MegaRAC™ K1 User’s Guide - American Megatrendsvi MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Limited Warranty The...

MegaRAC™ K1User’s Guide

MAN-93303/31/05

MegaRAC K1 User’s Guideii

© Copyright 1985-2010 American Megatrends, Inc.All rights reserved.American Megatrends, Inc.5555 Oakbrook Parkway, Building 200,Norcross, GA 30093

This publication contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. Nopart of this publication can be reproduced, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,translated into any language or computer language, or transmitted in any formwhatsoever without the prior written consent of the publisher, American Megatrends, Inc.American Megatrends, Inc. acknowledges the following trademarks:

Intel is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation.MS-DOS and Microsoft are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.Microsoft Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.IBM, AT, VGA, PS/2, and OS/2 are registered trademarks and XT and CGA aretrademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either theentities claiming the marks and names or their products. American Megatrends, Inc.disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Revision History

12/15/03 Initial release.02/25/04 Updated MegaRAC K1 hardware images to reflect new chassis design.03/03/04 Updated GUI images to reflect firmware version 1.0.12.04/29/04 Updated GUI images to reflect firmware version 1.0.15.12/17/04 Updated GUI images to reflect firmware version 2.0.03/29/05 Updated GUI images to reflect firmware version 2.0.8.

Preface iii

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1

Key Features................................................................................................................................ 1Key Benefits ................................................................................................................................. 1Hardware Features ...................................................................................................................... 1Remote Software ......................................................................................................................... 2Upgrade Your Existing Analog KVM............................................................................................ 2

Chapter 2 Installing Your MegaRAC K1 .................................................................................... 3

MegaRAC K1 Installation and Setup ........................................................................................... 3Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC K1 ................................................................................................ 4

MegaRAC K1 Ports and Status LED........................................................................................ 4MegaRAC K1 Cables and USB Port ........................................................................................ 5Recovery Button....................................................................................................................... 6

Step 2 Connect Cables ................................................................................................................ 7USB Cable................................................................................................................................ 7Network Port............................................................................................................................. 7AUX Port................................................................................................................................... 8RS-232 Port.............................................................................................................................. 8DC 6V Port ............................................................................................................................... 9PS/2 and Video Cables ............................................................................................................ 9

Step 3 Confirm the Motherboard’s BIOS Settings ..................................................................... 10Step 4 Install the K1 Virtual CD-ROM Drivers ........................................................................... 10Step 5 Set up Your Client System’s Internet Browser ............................................................... 11Step 6 Connect to the MegaRAC K1 from a Client System ...................................................... 15

On Screen Display (OSD) Utility ............................................................................................ 15Connecting to the K1.............................................................................................................. 16

Chapter 3 Using Your MegaRAC K1 ........................................................................................ 17

K1 GUI Overview ....................................................................................................................... 17Default Root User Name and Password.................................................................................... 18K1 GUI Explained ...................................................................................................................... 19

Menu Bar ................................................................................................................................ 19Quick Launch Icons................................................................................................................ 20

Manage Group ........................................................................................................................... 20Remote Console ........................................................................................................................ 21Redirection................................................................................................................................. 22

Setting up Internet Explorer.................................................................................................... 22Disabling Mouse Acceleration................................................................................................ 26Disabling Mouse Acceleration on Windows XP Operating Systems...................................... 26Disabling Mouse Acceleration on Windows 2000 and ME Operating Systems..................... 26Disabling Mouse Acceleration on Linux ................................................................................. 26Disabling Mouse Acceleration on NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.4.1............................. 26Disabling Mouse Acceleration on NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.3.1 CSP8/9 ............... 26Starting Redirection................................................................................................................ 27Authentication Dialog Box Options......................................................................................... 31Remote Console Shortcut Key Combinations........................................................................ 32Console Redirection Window ................................................................................................. 33Console Redirection Toolbar.................................................................................................. 38Console Redirection Toolbar Status ...................................................................................... 38Console Redirection Toolbar Toggle Buttons ........................................................................ 39

MegaRAC K1 User’s Guideiv

Table of Contents

Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode) .................................................................. 40Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode) Buttons..................................................... 41Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection ........................................................................................... 43Stop CD-ROM Drive Redirection ........................................................................................... 45Stopping Console Redirection................................................................................................ 46Video Parameters................................................................................................................... 47Dual Mouse ............................................................................................................................ 48Bandwidth Usage ................................................................................................................... 49Disable Local Video................................................................................................................ 49

Upgrade Firmware ..................................................................................................................... 50Updating Your MegaRAC K1’s Firmware............................................................................... 51

Power Control ............................................................................................................................ 57Power Buddy Control ............................................................................................................. 57Through IPMI.......................................................................................................................... 58Using the Serial Port to Control the Power ............................................................................ 59Toggle Port Usage ................................................................................................................. 59Power Management via Serial Port........................................................................................ 60

Resetting the K1 ........................................................................................................................ 61Configure Group ........................................................................................................................ 62Users.......................................................................................................................................... 63

Adding Users.......................................................................................................................... 64Removing Users..................................................................................................................... 65Viewing and Editing Users ..................................................................................................... 66

Network ...................................................................................................................................... 67Firewall....................................................................................................................................... 69SSL Certificate ........................................................................................................................... 71View Group ................................................................................................................................ 73General Information ................................................................................................................... 73

General Information : Firmware.............................................................................................. 73General Information : Features .............................................................................................. 74General Information : Detailed Versions ................................................................................ 74

Health Information...................................................................................................................... 75Language Option ....................................................................................................................... 75

Appendix A On Screen Display (OSD).................................................................................. 77

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 77Entering OSD............................................................................................................................. 77Navigation .................................................................................................................................. 78Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 79Login .......................................................................................................................................... 80General ...................................................................................................................................... 80Network ...................................................................................................................................... 81User............................................................................................................................................ 83Firewall....................................................................................................................................... 85

Firewall Allow Rules ............................................................................................................... 85Firewall Block Rules ............................................................................................................... 86

Appendix B KSeek Utility....................................................................................................... 89

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 89Locating Your MegaRAC K1...................................................................................................... 89IP Address Range...................................................................................................................... 93Usage......................................................................................................................................... 96

Preface v

Table of Contents

Appendix C CURI Client......................................................................................................... 97

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 97CURI (Common User Remote API Interface) ........................................................................ 97

CURI Client ................................................................................................................................ 97Running the CURI Client from Microsoft Windows ................................................................ 97For Network Connection......................................................................................................... 97For Inband Connection........................................................................................................... 98Command Options ................................................................................................................. 98

Appendix D SConsole Utility ................................................................................................. 99

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 99Prerequisites .......................................................................................................................... 99

Hardware Setup ......................................................................................................................... 99Setting up Hyper Terminal ....................................................................................................... 101Powering on the K1.................................................................................................................. 102Logging In ................................................................................................................................ 103

Default Root User Name and Password .............................................................................. 103Main Menu ............................................................................................................................... 104General Information ................................................................................................................. 105Network Information................................................................................................................. 105User Information ...................................................................................................................... 106

Appendix E MegaRAC Port Table ....................................................................................... 107

MegaRAC Port Table............................................................................................................... 107

Appendix F MAC Address Map........................................................................................... 109

Notes........................................................................................................................................ 110

Appendix G Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 111

Blinking Red LED..................................................................................................................... 111Problem ................................................................................................................................ 111Symptom .............................................................................................................................. 111Solution................................................................................................................................. 111

Complete Flash........................................................................................................................ 112Problem ................................................................................................................................ 112Symptom .............................................................................................................................. 112Solution................................................................................................................................. 112

Index ........................................................................................................................................... 113

MegaRAC K1 User’s Guidevi

Limited Warranty

The buyer agrees that if this product proves to be defective, American Megatrends is onlyobligated to repair or replace this product at American Megatrends’ discretion accordingto the terms and conditions of the warranty registration card that accompanies thisproduct. American Megatrends shall not be liable in tort or contract for any loss ordamage, direct, incidental or consequential resulting from the use of this product. Pleasesee the Warranty Registration Card shipped with this product for full warranty details.

Technical Support

AMI provides technical support for AMI products purchased directly from AMI or froman AMI-authorized reseller only.

If… Then…You purchased this product from AMI or from a certifiedAMI reseller,

Call AMI technical support at 770-246-8645. Please beprepared to specify the serial number of the product.

This AMI product was installed as part of a systemmanufactured by a company other than AMI or youpurchased an AMI product from an unauthorized reseller,

Call the technical support department of the computermanufacturer or the unauthorized reseller. AMI does notprovide direct technical support in this case.

If an American Megatrends MegaRAC™ K1 fails to operate as described or you are indoubt about a configuration option, please call technical support at 770-246-8645.

Web Site

We invite you to access the American Megatrends World Wide Web site at:

http://www.ami.com/

Preface vii

Disclaimer

This manual describes the operation of the American Megatrends MegaRAC™ K1.Although efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the information containedhere, American Megatrends expressly disclaims liability for any error in this information,and for damages, whether direct, indirect, special, exemplary, consequential or otherwise,that may result from such error, including but not limited to the loss of profits resultingfrom the use or misuse of the manual or information contained therein (even if AmericanMegatrends has been advised of the possibility of such damages). Any questions orcomments regarding this document or its contents should be addressed to AmericanMegatrends at the address shown on the inside of the front cover.

American Megatrends provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind,either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties ofmerchantability or fitness for a specific purpose.

Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties or the limitation orexclusion of liability for indirect, special, exemplary, incidental or consequentialdamages in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you. Also, youmay have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changesare periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated innew editions of the publication. American Megatrends may make improvements and/orrevisions in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time.

Requests for technical information about American Megatrends products should be madeto your American Megatrends authorized reseller or marketing representative.

Retail Packing List

You should have received the following:

• a MegaRAC™ K1• one USB cable• RS-232 serial port service cable• an AC Adapter• this MegaRAC™ K1 User's Guide (located on the MegaRAC™ K1 CD)• a MegaRAC™ K1 Quick Installation Guide• a MegaRAC™ K1 CD• a warranty card

Note: Your MegaRAC K1 (series 933) may or may not ship with everything listed in the RetailPacking List. Contact your AMI authorized reseller to find out what is shipped with yourMegaRAC K1.

Note: The RS-232 serial port is not designed for use with an external serial modem.

MegaRAC K1 User’s Guideviii

FCC Class B Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by AmericanMegatrends could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Chapter One : Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Introduction

Key Features

Feature DescriptionZero-U Form Factor • No Rack or Desktop Space Required

• Dimensions: 83 mm x 80 mm x 26 mmVideo • Provides Remote Video Display, Fast Redirection and Animation

• Resolution up to 1280 x 1024Keyboard Mouse • Allows Remote Keyboard and Mouse ControlSetup • Non-intrusive Installation

• Sits Outside the KVM, Server or PC• Does Not Affect Local Operations

Easy to Add into ExistingInstallations

• Attaches to Standard KVM or Computer Ports

Remote Boot • USB 2.0 Mass Storage Emulation Allows the Host System to Boot from aRemote Drive Over the Network

Web-Based Management • Allows for Fast Browser Response for Redirection and Configuration ScreensKSeek • Discovers the Deployed MegaRAC K1s in the Network

Key Benefits

Benefit DescriptionInternet Monitoring andControl of Any Server/PC

• Attaches to an Analog KVM, Server or PC• Provides for Remote Monitoring or Video• Allows Remote Control of Keyboard and Mouse• Controls any Server or PC Anywhere from Anyplace

Non-Intrusive • Easy to Set up• Retrofit

Performance • AMI’s Proprietary Technology Provides Incredible Video Performance, SeenOnly in Far More Complex and Expensive Products

Hardware Features

Feature DescriptionEmbedded Boards • Series 933 (Baseboard)

• Series 934 (DVI Video Board)or• Series 933 (Baseboard)• Series 935 (VGA Video Board)

Processor • 200 MHz• 300 MIPS

Memory • 32 MBFlash • 8 MBVideo Interface • Dual Mode LCD Monitor ControllerPorts • USB 2.0Network • 10/100 Mbps

Cont’d

MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide2

Remote Software

Application DescriptionKSeek • Discovers MegaRAC K1s Deployed in a Network

• Uses AMI Proprietary CURI Protocol for Discovery

Upgrade Your Existing Analog KVM

You can… BenefitUpgrade your existing analog KVM switch installations,easily and conveniently, to KVM over IP

Receive significant cost savings, allowing you tocontinue to deploy your existing analog KVM switches

Attach to a multi-port analog KVM switch Control multiple servers using just one MegaRAC K1Display multiple views Multiple remote sites can simultaneously monitor the

MegaRAC K1

KVM16

LAN

RemoteConsole

RemoteConsole

LocalConsole

Servers BeingControlled By

the Analog KVM

Analog orDigital KVM

TCP/IP

Chapter Two : Installing Your MegaRAC K1 3

Chapter 2 Installing Your MegaRAC K1

MegaRAC K1 Installation and Setup

www.a

mi.co

m

MegaRAC K1

TM

Use the following steps to attach the MegaRAC K1 to your host system.

Step Action1 Unpack the MegaRAC K12 Connect Cables3 Confirm the Motherboard’s BIOS Settings4 Install the K1 Virtual CD-ROM Drivers5 Set up Your Client System’s Internet Browser6 Connect to the MegaRAC K1 from a Client System

Note: Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage.


Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC K1

MegaRAC K1 Ports and Status LED

The following illustration shows the ports located on the leading edge of the K1.Familiarize yourself with the location of all the ports before attempting to install the K1onto your host system.

RecoveryButton

www.ami.com

MegaRAC K1TM

Item Icon DescriptionNetwork Connect your network cable to this port.

RecoveryButton

none This button allows you to set the MegaRAC K1 into recovery mode so that it can belocated with the RacMfgDiag application.

Note: The Recovery button and the RacMfgDiag application are not describedin this manual. They are primarily used as a means to service theMegaRAC K1.

WARNING!Damage to the K1 Recovery Button can occur if you press too hard

RS-232 This port is the MegaRAC K1 serial port and is used to configure the MegaRAC K1in conjunction with the KSeek Utility.

AUX This port is used to attach to an auxiliary optional device. This auxiliary port isoriginally designed to allow connection to a device that can control the power onthe host system. It is also designed to supply power to the K1. This would eliminatethe need for the AC Adapter cable.

Note: As of the release of this document, no AUX devices have been designed.The AUX Port is for future expandability and is an example of AMI’sforward thinking.

DC 6V This port is used to supply the MegaRAC K1 with power.

Note: You must connect AC power before attaching the PS/2 mouse.Status LED none This LED is used to display the status of the MegaRAC K1. See the

illustration below.

ColorRedAmberGreen

DescriptionFailedBootingOn and Ready

www.ami.com

MegaRAC K1TM

Cont’d


Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC K1, Continued

MegaRAC K1 Cables and USB Port

The following illustration shows the cables and USB port located on the upper edge ofthe K1. Familiarize yourself with the location of all the cables and the USB port beforeattempting to install the K1 onto your host system.

www.a

mi.co

m

MegaRAC K1

TM

Item Icon DescriptionOut This cable is used to connect to the local VGA/DVI display device, such as an LCD

Panel or Monitor.In This cable is used to connect to the VGA/DVI graphics adapter on your host

system.USB Attach the MegaRAC USB cable to this port. Attach the other end of the USB cable

to the USB port on your host system.MouseKeyboard

These two cables are used to connect from the PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse port onyour host system to the PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse.

Note: You must connect AC power before attaching the PS/2 mouse.

Cont’d


Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC K1, Continued

Recovery Button

Push in carefully andhold in while applying

Power

www.ami.com

MegaRAC K1TM

You can put the MegaRAC K1 into recovery mode by using a straightened paper clip.Push in the tiny recovery switch while inserting power.

Note: The Recovery button and the RacMfgDiag application are not described in this manual.They are primarily used as a means to service the MegaRAC K1.

Warning

Damage to the K1 Recovery Button can occur if you press too hard


Step 2 Connect Cables

USB Cable

Connect the USB cable to the K1 as illustrated below:

www.a

mi.co

m

MegaRAC K1

TM

Network Port

Physically attach your K1 to your network by plugging an Ethernet Cable into the K1Network Port.

Plug your Ethernet Cableinto the Network Port

www.ami.com

MegaRAC K1TM

Cont’d


Step 2 Connect Cables, Continued

AUX Port

This port is used to attach to an auxiliary optional device. This auxiliary port is originallydesigned to allow connection to a device that can control the power on the host system. Itis also designed to supply power to the K1. This would eliminate the need for the ACAdapter cable.

Note: As of the release of this document, no AUX devices have been designed. The AUX Portis for future expandability and is an example of AMI’s forward thinking.

Plug your Auxiliary Cableinto the port marked AUX

www.ami.com

MegaRAC K1TM

RS-232 Port

This port is the MegaRAC K1 serial port and is used to configure the MegaRAC K1.Attach the supplied K1 serial cable to the RS-232 port. Connect the DB 9-pin femaleconnector of the serial cable to a system that has a Telnet Client such as HyperTerminal.You can obtain the IP address using this method.

Plug your Serial Cableinto the port marked RS232

www.ami.com

MegaRAC K1TM

Note: To get the IP address on your MegaRAC K1 locally, you can use the RS-232 port inconjunction with the KSeek Utility or use the On Screen Display (OSD) feature.

Cont’d


Step 2 Connect Cables, Continued

DC 6V Port

You can attach the cables in any order except for the AC Adapter cable. The AC Adaptercable must be attached to the K1 before attaching the PS/2 mouse.

Plug your AC Adapterinto the Power Port

www.ami.com

MegaRAC K1TM

PS/2 and Video Cables

Your K1 will boot up and become active. The Status LED will be amber. Connect thePS/2 Keyboard cable, PS/2 Mouse cable, Video In cable, and opposite side of the USBcable to your host system. Connect your PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse to the K1 PS/2Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse connector. Plug the Video Out cable to your Display Device.

www.a

mi.co

m

MegaRAC K1

TM

Note: You must connect AC power before attaching the PS/2 mouse.


Step 3 Confirm the Motherboard’s BIOS Settings

Power on the motherboard and enter the BIOS. Using the following table, confirm thatyour motherboard’s BIOS settings are correct.

BIOS Section SettingBoot Options> ATAPI CDROM AMI Virtual CDROMAdvanced> PCIPnP> Configuration> Legacy USB Support Enable

Save the BIOS settings and restart the computer.

Note: Make sure that your motherboard BIOS supports Legacy USB devices, USB Boot or Bootto USB.

Note: On some serverboards, depress the <CTRL>, <ALT>, and <ESC> keys simultaneously toenter the BIOS. On others use the <F2> keys. On most serverboards that use theAMIBIOS, you can invoke the BIOS setup by depressing the <DEL> key during POST.

Step 4 Install the K1 Virtual CD-ROM Drivers

Install the operating system (if applicable) on the host system.

(Windows 2000/XP only) When prompted for the virtual CD-ROM drivers, select thedefault option Microsoft Windows provides. The Virtual CD-ROM device does notrequire any special drivers.


Step 5 Set up Your Client System’s Internet Browser

You must first set up your Internet browser on the client system before you can redirectthe host system’s console.

Note: At a minimum you must have Internet Explorer 6.0 (and above) or Mozilla 1.6 (andabove) installed on your client system.

Follow the instructions in the table below:

Step Description1 Open Internet Options. To get there, open your Internet Explorer browser, left click Tools and then

Internet Options.

2 The Internet Options window opens. Left click the Settings button.

Cont’d


Step 5 Set up Your Client System’s Internet Browser, Continued

Step Description3 The Settings window opens. Left click the Every visit to the page button or Automatically button. Left

click the OK button to apply the change and to go back to the Internet Options window.

Note: Other settings can cause old data to be displayed when performing operations on the MegaRACK1.

4 Next, you must set up Internet Explorer to allow the downloading of Signed ActiveX controls and alsoallow it to run Signed ActiveX controls. To do this, left click the Security tab and then the Custom Levelbutton.

Cont’d



Step Description5 The Security Settings window opens. Left click the Enable button under the Download signed ActiveX

controls section.

6 Scroll down and left click the Enable button under the Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins section. Leftclick the OK button.

Cont’d



Step Description7 You are prompted with a Warning window. Left click the Yes button to accept the changes to the Internet

zone and to go back to the Internet Options window.

8 Left click the Apply button and then the OK button to make the changes.

Note: You must restart Internet Explorer before the changes take effect.

Note: Remote Console cannot run with any other security settings in Internet Explorer.


Step 6 Connect to the MegaRAC K1 from a Client System

In order to connect to the MegaRAC K1, you must access the MegaRAC K1 fromanother system on the same network. This document refers to this other system as theclient system. To do this, you must know the MegaRAC K1’s IP address. If you haveinstalled the MegaRAC K1 on a network that uses DHCP, you can find out theMegaRAC K1’s IP address using the On Screen Display (OSD) utility.

Note: To get or set the IP address on your MegaRAC K1 locally, you can connect to it using theRS-232 port on the K1 and a standard Telnet client (such as HyperTerminal). You canalso use the KSeek Utility. See Appendix B, KSeek Utility for more information.

On Screen Display (OSD) Utility

K1-VGAK1-VGA

F2 MENU F1 HELPF2 MENU F1 HELPESC EXITESC EXIT

NAMENAMEIPIP

:AI00.40.D9.XX.XX:AI00.40.D9.XX.XX:XX.XX.XX.XX:XX.XX.XX.XX

The On Screen Display (OSD) is the best way to immediately determine the host nameand IP address assigned to your MegaRAC K1.

You can invoke OSD by depressing the <CTRL>, <ALT>, and <SHIFT> keys on yourkeyboard simultaneously. Verify that the following is true before trying to enter the OSDutility:

Verify1 Make sure that you are using the keyboard that is attached to the PS/2 port located on

your MegaRAC K1 device.2 Make sure that you have the MegaRAC K1 connected to your host system correctly.3 Make sure that your host system is powered on.

The MegaRAC K1 OSD screen appears on the monitor that is physically attached to theMegaRAC K1’s VGA Out port. It displays the current host name and IP address. Younow have enough information to access your MegaRAC K1.

Note: You can also set up the MegaRAC K1’s network, user access, and firewall parameters.See Appendix A, On Screen Display (OSD) for more information.

Cont’d


Step 6 Connect to the MegaRAC K1 from a Client System, Continued

Connecting to the K1

Step Description1 Using the IP address that you gathered from the K1’s OSD session, you can now access the MegaRAC

K1 from anywhere on your Intranet through an Internet browser. This is a great way to maintain yourcritical server when you are nowhere near it.

Open your Internet Explorer browser and type your MegaRAC K1’s IP address into your browser’saddress bar. Left click the Go button or depress the <ENTER> key to proceed.

Note: At a minimum you must have Internet Explorer 6.0 (and above) or Mozilla 1.6 (and above)installed on your client system.

When prompted for the user name and password, enter the following:

Field DefaultRoot User Name rootPassword superuser

2

Left click the OK button. After you successfully log into your MegaRAC K1, you are greeted with theWelcome to MegaRAC K1 screen.

Note: The default root user name and password are in lower-case characters.

Note: When you log in using the default root user name and password, you have full administrativepowers. It is advised that once you log in, you change the root password.

Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1 17

Chapter 3 Using Your MegaRAC K1

K1 GUI Overview

The MegaRAC K1 has a user-friendly Graphics User Interface (GUI) called the K1 GUI.It is designed to be easy to use. It has a low learning curve because it uses a standardInternet browser. You can expect to be up and running in less than five minutes.

This chapter allows you to become familiar with the K1 GUI’s various functions. Eachfunction is described in detail.

Note: Your MegaRAC K1 GUI may not match this document. If it does not appear to be thesame, you can visit ami.com and download the most current user’s guide.


Default Root User Name and Password

When you first try to access your MegaRAC K1, you will be prompted to enter a username and password. The default root user name and password are as follows:



Note: When you log in using the default root user name and password, you have fulladministrative powers. It is advised that once you log in, you change the root password.


K1 GUI Explained

After you successfully log into your MegaRAC K1, you are greeted with the K1GUI.

Menu Bar

There is a menu bar located at the top of the K1 GUI. It lists the following:

• Manage Group• Configure Group• View Group• Language Option

You can navigate the menu bar by left clicking on one of the menu items. A drop downmenu will appear for each Group.

Cont’d


K1 GUI Explained, Continued

Quick Launch Icons

There is a quick launch icon section located on the upper area of the MegaRAC GUI. Itlists the following icons:

• Remote Console• General Information• User Management

You can navigate these icons with your mouse (or other pointing device) and select themby left clicking on one of the icons.

Manage Group

You can left click on the Manage menu item from the menu bar. The following tablegives you a brief description of each menu item. Each menu item is explained in moredetail further in this section.

Function DescriptionRemoteConsole

This menu item allows you to start a Remote Console session with the hostsystem.

UpgradeFirmware

This menu item allows you to update your K1’s firmware.

Power Control This menu item allows you to power on, power off, power cycle, and reset thehost system. The K1’s power can be controlled through the optional PowerBuddy Control hardware, IPMI, or a power strip via signals sent by a serialport connection.

Reset K1 This menu item allows you to reset the MegaRAC K1. This feature is usefulfor when you need to reset the K1 after a firmware flash.


Remote Console

Remote Console is a subsection of the Manage group.


Redirection

The most powerful feature of your MegaRAC K1 is the ability to redirect the hostsystem’s console. To redirect the host system’s console is the ability to manage your hostsystem as if it were physically in front of you, when it is not.

Setting up Internet Explorer

You must first set up your Internet browser before you can redirect the host system’sconsole.

Step Description1 Open Internet Options. To get there, open your Internet Explorer browser, left click Tools and then

Internet Options.

2 The Internet Options window opens. Left click the Settings button.

Cont’d


Redirection, Continued

Setting up Internet Explorer, Continued

Step Description3 The Settings window opens. Left click the Every visit to the page button or Automatically button. Left

click the OK button to apply the change and to go back to the Internet Options window.

Note: Other settings can cause old data to be displayed when performing operations on theMegaRAC K1.

4 Next, you must set up Internet Explorer to allow the downloading of Signed ActiveX controls and alsoallow it to run Signed ActiveX controls. To do this, left click the Security tab and then the Custom Levelbutton.

Cont’d




Step Description5 The Security Settings window opens. Left click the Enable button under the Download signed ActiveX

controls section.

6 Scroll down and left click the Enable button under the Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins section. Leftclick the OK button.

Cont’d




Step Description7 You are prompted with a Warning window. Left click the Yes button to accept the changes to the Internet

zone and to go back to the Internet Options window.

8 Left click the Apply button and then the OK button to make the changes.

Note: You must restart Internet Explorer before the changes take effect.

Note: Remote Console cannot run with any other security settings in Internet Explorer.

Cont’d



Disabling Mouse Acceleration

Your mouse will be slow and erratic during redirection if Mouse Acceleration/EnhancedPointer Precision is enabled on your host system.

Follow the steps for your operating system below to disable Mouse Acceleration.

Disabling Mouse Acceleration on Windows XP Operating Systems

Step Description1 Open Control Panel and left click Printers and Other Hardware.2 Left click the Mouse icon. When the Mouse Properties dialog window opens, left click on the Pointer

Options tab.3 Set the Motion Pointer Speed slider bar to the middle.4 Uncheck the box next to the Enhanced Pointer Precession option if there is a check next to it.

Disabling Mouse Acceleration on Windows 2000 and ME Operating Systems

Step Description1 Open Control Panel.2 Left click the Mouse icon. When the Mouse Properties dialog window opens, left click on the Motion tab.3 Set the Speed slider bar to the middle.4 Set the Acceleration option to None.

Disabling Mouse Acceleration on Linux

Simply deactivate Mouse Acceleration from the GUI or run the following command:xset m 0

Disabling Mouse Acceleration on NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.4.1

Step Description1 From the Netware 6 GUI Environment Tool Input tab, select Turn Off Mouse Acceleration.2 Left click the Apply button. Restart the Netware 6 GUI.

Disabling Mouse Acceleration on NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.3.1 CSP8/9

Step Description1 Open the NetWare 6 sys:/java/nwgfx/xinitrc file.2 Add the following command:

xset m 13 Save the file. Restart the Netware 6 GUI.

Cont’d



Starting Redirection

Follow the steps in the table below to begin Console Redirection:

Step Description1 Left click the Manage menu item from the K1 menu bar. Left click the Remote Console menu item from

the drop down menu. Left click the Remote Console mode that you want to use.

Note: The only difference between the DVI and VGA versions of the K1 is that the DVI versionallows you to use High Resolution modes.

Note: You can also start a Remote Console session by left clicking the Remote Console icon locatedon the quick launch icon section of the K1 GUI.

Cont’d



Starting Redirection, Continued

Step Description2 The MegaRAC K1 Console Redirection port menu dialog box opens. Left click the Default button to start

redirection.

Note: The MegaRAC K1 Console Redirection port menu dialog box allows you to use the K1 with atraditional KVM. Simply attach the K1 to your KVM as if it were a local keyboard, videodisplay, and mouse. You can then set up the K1 to send keyboard strokes to the KVM. This isan especially useful feature to access a particular system.

Cont’d




Step Description3 The Authentication window opens. Type your Username and Password and click the Login button.

Note: The Authentication Dialog Box displays what your Bandwidth and Color Palette is currentlylimited to. It also allows you to see if Level 2 Compression is enabled or disabled. See theAuthentication Dialog Box Options section in this chapter for more information on how tomodify these settings.

Cont’d




Step Description4 The Console Redirection window opens.

Cont’d



Authentication Dialog Box Options

Left click the Option button to access the Authentication Dialog Box Options menu.These options allow you to adjust the quality versus performance aspect of your consoleredirection session.

Option DescriptionLimit bandwidth to: You can use the dropdown menu to limit the bandwidth to 28 Kbps, 56 Kbps,

128 Kbps, 512 Kbps, 1 Mbps (default), 10 Mbps, or 100 Mbps.Colors: You can use the dropdown menu to limit the colors to 64 K Colors, 4 K Colors, 256

Colors, 216 Colors (default), 125 Colors, 64 Colors, Gray Scale, or Black and White.Level 2 Compression: You can use the dropdown menu to toggle the second level of compression on and off.

Cont’d



Remote Console Shortcut Key Combinations

The most powerful feature of your MegaRAC K1 is the ability to redirect the hostsystem’s console. To redirect the host system’s console is the ability to manage your hostsystem as if it were physically in front of you, when it is not. The following table is a listof basic keystrokes and their functions:

Keystroke Description<ATL> + <S> Start Console Redirection<ATL> + <T> Stop Console Redirection<ATL> + <R> Restart Console Redirection<ATL> + <F> Toggle Full Screen Mode<ATL> + <M> Synchronize Mouse<ATL> + <A> Hold/Unhold Right <ATL> Key<ATL> + <B> Hold/Unhold Left <ATL> Key<ATL> + <L> Hold/Unhold Right <CTRL> Key<ATL> + <N> Hold/Unhold Left <CTRL> Key<ATL> + <D> Generate <CTRL>, <ATL>, + <DEL><ATL> + <E> Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection<ATL> + <S> Start Console Redirection

Note: Occasionally, when invoking the <ALT> + <E> keys, the screen does not refresh andwill appear to be blank. You can hit any key on your keyboard or move the mouse torefresh the screen.

Cont’d



Console Redirection Window

DropdownMenu Item

Description

This dropdown menu contains the following dropdown menu items:

Note: You can also invoke the dropdown menu by using the <ALT> + <C> keys. You can usethe arrow keys to navigate through the menu items.

Start Console Redirection This menu item can be used to begin Console Redirection.Stop Console Redirection This menu item can be used to halt Console Redirection.Restart This menu item can be used to stop Console Redirection and then

start Console Redirection again.Full Screen This menu item can be used to view the Console Redirection in

Full Screen mode.

Note: Set your client system’s screen resolution to 1024 x 768so that you can view the host system in true full screen.

Sync Cursor This menu item can be used to synchronize the mouse cursor.CDROM Redirection This menu item can be used to start redirection of the CD-ROM

drive.

PS2 Keyboard/Mouse This menu item allows the K1 to emulate a PS/2 Keyboard andPS/2 Mouse. (Default)

ConsoleRedirection

USB Keyboard/Mouse This menu item allows the K1 to emulate a USB Keyboard andUSB Mouse.

Cont’d



Console Redirection Window, Continued

DropdownMenu Item

Description

This dropdown menu contains the following dropdown menu items:64 K Colors Select this menu item to limit the colors to 64 K Colors.4 K Colors Select this menu item to limit the colors to 4 K Colors.256 Colors Select this menu item to limit the colors to 256 Colors.216 Colors Select this menu item to limit the colors to 216 Colors (default).215 Colors Select this menu item to limit the colors to 125 Colors.64 Colors Select this menu item to limit the colors to 64 Colors.Gray Scale Select this menu item to limit the colors to Gray Scale.

Color

Black White Select this menu item to limit the colors to Black and White.

Cont’d




DropdownMenu Item

Description

This dropdown menu contains the following dropdown menu items:Hold Right CTRL Key This menu item can be used to act as the right-side <CTRL> key

when in Console Redirection.Hold Right ALT Key This menu item can be used to act as the right-side <ALT> key

when in Console Redirection.Hold Left CTRL Key This menu item can be used to act as the left-side <CTRL> key

when in Console Redirection.Hold Left ALT Key This menu item can be used to act as the left-side <ALT> key

when in Console Redirection.Left Windows Key This menu item can be used to act as the left-side <WINDOWS>

key when in Console Redirection. You can choose to have it act asbeing Held Down or Press and Released.

Right Windows Key This menu item can be used to act as the right-side <WINDOWS>key when in Console Redirection. You can choose to have it act asbeing Held Down or Press and Released.

ALT+CTRL+DEL This menu item can be used to act as if you depressed the<CTRL>, <ALT> and <DEL> keys down simultaneously on thehost system that you are redirecting.

Full Keyboard This menu item can be used to activate all keys for redirection.With this option selected, you can press <CTRL> + <C> directlywithout using Macros.

Note: The <WINDOWS> key does not redirect in this FullKeyboard mode.

Keyboard

Encryption This menu item can be used to encrypt all keyboard strokes.Normally, all keystrokes are sent in plain text.

Cont’d




DropdownMenu Item

Description

This dropdown menu contains the following dropdown menu items:

Using Serial Port Click on the Using Serial Port option to control the power stripthrough the Power Strip’s serial port.

Using Power Buddy Click on the Using Power Buddy option to control the power throughthe Power Buddy Control.

PowerControl

Using IPMI Click on the Using IPMI option to control the power via IPMI.View This dropdown menu item contains the Toolbar menu item that allows you to start the Console

Redirection toolbar.

Macros This dropdown menu item contains the Record New Macro menu item that allows you to record aset of keystrokes. A good example is when using the K1 in conjunction with a KVM. Normally, youmust use a key sequence to switch systems. If you programmed a macro, you would be able toswitch systems by selecting a preprogrammed macro.

Cont’d




DropdownMenu Item

Description

Ports This dropdown menu item contains the Configure Port menu item. The Configure Port menu itemallows you to use the K1 with a traditional KVM. Simply attach the K1 to your KVM as if it were alocal keyboard, video display, and mouse. You can then set up the K1 to send keyboard strokes tothe KVM. This is an especially useful feature to access a particular system.

Options This dropdown menu item contains the Video Parameters, Dual Mouse, Bandwidth Usage, andDisable Local Video menu items. The Video Parameters allows you to customize the performanceof your Remote Console session. The Dual Mouse option allows you to view two pointers. Onepointer on the host system and one pointer on your local client system. The Bandwidth Usage optionallows you to adjust the bandwidth. The Disable Local Video option allows you to toggle the localvideo on and off.

Note: The Video Parameters option is only active on the K1 VGA. The K1 DVI does notrequire video tweaking to enhance performance.

Help This dropdown menu item contains the About RConsoleOCX Control menu item that allows you toview the RConsoleOCX Control version number and copyright information.

Cont’d



Console Redirection Toolbar

The Console Redirection toolbar allows you to use Console Redirection more easily infull screen mode. The Console Redirection toolbar is a great GUI to use especially if youare not familiar with the shortcut key combinations.

Follow the steps in the table below to begin the Console Redirection toolbar:

Step Description1 Left click the View dropdown menu. The dropdown menu will open. Left click on the Toolbar menu item.

2 The Console Redirection toolbar will open.

Note: You can left click the down arrow to see the Console Redirection Status information.

Console Redirection Toolbar Status

Status Item DescriptionCompression This field displays if you are using compression or

not.Colors This field displays the current color setting.Frame Rate This field displays the current frame rate you are

getting.Access This field displays the current access level.ActiveClients

This field displays how many users are currentlyaccessing the K1.

Cont’d



Console Redirection Toolbar Toggle Buttons

Icon DescriptionWhen you see this icon, it means that the Console Redirection is on. You can left clickthis icon to stop Console Redirection.

When you see this icon, it means that Console Redirection is stopped. You can leftclick this icon to start Console Redirection.

Left click to start mouse synchronization or press the <ALT> <M> keys.

Left click to stop mouse synchronization or press the <ALT> <M> keys.

Left click to view the redirected host system’s console in full screen mode.

Note: Set your client system’s screen resolution to 1024 x 768 so that you can viewthe host system in true full screen.

Left click to view the redirected host system’s console in a window.

Left click to toggle the use of the <CTRL> key.

Left click to toggle the use of the <ALT> key.

Left click to use the <CTRL> <ALT> <DEL> keys together.

When you see this icon, it means that device redirection is stopped. You can left clickthis icon to start CD-ROM redirection.

When you see this icon, it means that CD-ROM redirection is currently on. You canleft click this icon to stop CD-ROM redirection.

Left click this icon to open the Video Parameters dialog box.

Note: This option is only active on the K1 VGA. The K1 DVI does not requirevideo tweaking to enhance performance.

When you see this icon, it means that dual mouse is stopped. You can left click thisicon to start dual mouse.

The Dual Mouse option allows you to view two pointers. One pointer on the hostsystem and one pointer on your local client system.When you see this icon, it means that dual mouse is active. You can left click this iconto stop using dual mouse.

Cont’d



Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode)

The Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode) allows you to use ConsoleRedirection more easily in full screen mode. The Console Redirection toolbar is a greatGUI to use especially if you are not familiar with the shortcut key combinations.

The Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode) is only enabled in Full ScreenMode. The Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode) automatically hides itself.You can navigate with your mouse towards the top of the screen to view the ConsoleRedirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode).

Cont’d



Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode) Buttons

Name DescriptionToggle ToolbarLock/Unlock

This button allows you to toggle lock or unlock the toolbar fromhiding. By default it is unlocked.

Use to Toggle ConsoleRedirection On/Off

This button allows you to stop and resume Console Redirection.

Toggle MouseSynchronization On/Off

This button allows you to start or stop mouse synchronization.

Opens CDROMRedirection Dialog Box

This button allows you to open the CDROM Redirection Dialog Box.

Cont’d



Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode) Buttons, Continued

Name DescriptionClick for More DropDown Menus

This button gives you access to more options. These options includesthe following:

• Console Redirection Commands• Color• Hold/Release Keyboard Keys• Power Control• View/Hide Toolbar• Record New Macros• Ports• Options• Help

Minimize RemoteConsole Window toTaskbar

This button allows you to minimize the Remote Console RedirectionWindow to the taskbar.

Click to Exit FullScreen Mode

This button allows you to exit Console Redirection Toolbar (FullScreen Mode) without stopping your current Console Redirectionsession.

Stop ConsoleRedirection & CloseWindow

This button allows you to end your current Console Redirectionsession and completely close the Remote Console RedirectionWindow.

Cont’d



Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection

Note: You must be logged in as an administrator on the windows client to perform CD-ROMdrive redirection.

Note: For information on how to create a bootable CD, visit nero.com or roxio.com. You cando a search on how to create a bootable CD using their products. You can also consultyour CD writer's documentation.

Follow the steps in the table below to begin the CD-ROM Drive Redirection:

Step Description1 There are three ways to start the CD-ROM Drive Redirection.

One way is to use the Console Redirection toolbar.

The second way is to use the CDROM Redirection dropdown menu.

A third way is to use the <ALT> + <E> keystroke to toggle between Start CDROM Redirection and StopCDROM Redirection.

Cont’d



Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection, Continued

Step Description2 Select whether you want to redirect the CD-ROM drive or a CD image file. Left click the OK button.

3 Select the CD-ROM Drive you want to redirect. Left click the OK button. CD-ROM Drive Redirection willbegin immediately.

4 If you used the Console Redirection toolbar to start the CD-ROM Drive Redirection, you will see thefollowing:

Notice that the Drive Redirection icon changes.

Cont’d



Stop CD-ROM Drive Redirection

Follow the steps in the table below to stop the CD-ROM Drive Redirection:

Step Description1 There are three ways to stop the CD-ROM Drive Redirection.

One way is to use the Console Redirection toolbar. Simply left click the CD-ROM Drive Redirection icon.

The second way is to use the Console Redirection dropdown menu. Left click the Console Redirectiondropdown menu. You will notice a check next to the CDROM Redirection menu item. Left click theCDROM Redirection menu item to stop the CD-ROM Drive Redirection.

A third way is to use the <ALT> + <E> keystroke to toggle between Start CDROM Redirection and StopCDROM Redirection.

2 The Console Redirection status dialog box appears as it stops device redirection.

Cont’d



Stopping Console Redirection

Follow the steps in the table below to stop Console Redirection:

Step Description1 Left click the Console Redirection dropdown menu item from the toolbar. The dropdown menu will

appear. Left click Stop Console Redirection.

Note: You can press the <ALT> key and the <T> key to stop Console Redirection.

Note: You can left click on the Stop Redirection icon on the toolbar to stop Console Redirection.

2 The following Console Redirection message box will appear.

3 Once Console Redirection has stopped, you can close both the Console Redirection and Remote ConsoleKey Help window. You can also leave these two windows open and start redirection again once you areready.

Cont’d



Video Parameters

The Video Performance Parameters dialog box is a subsection of the Options group. TheVideo Performance Parameters allows you to enhance the frame rate of your remoteconsole session.

Note: The Video Parameter function is only active on the K1 VGA. The K1 DVI does notrequire video tweaking to enhance performance.

Item DescriptionNoise Threshold slider This slider allows you to increase or decrease the performance of the video

redirection by altering the video artifacts. A higher value will increasevisible video artifacts (giving a lower image quality), but at the same time,increase the frame rate. A lower value will have a better image quality, butat the same time, decrease the frame rate.

Red Gain slider This slider allows you to increase or decrease the amount of red.Green Gain slider This slider allows you to increase or decrease the amount of green.Blue Gain slider This slider allows you to increase or decrease the amount of blue.Horiz. Pos. This slider allows you to modify the horizontal position of the screen.Vert. Pos. This slider allows you to modify the vertical position of the screen.Set Default Gains button This button allows you to reset the color gains to the default levels.Auto Calibrate button This button allows the K1 to automatically set the color gains and noise

thresholds.Apply button This button allows you to immediately apply the changes.OK button Left click the OK button to save your settings.Cancel button Left click the Cancel button to exit without saving your settings.

Cont’d



Dual Mouse

The Dual Mouse option is a subsection of the Options group. The Dual Mouse optionallows you to view two pointers. One pointer on the host system and one pointer on yourlocal client system. This is desirable when you want to retain functionality on both yourhost system and local client system.

Note: You must sync both pointers in order for the Dual Mouse function to operate properly. Todo this, start Dual Mouse. Then align both pointers over each other. Double left click andone of the pointers will become cross hairs. The cross hairs should align with the tip ofthe host system’s pointer. If not, you must re-sync the pointers.

Cont’d



Bandwidth Usage

The Bandwidth Usage option is a subsection of the Options group. The Bandwidth Usageoption allows you to adjust the bandwidth. You can use the slider to limit the bandwidthto 28 Kbps, 56 Kbps, 128 Kbps, 512 Kbps, 1 Mbps (default), 10 Mbps, or 100 Mbps.

Disable Local Video

The Disable Local Video option is a subsection of the Options group. The Disable LocalVideo option allows you to disable the local video. You can simple toggle it on or off byclicking on it. A check mark means that the local video is disabled.


Upgrade Firmware

The Upgrade Firmware Wizard dialog box is a subsection of the Manage group. TheUpgrade Firmware Wizard will help you upgrade your MegaRAC K1’s firmware.

Warning

DO NOT CLOSE THE WINDOW USING THE CLOSE BUTTON (X) ON THE TITLEBAR WHEN THE MEGARAC K1 IS IN UPGRADE MODE. USE THE CANCEL

BUTTON ONLY!

Note: The firmware upgrade process is a crucial operation. Make sure that the chances of apower or connectivity loss are minimal when performing this operation.

Note: Once you enter into Flash Mode and choose to cancel the firmware flash operation, theMegaRAC K1 must be reset. This means that you must close the Internet browser and logback onto the MegaRAC K1 before you can perform any other types of operations.

Cont’d


Upgrade Firmware, Continued

Updating Your MegaRAC K1’s Firmware

Follow the steps in the table below to update your MegaRAC K1’s firmware:

Step Description1 Left click the Enter Upgrade Mode button.

2 The following dialog appears:

Preparing to upgrade firmware. Please wait…

Cont’d



Updating Your MegaRAC K1’s Firmware, Continued

Step Description3 Left click the Browse button to locate the firmware (*.IMA) update file.

4 Locate the firmware file and select it. Left click the Open button.

Cont’d




Step Description5 Left click the Upload button to go to the next step.

6 The MegaRAC K1 firmware wizard will begin to check the existing firmware against the firmware fileyou are trying to load.

Cont’d




Step Description7 Once it verifies the image, the following dialog box appears:

Left click the OK button.8 If the dialog box prompted that an update is necessary, left click the Flash button. If the wizard

determined that no flash is necessary, you can left click the Cancel button.

Note: Even if you choose to cancel the firmware flash operation, the MegaRAC K1 must be reset.This means that you must close the Internet browser and log back onto the MegaRAC K1before you can perform any other types of operations.

Note: You can place a check next to Preserve Config if you want to flash the firmware but retain youroriginal configuration.

Cont’d




Step Description9 The following dialog box appears:

Left click the OK button after you have read it.10 When you see this screen, it means that the firmware image is being upgraded. Once the upgrade’s

progress reaches 100%, it is complete. The MegaRAC K1 will reset itself. You must close the browser andreconnect to the MegaRAC K1 once this process is complete.

Cont’d




Step Description11 After the Firmware Upgrade Wizard has been completed successfully, the MegaRAC K1 will

automatically reset itself. This is done in order for the image upgrade to take effect. You cannot performany other operation within your current Internet browser session

Close your Internet browser session and reconnect to your MegaRAC K1.


Power Control

The Power Control option allows you to power on, power off, power cycle, and reset thehost system. The K1’s power can be controlled through the optional Power BuddyControl hardware, IPMI, or a power strip via signals sent by a serial port connection.

Power Buddy Control

Click on the Power Buddy Control option to control the power through the Power BuddyControl.

Cont’d


Power Control, Continued

Through IPMI

Click on the Through IPMI option to control the power via IPMI.

Cont’d



Using the Serial Port to Control the Power

Click on the Using Serial Port option to control the power strip through the Power Strip’sserial port.

Toggle Port Usage

Click on the Toggle Port Usage option to switch between using the K1’s serial port as aManagement Port or Power Control Port.

Option DescriptionManagementPort

This option is typically selected if you want to manage the K1 usingHyperTerminal via the K1’s serial port.

Power ControlPort

This option must be selected if you want to send serial commands via theK1’s serial port to a serial enabled power strip.

Cont’d



Power Management via Serial Port

Click the Power Management option to enter the Power Strip Setup.

You can add, remove, and play commands through the K1’s serial port from this dialogbox.


Resetting the K1

Click the Reset K1 option to reset the MegaRAC K1. This feature is useful for when youneed to reset the K1 after a firmware flash.

You will be prompted with the confirmation dialog box. Click the OK button to continue.The device has been reset. You cannot perform any operation on the K1 using yourcurrent browser session. You must open a new browser session to connect to the K1 Givethe K1 approximately 20 seconds to become fully operational again.


Configure Group

You can left click on the Configure menu item from the menu bar. The following tablegives you a brief description of each menu item. Each menu item is explained in moredetail further in this section.

Function DescriptionUsers This menu item allows you to administer users that can access the K1 and

host system.Network This menu item allows you to configure the network parameters of the K1.Firewall This menu item allows you to allow and restrict the IP addresses that can

access the K1.SSL Certificate This menu item allows you to upload a Digital Certificate and Private Key to

the K1.

Note: The MegaRAC K1 does not support pass-phrase encryptedcertificates.


Users

The Users screen is a subsection of the Configure group. This page allows you toconfigure the administrators who have access to the MegaRAC K1.

The following table describes the information listed in this subsection in detail:

Item DescriptionUsername This field displays a list of all users who are able to access this MegaRAC K1.

Note: The default administrator is root. It is prudent for you to change the default rootpassword.

Description This field displays the Username’s description that you entered when you created the accountfor each Username in the list. Card User is the default setting for all new accounts.

Add Button This button allows you to add and configure a new user account to your MegaRAC K1.Remove Button This button allows you to eliminate an account from your MegaRAC K1’s access list.Properties Button This button allows you to view and edit an account.Close Button This button allows you to exit the User dialog box.

Cont’d


Users, Continued

Adding Users

Follow the steps in the table below to add an account:

Step Description1 Left click the Add button.

2 Enter a user name in the Username field. Your user name must be at least four characters long and nomore than 12 characters long. User names are case-sensitive and must start with an alphabetical character.You can also enter a short description of the account in the Description field. Enter a password in thePassword field. Your password must be at least eight characters long. Confirm your password by enteringyour password again in the Confirm Password field.

Note: The password must be a minimum of eight characters and a maximum of sixteen characters.Use alphanumeric characters for better security. The password is case-sensitive.

Assign permissions and access rights. After you enter the new administrator’s information, left click theOK button.

Note: Only user accounts with administrative rights are allowed to add, edit, and remove users. Non-administrator users can only change their own password. If a new user is given administrativeprivileges, permissions are automatically granted for all interfaces.

Cont’d


Users, Continued

Removing Users

Follow the steps in the table below to remove an account:

Step Description1 Left click an account from the Username field. Once the account that you want to remove is highlighted,

left click the Remove button.

2 A confirmation dialog box opens. Left click the OK button to confirm deletion or left click the Cancelbutton to cancel.

Cont’d


Users, Continued

Viewing and Editing Users

Follow the steps in the table below to view and edit an account’s access rights andproperties:

Step Description1 Left click an account from the Username field. Once the account you want to view and edit is highlighted,

left click the Properties button.

2 Here you can change the password, description, permissions, and access rights. After you have viewed andedited the account information, left click the OK button.


Network

Left click the Network menu item to configure the Network parameters of the K1. TheNetwork Settings dialog box opens:

The following table describes the information listed in this subsection in detail:

Item DescriptionMAC Address This field displays the K1’s MAC address.

This field allows you to configure the MegaRAC K1’s IP address statically or dynamically.ConfigurationMethod

Obtain IP addressautomatically

This option allows the K1’s IP to be configured by a DHCP server(dynamically).

Cont’d


Network, Continued

Item DescriptionConfigurationMethod, Continued

Use the following IPaddress

This option allows you to configure the K1’s IP address with astatic IP. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields willbecome editable when this option is selected.

IP Address This field allows you to set the MegaRAC K1’s IP address.Subnet Mask This field allows you to set the Subnet Mask The K1 resides on.Gateway This field allows you to set the MegaRAC K1’s Gateway access address.Apply Button This button allows you to save your configuration.

Note: You are prompted to close your Internet browser and reconnect to the new IP address ifyou make changes to the Networking Information screen.


Firewall

Left click the Firewall menu item to configure the IP access parameters of the K1. TheFirewall Settings dialog box opens. Here you can enter IP addresses to block or allow.You can also specify which ports to block or allow.

Left click the Blocked Sites tab to enter a range of IP addresses that you want to block.

Left click the Trusted Sites tab to enter a range of IP addresses that you want to alwaysallow.

Cont’d


Firewall, Continued

Once you left click the Add button, the following dialog box opens.

Item DescriptionStart IP Address This field allows you to enter the start address of the subnet you want to either block or

always allow.Subnet Mask This field allows you to enter the specific subnet of the IP address range that you want to

use.Protocol This drop down box allows you select either the UDP protocol or TCP protocol. The K1

can be configured to accept or ignore packets based on the type of packet.All Ports This setting allows the K1 to accept or ignore ports 1 through 65535.Ports Range This setting allows you to select the specific range of ports that you want the K1 to accept

or ignore.Start Port This field allows you to enter the first port of the port range that you want the K1 to accept

or ignore.End Port This field allows you to enter the last port of the port range that you want the K1 to accept

or ignore.OK button Left click the OK button when you are satisfied with the information entered.Cancel button Left click the Cancel button to discard changes and exit.

Note: You can edit any of the IP address ranges by selecting the IP address range from the mainFirewall Dialog Window. You can enter your adjustments and left click on the Modifybutton for the changes to take effect.


SSL Certificate

Left click the SSL Certificate menu item to configure the security parameters of the K1.The Upload SSL Certificate dialog box opens. Here you can upload an SSL Certificateand SSL Private Key to use when accessing your K1.

Use the Browse button to search for your SSL Certificate or Private Key. Both types offiles have a PEM file extension.

Note: The MegaRAC K1 does not support pass-phrase encrypted certificates.

Cont’d


SSL Certificate, Continued

Once you upload the certificates, left click the OK button to reset your K1.

You can now access your K1 securely using the following format in your IP Addressfield from your Internet browser:

https://<your K1’s IP address here>

For example, if your K1’s IP address is 192.168.0.30, enter the following:

https://192.168.0.30

Notice the <s> after <http>.

Note: You must accept the certificate before you are able to access your K1 again.


View Group

You can left click on the View menu item from the menu bar. The following table givesyou a brief description of each menu item. Each menu item is explained in more detailfurther in this section.

Function DescriptionGeneralInformation

This menu item allows you to view general information about the K1.

K1 Health Info This menu item allows you to view the K1’s health information. Specificallythe cooling fan’s RPM and the internal chassis temperature.

General Information

General Information : Firmware

Parameter DescriptionFirmware Version This field gives the MegaRAC K1’s firmware version number.Firmware Build Date This field gives the MegaRAC K1’s build date. It is in the following

format:MONTH DAY YEAR

Firmware Build Time This field gives the MegaRAC K1’s build time. It is in the followingformat:HOUR:MIN:SEC

Firmware Description This field displays a short description of the firmware.

Cont’d


General Information, Continued

General Information : Features

Parameter DescriptionVirtual CDROM This field displays whether or not CD-ROM redirection is available.VirtualKeyboard/Mouse

This field displays the type of emulation that is used for the keyboardand mouse. USB emulation is not available in this version ofMegaRAC K1.

KVM over IP Support This field displays whether or not KVM over IP is supported.

General Information : Detailed Versions

Parameter DescriptionParameter This column gives the name of the parameter.Value This column gives the version of the parameter.


Health Information

The K1 Health Info menu item allows you to view the K1’s health information.Specifically the cooling fan’s RPM and the internal chassis temperature.

Sensor DescriptionTemperature This column allows you to view the temperature of the K1.Fan Reading This column allows you to view the RPM of the K1’s cooling fan.

Language Option

The Language menu item allows you to easily switch between supported languages.Simply click the language that you want to manage your K1 in. The Language menu itemis always listed in English.

Appendix A : On Screen Display (OSD) 77

Appendix A On Screen Display (OSD)

Overview

K1-VGAK1-VGA


NAMENAMEIPIP


The On Screen Display (OSD) is the best way to immediately determine the host nameand IP address assigned to your MegaRAC K1. You can also set up the MegaRAC K1’snetwork, user access, and firewall parameters.

Entering OSD

You can invoke OSD by depressing the <CTRL>, <ALT>, and <SHIFT> keys on yourkeyboard simultaneously. Verify that the following is true before trying to enter the OSDutility:

Verify1 Make sure that you are using the keyboard that is attached to the PS/2 port located on

your MegaRAC K1 device.2 Make sure that you have the MegaRAC K1 connected to your host system correctly.3 Make sure that your host system is powered on.

The MegaRAC K1 OSD screen appears on the monitor that is physically attached to theMegaRAC K1’s VGA Out port. It displays the current host name and IP address.

K1-VGAK1-VGA


NAMENAMEIPIP



Navigation

Navigation during an OSD session is based on a combination of simple keystrokes. Theyare described below:

Keystroke Description<UP ARROW> This key is used to navigate up in the appropriate sections. Not all screens can be

navigated.<DOWN ARROW> This key is used to navigate down in the appropriate sections. Not all screens can be

navigated.<ENTER> This key is typically used to select a menu item. If you are in a section that allows you to

edit settings, this key is used to enter in the value that you typed for the current field andmove to the next field (if applicable).

<ESC> This key is typically used to go back to the previous menu. If you are in a section thatallows you to edit settings, you are returned to the previous menu without saving changes.If you are in the main menu, you are exited from your OSD session.

<BACKSPACE> This key is used to go back one space and erase one character in the appropriate section.<DEL> This key is typically used to erase a value.<F1> This key is used to access the help information.

Note: As of the release of this document, no help section is made available.<F2> This key is used to add and edit in the appropriate sections.<F3> This key is used to login and to save information to the K1 in the appropriate sections.<PAGE UP> This key is used to view the previous page in either the Firmware Rules or User sections.

This key is useful only if the list of Firmware Rules and Users exceed a single screen.<PAGE DOWN> This key is used to view the next page in either the Firmware Rules or User sections. This

key is useful only if the list of Firmware Rules and Users exceed a single screen.


Menu

K1-VGAK1-VGA


NAMENAMEIPIP


You can enter the OSD menu by depressing the <F2> key. You can close this OSDsession by depressing the <ESC> key.

MENUMENU

GENERALGENERALNETWORKNETWORKUSERUSERFIREWALLFIREWALL

ENT VIEW F1 HELPENT VIEW F1 HELPESC EXITESC EXIT

The OSD Menu includes the following:

Menu Item DescriptionGeneral The General menu item allows you to view and configure the host name, host system

information, and firmware version.Network The Network menu item allows you to view and configure the IP address, Broadcast address,

Subnet, and Gateway information of your K1.User The User menu item allows you to view and configure the user access information of your

K1.Firewall The Firewall menu item allows you to view and configure the firewall access information on

your K1.

Simply navigate to the section you want to view and configure by using the <UPARROW> and <DOWN ARROW> keys. Depress the <ENTER> key to access thedesired section.

You can close this OSD session by depressing the <ESC> key.


Login

LOGINLOGIN

USERUSERPASSWDPASSWD

: -: -:

F3 LOGIN ESC EXITF3 LOGIN ESC EXIT

You are prompted to login to the MegaRAC K1 when you try to add, edit or deleteinformation. When you see the login prompt, enter your username and password. Thedefault root username and password is as follows:

Field DefaultRoot Username rootPassword superuser


Note: When you log in using the default root user name and password, you have fulladministrative powers. It is advised that once you log in, you change the default rootpassword.

Depress the <F3> key to continue to login.

General

GENERALGENERAL

NAMENAMESERVSERVFWVERFWVER

ESC EXIT F1 HELPESC EXIT F1 HELPF2 EDITF2 EDIT

:AI0040D9XXXX:AI0040D9XXXX:Not Configured:Not Configured:1.X.XX:1.X.XX

The General section allows you to view and configure the host name, host systeminformation, and firmware version.

Field DescriptionNAME This field displays the host name used by the K1. The default MegaRAC K1’s name

consists of the words AI and the MAC address of the MegaRAC K1’s NIC.SERV This field displays the host system or KVM information that you have entered. If you have

not entered any information for the Managed Server Information, no information isdisplayed.

FWVER This field displays the K1 firmware version.

Cont’d


General, Continued

Depress the <F2> key to configure the host name and server information on your K1.

GENERALGENERAL

NAMENAMESERVSERVOSOSDESCDESC

ESC EXIT F3 SAVEESC EXIT F3 SAVE

: -: -:::

Field DescriptionNAME This field allows you to configure a new host name for the K1. The default MegaRAC K1’s

name consists of the words AI and the MAC address of the MegaRAC K1’s NIC.SERV This field allows you to enter a name for the host system such as the host system’s host

name.OS This field allows you to enter the operating system information of the host system such as

WIN2003, RH8, and so on.DESC This field allows you to enter a short description for the host system such as, location,

function, and so on.

To save the configured general information to your K1, depress the <F3> key.

Network

NETWORKNETWORK

IPIPBCASTBCASTMASKMASKGWAYGWAY

:192.168.0.139:192.168.0.139:192.168.0.255:192.168.0.255:255.255.255.0:255.255.255.0:192.168.0.1:192.168.0.1

ESC EXIT F1 HELPESC EXIT F1 HELPF2 EDITF2 EDIT

The Network section allows you to view and configure the IP address, Broadcast address,Subnet, and Gateway information of your K1.

Field DescriptionIP This field displays the K1’s IP address.BCAST This field displays the K1’s broadcast address.MASK This field displays your network’s subnet.GWAY This field displays your network’s gateway IP address or host name.

Cont’d


Network, Continued

Depress the <F2> key to configure network information on your K1. Use the <UPARROW> and <DOWN ARROW> keys to select how you want to configure thenetwork parameters. You can select to configure your K1 network parameters statically(STATIC) or automatically by using a DHCP server (DHCP). Depress the <ENTER> keyto set to DHCP or to configure the static network parameters.

NETWORKNETWORK

STATICSTATICDHCPDHCP

ESC EXIT ENT SELECTESC EXIT ENT SELECT

NETWORKNETWORK

STATICSTATICDHCPDHCP

ESC EXIT ENT SELECTESC EXIT ENT SELECTNote: If you select DHCP, you are returned to the main menu. No further input is required for

DHCP because all network parameters are automatically assigned from a DHCP server.

NETWORKNETWORK

IPIPMASKMASKGWAYGWAY

: -: -::

ESC EXIT F3 SAVEESC EXIT F3 SAVEField DescriptionIP This field allows you to type the IP address that you want the K1 to use.MASK This field allows you to type the subnet that you want the K1’s IP Address to conform to.GWAY This field allows you to type the gateway IP address or the gateway’s host name that you

want the K1 to use.

To save the configured static network information to your K1, depress the <F3> key.


User

USERUSER

NAMENAMErootroot

ADADRWRW

WBWBRWRW

CUCURWRW

SNSNRWRW

SSSSRWRW

VDVDRWRW

ESCESCF2F2PGUPPGUP

EXITEXITADDADDPREVPREV

F1F1DELDELPGDNPGDN

HELPHELPERASEERASENEXTNEXT

The User section allows you to view and configure the user access information of yourK1.

Field DescriptionNAME This column displays the user’s name.AD Administrator This column displays if the user has full access.WB Web Access This column displays if the user has access to the web user’s interface.CU CURI This column displays if the user has access to the command line utility (CURI)

interface of the K1, such as the SConsole and WINCURIK1VGA utilities.SN SNMP This column displays if the user has access to the K1 through the SNMP protocol.

Note: As of the release of this document, there is no SNMP support.SS Secured Shell Interface This column displays if the user has access to the K1 through SSH.

Note: As of the release of this document, there is no SSH support.VD Video Redirection This column displays if the user has access to the video redirection

capabilities of the K1.

Abbreviation DescriptionRW Read/WriteRO Read OnlyNM No Management

Depress the <F2> key to add a new user on your K1.

Note: You can also use the <UP ARROW> and <DOWN ARROW> keys to select a user thatyou want to delete.

Cont’d


User, Continued

USERUSER

NAMENAMEPASSWDPASSWDAD-0/RO-1/RW-2AD-0/RO-1/RW-2WEB[Y/N]WEB[Y/N]CURI[Y/N]CURI[Y/N]SNMP[Y/N]SNMP[Y/N]SSH[Y/N]SSH[Y/N]VIDEO[Y/N]VIDEO[Y/N]

: -: -:::::::


Field DescriptionNAME This field allows you to enter a name for the account that you are creating. Your user name

must be at least four characters long and no more than 12 characters long. User names arecase-sensitive and must start with an alphabetical character.

PASSWORD This field allows you to enter a password to associate with this account. The password mustbe a minimum of eight characters and a maximum of sixteen characters. Use alphanumericcharacters for better security. The password is case-sensitive.

AD-0/RO-1/RW-2 This column allows you to enter a numeric value between 0 (zero) through 2 (two).

A numeric value of zero means that the user is an administrator. All other fields areautomatically filled out with a value of Y (Yes).

A numeric value of one means that the user is configured with Read Only attributes. Youcan individually set the remaining values.

A numeric value of two means that the user is configured with both Read and Writeattributes. You can individually set the remaining values.

WEB[Y/N] Web Access This column allows you to configure the user to have (Y) access or deny (N)access to the web interface of the K1.

CURI[Y/N] CURI This column allows you to configure the user to have (Y) access or deny (N) accessto the command line utility (CURI) interface of the K1.

SNMP[Y/N] SNMP This column allows you to configure the user to have (Y) access or deny (N) accessto the K1 through the SNMP protocol.

Note: As of the release of this document, there is no SNMP support.SSH[Y/N] Secured Shell Interface This column allows you to configure the user to have (Y) access or

deny (N) access to the K1 through SSH.

Note: As of the release of this document, there is no SSH support.VIDEO[Y/N] Video Redirection This column allows you to configure the user to have (Y) access or deny

(N) access to the video redirection capabilities of the K1.

To save the configured the user configuration information to your K1, depress the <F3>key.


Firewall

FIREWALLFIREWALL

ALLOWRULESALLOWRULESBLOCKRULESBLOCKRULES

ENT SELECT ESC EXITENT SELECT ESC EXITThe Firewall section allows you to view and configure the firewall access information onyour K1.

Option DescriptionALLOWRULES This option allows you to configure the allowed protocols (TCP or UDP only), network

range, subnet mask, and range of ports that can access the K1.BLOCKRULES This option allows you to configure the blocked protocols (TCP or UDP only), network

range, subnet mask, and range of ports that can access the K1.

Firewall Allow Rules

FWALLALLOWFWALLALLOW

RULENORULENOPROTOPROTOIPIPMASKMASKSTPORTSTPORTDSPORTDSPORT

: 00: 00:::::

ESCESCF2F2PGUPPGUP


F1F1DELDELPGDNPGDN


Field DescriptionRULENO This field displays the number associated with the firewall rule.PROTO This field displays the protocol. It can be either udp or tcp.IP This field displays the IP address range that is allowed to access the K1.MASK This field displays the subnet mask.STPORT This field displays the start port.DSPORT This field displays the ending port.

You can use the <PAGE UP> and <PAGE DOWN> keys to toggle through the firewallrules.

Cont’d


Firewall, Continued

Firewall Allow Rules, Continued

Depress the <F2> key to configure a new firewall rule to your K1.

FWALLALLOWFWALLALLOW

PROTOCOLPROTOCOLIPIPMASKMASKSTARTPORTSTARTPORTENDPORTENDPORT

: -: -::::


Field DescriptionPROTOCOL This field allows you to enter either udp or tcp that you want to allow.IP This field allows you to type in the IP address that you want to allow.MASK This field allows you to type in the subnet mask of the network that you want to allow.STARTPORT This field allows you to enter the starting port such as 1.ENDPORT This field allows you to enter the ending port such as 65535.

To save the configured firewall rule on your K1, depress the <F3> key.

Firewall Block Rules

FWALLBLOCKFWALLBLOCK

RULENORULENOPROTOPROTOIPIPMASKMASKSTPORTSTPORTDSPORTDSPORT

: 00: 00:::::

ESCESCF2F2PGUPPGUP


F1F1DELDELPGDNPGDN


Field DescriptionRULENO This field displays the number associated with the firewall rule.PROTO This field displays the protocol. It can be either udp or tcp.IP This field displays the IP address range that is not allowed to access the K1.MASK This field displays the subnet mask.STPORT This field displays the start port.DSPORT This field displays the ending port.

You can use the <PAGE UP> and <PAGE DOWN> keys to toggle through the firewallrules.

Cont’d


Firewall, Continued

Firewall Block Rules, Continued

Depress the <F2> key to configure a new firewall rule to your K1.

FWALLBLOCKFWALLBLOCK

PROTOCOLPROTOCOLIPIPMASKMASKSTARTPORTSTARTPORTENDPORTENDPORT

: -: -::::


Field DescriptionPROTOCOL This field allows you to enter either udp or tcp that you want to block.IP This field allows you to type in the IP address that you want to block.MASK This field allows you to type in the subnet mask of the network that you want to block.STARTPORT This field allows you to enter the starting port such as 1.ENDPORT This field allows you to enter the ending port such as 65535.

To save the configured firewall rule on your K1, depress the <F3> key.

Appendix B : KSeek Utility 89

Appendix B KSeek Utility

Overview

The American Megatrends MegaRAC K1 family of server and system remotemanagement cards can be accessed from anywhere on your Intranet through an Internetbrowser. This is a great way to maintain your critical server when you are nowhere nearit.

This chapter explains how to locate your MegaRAC K1 on your local network using theKSeek utility.

Locating Your MegaRAC K1

In order to configure your MegaRAC K1 completely, you must access the MegaRAC K1from another system on the same network. This document refers to this other system as aclient system. To do this, you must know the MegaRAC K1’s IP address. If you haveinstalled the MegaRAC K1 on a network that uses DHCP, you can search the network forthe MegaRAC K1. To locate and find out its IP address, you must install and run KSeek .

Note: To get or set the IP address on your MegaRAC K1 locally, you can connect to it using theRS-232 port on the K1 and a standard Telnet client (such as HyperTerminal) inconjunction with the KSeek Utility.

Follow the steps in the table below to run KSeek:

Step Description1 On a local network computer, place the MegaRAC K1 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Locate the KSeek

program on your MegaRAC K1 CD Disc. It is located in the following directory:

CDROM\RemoteTools\KSeek.exe

Run the KSeek program by double left clicking on it.2 Left click on the Next button when you see this screen.

Cont’d


Locating Your MegaRAC K1, Continued

Step Description3 Type in your Network Name. In this example, Your Network is the Network Name. Next, you must

enter a range of IP addresses that you want to search. In this example, the MegaRAC K1’s IP address isbetween 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.1.0. Left click the Add>> button when finished.

4 The network name and IP address range will display in the right field. Verify that there is a check in thebox next to the newly added range of IP addresses. Left click on the Next button.

Cont’d



Step Description5 The name and IP range of the network to be scanned will display in the Selected IP Range window. Left

click on the Next button.

6 If the IP range is correct, KSeek will locate the MegaRAC K1. It will list all MegaRAC K1s it hasdiscovered.

Note: If more than one MegaRAC K1 is found, you can distinguish them by the default MegaRACK1’s name. The default MegaRAC K1’s name consists of the words AI and the MAC addressof the MegaRAC K1’s NIC.

Cont’d



Step Description7 In this example, the MegaRAC K1’s IP address is 192.168.0.26. Double left click on the IP address to

start managing the MegaRAC K1 and write down its IP address. Left click on the Finish button afterKSeek discovers all MegaRAC K1s.

When prompted for the user name and password, enter the following:


8

Left click the OK button. After you successfully log into your MegaRAC K1, you are greeted with theWelcome to MegaRAC K1 screen.


Note: When you log in using the default root user name and password, you have full administrativepowers. It is advised that once you log in, you change the root password.

Congratulations! You have successfully located your MegaRAC K1.


IP Address Range

Type in a unique name for this IP range in the Network Name field. In this example,Your Network is the Network Name. Next, you must enter a range of IP addresses thatyou want to search. In this example, the MegaRAC K1’s IP address is between192.168.0.0 to 192.168.1.0. Left click the Add>> button when finished.

Note: The subnet mask must be 255.255.255.255 when scanning for a single IP.

Cont’d


IP Address Range, Continued

Note: The Start and End IP addresses can be the same if you only wish to scan for oneMegaRAC K1 with that specific IP address.

When you have finished entering all the IP address ranges to be scanned, make sure thatthey appear correctly in the list box. Confirm that the checkbox next to the IP range youwant to search is checked.

At this point, you have two options. You can choose to run the scan immediately by leftclicking on the Next button, or you can select to schedule the discovery to run at specifictimes and intervals: daily, weekly, monthly or never.

The name and IP range of the network will display in the Selected IP Range window.Left click on the Next button.

Cont’d


IP Address Range, Continued

If the IP range is correct, KSeek will locate the MegaRAC K1. It will list all MegaRACK1s it has discovered. Left click on the Finish button after KSeek discovers all MegaRACK1s.


Usage

Once the program has been installed and set up, you can access it any time by double leftclicking on its icon on the task bar. The screen that was last viewed will appear.

Note: To close the KSeek utility you must right click on the KSeek icon from the task bar andleft click the Exit menu option.

Appendix C : CURI Client 97

Appendix C CURI Client

Overview

CURI (Common User Remote API Interface)

The MegaRAC K1 is normally configured through the Internet browser-based K1 GUI.WincuriK1Vga is an optional way to configure the MegaRAC K1. WincuriK1Vga is acommand prompt-based utility. It is explained in this appendix.

CURI Client

The CURI Client program is a command prompt-based program that you can use toconfigure the MegaRAC K1. It allows you all the functionality of the K1 GUI.

Running the CURI Client from Microsoft Windows

To run the CURI Client program, open Command Prompt on a local network computer,place the MegaRAC K1 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Locate the Wincuri.exe program onyour MegaRAC K1 CD Disc. It is located in the following directory:

CDROM\RemoteTools\wincuri.exe

A typical way to get to the RemoteTools directory of your MegaRAC K1 CD wouldbe as follows:

C:\Documents and Settings\Current User\> CD D:\REMOTETOOLS <ENTER>D:\REMOTETOOLS\> WincuriK1Vga <ENTER>

Note: The above example uses the following:• The CD-ROM drive is the ‘D’ drive.• Do not type ‘<ENTER>’. This means that you must press the <ENTER> key on your

keyboard.

The following text is from the help file of the WincuriK1Vga client:

CURI Client - Command Line Utility Version 1.7Copyright (c) 2003-2004 American Megatrends Inc., Norcross GA.

Usage:

For Network Connection***********************1: wincurik1vga -nw <ipaddr> <username>2: wincurik1vga -nw <ipaddr> <username> <command> [<param1> <param2> ...]3: wincurik1vga -nw <ipaddr> <username> -scr <filename>

Cont’d


CURI Client, Continued

For Inband Connection**********************1: wincurik1vga -cd2: wincurik1vga -cd <command> [<param1> <param2> ...]3: wincurik1vga -cd -scr <filename>

Command Options****************GetHostName - Retrieves hostnameSetHostName - Sets host nameSetDefaultHostName - Sets the default hostnameGetFWInfo - Gets the firmware infoGetManagedServerInfo - Gets the managed server infoSetManagedServerInfo - Sets the managed server infoGetAllUserInfo - Gets info of all usersAddUser - Adds a new userDelUser - Deletes an existing userGetNetworkCfg - Gets the cards network configurationSetNetworkCfg - Configures the cards networkFwallGetBlockRules - Gets all blocked rulesFwallAddBlockRule - Adds a block ruleFwallDelBlockRule - Deletes a block ruleFwallEditBlockRule - Edits a block ruleFwallGetAllowRules - Gets all allowed rulesFwallAddAllowRule - Adds a allow ruleFwallDelAllowRule - Deletes a allow ruleFwallEditAllowRule - Edits a allow ruleSConMenu - SConsole Main MenuGetMaxConPerPort - Retrieves Max No of connections per portSetMaxConPerPort - Sets Max No of connections per portGetNoiseThreshold - Gets Noise ThresholdSetNoiseThreshold - Sets Noise ThresholdGetMigrationState - Gets the Migration StateSetMigrationState - Sets the Migration StateGetChannelGain - Gets ChannelGainSetChannelGain - Sets ChannelGainAutoCalibrateVideoSource - Calibrates Video Sourcehelp - Displays this messageQuit - Quit command optionExit - Similar to quit

Appendix D : SConsole Utility 99

Appendix D SConsole Utility

Overview

This appendix explains how to use SConsole. You can access your K1’s SConsolethrough a Telnet client. This is useful when you do not have a DHCP server on yournetwork and need to statically assign the IP address to the K1.

Note: On Linux operating systems, you can use the MiniCom utility. It serves the same purposeas SConsole.

Prerequisites

You need the following before you begin:

• a system with a Telnet client (such as HyperTerminal)• a K1 serial cable (that ships with your K1)• your network’s properties (Subnet and Gateway)• username and password to access the K1 (if different from the default settings)

Hardware Setup

Attach the supplied K1 serial cable to the RS-232 port. Connect the DB 9-pin femaleconnector of the serial cable to a system that has a Telnet Client such as HyperTerminal.

Plug your Serial Cableinto the port marked RS232

www.ami.com

MegaRAC K1TM

Cont’d


Hardware Setup, Continued

Physically attach your K1 to your network by plugging an Ethernet Cable into the K1Network Port. (Optional)

Plug your Ethernet Cableinto the Network Port

www.ami.com

MegaRAC K1TM

Do not attach the AC Adapter to the K1 until after you have set up HyperTerminal andhave HyperTerminal running.


Setting up Hyper Terminal

The best way to Telnet into the MegaRAC K1 is through Hyper Terminal. It is assumedthat you know how to use Hyper Terminal. Usage of Hyper Terminal is therefore notdocumented in this appendix.

Remember WhatConnect using the Serial Port (either COM1 or COM2)Bits per second set to 19200Data bits set to 8Parity set to NoneStop bits set to 1Flow control set to None


Powering on the K1

Once you have HyperTerminal running, apply power to the K1 by connecting the ACAdapter to the K1 Power Port.

Plug your AC Adapterinto the Power Port

www.ami.com

MegaRAC K1TM

Once the K1 boots, you will start to see activity on your Telnet client screen.


Logging In

Default Root User Name and Password

When you see the login prompt, enter your username and password. The default rootusername and password is as follows:

Field DefaultRoot Username rootPassword superuser


Note: When you log in using the default root user name and password, you have fulladministrative powers. It is advised that once you log in, you change the default rootpassword.

Note: When you type your password, the cursor does not move.

You will see the SConsole Main menu once you have successfully logged in.


Main Menu

*** Main ***0. Previous Menu1. General Information2. Network Information3. User Information4. Exit SConsoleEnter Command Number:

Menu Item Keystroke DescriptionPrevious Menu 0 The SConsole is text-based. Because of this, the navigation is keystroke driven.

‘0’ will always take you back to the last menu that you were on.GeneralInformation

1 On the Main Menu, ‘1’ takes you to the General Information menu. There youcan view the firmware, host name, and host system information. You can alsoedit the host name and managed server information.

NetworkInformation

2 On the Main Menu, ‘2’ takes you to the Network Information menu. There youcan configure and view the IP address, Subnet, and Gateway information ofyour K1.

User Information 3 On the Main Menu, ‘3’ takes you to the User Information menu. There you canconfigure and view the user access information of your K1.

Exit SConsole 4 On the Main Menu, ‘4’ logs you out of the SConsole utility.


General Information

*** General Information ***0. Previous Menu1. Get Firmware Info2. Get Host Name3. Set Host Name4. Set Default Host Name5. Get Managed Server Info6. Set Managed Server InfoEnter Command Number:

Menu Item Keystroke DescriptionPrevious Menu 0 The SConsole is text-based. Because of this, the navigation is keystroke

driven. ‘0’ will always take you back to the last menu that you were on.Get FirmwareInfo

1 On the General Information Menu, ‘1’ displays the K1 firmware information.

Get Host Name 2 On the General Information Menu, ‘2’ displays the host name used by the K1.The default MegaRAC K1’s host name consists of the words AI and the MACaddress of the MegaRAC K1’s NIC.

Set Host Name 3 On the General Information Menu, ‘3’ allows you to set the host name on theK1.

Set Default HostName

4 On the General Information Menu, ‘4’ allows you to revert to the default hostname.

Get ManagedServer Info

5 On the General Information Menu, ‘5’ displays the host system or KVMinformation that you have entered. If you have not entered any information forthe Managed Server Information, no information is displayed.

Set ManagedServer Info

6 On the General Information Menu, ‘6’ allows you to enter the host system orKVM information.

Network Information

*** Network Information ***0. Previous Menu1. Get Network Information2. Set NetworkCfgEnter Command Number:


driven. ‘0’ will always take you back to the last menu that you were on.Get NetworkInformation

1 On the Network Information Menu, ‘1’ displays the IP address, subnet mask,and gateway used by the K1.

Set NetworkCfg 2 On the Network Information Menu, ‘2’ allows you to configure the IP address,subnet mask, and gateway used by the K1.


User Information

*** User Information ***0. Previous Menu1. Get User Information2. Add User3. Delete UserEnter Command Number:


driven. ‘0’ will always take you back to the last menu that you were on.Get UserInformation

1 On the User Information Menu, ‘1’ displays all the users.

Add User 2 On the User Information Menu, ‘2’ allows you to add a user.Delete User 3 On the User Information Menu, ‘3’ allows you to remove a user.

Appendix E : MegaRAC Port Table 107

Appendix E MegaRAC Port Table

MegaRAC Port Table

Port Protocol Purpose Direction5121 TCP Remote Keyboard and Mouse data

(iUSB HID)Bi-directional. Data sent from theMegaRAC K1 to the client as well asfrom the client to the MegaRAC K1.

5120 TCP CD Redirection (iUSB – CD) Bi-directional. Data sent from theMegaRAC K1 to the client as well asfrom the client to the MegaRAC K1.

7578 TCP Video Redirection Bi-directional. Data sent from theMegaRAC K1 to the client as well asfrom the client to the MegaRAC K1.

6577 TCP (& SSL) CURI (API) (Same is used for SSL) Bi-directional. Data sent from theMegaRAC K1 to the client as well asfrom the client to the MegaRAC K1.

161 UDP SNMP V3 Access Bi-directional. Data sent from theMegaRAC K1 to the client as well asfrom the client to the MegaRAC K1.

3072 UDP Trap out port Outgoing from the MegaRAC K1 tothe Trap destination.

80 HTTP over TCP Web Server & CLIP Bi-directional. Data sent from theMegaRAC K1 to the client as well asfrom the client to the MegaRAC K1.

443 HTTPS over TCP Web Server & CLIP Bi-directional. Data sent from theMegaRAC K1 to the client as well asfrom the client to the MegaRAC K1.

Appendix F : MAC Address Map 109

Appendix F MAC Address Map

MAC Address Location Description

00-40-D9-02-9B-3C Server Room, Rack 2,KVM

Windows 2000 AdvancedServer, Mail Server


Notes

Appendix G : Troubleshooting 111

Appendix G Troubleshooting

Blinking Red LED

Problem

The Ethernet MAC address on the unit has been erased.

Symptom

After powering up the MegaRAC K1, the MegaRAC K1 has a blinking red LED .

Solution

Connect a null modem serial cable between the MegaRAC K1 and the host system.Connect to the MegaRAC K1 through HyperTerminal. Press any key to bring up aprompt. See Setting up Hyper Terminal in Appendix D, Appendix D SConsole Utility.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Look up the MAC address for your MegaRAC K1. It is normally located on a label onthe bottom of the MegaRAC K1.

For example: 00:40:D9:02:4A:01

Type it in carefully.

Note: Duplicate MAC addresses on the same network can cause disruption in the operation ofother unit(s) sharing the MAC address.

Press the Enter key.

Your MegaRAC K1 should now continue to boot properly.


Complete Flash

Problem

Deciding whether to do a Complete flash instead of selecting individual modules during afirmware upgrade.

Symptom

After flashing the new firmware to the MegaRAC, there are unexpected errors.

Solution

Whenever there is a change in Config section of the new firmware image, the user mustperform a Complete flash. Otherwise the default selected modules are sufficient forflashing.

Index 113

Index

AAdding Users, 64Authentication Dialog Box Options, 29, 31AUX Port, 4, 8

BBandwidth Usage, 37, 49Blinking Red LED, 111

CColor, 29, 34, 42Command Options, 98Complete Flash, 112Configure Group, 19, 62Connecting to the K1, 16Console Redirection Toolbar, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode), 40,

41, 42Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode)

Buttons, 41, 42Console Redirection Toolbar Status, 38Console Redirection Toolbar Toggle Buttons, 39Console Redirection Window, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37CURI (Common User Remote API Interface), 97CURI Client, 97, 98

DDC 6V Port, 9Default Root User Name and Password, 18, 103Disable Local Video, 37, 49Disabling Mouse Acceleration, 26Disabling Mouse Acceleration on Linux, 26Disabling Mouse Acceleration on NetWare 6 servers

running Java 1.3.1 CSP8/9, 26Disabling Mouse Acceleration on NetWare 6 servers

running Java 1.4.1, 26Disabling Mouse Acceleration on Windows 2000 and

ME Operating Systems, 26Disabling Mouse Acceleration on Windows XP

Operating Systems, 26Dual Mouse, 37, 39, 48

EEntering OSD, 77

FFirewall, 62, 69, 70, 79, 85, 86, 87Firewall Allow Rules, 85, 86Firewall Block Rules, 86, 87

For Inband Connection, 98For Network Connection, 97

GGeneral, 20, 73, 74, 79, 80, 81, 104, 105General Information, 20, 73, 74, 104, 105General Information

Detailed Versions, 74Features, 74Firmware, 73

HHardware Features, 1Hardware Setup, 99, 100Health Information, 75

IInstalling Your MegaRAC K1, 3IP Address Range, 93, 94, 95

KK1 GUI Explained, 19, 20K1 GUI Overview, 17Key Benefits, 1Key Features, 1KSeek Utility, 4, 8, 15, 89

LLanguage Option, 19, 75Locating Your MegaRAC K1, 89, 90, 91, 92Logging In, 103Login, 29, 80

MMAC Address Map, 109Main Menu, 98, 104Manage Group, 19, 20MegaRAC K1 Cables and USB Port, 5MegaRAC K1 Installation and Setup, 3MegaRAC K1 Ports and Status LED, 4MegaRAC Port Table, 107Menu Bar, 19

NNavigation, 78Network, 1, 2, 4, 7, 62, 67, 68, 79, 81, 82, 90, 93, 100,

104, 105Network Information, 104, 105Network Port, 7, 100


OOn Screen Display (OSD), 8, 15, 77On Screen Display (OSD) Utility, 15

PPower Buddy Control, 20, 36, 57Power Control, 20, 36, 42, 57, 58, 59, 60Power Management via Serial Port, 60Powering on the K1, 102Prerequisites, 99PS/2 and Video Cables, 9

QQuick Launch Icons, 20

RRecovery Button, 4, 6Redirection, 1, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31,

32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45,46, 47, 48, 49, 83, 84, 107

Remote Console, 14, 20, 21, 25, 27, 32, 37, 42, 46Remote Console Shortcut Key Combinations, 32Remote Software, 2Removing Users, 65Resetting the K1, 61RS-232 Port, 8Running the CURI Client from Microsoft Windows,

97

SSConsole Utility, 99, 111Setting up Hyper Terminal, 101, 111Setting up Internet Explorer, 22, 23, 24, 25SSL Certificate, 62, 71, 72

Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection, 32, 43, 44Starting Redirection, 27, 28, 29, 30Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC K1, 4, 5, 6Step 2 Connect Cables, 7, 8, 9Step 3 Confirm the Motherboard’s BIOS Settings, 10Step 4 Install the K1 Virtual CD-ROM Drivers, 10Step 5 Set up Your Client System’s Internet Browser,

11, 12, 13, 14Step 6 Connect to the MegaRAC K1 from a Client

System, 15, 16Stop CD-ROM Drive Redirection, 45Stopping Console Redirection, 46

TThrough IPMI, 58Toggle Port Usage, 59Troubleshooting, 111

UUpdating Your MegaRAC K1’s Firmware, 51, 52, 53,

54, 55, 56Upgrade Firmware, 20, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56Upgrade Your Existing Analog KVM, 2Usage, 37, 49, 96, 97, 101USB Cable, 7User, i, vii, 16, 17, 18, 20, 63, 64, 78, 79, 83, 84, 92,

97, 104, 106User Information, 104, 106Users, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 78Using the Serial Port to Control the Power, 59Using Your MegaRAC K1, 17

VVideo Parameters, 37, 39, 47View Group, 19, 73Viewing and Editing Users, 66

MegaRAC™ K1 User’s Guide - American Megatrendsvi MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Limited Warranty The...

Documents

Transcript of MegaRAC™ K1 User’s Guide - American Megatrendsvi MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Limited Warranty The...