Keystroke Mappings; Setup Alias Keys; Limitations; Interface To Server Management - MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR User Manual

Keystroke Mappings

During console redirection, the remote terminal (which may be a dumb terminal or a system with a
modem running a communication program) sends keystrokes to the local server. The local server
passes video back over this same link. The keystroke mappings follow VT-UTF8 format with the
following extensions.

Setup Alias Keys

The <Del> and <Ctrl>-<function key> combinations are synonyms for the <F> or "Setup" key. These
are not prompted for in screen messages. These hotkeys are defined only for Console Redirection
support, and are not used on locally attached keyboards.

Limitations

BIOS Console redirection terminates after an EFI-aware operating system calls EFI Boot Service
ExitBootServices. The operating system is responsible for continuing the Console Redirection after
that point. BIOS console redirection is a text console and any graphical data such as a logo are not
redirected.

Interface to Server Management

If BIOS determines that console redirection is enabled, it passes the baud rate through the Intelligent
Platform Management Bus (IPMB) to the appropriate management controller.

Sample Setup for Console Redirection

Below is an example of how to configure the console/host and server for console redirection. In
this example, the console is running under Microsoft
connected through the serial ports of both systems using a serial null modem cable:
Server Configuration
1. Power on the server.
. When prompted, press the <F> key to enter BIOS Setup.
. The BIOS Setup menu displays the Main menu. Use the arrow keys move to the Server
Management menu.
4. At the Server Management menu, select Console Redirection.
5. Select Serial B Console Redirection.
6. Set Console Redirect to "Enabled".
7. Set the Bit Rate to "115.K".
8. Set the Flow Control to "RTS/CTS".
9. Set the Terminal Type to "PC-ANSI".
10. Press the <F10> key.
11. At the prompt to save changes and exit BIOS Setup, select "Yes" and press the <Enter> key.
1. The server reboots and console redirection is enabled.
1. Power down the server and configure the console.
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