Advantech MIC-6314 Series, User Manual

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Chapter 3
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MC Firmware
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peration
3.2.3 LAN
The IPMI LAN interface on MIC-6314 is achieved using a shared LAN controller with
the x86 system. In addition to the system’s PCI-Express link, a LAN controller side-
band interface (Network Controller Sideband Interface [NC-SI]) is connected to the
BMC. This NC-SI channel is used by the BMC to receive and transmit IPMI manage-
ment traffic to the network via the LAN controller.
IPMI over LAN (IOL) uses the Remote Management Control Protocol (RMCP, speci-
fied in IPMI v1.5) in the request-response pattern for IPMI communication. IPMI v1.5
LAN messages are encapsulated in RMCP packets, while the IPMI v2.0 specification
adds an enhanced protocol (RMCP+) for transferring IPMI messages and other types
of payloads. RMCP+ uses the RMCP overall packet format, but defines extensions,
such as encryption and the ability to carry additional traffic types (e.g., serial data), in
addition to IPMI messages (refer to Section 3.11 - Serial over LAN Setup).
All of the four backplane ports of MIC-6314’s Ethernet interfaces can be used for
IPMI over LAN. The RJ45 LAN connectors on the front panel cannot be used for IPMI
over LAN because no NCSI is connected.
The following IPMItool parameters are required for connecting to the BMC vial LAN:
3.3 Sensors
The MIC-6314 BMC’s main task is to monitor the board voltages and temperatures.
All important voltages and temperatures are connected to the BMC sensor.
The BMC management subsystem also monitors the following logical sensors:
 BMC Watchdog sensor
 FW Progress sensor
 Version change sensor
 Processor sensors (processor hot, thermal trip, etc.)
 Advantech OEM sensor: integrity sensor
Note! The LAN controller used for IPMI communication is connected to a cer-
tain power domain related to the front handle. Thus, the handle must be
closed to enable IPMI over LAN.
ipmitool -I lan -H <BMC IP-Address> -U <User> -P <Password>
<Command>
Command Line Syntax
-I lan Specifies the Ethernet interface
-H <IP-Address> IP address assigned to the BMC
-U <User> User account, default “administrator”
-P <Password>
Password used with specified user account (default password for
administrator access is “advantech”)