
Serial Over LAN
Note: If the default BIOS baud rate is changed to any baud rate other than 9600, then the reference_cfg script needs to be changed to match the same baud rate.
Figure 29. BIOS Configuration of SOL Target Blade
11.8.1.2Operating System Configuration
Configure the operating system baud rate to match the BIOS baud rate.
1.For MontaVista:
a.Edit the /etc/lilo.conf file.
b.Type vi /etc/lilo.conf.
c.Set the boot loader baud rate by adding/modifying a line as follows: serial=0,9600n8r
d.Change the append line to read as follows: append="ip=off console=ttyS0,9600n8r panic=5"
Note: Hardware flow control is required. (hence the “r” option)
e.Once completed, save the lilo.conf file using the command wq!
f.On the serial console, type lilo
2.For RedHat* RHEL4 U3:
a.Edit the /boot/grub/grub.conf file.
b.Type vi /boot/grub/grub.conf
c.Change the serial parameter to read
serial --unit=0 --speed=9600 --word=8 --parity=no --stop=1
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