----- Original Nachricht ---- Von: mal content <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> An: [email protected] Datum: 20.05.2006 00:01 Betreff: Connecting to Sun Ultra 5 over serial line
> Hello. > > I'm trying to connect to a Sun Ultra 5 from my OpenBSD > laptop (a thinkpad) but I'm currently stuck. I have next to > no experience with serial communications, so I'm groping > around in the dark currently. > > I have a serial cable with a null modem adapter connected > to the DB9 serial port on my laptop and the DB25 A serial > port on the Sun. > > I'm using minicom, at 9600 baud and using the /dev/tty00 > device. > > When I switch on the Sun, I'm told that I should get some > console output and then the usual ok> prompt. I actually > get a lot of control characters and binary gibberish. > > Where exactly do I start with troubleshooting? The cable > doesn't seem to be at fault, so I'm assuming that the > problem is software related. > > cheers, > MC > Hi, make sure your keyboard is not connected to the Sun, otherwise it will not switch the console to the serial IF. Also make sure your connection settings are 9600-8N1. You might also find more help at http://www.obsolyte.com/sunFAQ/serial/. BR Marcus Viel oder wenig? Schnell oder langsam? Unbegrenzt surfen + telefonieren ohne Zeit- und Volumenbegrenzung? DAS TOP ANGEBOT JETZT bei Arcor: g|nstig und schnell mit DSL - das All-Inclusive-Paket f|r clevere Doppel-Sparer, nur 44,85 inkl. DSL- und ISDN-Grundgeb|hr! http://www.arcor.de/rd/emf-dsl-2
