2.Verify that the communication properties of the service processor are set to the defaults.

For example:

->show /SP/serial/host /SP/serial/host

Targets:

Properties:

commitpending = (Cannot show property) pendingspeed = 9600

speed = 9600

Commands: cd show

Note – If the speed is anything other than 9600, change it using this command:

->set /SP/serial/host pendingspeed=9600 commitpending=true

3.Start the serial console mode by entering the following:

->start /SP/console

Only accounts with Administrator privileges are enabled to configure the SP.

4.When the following prompt appears, type y:

Are you sure you want to start /SP/console (y/n)? y

Access the System Locally

1.Use a cable to connect the SER MGT port of the host server to the serial port of the client system.

2.To access the system console, start a terminal session using one of the following methods:

From an OpenSolaris client:

Type the appropriate command to start a terminal session. For example, you can start a terminal session on a OpenSolaris console by typing:

$tip -9600 /dev/ttya

From a Windows client:

Open the appropriate program to start a terminal session. For example, you can start a terminal session on a Windows console by selecting:

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