The OARC DNS testbed is a rack of servers and switches that can be used for simulations and performance testing. The rack contains:
- dns-tender.dns-oarc.net: the frontend management machine
- (1) Fast Ethernet switch for management traffic (console on cuad0)
- (2) D-Link DGS-3024 Gigabit Ethernet switches for data (consoles on cuaU0, cuaU1)
- (16) HP ProLiant DL140 G3 servers
- 10.1.0.0/24 for management (hidden from the OS)
- 10.2.0.0/24 for data (e.g., queries)
- 10.3.0.0/24 for data (e.g., replies)
IPMI
The 16 ProLiant servers can be managed with IPMI. ipmitool is installed on dns-tender. For example, the following command turns on the first server:$ ipmitool -I lanplus -A none -H 10.1.0.1 chassis power on
Console Access
The ProLiant servers have an internal console that can be accessed by SSH'ing to the management with username and password admin. After connecting with SSH, press ESC and then 'Q':To exit the console, enter ESC then '('$ ssh -l admin 10.1.0.1 admin@10.1.0.1's password: Lights-Out 100 Management Copyright 2005-2006 ServerEngines LLC Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. /./-> FreeBSD/amd64 (Amnesiac) (ttyd0) login:
Tips for Configuring the BIOS
First, set your screen to 80x25. After booting, press F10 to enter the BIOS setup. HP ProLiant DL140 Server Setup and Installation GuidePictures
