Sun Microsystems SPARC Enterprise T1000, Administration Manual

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Chapter 1 Configuring the System Console 11
FIGURE 1-4
TIP Connection Between a Server and Another Sun System
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To Access the System Console Through a TIP Connection
1. Connect the RJ-45 serial cable and, if required, the DB-9 or DB-25 adapter
provided.
The cable and adapter connect between another Sun system’s serial port (typically
TTYB) and the serial management port on the rear panel of the server. Pinouts, part
numbers, and other details about the serial cable and adapter are provided in the
service manual for your server.
2. Ensure that the
/etc/remote
file on the Sun system contains an entry for
hardwire
.
Most releases of Solaris OS software shipped since 1992 contain an
/etc/remote
file with the appropriate
hardwire
entry. However, if the system is running an
older version of Solaris OS software, or if the
/etc/remote
file has been modified,
you might need to edit the file. See “Modifying the
/etc/remote
File” on page 12
for details.
3. In a shell tool window on the remote system, type:
The system responds by displaying:
The shell tool is now a TIP window directed to your server through the remote
system’s serial port. This connection is established and maintained even when the
server is completely powered off or just starting up.
% tip hardwire
connected