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Blade Server Configuration Guide
Dominion KX II Blade Server Configuration Guide – Release 2.1.10, v1.0
Version: Dominion KX Release 2.1.10
Date: July 9, 2009
Applicable Dominion KX II models:
DKX2-108, DKX2-116, DKX2-132
DKX2-216, DKX2-232
DKX2-416, DKX2-432, DKX2-464
DKX2-832, DKX2-864
Overview:
This guide contains instructions on the configuration of IBM and Dell blade server
chassis KVM and management modules to enable integration with the Dominion KX II
blade se
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IBM Advanced Management Module Setup This section describes the configuration required for the IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module to integrate with Raritan’s Dominion KX II. For the IBM BladeCenter, the Advanced Management Module (AMM) is supported. The older Management Module has not been certified in this release. The KX II only supports auto- discovery for AMM[1] as the acting primary management module. The following IBM BladeCenter minimum AMM firmware is recommended:
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Certain operations performed via the SSH connection require “Supervisor” (administrator level) privileges (e.g. setting idle timeout), so the account has to be created accordingly. Here are some typical errors if Supervisor level control is not provided: Communication Error communicating with 'IBM-H-CHASSIS' connected to port '12' failed to 'failed to set Media Tray', <-7014:User does not have the authority to issue this Error command.>. Communication Error communicating with 'IBM-H-C
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Under Network Protocols, ensure that SSH Server is Enabled. SSH will be used to access the command line interface to control blade chassis operations The Administrative Management Module firmware version can be verified by accessing Service Tools > AMM Service Data. Proprietary and Confidential
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Dell 1855/1955 Analog KVM Module • From the Standard KVM Port invoke the Main menu using the current hot-key sequence. This may be set up to use any or all of the following: • Scroll Lock + Left Alt + Scroll Lock + Slot Number • Scroll Lock + Shift + Scroll Lock + Slot Number • PrintScr + Slot Number • Ctrl + Ctrl + Slot Number Select the Setup button to see this screen: Proprietary and Confidential
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Select Menu and then Display/Sort Key by Slot. Set a Screen Delay Time - the time delay before the OSCAR menu is displayed after it is invoked. Recommend a value of 8 seconds. If the hot-key sequence can be sent and executed within this timeframe, the OSCAR menu won’t be seen when switching. From the Setup menu, click on Flag to configure the Flag’s behavior. The flag serves as a visual confirmation of the slot you have connected to. Recommend to select Displayed and Timed
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Return to the Setup menu, click on Scan to ensure that no slots are to be scanned. From the Main screen, select Commands and make sure Scan Enable is NOT enabled. Proprietary and Confidential
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Return to the Setup screen and select Security. The Enable Screen Saver must be disabled and no password provided. If you forget to disable the screensaver and password you’ll encounter the following: From the Setup screen, Names can be edited but these are not used with the KX II. Proprietary and Confidential
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Dell M1000e with iKVM Module From the standard KVM Port, invoke the Main screen using the configured hot-key sequence. This may be set up to use : PrintScreen, Alt-Alt, Ctrl-Ctrl, and/or Shift-Shift. Select Setup to see the following screen: Select the Menu button. Proprietary and Confidential
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Select Display/Sort Key by Slot Designate 1 of 4 possible hot-key sequences to invoke OSCAR (the Port Configuration Page must match the hot-key selection made here). Set a Screen Delay Time - the time delay before the OSCAR menu is displayed after it is invoked. Recommend a value of 8 seconds. If the hot-key sequence can be sent and executed within this time, the OSCAR menu won’t be seen when switching. Return to the Setup screen and click Security. The Enable Screen Saver m
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If you forget to disable the screensaver and password you’ll encounter the following: Return to the Setup screen and select Flag. The flag serves as a visual confirmation of the slot you have been connected to. Check Displayed and Timed so the flag is shown when first connected and disappears after the delay interval (the 8 seconds specified earlier). Return to the Setup screen and select Language, select English. Proprietary and Confidential
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Return to the Setup screen and select Broadcast, ensure no slots are designated for broadcast. Return to the Setup screen and select Scan, ensure that no slots are designated for scan. Proprietary and Confidential
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Setup for iKVM Module from the Chassis management Controller’s (CMC) Administrative GUI, need to: • Ensure that Front Panel USB Video is NOT enabled. The Front Panel has priority over the connections at the rear, so any connections at the front will prevent proper operation. • Ensure that Allow access to CMC CLI from iKVM is NOT enabled If the Front Panel USB/Video is enabled, you’ll see a message indicating contention between the Front Panel and Rear Panel Access:
