IP Addresses and RoutingDomain Name Server optional Ethernet Address MAC Address Ethernet BridgingUser Accounts Machine NameOther identification details LocationContact Name Network AddressAuto Self Upgrade Manual Upload Purchase OptionsUsing the Terminal Interface via Serial Port Help MenuSite map Menu Copyright MenuAccessing the VNC Interface Web InterfaceNative VNC Client Using the VNC Menu Use a command like this vncviewer -bgr233 -tunnelSSH Tunnel with Native VNC client Welcome WindowBribar Feature Main Menu Page Video Tuning Menu VirtKeys MenuChoose the best video mode Getting Peak PerformanceUsing the Advanced Video Tuning Feature Noisy video cardsNetwork performance Page Disk Control Menu BackgroundHost Computer Requirements If the Host Computer Does Not Support IpmiConnecting the SV1115IPEXT for Ipmi Control Configuring Ipmi on the SV1115IPEXTAccessing the Status Screen Accessing Ipmi Controls Connecting a Modem Modem configuration Configuring the Remote Connection Accessing the Web InterfaceFinish Https//99.99.99.99Troubleshooting Guide Https VNC clear-text VNC SSL secured SSH Performance NotesStarting PPP for auth on port… Modem hang up. Resetting Timeout during login process. Giving upConnecting Serial Remote Control Modules to the SV1115IPEXT Modem init chat script failedPage Advanced Configuration Using the Integrated SSH Shell Remote Login via SSHOperating Notes What is a security certificate? Stty -crtscts /dev/serial portAbout Security Certificate Warnings Can I prevent the warning from occurring?Troubleshooting Certificate warning shown when connecting via Https Dont set LAN and WAN to the same IP AddressChoose Preferences Mouse Specifications General SpecificationsSpecifications Cont’d About StarTech.com
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