Sun Microsystems V490 manual Configuring Console Access

C H A P T E R 7

Configuring Console Access

This chapter includes instructions on how to configure and access the system console from different physical devices.

Tasks covered in this chapter include:

■“How to Avoid Electrostatic Discharge” on page 120

■“How to Power On the System” on page 122

■“How to Power Off the System” on page 125

■“How to Get to the ok Prompt” on page 126

■“How to Attach a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable” on page 127

■“How to Access the System Console via tip Connection” on page 129

■“How to Modify the /etc/remote File” on page 131

■“How to Verify Serial Port Settings” on page 132

■“How to Set Up an Alphanumeric Terminal as the System Console” on page 133

■“How to Configure a Local Graphics Terminal as the System Console” on page 135

■“How to Initiate a Reconfiguration Boot” on page 138

Note – Many of the procedures in this chapter assume that you are familiar with the OpenBoot firmware and that you know how to enter the OpenBoot environment. For background information, see “About the ok Prompt” on page 49. For instructions, see “How to Get to the ok Prompt” on page 126.

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