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Front CoverBMC ConfigurationUser's GuideChapter 1SummaryChapter 2System RequirementsChapter 3InstallationChapter 4FunctionsChapter 5Functions for ft ServerChapter 6Functions for the highly parallel computing serverChapter 7Precautions for UseRev.1.41 NEC Corporation 20141

BMC Configuration User's GuideContentsFront Cover . 1Contents. 2Trademarks . 4External Libraries which this product uses. 5About this Document. 61.Summary . 71.1 BMC Configuration Functions . 71.1.1 NEC Express5800 series . 71.1.2 NEC Express5800/ft Server. 81.1.3 NEC Express5800/The highly parallel computing server. 82.System Requirements . 92.1 Hardware . 92.2 Operating System . 92.3 Server Management Driver . 103.Installation .113.1 BMC Configuration Installation for Windows .113.1.1 Check before installation .113.1.2 Start installation menu .113.1.3 Install BMC Configuration . 123.2 BMC Configuration Uninstallation for Windows. 143.2.1 Check before uninstallation . 143.2.2 Uninstall BMC Configuration . 143.3 BMC Configuration Installation for Linux. 153.3.1 Check before installation . 153.3.2 Copy and extract BMC Configuration installer . 153.3.3 Install BMC Configuration . 163.4 BMC Configuration Uninstallation for Linux . 173.4.1 Check before installation . 173.4.2 Uninstall BMC Configuration . 174.Functions . 184.1 Start procedure. 184.1.1 On Windows . 184.1.2 On Linux. 194.1.3 On Off-line TOOL . 194.2 BMC Configuration. 204.2.1 Network . 204.2.2 Service . 234.2.3 User Account . 244.2.4 User . 254.2.5 Active Directory . 264.2.6 Group. 284.2.7 LDAP. 294.2.8 Mail Alert. 304.2.9 SNMP Alert . 324.2.10 System Operation. 344.2.11 ECO . 364.2.12 ECO Information . 404.2.13 Control . 434.2.14 Miscellaneous . 444.2.15 Extended Functionality . 464.3 BIOS Configuration. 484.4 Battery Configuration . 504.4.1 Battery Pack Information. 502

BMC Configuration User's Guide4.4.2 Battery Controller Information . 524.4.3 Battery Controller Configuration. 534.5 Backup. 544.6 Restore. 554.7 Clear BMC SEL . 564.8 BMC Configuration Initialization. 564.9 Reset BMC . 565.Functions for ft Server. 575.1 Start procedure. 575.1.1 On Windows . 575.1.2 On Off-line TOOL . 585.2 BMC Configuration Setting. 595.2.1 Network . 595.2.2 Service . 625.2.3 User Account . 635.2.4 User . 645.2.5 Active Directory . 655.2.6 Group. 675.2.7 LDAP. 685.2.8 Mail Alert. 695.2.9 SNMP Alert . 715.2.10 System Operation. 735.2.11 Control . 755.2.12 Miscellaneous . 765.3 Backup. 785.4 Restore. 795.5 BMC Initialization. 805.6 Reset BMC . 806.Functions for the highly parallel computing server . 816.1 Start procedure. 816.1.1 On Windows . 816.1.2 On Linux. 826.2 ESMPRO Management . 837.Precautions for Use. 847.1 BMC Configuration installation . 847.2 HTTP / HTTPS settings. 847.3 Redirection setting. 847.4 PEF setting and SNMP Alert setting. 847.5 Alert form BMC . 847.6 Alert Test . 847.7 ECO setting . 857.8 Management LAN setting . 857.9 Miscellaneous setting . 857.10 Network / Service setting . 857.11 Default setting . 857.12 Key input . 853

BMC Configuration User's GuideTrademarksNEC ESMPRO and EXPRESSBUILDER are trademarks of NEC Corporation.Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Server are registered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.Red Hat is registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. and its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.Novell, Novell logo, and SUSE are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and othercountries.Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates in the United States and othercountries.All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered trademarksof their respective trademark owners.Windows Server 2012 R2 stands for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Standard Edition operatingsystem and Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Datacenter Edition operating system. Windows 2012Server stands for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard Edition operating system and Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter operating system. Windows Server 2008 R2 stands for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Standard operating system, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Enterpriseoperating system and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Datacenter operating system. Windows Server2008 stands for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard operating system, Microsoft WindowsServer 2008 Enterprise operating system and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter operatingsystem and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard 32-Bit operating system and Microsoft WindowsServer 2008 Enterprise 32-Bit operating system and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Datacenter 32-Bitoperating system. Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions stands for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2,Standard x64 Edition Operating system and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Editionoperating system, or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition operating system andMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition operating system. Windows Server 2003 standsfor Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 StandardEdition and Enterprise Edition.4

BMC Configuration User's GuideExternal Libraries which this product usesThis product contains libraries ("External Libraries") provided by the third party suppliers ("Suppliers").Please assume and agree these libraries' license documents and NOTICE files before using this product.License documents and NOTICE files of "External Libraries" are stored in the following folders./bmc config/doc/If the "External Libraries" require to include their Source Code with this product, see the folder below./bmc config/src/The libraries listed below are "External Libraries." Notwithstanding any of the terms in the Agreement or anyother agreement you may have with NEC:(a) "Suppliers" provide the libraries WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND and, such SuppliersDISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONSINCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT ORINTERFERENCE AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OFMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TOTHE EXTERNAL LIBRARIES;(b) In no event are the Suppliers liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, punitive orconsequential damages, including but not limited to lost data, lost savings, and lost profits, with respectto the External Libraries; and,(c) NEC and the Suppliers are not liable to you, and will not defend, indemnify, or hold you harmless forany claims arising from or related to the External Libraries.The following are External Libraries and their Copyright.libnewt, libslang : Copyright 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.json-c : Copyright 2004, 2005 Metaparadigm Pte. Ltd.zlib : Copyright 1995-2005 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler Notes(1) No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of NECCorporation.(2) The contents of this document may be revised without prior notice.(3) The contents of this document shall not be copied or altered without the prior written permission of NECCorporation.(4) All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this document. If you noticeany part unclear, incorrect, or omitted in the document, contact your authorized NEC salesrepresentative.(5) NEC assumes no liability for damages arising from the use of this product, nor any liability forincidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this document regardless of (4).5

BMC Configuration User's GuideAbout this DocumentThis document explains the complete procedures from installation of "BMC Configuration" to setup ofmanaged server.Before attempting to operate BMC Configuration, read this document so as to gain an adequateunderstanding of the contents. NotesThis document is intended for persons who are familiar with the operating system's functions and operationsand the network's functions and setup. For operations and inquiries about the operating system, see its onlinehelp information.This document covers universal information about generally managed servers. The notes and restrictions onuse of each product as a managed server are explained in the user's guide provided with the managed serverand "ESMPRO Manager Ver.5 Setup guide".Names used with screen images in this document are fictitious. They are unrelated to existing product names,names of organizations, or individual names. The setting values on the screen images are shown as examples,so setting values such as IP addresses on screen images are not guaranteed for operation.In this document. " " expresses back slash. About Symbols in This DocumentThe following explains three symbols that are used in this document:IMPORTANT:CHECK:TIPS:Points or particular notes you must follow when handling software of servers.Points or notes you need to check when handling software or servers.Useful information.6

BMC Configuration User's Guide1. SummaryBMC Configuration is software that works on the managed server. It configures BMC on the managed server.1.1 BMC Configuration Functions1.1.1 NEC Express5800 series BMC ConfigurationYou can specify the configurations to the managed server's BMC. BIOS ConfigurationYou can configure the System BIOS settings on the managed server.The settings are effective by rebooting the server. Battery ConfigurationIf the managed server is equipped with a battery, you can check and configure the information of thebattery. BackupYou can output the configurations on the managed server to files. RestoreYou can apply the configurations which are backed up in files on the managed server. Clear BMC SELYou can clear the SEL(System Event Log) information of BMC. BMC Configuration InitializationYou can clear the configurations to the ex-factory settings. Reset BMCYou can restart BMC without system rebooting. System Information (Version Information)The versions of BMC Firmware, Boot Firmware, Sensor Data Information (SDR) and System BIOS canbe collected.7

BMC Configuration User's Guide1.1.2 NEC Express5800/ft Server BMC ConfigurationYou can specify the configurations to the managed server's BMC. BackupYou can output the settings of FRU/BIOS/BMC Configuration on the server to a file. RestoreYou can apply the FRU/BIOS/BMC settings which are backed up in files to BMC on the server.1.1.3 NEC Express5800/The highly parallel computing server Setting for NEC ESMPRO ManagementYou can specify the authentication key to manage from NEC ESMPRO Manager to the managed server'sBMC.8