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DD2500 IPMI
I would like to ask about a IPMI in DD2500. I found in "EMC Data Domain Operatin System Version 5.4 Command Reference Guide", page 104 at the topic "IPMI Guidelines and Restrictions" the following information: "IPMI (on/off/cycle/status) and SOL are not supported on models DD140, DD610, DD630, and DD2500." Is it correct ? the IPMI is not supported in DD2500 ? Thanks in advance for comments you are able to provide. Luciano
ble1
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February 27th, 2014 05:00
Usually IPMI is not supported on models which do not have IPMI port.
ariceto
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February 27th, 2014 06:00
Thanks Hrvoje, but the point is : when I type “ipmi show config” and ”show hardware” in DD2500 console, information about IPMI appears as follow :
sysadmin@xxxxxx# ipmi show config
Console: serial
Port Enabled DHCP IP Address Netmask Gateway
ble1
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February 27th, 2014 06:00
I'm not familiar with DD2500 model, but on DD890 which has it for sure I see something like below. If you have IPMI then you should see similar (bare in mind I run different DDOS than you, but that should not matter). When running config I get IP, gw and rest as I have it configured (at least I hope so as link status is shown as unknown
).
hcrvelin@mydd# ipmi show hardware
Firmware Revision: 1.3
IPMI Version : 2.0
Manufacturer Name: Inventec Enterprise System Corp.
Port MAC Address Link Status
----- ----------------- -----------
bmc0a 00:8c:fa:08:ac:23 unknown
----- ----------------- -----------
Anonymous
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February 28th, 2014 01:00
Hi,
The DD2500 have an IPMI port, if I remember it's the one where there is an USB Port Below.
Contrary to the others new models DD4200/4500/7200, the DD2500 have a IPMI dedicated port. Other have an IPMI shared port
Rgds
bobt5
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March 4th, 2014 15:00
IPMI is supported on the DD2500 for DD OS versions DD OS 5.4.0.6.and greater.
The IPMI port can only connect at speeds of 10M or 100M at this time.
DD2500 port assignments:
https://support.emc.com/kb/182281
Configure IPMI
https://support.emc.com/kb/183794
StevenAraujo
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March 6th, 2014 20:00
Bob...the links aren't working. Perhaps they are locked to non-customers? Ariceto...when configuring, don't forget to create an ipmi user, the link Bob provided should speak to this..
ble1
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March 7th, 2014 01:00
They seem to work for me and according to article header it says
ariceto
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March 7th, 2014 06:00
Hi
The links did not open here too. By the way I am newbie here.
Since the IPMI runs on DD2500, the main point of my question is about the port. What is the IPMI physical port at rear of DD2500 ?
From a DD console command I can see all ports and all MAC address.
Also thru the command "ipmi sh config" I found a port "bmc0a", but I not sure about what is this port at the rear. (below)
Sorry about my basic question or some unclear information. If necessary I can share some image to clarify it.
Thanks again for all
sysadmin@# ipmi show config
Console: serial
Port Enabled DHCP IP Address Netmask Gateway
bobt5
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March 7th, 2014 09:00
BMC0a is the system management port also known as the wrench port.
I don't know why the links are not showing up, these two articles are public.
Here is the configuration article:
IPMI and Serial over Lan (SOL) management on the DD2500 became available with DD OS 5.4.0.6.
This article explains how to configure the port and important port limitations.
After configuring the BMC port, you try to access the system using ipmitool and the following message
is received:
IPMI functions were not supported by DD OS until DD OS 5.4.0.6, With the new
BMC Firmware found in DD OS 5.4.0.6, IPMI and SOL functionality was added.
With the functionality, there are some limitations that a user may run into.
These limitations will be addressed at a later date within a DD OS update.
IPMI and SOL is supported on a DD2500 running DD OS 5.4.0.6 and greater.
The default factory setting has IPMI disabled and IPMI over LAN disabled.
This can be verified by running the command:
sysadmin@localhost# ipmi show config Console: serial Port Enabled DHCP IP Address Netmask Gateway
----- ------- ---- ---------- -------------- --------
bmc0a no yes 1.1.1.1* 255.255.255.0* 0.0.0.0*
----- ------- ---- ---------- -------------- --------
* Value from DHCP
Enable the bmc port:
Set an IP Address. EMC/Data Domain best practices recommend a static IP Address.
sysadmin@localhost# ipmi show config
Console: serial
Port Enabled DHCP IP Address Netmask Gateway
----- ------- ---- ---------- -------------- --------
bmc0a yes no 10.25.18.121 255.255.255.0 10.25.18.1
----- ------- ---- ---------- -------------- --------
* Value from DHCP
Add authorized IPMI users. NOTE: the built in sysadmin account is not added to the ipmi user list by default.
Connect the BMC port (also called the Service Network Port or the port with the picture of a wrench).
It must be connected to a port that can negotiate 10M or a 100M speeds.
A connection to a 1Gb only port will cause the failure seen in the example.
The DD2500 will accept ipmi commands from another EMC/Data Domain system
or a Unix host running ipmitool Ver 2.0 or greater. You can also manage power from the System Manager GUI.
If your problem persists after executing the steps in this article, please contact your contracted support provider, Gather an Autosupport 180561, and Create a service request
Anonymous
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April 23rd, 2014 14:00
Here's the real question - is the IPMI port set to be a cross over connection? I can connect directly to it with my laptop but in a switched environment I get no link lights. WTH?
Do I need a crossover cable to connect it to the switch in order for my customer to utilize IPMI?
PatrickBetts
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April 24th, 2014 13:00
theppostman,
What does "ipmi show config" give you? Here is the pic from the KB as well
Have you tried "ipmi enable bmc0a?
Let me know if I can be of assistance. If you cannot get it configured correctly email me at patrick.betts@emc.com and I will assist you directly.
bobt5
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April 24th, 2014 14:00
There is no special cable required for the BMC port.
You do, need to connect it to either a 10mb or 100mb port to function correctly. Connection to a 1Gb port is not supported and will not work correctly. The port also won't produce a link light if the interface is not configured.