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3.11 Serial Over LAN Setup
Serial over LAN (SOL) is an extension to IPMI over LAN (IOL) and allows it to trans-
mit serial data via LAN. Defined in the IPMI v2.0 specification, SOL is based on the
RMCP+ protocol for encapsulating serial data in network packets and exchanging
them via LAN.
With SOL, users can connect to a virtual serial console (e.g., payload x86 system)
remotely. SOL can also be used on MIC-6314 for serial-based OS and pre-OS com-
munication over LAN (e.g., via the OS command-line interface and serial redirected
BIOS menu).
3.11.1 Preconditions for SOL
3.11.1.1 Supported LAN interfaces
All of MIC-6314’s Ethernet interfaces to the backplane can be used for SOL.
3.11.1.2 LAN Controller and UART MUX Configuration
The LAN and UART configuration is flexible and supports various configurations. To
avoid incorrect configurations, users should always verify the actual LAN and UART
configuration settings before working with SOL.
1. Select the LAN interface to be used (group and channel).
2. Ensure that the LAN channel priority is appropriate.
3. Select the UART interface to be used (COM1 or COM2).
3.11.1.3 Default Parameters
Following default parameters are ideal for the initial MIC-6314 LAN setup:
IP-Address: 0.0.0.0
LAN Channel Number: 5
Username: "administrator"
Password: "advantech"
3.11.2 LAN Configuration with IPMItool
The open source IPMItool utility is used for MIC-6314 SOL and LAN parameter con-
figuration. Any utility that is based on standard IPMI commands can also be used.
To obtain an overview of all possible commands within an IPMItool command group,
use the single keywords (e.g., “lan”, “user”, or “sol”).
Note! The LAN controller used for SOL is connected to a certain power
domain related to the front handle. To enable SOL use, the front handle
must be closed.