Configuring HP-UX For Peripherals

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Conﬁguring Terminals and Modems

Removing or Moving a Terminal or Modem

NOTE Removing the system console is not supported.

Terminals and modems are most easily removed using SAM, because

SAM also removes the getty entries in /etc/inittab and ensures that

inittab is reread.

However, it is also a simple matter to remove a terminal or modem using

HP-UX commands.

Step 1. If users will be affected, notify them in advance about the change. The

terminal or modem to be removed cannot be in use; it must be inactive.

Step 2. Create a backup copy of the /etc/inittab ﬁle by copying it.

Step 3. Edit the /etc/inittab ﬁle to remove or modify any getty entries for the

terminal. Refer to inittab (4) in the HP-UX Reference.

Step 4. Activate the updated /etc/inittab ﬁle by typing

/sbin/init q

Step 5. Update any software application conﬁgurations that use the moved

terminal or modem. Refer to your softwareapplication documentation for

speciﬁc instructions.

Step 6. If you are removing the terminal or modem, unplug and disconnect it.

If you are moving the terminal or modem, add the terminal or modem to

the system at the new hardware location, following the instructions

found in “Conﬁguring HP-UX for an HP Terminal or for a Modem”,

earlier in this chapter.