TWI469576B - Contacts client server and method for monitoring function test of the client server - Google Patents

Description

Client server and method for monitoring the whole function of its function test

The invention relates to a monitoring method, in particular to a client server and a method for monitoring the whole process of its function test.

In the current known monitoring host (HOST) through the network card or serial port test client server (UUT), when testing the client server (UUT), the monitoring host (HOST) enters the OS (Operating) The functional test process of the client server after the System, the operating system can be monitored throughout. However, this solution can not monitor the stage before the client boots into the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) to enter the OS, or requires additional hardware devices to assist in obtaining relevant information, and the method is cumbersome.

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a client server and a method for monitoring the full-featured function test of the client server, which utilizes a BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) management module to conveniently implement the client server integrity. The testing process is monitored throughout the process.

A method for monitoring full-featured client server function testing is applied to an environment architecture including a monitoring host and a client server, wherein the client server further includes a BIOS receiving module and an OS-based functional testing module. BMC management module, the The method includes: the BMC management module receives the monitoring host to send a customized IPMI command; the BMC management module correspondingly interprets the IPMI command to the client server, the BIOS receiving module or the OS-based functional testing module; the BIOS receiving module Or the OS-based functional test module correspondingly executes the interpreted IPMI command and returns the test result; the BMC management module obtains the test result, and returns the test result to the monitoring host with the corresponding IPMI return value.

A client server includes a BIOS receiving module, an OS-based functional testing module, and a BMC management module. The BMC management module is configured to receive a customized IPMI command sent by the monitoring host. The customized IPMI command includes an IPMI command for power-on self-test and an IPMI command for OS-based function test; and the customized IPMI command is correspondingly interpreted to the BIOS receiving module or the OS-based functional test module. The BIOS receiving module is configured to execute an IPMI command of the power-on self-test after the interpretation, and return a test result of the IPMI command; the OS-based functional test module is configured to perform the interpretation based on The function of the OS tests the IPMI command and returns the test result of the IPMI command; the BMC management module is further configured to receive the test result and return the test result to the monitoring host.

Compared with the prior art, the client server and the method for monitoring the function test of the client server use the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) management module to realize the booting of the client server. , power-on self-test, OS-based functional test into the OS, and full automatic control of the complete test process of test shutdown, as well as full monitoring of the test process.

1‧‧‧Monitoring host

2‧‧‧Client server

21‧‧‧BMC Management Module

22‧‧‧BIOS receiving module

23‧‧‧OS-based functional test module

S110‧‧‧Monitoring host sets a corresponding INI comparison document for each test to store the standard IPMI return value of each test

S111‧‧‧BMC management module receives customized IPMI commands sent by the monitoring host

S112‧‧‧BMC management module correspondingly interprets the IPMI command to the BIOS receiving module or the OS-based functional test module

S113‧‧‧ BIOS receiving module or OS-based functional test module correspondingly executes the interpreted IPMI command and returns the test result of the test

The S114‧‧‧BMC management module receives the test result and returns the test result to the monitoring host with the corresponding IPMI return value.

S115‧‧‧Review whether the returned IPMI return value is the same as the standard IPMI return value in the corresponding INI comparison document

S116‧‧‧Monitoring host record test results

S117‧‧‧Monitoring host record test failure results

1 is an environmental architecture diagram of a preferred embodiment of a method for monitoring full-featured client server function testing according to the present invention.

2 is a flow chart of a preferred embodiment of a method for monitoring full-featured client server function testing according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1 , it is an environment architecture diagram of a preferred embodiment of the method for monitoring the full-length test of the client server function of the present invention. The method 10 for full monitoring of the client server function test is applied to an environment architecture including a monitoring host 1 (HOST) and a client server 2 (UUT). The monitoring host 1 mainly monitors the function of the client server 2. The client server 2 includes a BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) management module 21, a BIOS receiving module 22, and an OS-based functional test module 23.

The BMC management module 21 is a management module for monitoring the communication between the host 1 and the client server 2 during the testing process, and is used for correspondingly explaining the customized IPMI command issued by the monitoring host 1 to the BIOS receiving module 22 or based on Functional test module 23 of the OS. The customized IPMI commands include, but are not limited to, an IPMI command for powering on, an IPMI command for POST (power on self test), an IPMI command for function testing based on the OS, and an IPMI command for shutting down.

The BIOS receiving module 22 is configured to perform a POST (Power On Self Test), that is, check and test the hardware device, and return the test result.

The OS-based functional test module 23 is configured to perform inspection and testing of OS-based functions and return test results.

When the monitoring host 1 issues an IPMI command for powering on or off, the client server 2 executes the IPMI command after the explanation of the power on or off, and returns the test result of the IPMI command.

When the monitoring host 1 issues an IPMI command of the POST (power on self test), the BMC management module 21 interprets the IPMI command to the BIOS receiving module 22, and the BIOS receiving module 22 executes the interpreted POST. The IPMI command, that is, the inspection of the hardware, such as scanning the CPU (Central Processing Unit) clock, Memory (Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive, hard disk drive) check and test, and return to the The test result of the IPMI command.

When the monitoring host 1 issues an IPMI command for the OS-based functional test, the BMC management module 21 interprets the IPMI command to the OS-based functional test module 23, and the OS-based functional test module 23 executes the interpreted OS-based OS. The functional test IPMI command tests the OS-based function and returns the test result of the IPMI command.

The BMC management module 21 is further configured to receive the test result, and return the test result to the monitoring host 1 through the IPMI command, and the monitoring host 1 determines the test status of the client server 2 according to the received test result data.

As shown in FIG. 2, it is a flowchart of a preferred embodiment of the method for monitoring the full-length test of the client server function of the present invention. In step S110, the monitoring host 1 sets a corresponding INI comparison document for each test for storing the standard IPMI return value of each test. It should be noted here that each test has its corresponding return value, where the monitoring host 1 sets the standard return value. For example, the IPMI command of Get Device ID is: C0 18 01. Whether the acquisition is successful or not, there is a return value, but its correct return value, that is, the standard return value is: 00 81 00 01 01 51 29 57 01 00 0d 09 01 06 01 01. The monitoring host 1 writes the string standard return value in the *.ini document corresponding to the test (note * is a custom name).

In step S111, the BMC management module 21 receives a customized IPMI command for monitoring a certain test sent by the host 1.

In step S112, the BMC management module 21 interprets the IPMI command to the BIOS receiving module 22 and the OS-based functional testing module 23. When the monitoring host 1 issues an IPMI command of the POST (power on self test), the BMC management module 21 interprets the IPMI command to the BIOS receiving module 22; when the monitoring host 1 issues an OS-based functional test When the IPMI command is issued, the BMC management module 21 interprets the IPMI command to the OS-based functional test module 23.

In step S113, the BIOS receiving module 22 and the OS-based function testing module 23 correspondingly execute the interpreted IPMI command, and return the test result of the IPMI command.

When the BMC management module 21 receives the IPMI command for powering on or off, the client server 2 executes the interpreted IPMI command for powering on or off, and returns the test result of the IPMI command; when the BMC management module 21 receives the IPMI command of the power-on self-test, the BIOS receiving module 22 executes the interpreted power-on self-test IPMI command, and returns the test result of the IPMI command; when the BMC management module 21 receives the OS-based command When the function of the IPMI command is tested, the OS-based function test module 23 executes the interpreted OSMI-based function to test the IPMI command for powering on or off, and returns the test result of the IPMI command.

In step S114, the BMC management module 21 receives the test result, and returns the test result to the monitoring host 1 with the corresponding IPMI return value.

In step S115, the monitoring host 1 determines whether the returned IPMI return value is the same as the standard IPMI return value of the test in the corresponding INI comparison document. When the returned IPMI return value is the same as the standard IPMI return value of the test in the corresponding INI comparison document, the process proceeds to step S116; when the returned IPMI return value is compared with the corresponding INI, the standard IPMI of the test in the document is compared. The return values are not the same, and the process proceeds to step S117.

In step S116, the monitoring host 1 records the result of the test pass, and the process ends.

In step S117, the monitoring host 1 records the result of the test failure, and the process ends.

It should be noted that the general test sequence is "Power On - Power On Self Test - OS Based Function Test - Shutdown". First, the test is turned on. After the boot test is passed, the power-on self-test can be performed. This step is the hardware test after the boot. After the power-on self-test is passed, it will enter the operating system function test (for example: Windows operation). System, etc.), and finally test the shutdown. If the current test passes, the next item will continue to be tested, and the test will end.

In addition, the monitoring host 1 can display the recorded test results for the user to view.

In the present invention, the monitoring host 1 can send a corresponding IPMI command customized for the motherboard function test, monitor the host and diagnose all the hardware status information of the client on the monitoring host 1 according to the return value of the IPMI command (for example, when sending The function of the motherboard self-test); in the functional test section after entering the system, the start, test and result of the test program of the client server 2 can be remotely monitored, and the client server can be powered on, BIOS self-test, and enter the OS. The whole process automatic control of the complete test process based on OS function test and test end shutdown, and realize the whole process of monitoring the test process.

In summary, the present invention complies with the requirements of the invention patent and submits a patent application according to law. The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and equivalent modifications or variations made by those skilled in the art in light of the spirit of the present invention are It should be covered by the following patent application.

S110‧‧‧Monitoring host sets a corresponding INI comparison document for each test to store the standard IPMI return value of each test

S111‧‧‧BMC management module receives customized IPMI commands sent by the monitoring host

S112‧‧‧BMC management module correspondingly interprets the IPMI command to the BIOS receiving module or the OS-based functional test module

S113‧‧‧ BIOS receiving module or OS-based functional test module correspondingly executes the interpreted IPMI command and returns the test result of the test

The S114‧‧‧BMC management module receives the test result and returns the test result to the monitoring host with the corresponding IPMI return value.

S115‧‧‧Review whether the returned IPMI return value is the same as the standard IPMI return value in the corresponding INI comparison document

S116‧‧‧Monitoring host record test results

S117‧‧‧Monitoring host record test failure results

Claims (8)

A method for monitoring full-time monitoring of a client server function is applied to an architecture including a monitoring host and a client server, wherein the client server includes a BIOS receiving module and an OS-based functional testing module, the user The server also includes a BMC management module, and the method includes: b. The BMC management module receives the monitoring host to send a customized IPMI command, and the customized IPMI command is received in the order of the power-on IPMI command, the power-on self-test IPMI command, the OS-based function test IPMI command, and the shutdown IPMI command. C. The BMC management module interprets the IPMI command correspondingly to the client server, the BIOS receiving module or the OS-based functional test module; d. The BIOS receiving module or the OS-based functional test module correspondingly executes the interpreted IPMI command and returns the test result; e. The BMC management module obtains the test result and returns the test result to the monitoring host with the corresponding IPMI return value. The method for monitoring the full-length test of the client server function as described in claim 1 of the patent scope, the method further comprises: a. The monitoring host sets a corresponding INI comparison document for each test, and stores the standard IPMI return value of each test in its corresponding INI comparison document. The method for monitoring the full-length test of the client server function as described in claim 2 of the patent scope, the method further comprising the steps of: f. The monitoring host determines whether the returned IPMI return value is the same as the standard IPMI return value of the test in the corresponding INI comparison document; g. When the IPMI return value is the same as the standard IPMI return value of the test, the host record is monitored. Record the results of the test pass; h. When the IPMI return value is not the same as the standard IPMI return value of the test, the monitoring host records the result of the test failure. The method for monitoring the full-length monitoring of the client server function according to the first aspect of the patent application, the method further comprising the step of: when the BMC management module receives the IPMI command for powering on or off, the client server Execute the IPMI command for powering on or off after the explanation, and return the test result of the IPMI command. The method for monitoring the full-featured function of the client server according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein the step c further includes: when the BMC management module receives the IPMI command of the power-on self-test, the BMC management module Interpreting the IPMI command to the BIOS receiving module; when the BMC management module receives the IPMI command based on the OS-based functional test, the BMC management module interprets the IPMI command to the OS-based functional test module; and steps d further includes: the BIOS receiving module performs the IPMI command of the power-on self-test after the interpretation, and returns the test result of the IPMI command; the OS-based functional test module executes the IPMI of the interpreted OS-based functional test. Command and return the test result of the IPMI command. A client server includes a BIOS receiving module and an OS-based function testing module, the client server further includes: a BMC management module; and the BMC management module is configured to receive a monitoring host The customized IPMI command is sent, and the customized IPMI command is received in the order of the power-on IPMI command, the power-on self-test IPMI command, the OS-based function test IPMI command, and the shutdown IPMI command; The customized IPMI command is correspondingly interpreted to the BIOS receiving module or the OS-based functional testing module; the BIOS receiving module is configured to execute the interpreted power-on self-checking IPMI command, and return the The test result of the IPMI command; the OS-based functional test module is configured to execute the interpreted IPMI command of the OS-based functional test, and return the test result of the IPMI command; when the BMC management module receives When the IPMI command is turned on or off, the client server executes the interpreted IPMI command for powering on or off, and returns the test result of the IPMI command; the BMC management module is further configured to receive the test result, and Return the test results to the monitoring host. For example, in the client server described in claim 6, the monitoring host sets a corresponding INI comparison document for each test, and the standard IPMI return value of each test exists in its corresponding INI comparison document. . For example, in the client server described in claim 7, the monitoring host is further configured to determine whether the returned test result is the same as the standard IPMI return value in the corresponding INI comparison document, and record the test result passing and failing. the result of.