Users Guide
For more information about the sshpkauth, see the Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge
FX2/FX2s Command Line Reference Guide.
Configuring Terminal Emulation Software
CMC supports a serial text console that can be launched using any terminal emulation software.
Following are the examples of terminal emulation software that can used to connect to CMC.
1. Linux Minicom
2. Hilgraveve’s HyperTerminal for Windows
Connect one end of the serial null modem cable (present at both ends) to the serial connector on the
back of the chassis. Connect the other end of the cable to management station serial port. For more
information on connecting cables, refer to the back panel of the chassis in Chassis Overview section.
Configure your terminal emulation software with the following parameters:
• Baud rate: 115200
• Port: COM1
• Data: 8 bit
• Parity: None
• Stop: 1 bit
• Hardware flow control: Yes
• Software flow control: No
Connecting to Servers or I/O Module Using Connect
Command
CMC can establish a connection to redirect the serial console of a server or I/O module.
For servers, serial console redirection can be accomplished using:
• CMC command line interface (CLI) or the RACADM connect command. For more information about
running the RACADM commands, see the
Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge FX2/FX2s
RACADM Command Line Reference Guide.
• iDRAC Web interface serial console redirection feature.
• iDRAC Serial Over LAN (SOL) functionality.
In a serial, Telnet, SSH console, CMC supports the connect command to establish a serial connection to
a server or I/O module. The server serial console contains both the BIOS boot and setup screens, and the
operating system serial console. For the I/O module, the switch serial console is available. There is a
single IOM on the chassis.
CAUTION: When run from the CMC serial console, the connect -b option stays connected until
the CMC resets. This connection is a potential security risk.
NOTE: The connect command provides the –b (binary) option. The –b option passes raw binary
data, and cfgSerialConsoleQuitKey is not used. Additionally, when connecting to a server using
the CMC serial console, transitions in the DTR signal (for example, if the serial cable is removed to
connect a debugger) will not result in you exiting the application.
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