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46 Sun Fire 880 Server Owner’s Guide • August 2001
How to Attach an Alphanumeric
Terminal
Before You Begin
If your server is configured without a local graphics console, you need to attach an
alphanumeric (ASCII) terminal to the server in order to install the operating
environment and to run diagnostic tests. Alternatively, you can install a local
graphics console, create a
tip
connection from another Sun system, or set up an RSC
console. For more information, see “About Setting Up a Console” on page 45.
Note – You cannot use an RSC console to perform the initial installation of the
Solaris operating environment. The operating environment must be installed prior to
setting up an RSC console.
What to Do
1. Connect a DB-25 null modem serial cable or a DB-25 serial cable and null modem
adapter to the terminal’s serial port.