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What is a Remote LAN Module and how do I use it?

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Applies to

  • Remote LAN Module
  • FAS30x0
  • FAS31x0
  • FAS60x0
  • Data ONTAP 7 and earlier
  • Clustered Data ONTAP 8

Answer

The Remote LAN Module (RLM) provides remote management capabilities, including console redirection, logging, and power control. It also extends AutoSupport by sending additional system event alerts. Your AutoSupport settings are used for sending these alerts via e-mail over the RLM LAN interface.

What systems have an RLM available to them?

All FAS30x0, FAS31x0, and FAS60x0 series support having an RLM, but may not be installed.

How do I configure an RLM for use?

When setting up a filer for the first time, you will be asked to configure the RLM.

Example:
Would you like to configure the RLM LAN interface [y]:
Would you like to enable DHCP on the RLM LAN interface [n]: n
Please enter the IP address for the RLM [ ]: 10.100.10.11
Please enter the netmask for the RLM [ ]: 255.255.255.0
Please enter the IP address for the RLM gateway [ ]: 10.100.10.1
The mail host is required by your system to send RLM
alerts and local autosupport email.
Please enter the name or IP address of the mail host []: mailserver.company.com


The RLM can be re/configured at any time from within Data ONTAP by running the following command:

7-Mode Example:
filer> rlm setup
Would you like to configure the RLM? y
Would you like to enable DHCP on the RLM LAN interface? n
Please enter the IP address for the RLM [ ]: 10.100.10.11
Please enter the netmask for the RLM [ ]: 255.255.255.0
Please enter the IP address for the RLM gateway [ ]: 10.100.10.1

Cluster-Mode Example:
cluster::> node run -node <node_name>
node_x> rlm setup
Would you like to configure the RLM? y
Would you like to enable DHCP on the RLM LAN interface? n
Please enter the IP address for the RLM [ ]: 10.100.10.11
Please enter the netmask for the RLM [ ]: 255.255.255.0
Please enter the IP address for the RLM gateway [ ]: 10.100.10.

How do I login to the RLM?

Use an SSH capable client to connect to the IP address.  By default, the RLM looks for SSH connections instead of telnet. The login for the RLM is 'naroot' and the password is the password of the root user.  Upon login, you will notice that the filer prompt has an 'RLM' preceding the filer name.
 
7-Mode Example:
login as: naroot
Password:

RLM filer>
 
Note: If a root password is not set on the filer, you will not be prompted for one.
 
Example:
login as: naroot

RLM filer>

Cluster-Mode Example:
Login as: admin
Password:

RLM filer>

Basic Commands

date - Outputs the date and time
exit - Exits the RLM session and disconnects client
events - Commands that report system events and event information
help - Command help
priv- Allows you to show & set the session mode.
rlm- Commands specifically affecting the RLM
rsa- Commands for Remote Support Agent configuration
system - System-level commands from the RLM
version - Display the version of RLM firmware

Subcommands

events all - Outputs all system events to the console
events info - Displays system event log information to the console
events newest - Displays the newest available system events
events oldest - Displays the oldest system events
events search - Searches and outputs system events to the console

priv show - Displays the current user mode
priv set - Returns to standard/admin user mode
priv set admin - Changes into admin user mode
priv set advanced- Changes into advanced user mode
priv set diag- Changes into diagnostic user mode

rlm reboot - Reboots the RLM
rlm sensors - Displays RLM environmental/temperature sensors status
rlm status - Displays RLM ethernet status information (Same output as 'ifconfig' for a specific adapter)
rlm update - Performs and update of the RLM firmware

rsa setup - Setup Remote Support Agent. Enter "rsa setup help" for additional options.
rsa show - Display configuration for Remote Support Agent. Enter "rsa show help" for additional options.
rsa test- Test Remote Support Agent configuration. Enter "rsa test help" for additional options.
rsa status - Display status of Remote Support Agent. Enter "rsa status help" for additional options.
rsa help - Display this help menu.

system console - Toggles to the system console
system core - Dumps the system core and resets the filer
system log - Displays the system console logs to the console
system power - Command set for controlling system power
system power cycle - Toggle the system power off, then back on
system power off - Power the system off
system power on - Power the system on
system power status - Displays system power status
system reset - Command set for resetting the system using the selected firmware
system reset backup- Reboot/reset the system using the backup firmware
system reset current - Reboot/reset the system using the current firmware
system reset primary - Reboot/reset the system using the primary firmware

Commands available only in Diagnostic or Advanced Modes

gdb ssh - Start GDB service via secure SSH mode
gdb status - Print GDB service status
gdb stop - Stop GDB service
gdb telnet - Start GDB service via insecure telnet mode

rlm log- Print RLM information files (available in diag or advanced mode)
rlm log audit - Print RLM command history
rlm log debug - Print all RLM debug information
rlm log messages - Print RLM messages file

system debug_port - Print debug port status (available only in diag mode)
system registers - Print system info registers value (available only in diag mode)
system sensors - Print environmental sensors status (available in diag or advanced mode)

 New Commands for RLM firmware 4.0 (Diag Mode Only)

ping - Send ICMP echo request packets to network hosts
ping6 - Send ICMPv6 echo request packets to network hosts
traceroute - trace route to specific host 
nslookup - query the nameserver for the IP address of the given HOST optionally using a specified DNS server

Data ONTAP Commands for the RLM

rlm help - Displays the list of Data ONTAP commands for the RLM
rlm setup - Allows re/configuration of the RLM via Data ONTAP.
rlm test - Command set for testing various RLM features.
rlm test autosupport - Sends a short ASUP message to all addresses defined in the "autosupport.to" option.
rlm test snmp - Send test SNMP trap from RLM to traphosts configured in Data ONTAP.
rlm update - Update the firmware for the RLM.
rlm reboot - Reboots the RLM.
rlm status - Displays status information for the RLM.  (Firmware revision, MAC address, etc.)

 

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