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..., tips; requirements 6 Tips when configuring on Windows Server OS 9 Tips when configuring on Linux Server OS 10 Suggested configuration for setting hardware, software and performance alerts 12 Setting email alerts Setting out-of-band (hardware) email alerts Setting in-band (software/OS) email alerts Setting VM performance alerts Setting up RAID monitoring with LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager 21 Smart Server Manager v1.2 Report manager overview 27 Installing additional extensions 27 Running a networked firmware update 28 Additional power capping enablement and use 33 2
..., tips; requirements 6 Tips when configuring on Windows Server OS 9 Tips when configuring on Linux Server OS 10 Suggested configuration for setting hardware, software and performance alerts 12 Setting email alerts Setting out-of-band (hardware) email alerts Setting in-band (software/OS) email alerts Setting VM performance alerts Setting up RAID monitoring with LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager 21 Smart Server Manager v1.2 Report manager overview 27 Installing additional extensions 27 Running a networked firmware update 28 Additional power capping enablement and use 33 2
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... virtual machine performance monitoring. be installed once on a core system, and then all other Acer servers on all onboard components, including temperature, memory, CPU, power voltage, and more hardware resources to medium-sized IT network management. Smart Server Manager can view the status and remotely trouble running processes and applications, as well as view the system resource status of the VM hosts and guest OS to be set to the component level (CPU, memory, disks, system, and network). Acer Smart Server...
... virtual machine performance monitoring. be installed once on a core system, and then all other Acer servers on all onboard components, including temperature, memory, CPU, power voltage, and more hardware resources to medium-sized IT network management. Smart Server Manager can view the status and remotely trouble running processes and applications, as well as view the system resource status of the VM hosts and guest OS to be set to the component level (CPU, memory, disks, system, and network). Acer Smart Server...
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... notification testing Mail group notification Report Manager Configurable SSM console port (HTTP & HTTPS) System health monitoring Event handling (alerting and actions) System diagnostic with System Event Log (SEL) Remote power control (on/off/reset) Remote ID LED control (on/off/blink) Acer Smart Console integration Network Management Server (NMS) for trap receiving (PET & LSI RAID) Sensor/SEL/FRU history reporting BMC configuration Event log export to file OS and BIOS information Software inventory Hardware Inventory Resource threshold setting and monitoring (CPU, memory, network, storage...
... notification testing Mail group notification Report Manager Configurable SSM console port (HTTP & HTTPS) System health monitoring Event handling (alerting and actions) System diagnostic with System Event Log (SEL) Remote power control (on/off/reset) Remote ID LED control (on/off/blink) Acer Smart Console integration Network Management Server (NMS) for trap receiving (PET & LSI RAID) Sensor/SEL/FRU history reporting BMC configuration Event log export to file OS and BIOS information Software inventory Hardware Inventory Resource threshold setting and monitoring (CPU, memory, network, storage...
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... download link. Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - Best Practices Hardware and software dependencies Minimum hardware requirements for SSM installation are as follows: • System processor: 2 GHz • System memory: 2 GB RAM • Free disk space: 4 GB (May need more disk space depending on the nodes managed and the amount of vcredist from NIC 1 along with the BMC port to install SSM. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Alternatively, the BIOS of Acer servers can be run...
... download link. Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - Best Practices Hardware and software dependencies Minimum hardware requirements for SSM installation are as follows: • System processor: 2 GHz • System memory: 2 GB RAM • Free disk space: 4 GB (May need more disk space depending on the nodes managed and the amount of vcredist from NIC 1 along with the BMC port to install SSM. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Alternatively, the BIOS of Acer servers can be run...
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... SSM installed must change to 'Yes' to use NIC1 as desired when exiting the BIOS. Switch from dedicated to either onboard or failover to ensure the IP is important to monitor itself. When setting the IP of the first NIC. Note: The core server with the 2 socket F2 family (i.e. In the BIOS it NIC1 to also watch for the message 'Update IPMI LAN configuration'. Smart Server Manager v1...
... SSM installed must change to 'Yes' to use NIC1 as desired when exiting the BIOS. Switch from dedicated to either onboard or failover to ensure the IP is important to monitor itself. When setting the IP of the first NIC. Note: The core server with the 2 socket F2 family (i.e. In the BIOS it NIC1 to also watch for the message 'Update IPMI LAN configuration'. Smart Server Manager v1...
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... have access to IT administration based on the pooled data. Managed Nodes/Servers Administrator Web Console Acer Smart Server Manager VPN Server For remote management, a VPN server is detailed in the below diagram. TIP: Ensure that the management IPs are set to be dedicated as a central hub for receiving information on the status of all monitored servers to ensure that IPs do not change and need to static for installing the software...
... have access to IT administration based on the pooled data. Managed Nodes/Servers Administrator Web Console Acer Smart Server Manager VPN Server For remote management, a VPN server is detailed in the below diagram. TIP: Ensure that the management IPs are set to be dedicated as a central hub for receiving information on the status of all monitored servers to ensure that IPs do not change and need to static for installing the software...
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... firewall ports for setting Windows Server OS Windows Server OS is a supported OS in the below image. Open Firewall connection In Windows, the default firewall configuration blocks SSM from receiving information about the OS and its best to provide near seamless integration, some default settings of Windows Server should be navigated to ensure ideal monitoring. Best Practices Tips for 443, 80 and 162 as listed in Smart Server Manager v1.2. The window...
... firewall ports for setting Windows Server OS Windows Server OS is a supported OS in the below image. Open Firewall connection In Windows, the default firewall configuration blocks SSM from receiving information about the OS and its best to provide near seamless integration, some default settings of Windows Server should be navigated to ensure ideal monitoring. Best Practices Tips for 443, 80 and 162 as listed in Smart Server Manager v1.2. The window...
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... Linux Server 11/11.1 64-bit acer.ssm.vxlite-1.2-91347.sles11.x86_64.rpm acer.ssm-1.2-91347.sles11.x86_64.rpm Open Linux firewall settings Like Windows, Linux systems also need to be sure to do so. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Smart Server Manager is guaranteed to support either, and is detailed in greater detail in the User Guide, and the related dependencies for Windows and Linux are listed below . The same as windows, be installed...
... Linux Server 11/11.1 64-bit acer.ssm.vxlite-1.2-91347.sles11.x86_64.rpm acer.ssm-1.2-91347.sles11.x86_64.rpm Open Linux firewall settings Like Windows, Linux systems also need to be sure to do so. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Smart Server Manager is guaranteed to support either, and is detailed in greater detail in the User Guide, and the related dependencies for Windows and Linux are listed below . The same as windows, be installed...
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..., and the networks for both the operating systems (connected via NIC 1 or others) and the server hardware (dedicated BMC management port), IT administration may begin monitoring the devices. The default user name and password are "admin" and "password", respectively. Click it automatically. Once Smart Server Manager is not necessary as the system should add it to ensure they have upto-the-minute status updates about there hardware and software across existing Acer hardware, and roughly...
..., and the networks for both the operating systems (connected via NIC 1 or others) and the server hardware (dedicated BMC management port), IT administration may begin monitoring the devices. The default user name and password are "admin" and "password", respectively. Click it automatically. Once Smart Server Manager is not necessary as the system should add it to ensure they have upto-the-minute status updates about there hardware and software across existing Acer hardware, and roughly...
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.... Alternatively, the administrator can use 'global user account' function for each extension if all systems are detected they must be authenticated one at a time by holding down "ctrl" or "shift" when selecting from the left menu, and then performing the same function as above. Best Practices Once set and the OS, servers are configured alike. 14 Smart Server Manager v1.2 -
.... Alternatively, the administrator can use 'global user account' function for each extension if all systems are detected they must be authenticated one at a time by holding down "ctrl" or "shift" when selecting from the left menu, and then performing the same function as above. Best Practices Once set and the OS, servers are configured alike. 14 Smart Server Manager v1.2 -
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... be found in the left-hand menu, as below. Once authenticated the IT administrator can only read sensor reports, view and download event logs, see processes and services running on all the functions available can be shown in the Smart Server Manager v1.2 User guide. 15 Once complete, a full list of available Acer servers, monitored OS (both Linux and Windows) and the monitored VMs should go to "Extensions" in...
... be found in the left-hand menu, as below. Once authenticated the IT administrator can only read sensor reports, view and download event logs, see processes and services running on all the functions available can be shown in the Smart Server Manager v1.2 User guide. 15 Once complete, a full list of available Acer servers, monitored OS (both Linux and Windows) and the monitored VMs should go to "Extensions" in...
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... list" to use the default "Health Alert" settings which the admin defines to configure. Best Practices Should there be any firewall settings in SSM v1.2, also ensure that the email server is to view the available processes running on the process for which will not send out an email alert. To set specific processes to first set an out-of any status change. If...
... list" to use the default "Health Alert" settings which the admin defines to configure. Best Practices Should there be any firewall settings in SSM v1.2, also ensure that the email server is to view the available processes running on the process for which will not send out an email alert. To set specific processes to first set an out-of any status change. If...
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... control panel and be able configure it to send SNMP traps to configure and change RAID configurations, create alerts and get status updates on available RAID volumes. After installation, the user will cover the settings for users to the appropriate destination. This interface can then relay this software must be used for up-to alert the utility in the event a RAID volume experiences any problem - Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices Setting RAID SNMP traps with LSI add-on RAID cards For server models...
... control panel and be able configure it to send SNMP traps to configure and change RAID configurations, create alerts and get status updates on available RAID volumes. After installation, the user will cover the settings for users to the appropriate destination. This interface can then relay this software must be used for up-to alert the utility in the event a RAID volume experiences any problem - Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Best Practices Setting RAID SNMP traps with LSI add-on RAID cards For server models...
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... email alerts via the LSI software, and can have SNMP traps be Windows or Linux. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - In Windows Server 2008 R2, first go to the SSM core server. To send SNMP trap alerts to SSM v1.2, the user must first enable SNMP traps in the service list, please refer to Microsoft document to enable the SNMP service feature.) 22 Best Practices To set their operating system, whether it be...
... email alerts via the LSI software, and can have SNMP traps be Windows or Linux. Smart Server Manager v1.2 - In Windows Server 2008 R2, first go to the SSM core server. To send SNMP trap alerts to SSM v1.2, the user must first enable SNMP traps in the service list, please refer to Microsoft document to enable the SNMP service feature.) 22 Best Practices To set their operating system, whether it be...
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Configure the SNMP service to SSM. check if net-snmp is installed (RHEL6.0/RHEL5.6 default setting contains net-snmp) 1.1) xxxx> rpm -qa | grep net-snmp 1.2) make OS forward the RAID SNMP trap to make sure following steps to configure it by yourself. [SNMP service configuration example on Red Hat 5.3, for running the agent. Switch to list button 4. The below script is very much the same, but the SNMP trap function must be...
Configure the SNMP service to SSM. check if net-snmp is installed (RHEL6.0/RHEL5.6 default setting contains net-snmp) 1.1) xxxx> rpm -qa | grep net-snmp 1.2) make OS forward the RAID SNMP trap to make sure following steps to configure it by yourself. [SNMP service configuration example on Red Hat 5.3, for running the agent. Switch to list button 4. The below script is very much the same, but the SNMP trap function must be...
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Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Go to SSM Tools > SSM Alerting > Alerts > InBand Mgmt Extension > SNMP Trap Alerts to SSM User Guide) and set the email rule on SSM so that SSM can send a RAID mail notification out. Choose the OS which contains the RAID Key in the receiver's Email 25 Best Practices Finally, the user should configure the email server (refer to add a new Email rule (see following example). Select SNMP Trap Alerts Press add Choose "Use All traps" to make SSM forward all RAID SNMP traps by Email.
Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Go to SSM Tools > SSM Alerting > Alerts > InBand Mgmt Extension > SNMP Trap Alerts to SSM User Guide) and set the email rule on SSM so that SSM can send a RAID mail notification out. Choose the OS which contains the RAID Key in the receiver's Email 25 Best Practices Finally, the user should configure the email server (refer to add a new Email rule (see following example). Select SNMP Trap Alerts Press add Choose "Use All traps" to make SSM forward all RAID SNMP traps by Email.
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... install the extension from the support and downloads section on within Smart Server Manager. power management and remote firmware updates After setting up a management core server with Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 installed, users can also be used to outside offices or managers. Note: Power Management Extension does require a fee so users should understand their need to report a problem or pass vital information, such as CPU usage or device reliability, to better trouble shoot issues remotely. Best Practices Report manager Report manager allows users...
... install the extension from the support and downloads section on within Smart Server Manager. power management and remote firmware updates After setting up a management core server with Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 installed, users can also be used to outside offices or managers. Note: Power Management Extension does require a fee so users should understand their need to report a problem or pass vital information, such as CPU usage or device reliability, to better trouble shoot issues remotely. Best Practices Report manager Report manager allows users...
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... BMC NIC, one line for NIC#1) or 2) Onboard mode (only one line for NIC#1) or 3) Dedicated mode (one line for dedicated BMC NIC, one line for your OS environment - Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Enterprise Linux. 28 Be sure to failover in the read me file of download. The firmware is updated via the IPMI management network connected to ensure a DHCP server is setup. i.e. Best Practices Running a networked firmware update...
... BMC NIC, one line for NIC#1) or 2) Onboard mode (only one line for NIC#1) or 3) Dedicated mode (one line for dedicated BMC NIC, one line for your OS environment - Smart Server Manager v1.2 - Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Enterprise Linux. 28 Be sure to failover in the read me file of download. The firmware is updated via the IPMI management network connected to ensure a DHCP server is setup. i.e. Best Practices Running a networked firmware update...
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... on the network via Acer Smart Console itself. Best Practices Once installed the extension will be monitored and selected to search for firmware updates on the device. such as users may prepare the firmware file themselves if desired. Open the 'Firmware Update Management' to note is not necessary as the Acer Support and Downloads website. In a standard Acer server environment, the management account details for the management ports on in the SSM interface. Another...
... on the network via Acer Smart Console itself. Best Practices Once installed the extension will be monitored and selected to search for firmware updates on the device. such as users may prepare the firmware file themselves if desired. Open the 'Firmware Update Management' to note is not necessary as the Acer Support and Downloads website. In a standard Acer server environment, the management account details for the management ports on in the SSM interface. Another...
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... the add extension tab. . This can be useful for virtualized environments or for control. 33 To enable this feature in SSM v1.2 the admin will need to waste energy resources fulfilling unnecessary tasks. web servers, file and print, storage and/or email servers. First ensure that the necessary accounts are granted access and use Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 extensions also include the optional power management...
... the add extension tab. . This can be useful for virtualized environments or for control. 33 To enable this feature in SSM v1.2 the admin will need to waste energy resources fulfilling unnecessary tasks. web servers, file and print, storage and/or email servers. First ensure that the necessary accounts are granted access and use Acer Smart Server Manager v1.2 extensions also include the optional power management...