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July 17, 2012 Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, Inc., you may not copy any part of this document. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders. Copyright © 2012 by SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America 1-2

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Chapter 1: Introduction Table of Contents Chapter I: Introduction.............................................................................1-4 1.1 Overview.................................................................................................... 1-4 1.2 IPMI Version 2.0......................................................................................... 1-5 1.3 Product Features....................................................................................... 1-5 1.5 An Important Note to the User.................................................................

1-5 1.4 Checklist.................................................................................................... 1-5 1.6 Contacting Supermicro............................................................................. 1-6 2.1 The Configuration of the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ & the AOC-USB2RJ45.... ......................................................................................................................... 2-1 Chapter 2: Technical Specifications and Hardware Installation..........2-1 2.2 AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Connector and Jumper Locations ..................... 2-2 2.2.1 Front Components on the AOC-SIMSO(+)..............................................

2-2 2.2.2 The Dedicated LAN LED on the AOC-USB2RJ45................................... 2-2 2.2.3 Connector Descriptions and Pin Definitions............................................ 2-3 2.2.4 LED Descriptions and Pin Definitions...................................................... 2-4 2.2.5 Rear Components on the AOC-SIMSO(+)............................................... 2-5 2.3 Block Diagram........................................................................................... 2-6 2.4 Installing the AOC-SIMSO(+)....................................................................

2-7 2.4.1 Safety Guidelines..................................................................................... 2-7 2.4.2 SIMSO Slot Locations.............................................................................. 2-8 Chapter 3: Software Application and Usage...........................................3-1 3.1 Home Page................................................................................................. 3-3 3.2 Functions Listed On the Home Page...................................................... 3-5 3.2.1 Remote Control........................................................................................

3-5 3.2.2 Virtual Media............................................................................................ 3-7 3.2.3 System Health.........................................................................................3-11 3.2.4 User Management.................................................................................. 3-17 3.2.5 KVM Settings......................................................................................... 3-21 3.2.6 Device Settings...................................................................................... 3-25 3.2.7 Maintenance...........................................................................................

3-38 3.3 Remote Console Main Page................................................................... 3-42 3.3.1 Remote Console Options....................................................................... 3-43 Chapter 4: Frequently Asked Questions.................................................4-1 1-3

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AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ User's Guide Chapter 1 Introduction This user's guide is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro's unique IPMI 2.0 Management Utility with support of KVM-over-LAN (*) into their systems. It pro vides detailed information for the application and use of the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ that supports remote access for system monitoring, diagnosis and management. With the most advanced technologies built-in, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ offers a complete, efficient, and cost-effective remote server management. ( Note:

KVM-over-LAN is only for the AOC-SIMSO+ only.) 1.1 Overview The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ is a highly efficient, highly compatible and easy-to-use IPMI card that allows the user to take advantage of the BMC, a baseboard man agement controller installed on a server motherboard and the IPMIView, an IPMI- compliant management application software loaded in a PC, to provide serial links between the main processor and other system components, allowing for network interfacing via remote access.

With an independent Raritan KIRA100 processor built-in, the AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ provides the user with a solution to ease the complex and expensive systems, allowing an administrator to access, monitor, diagnose and manage network interfacing anywhere, anytime. 1.2 IPMI Version 2.0 The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ supports the functionality of IPMI Version 2.0. The key features include the following: Supports IPMI 2.0 Supports Serial over LAN Supports KVM over LAN (For the AOC-SIMSO+ only) Supports LAN Alerting-SNMP Trap Supports Event Log Offers OS (Operating System) Independency Provides remote Hardware Health Monitoring via IPMI. Key features include the following:

Temperature monitoring Fan speed monitoring Voltage monitoring Power status monitoring, chassis intrusion monitoring Remote power control to power-on, power-off or reboot a system 1-4

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Chapter 1: Introduction Remote access to text-based, graphic-based system information, including BIOS configurations and OS operation information (KVM) Remote management of utility/software applications Provides Network Management Security via remote access/console redirec tion. Key features include: User authentication enhancement Encryption support enhancement, allowing for password configura tion security to protect sensitive data transferring via Serial over LAN Supports the following Management tools: IPMIView, CLI (Command Line Interface) Supports RMCP & RMCP protocols 1.3 Product Features (a) The AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+ Series:

(IPMI 2.0 with a Dedicated LAN) • Mini size (2.65" W x 1.75" H) (67.31 mm W x 44.45 mm H) • Supports IPMI over LAN • Supports 1U and above • Supports dedicated LAN 1.4 Checklist If your shipping package came with missing or damaged parts, please contact Supermicro's Tech. Support. Please refer to the following checklist when contacting us. i. AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+: ii. The SKT-0240L Kit (The SKT-0240L kit is included in the AOC-SIMSO+ shipping package Only. The SKT-0240L kit contains full-size and low profile I/O backplates, a USB2RJ45 add-on card, and a CBL-0165L cable.) iii. CDR-SIMIPMI: One Installation CD iv. White Box with Correct Barcode Label (showing AOC-SIMSO/SIMSO+).

1.5 An Important Note to the User The graphics shown in this user's guide were based on the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing of this guide. The SIMSO/SIMSO+ card you’ve received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this user's guide. 1-5

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