Cable the Local Console
The following procedure explains how to make a physical connection to the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet console.
You can connect the Administration console to either the ILOM (NET MGT), the local VGA+USB console ports, or the local SER MGT (COM1) serial console port. When configuring boot loader parameters, set the console to VGA if you use ILOM or to VGA+USB or COM1 if you use SER MGT. The boot loader is accessible on all console ports, but the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet only recognizes input from the active console port.
Caution:
Do not configure COM2 in the bootparams menu.- To cable a serial
console connection:
- Serial console cable with an RJ-45 connector
- To cable a USB and Video
Connection:
- DB-15 video cable with a maximum cable length of 6 meters (19.7 feet)
- USB cable with a maximum cable length of 6 meters (19.7 feet)
- USB keyboard
In the following procedure, you have the option to either cable a serial connection or to cable a USB/Video connection.
- To cable a serial
connection, insert the serial console cable into the SER MGT (COM1) port.
Connecting to USB, VGA and SER MGT (COM1) Ports
Note:
Refer to the Netra Server X3-2 hardware documentation for information on how to configure your terminal application to connect to the console, and how to establish communications with the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet.