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2. At the other Sun system, check the /etc/remote file by changing to the /etc
directory and then editing the remote file:
hardwire:\
:dv=/dev/term/b:br#9600:el=^C^S^Q^U^D:ie=%$:oe=^D:
Note – The example shows connection to serial port B of the other Sun system.
3. To use serial port A instead:
a. Modify the /etc/remote file as follows:
hardwire:\
:dv=/dev/term/a:br#9600:el=^C^S^Q^U^D:ie=%$:oe=^D:
4. In a shell (terminal) window on the Sun system, type
hostname% tip hardwire
connected
Note – The shell (terminal) window is now a TIP window directed to the serial port
of the workstation being tested. When power is applied to the workstation being
tested, POST messages will be displayed in this window.
5. When POST is completed, disconnect the TIP window as follows:
a. Open a terminal window.
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