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Console Mirroring
Console mirroring is supported on serial port 1 (S1) and serial port 2 (S2). When
console mirroring is enabled, the service processor sends information to both serial
ports. The serial port from which console mirroring is enabled is referred to as the
active port. The mirror port is determined when keyboard input is detected from the
other port. From this point on, the service processor only sends information to the
active port and the mirror port. This capability can be enabled by local or remote users,
providing local users the capability to monitor remote sessions. Console mirroring can
be enabled for the current session only.
System Configuration
The following describes the configuration for console mirroring:
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Service processor
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Modem connected to one serial port and enabled for incoming calls
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Local ASCII terminal connected to the other serial port. This local terminal can be
connected directly to your server or connected through another modem.
There are two scenarios in which console mirroring can be started:
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Remote session first, then local session added:
1. Remote session is already in progress.
2. Remote user uses service processor menus to enable console mirroring, allowing
both consoles to be active.
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Local session first, then remote session added:
1. Local session is already in progress.
2. The service processor receives a call from the remote user.
3. The local user selects the option to enable console mirroring. The service
processor immediately begins mirroring service processor menus.
Chapter 3. Using the Service Processor
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