Users Guide

62 Advanced Configuration of the DRAC 5
Connecting the DB-9 or Null Modem Cable for the
Serial Console
To access the managed system using a serial text console, connect a DB-9 null
modem cable to the COM port on the managed system. Not all DB-9 cables
carry the pinout/signals necessary for this connection. The DB-9 cable for this
connection must conform to the specification shown in Table 4-11.
NOTE: The DB-9 cable can also be used for BIOS text console redirection.
Configuring the Management Station Terminal
Emulation Software
Your DRAC 5 supports a serial or telnet text console from a management
station running one of the following types of terminal emulation software:
• Linux Minicom in an Xterm
• Hilgraeve’s HyperTerminal Private Edition (version 6.3)
• Linux Telnet in an Xterm
• Microsoft
®
Telnet
Perform the steps in the following subsections to configure your type of terminal
software. If you are using Microsoft Telnet, configuration is not required.
Table 4-11. Required Pinout for DB-9 Null Modem Cable
Signal Name DB-9 Pin
(server pin)
DB-9 Pin
(workstation pin)
FG (Frame Ground) – –
TD (Transmit data) 3 2
RD (Receive Data) 2 3
RTS (Request To Send) 7 8
CTS (Clear To Send) 8 7
SG (Signal Ground) 5 5
DSR (Data Set Ready) 6 4
CD (Carrier Detect) 1 4
DTR (Data Terminal Ready) 4 1 and 6