How to setup platform serial console for Sun Fire[TM] V20z / Sun Fire[TM] V40z

Asset ID:	1-71-1003869.1
Update Date:	2012-07-30
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Solution Type Technical Instruction Sure

Solution 1003869.1 : How to setup platform serial console for Sun Fire[TM] V20z / Sun Fire[TM] V40z

Applies to:

Sun Fire V20z Server
Sun Fire V40z Server
All Platforms

Goal

Procedure to setup Solaris[TM] Operating System console when connected to Sun Fire[TM] V20z / Sun Fire[TM] V40z SP via network connection.

Solution

NOTE; Assuming there is monitor / keyboard / mouse connected to the serve:

1. Power cycle the machine and press <F2> to enter the BIOS setup utility at the appropriate prompt

2. Browse to "Advanced" tab, and select "Console redirection"

3. Set the following value:

Com Port Address: On-board COM A
Console connection: Direct
Baud Rate: 9600
Flow Control: NONE
Console Type: ANSI

"Save the BIOS settings by pressing <F10>. The machine will now reboot"

4. Login to SP of v20z / v40z

# ssh -l  
# platform set console -s sp -S 9600 -e
# platform get console         ~ to check the setting
# platform console             ~ get connect to console

5. Once the O/S has rebooted, login as root and set the following:

"For Solaris 10 3/05 and below:"

# eeprom output-device=ttya
# eeprom input-device=ttya
# init 6

"For Solaris 10 1/06 and above (GRUBboot loader):"

# eeprom console=ttya
# init 6

6. Detach the monitor / keyboard / mouse and you should now be able to use the platform console after issuing the following command at the service processor prompt:

# platform console

NOTE; How to handle "console" session once connected:

^e c .           -> to terminate console session

^e c f           -> force take over of console session

^e c ?          -> help

^e c w           -> show other connecting sessions

Internal Comments:

How to setup platform serial console for Sun Fire[TM] V20z / Sun Fire[TM] V40z

Oracle Global Support website for v20z/v40z:

Oracle Global Support website for v20z/v40z SP commands:

Previously Published As 82083

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