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 server feature introduced in Release 2.1. The guide provides supplemental
information to the Dominion KX II Users Guide featuring screen shots and detailed
instructions.
Contents:
The guide contains instructions and screenshots for configuration of the following blade
server types:
• IBM BladeCenter E or H with Advanced Management Module)
• Dell 1855/1955 with Analog KVM Module
• Dell M1000e with iKVM Module
Related Documents:
Dominion KX II User Guide (Release 2.1.10)
Dominion KX II CIM Guide (Release 2.1.10)
Dominion KX II Release Notes (Release 2.1.10)
Caution:
This guide has been prepared based on specific versions of the IBM and Dell blade
servers, which may differ from the version you may have. Consult the manufacturer
documentation for your particular version for more information.
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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
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
command.>.
Communication
Error
Error communicating with 'IBM-H-CHASSIS' connected to port '12' failed to 'connect to target', <-7014:User does not have the authority to issue this
command.>.
For example, “new_user” has been assigned a “Supervisor” role.
The login ID can be created by selecting a login id that is currently “not used”, and can
subsequently be edited by selecting it.
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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.
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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:
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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 so the flag is shown when first connected. This disappears after the
Screen Delay Time specified earlier.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 must be disabled and
no password provided.
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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.
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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.
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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:
Dominion KX II Blade Server Configuration Guide
July 9, 2009
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