How to access node explorer?

Purpose:

Node explorer is a web service based on BMC, an valid IP address for BMC is required. The article instructs how to set an IP address on BMC and login.

Target Audience:

1. ICVG platforms which using Advantech developed code

2. General for ICVG platform users

Guide Steps:

Step1. Connect a LAN accessible cables to NC-SI supported network interface.

We have to give at least one IP address on BMC for accessing it via NC-SI, the default IP address of Advantech BMC code would be set as 0.0.0.0.

Step2. Set IP address on BMC

Ex: how to set IP address to 1st NC-SI port?

BIOS > Server Mgmt > BMC network configuration > configuration address > set DHCP or static > save & reset

Step3. Login from browsers

After that, you may use IE/Chrome and type "https://{ip address}" to Node Explorer login page. Default username and password are "administrator" and "advantech".

Step4. Page would be redirected as below after a successful login

Node Explorer supports several functions, including check SEL/sensor/firmware version, upgrade firmware, remote power-control, iKVM..., all supported function can be found on the left of the page.

Node Explorer Application Portal:

• Explore all Node Explorer features.
• Create an new user for it.
• Mount an installation image via HTTPS.
• Mount an installation image via SMB.
• Tips for accelerating installation via virtual media.
• Mount an bootable image and copy to a disk.
• Enable/Disable specific system alert buzzer.
• Upgrade system firmware.