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Chapter 6 Configuring the Preinstalled OpenSolaris Operating System 75
2. Verify that the communication properties of the service processor are set to the
defaults.
For example:
Note If the speed is anything other than 9600, change it using this command:
-> set /SP/serial/host pendingspeed=9600 commitpending=true
3. Start the serial console mode by entering the following:
-> start /SP/console
Only accounts with Administrator privileges are enabled to configure the SP.
4. When the following prompt appears, type y:
Are you sure you want to start /SP/console (y/n)? y
Access the System Locally
1. Use a cable to connect the SER MGT port of the host server to the serial port of
the client system.
2. To access the system console, start a terminal session using one of the following
methods:
From an OpenSolaris client:
Type the appropriate command to start a terminal session. For example, you
can start a terminal session on a OpenSolaris console by typing:
$tip -9600 /dev/ttya
From a Windows client:
Open the appropriate program to start a terminal session. For example, you
can start a terminal session on a Windows console by selecting:
-> show /SP/serial/host
/SP/serial/host
Targets:
Properties:
commitpending = (Cannot show property)
pendingspeed = 9600
speed = 9600
Commands:
cd
show