6 Netra 440 Server System Administration Guide • August 2004
Once you have assigned an IP address to the network management port (NET
MGT), you can connect an Ethernet-capable device to the system console through
your network. This provides for remote monitoring and control. In addition, up to
four simultaneous connections to the system controller sc> prompt are available
through the network management port. For more information, see “Activating the
Network Management Port” on page 17.
Alternative System Console Configuration
In the default configuration, system controller alerts and system console output
appear interspersed in the same window. After initial system installation, you can
redirect the system console to take its input from and send its output to the serial
port ttyb, or to a graphics card’s port.
FIGURE 1-3 Alternative Console Ports (Require Additional Configuration)
The chief advantage of redirecting the system console to another port is that it
allows you to divide system controller alerts and system console output into two
separate windows.
However, there are some serious disadvantages to alternative console configuration:
■Power-on self-text (POST) output can only be directed to the serial management
and network management ports. It cannot be directed to ttyb or to a graphics
card’s port.
Six PCI
card slots
Serial port (TTYB) USB ports
(for keyboard and mouse)