Date: Sun, 07 May 2000 11:09:32 -0700 From: Doug Barton <DougB@gorean.org> To: Ken Bolingbroke <hacker@bolingbroke.com> Cc: questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Sun Netra serial console --> FreeBSD? Message-ID: <3915B15C.B06DDF10@gorean.org> References: <Pine.BSF.4.21.0005050950420.79022-100000@fremont.bolingbroke.com>
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Ken Bolingbroke wrote:
>
> I have a FreeBSD server with a 16-port Digiboard that runs conserver to
> provide serial console access to a number of machines. This happily works
> with AIX, HP-UX, and miscellaneous hardware like the Ethernet and KVM
> switches. But when I plug a new Sun Netra into this FreeBSD server, it
> doesn't take keyboard input (screen output does appear, tho). This same
> Netra works just fine plugged into a Wyse terminal, and the other machines
> work just the same plugged into the Wyse or into my FreeBSD box. So why
> doesn't the Netra take keyboard input when connected to the FreeBSD serial
> console?
How many pins are you using in your cable? For instance, we only use 3
for our FreeBSD serial cables (TX, RX and G) but some of the sun stuff
requires more. Also, try twiddling the 'set line' options on the
digiboard. Make sure your baud rates, parity, etc. all match what the
netra is putting out. If you get a successful resolution, please respond
to the list since we may be getting some netras in. :)
Good luck,
Doug
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