Configuring The System Console - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V445 Server Administration Manual

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Configuring the System Console

This chapter explains what the system console is, describes the different ways of
configuring it on a Sun Fire V445 server, and helps you understand its relation to the
system controller.
Tasks covered in this chapter include:
"Entering the ok Prompt" on page 40
"Using the Serial Management Port" on page 41
"Activating the Network Management Port" on page 42
"Accessing the System Console With a Terminal Server" on page 44
"Accessing the System Console With a Tip Connection" on page 47
"Modifying the /etc/remote File" on page 51
"Accessing the System Console With an Alphanumeric Terminal" on page 53
"To Verify Serial Port Settings on TTYB" on page 55
"Accessing the System Console With a Local Graphics Monitor" on page 56
Other information in this chapter includes:
"About Communicating With the System" on page 26
"About the sc> Prompt" on page 32
"About the ok Prompt" on page 35
"About Switching Between the ALOM System Controller and the System
Console" on page 38
"Reference for System Console OpenBoot Configuration Variable Settings" on
page 59
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