Computer Accessories User Manual

Serial Console Redirection BIOS
PENT/ATCA−717 85
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S The COM port routing described above is only applicable to BIOS versions w 2.0.0.
Earlier BIOS versions used a different routing. For details refer to
the
aPENT/ATCA−715/717/7105/7107 BIOS Information Sheeta which can be
downloaded from the Motorola literature catalog web site.
S COM port swapping can also be enabled via an IPMI System Boot Options
command. COM port swapping is enabled if either the on−board switch 3−4, the
IPMI System Boot Options command or both enable it.
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A NULL−Modem cable is available as accessory kit for the blade. It converts the RJ−45
connector to a standard DSUB connector which can be connected to a remote terminal.
The following communication parameters are used by default:
S Baud rate: 9600
S No handshake
S PC ANSI
S 8 data bits
S No parity
S 1 stop bit
All configuration parameters listed above can be modified via the BIOS.
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Connecting to the Blade
In order to connect to the blade using the serial console redirect feature, proceed as
follows:.
Procedure
1. Configure terminal to communicate using the same parameters as in BIOS
setup
2. Connect terminal to NULL−modem cable
3. Connect NULL−modem cable to COM port you have selected in BIOS setup
4. Start up blade