American Megatrends MegaRAC G2, User Manual

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Appendix G : Modem Daughterboard
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Appendix G Modem Daughterboard
Overview
The optional modem allows the MegaRAC G2 card to do the following:
Feature Instructions located…
dial out and send alerts this appendix and Chapter 4 : Using Your MegaRAC G2
configure and reset the MegaRAC G2 card this appendix and Chapter 4 : Using Your MegaRAC G2
update the MegaRAC G2 card’s firmware this appendix and Chapter 4 : Using Your MegaRAC G2
view the MegaRAC G2 card’s health information and
event log this appendix and Chapter 4 : Using Your MegaRAC G2
view the host system’s health information this appendix and Chapter 4 : Using Your MegaRAC G2
remotely control the host system’s hardware reset and
power cycle this appendix and Chapter 4 : Using Your MegaRAC G2
serial over modem text redirection this appendix and Appendix F: Serial over LAN
Note:
Host system health information is only available if you have a Sensor Definition Kit
(SDK) file for the host system’s motherboard or it has a Baseboard Management
Controller (BMC). The BMC must be IPMI 1.0 compliant or greater.
Note:
The optional modem is NOT designed for Console Redirection . However, you can still
perform Console Redirection , but it is debilitating and extremely slow.
Before You Start
Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)
Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage the MegaRAC G2 card, modem
daughterboard, and other system components. Keep your modem daughterboard in its
anti-static bag until it is to be installed. Avoid contact with any component or
connector on any adapter card, printed circuit board, or memory module. Handle these
components by the mounting bracket.
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