To switch to RAC Serial Interface Communication Mode when in Serial Console Mode, use the following key sequence:

<Esc> +<Shift> <9>

The key sequence above directs you either to the "iDRAC Login" prompt (if the RAC is set to "RAC Serial" mode) or to the "Serial Connection" mode where terminal commands can be issued (if the RAC is set to "IPMI Serial Direct Connect Terminal Mode").

To switch to Serial Console Mode when in RAC Serial Interface Communication Mode, use the following key sequence:

<Esc> +<Shift> <q>

Connecting the DB-9 or Null Modem Cable for the Serial Console

To access the managed system using a serial text console, connect a DB-9 null modem cable to the COM port on the managed system. In order for the connection to work with the NULL modem cable, the corresponding serial communications settings should be made in the CMOS setup. Not all DB-9 cables carry the pinout/signals necessary for this connection. The DB-9 cable for this connection must conform to the specification shown in Table 5-5.

NOTE: The DB-9 cable can also be used for BIOS text Virtual Console.

Table 5-5. Required Pinout for DB-9 Null Modem Cable

 

 

 

 

Signal Name

DB-9 Pin (server pin)

DB-9 Pin (workstation pin)

 

 

 

FG (Frame Ground)

 

 

 

TD (Transmit data)

3

2

 

 

 

RD (Receive Data)

2

3

 

 

 

RTS (Request To Send)

7

8

 

 

 

CTS (Clear To Send)

8

7

 

 

 

SG (Signal Ground)

5

5

 

 

 

DSR (Data Set Ready)

6

4

 

 

 

CD (Carrier Detect)

1

4

 

 

 

DTR (Data Terminal Ready)

4

1 and 6

 

 

 

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