How to configure RSC modem port for dial-in.

Asset ID:	1-72-1009409.1
Update Date:	2012-10-12
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Solution 1009409.1 : How to configure RSC modem port for dial-in.

Applies to:

Sun Enterprise 250 Server - Version All Versions and later
Sun Fire 280R Server - Version All Versions and later
Sun Fire V480 Server - Version All Versions and later
Sun Fire V880 Server - Version All Versions and later
All Platforms

Symptoms

I would like to use the RSC modem for remote Solaris[TM] support. Is there a procedure to configure the RSC modem?

Cause

Card not configured properly or not configured at all.

Solution

The PCMCIA modem port that comes equipped with the Remote System Control (RSC) card (Part No. 501-5856) is multi-functional.

The RSC modem can send alerts to any paging service that complies with the Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP). It can also be used as a PPP server, for general Solaris[TM] Administration (if OBP input and output devices have been configured for 'rsc-console') and troubleshooting a down machine. Each application has it's own setup procedure but this document will only cover remote dial-in for general Solaris administration. The procedure for configuring the RSC modem is outlined below.

Procedure
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1.) Install Remote System Control V2.2.3 software.

Refer to:

Sun Enterprise[TM] 250 server, Sun Fire[TM] 280R, V480/V490 and V880/V890 servers: Quick Cross Reference for RSC (Remote System Control) Patch/firmware (Doc ID 1003522.1)

2.) Create an RSC admin account.

You will need an RSC admin account to login to the RSC card because your Solaris[TM] login will not work. This account will also be used for alternating between the RSC interface and Solaris[TM] console.

Below are steps to create an RSC admin account. Example below creates an RSC account called 'rscadmin'.

# cd /usr/platform/`uname -i`/rsc
# ./rscadm useradd rscadmin           <-- create the admin user
# ./rscadm userperm rscadmin123 cuar  <--- set admin perms
# ./rsc/rscadm userpassword rscadmin  <-- set admin's password

3.) Attach dedicated, tested telephone line to the RSC modem port.
The meaning of 'dedicated' - the telephone is used strictly for the RSC modem. To test the phone line, attach a standard telephone then see if you get a dial tone and can callout. You should also have someone dial the phone to see if it rings.

NOTE: Modem dial-in is pre-configured with the following settings.

parity "none"
stop bits "1"
databits "8"
country_code "001" (setting for USA)

4.) Configure RSC modem port for Solaris[TM] console login.

NOTE: Must complete pre-requisite steps prior.

Configure OBP to redirect console I/O to the rsc card.

# eeprom input-device=rsc-console
# eeprom output-device=rsc-console
# eeprom diag-out-console=rsc
# reboot

Alternate method

Configuring OBP while machine is at OBP.

ok> setenv diag-output-to rsc
ok> setenv input-device rsc
ok> setenv output-device rsc
ok> boot

At this point you can dial the RSC modem number. When the RSC modem, answers you will get an rsc prompt.

rsc>

Refer to SUN Technical Instruction <Document: 1005997.1> Navigating between Solaris and RSC and SUN doc 45504 RSC Command Quick Reference Guide for additional RSC information.

Additional Information
Sun Fire[TM] V890 server running one of the following operating environments:

o Solaris[TM] 8 (02/04) or later.
o Solaris[TM] 9 (04/04) or later.

Sun Fire[TM] V490 server running one of the following operating environments:
o Solaris 8 (02/04) or later.
o Solaris 9 (04/04) or later.

Sun Fire[TM] V880 server running the Solaris[TM] 8 (7/01) Operating Env or later.
Sun Fire[TM] V480 server running the Solaris[TM] 8 (02/02) Operating Env or later.
Sun Fire[TM] 280R server running the Solaris[TM] 8 (1/01) Operating Env or later.

Sun Enterprise 250 server running one of the following operating environments:
o Solaris[TM] 2.6
o Solaris[TM] 7
o Solaris 8

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