Sun Microsystems 1290 Server User Manual


 
Chapter 1 Unpacking and Installing the Server 35
LOM Serial A port connects directly to an ASCII terminal or a network terminal
server (NTS) using a command-line interface. This port is used for the initial
administrative console. Use this port to modify the default system controller settings
so that the 10/100BASE-T LOM Ethernet port can be used as an administrative
console. The configuration of Serial port A cannot be changed. See Appendix A for
details on the serial ports.
The 10/100BASE-T LOM Ethernet port is used to connect the system controller to
the network. This port is preconfigured as follows:
System controller configured to be on a network
System controller Ethernet configured for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP)
No preconfigured system controller Ethernet IP address, gateway, domain name
service (DNS) domain, or DNS servers
To Connect the Initial Administrative Console
For the initial configuration, connect LOM Serial A port to the serial port on any of
the following devices:
ASCII terminal
Sun workstation
Terminal server (or patch panel connected to a terminal server)
Note If the IP address assigned to the 10/100BASE-T LOM Ethernet port by
DHCP is known, the 10/100BASE-T LOM Ethernet port can be accessed without the
LOM Serial A port.
1. Connect the administrative console to the LOM Serial A port (
FIGURE 1-26).
The LOM Serial A port is a DTE (data terminal equipment) port. An adapter,
crossover cable, or null modem cable is required to connect the LOM Serial A port to
another DTE port. For LOM Serial A port connector pinouts and adaptor
information, see “LOM Serial A and Serial B Ports” on page 59.
2. Turn the customer-supplied circuit breakers power switch to the On position.
3. Turn the system power switch to the On position.
Refer to the Netra 1290 Server System Administration Guide, 819-4374.
4. Set up the system console.
Refer to the Netra 1290 Server System Administration Guide, 819-4374.