Lenovo 6437, 6438, 6436, 6435 manual Using the baseboard management controller

Using the baseboard management controller

The baseboard management controller provides basic environmental monitoring functions for the server. If an environmental condition exceeds a threshold or if a system component fails, the baseboard management controller lights LEDs to help you diagnose the problem and also records the error in the BMC system event log.

The baseboard management controller also provides command-line interface remote server management capabilities through the Avocent SMBridge management utility program. The command-line interface provides direct access to server management functions through the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) protocol. Use the command-line interface to issue commands to control the server power, view system information, and identify the server. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file as a script.

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers

The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provide full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation, the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically operate at that rate and mode.

Note: The Ethernet controller for Ethernet connector 1 supports Serial over LAN (SOL).

You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. For device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. To find updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the following steps.

Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.

1.Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

2.Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers from the Select your product list.

3.Select Servers from the Brand list.

4.From Family list, select ThinkServer RS110, and click Continue.

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