Using a Terminal

If your system does not normally have a terminal, you may find it useful to attach a console terminal directly to the system for troubleshooting.

Alternatively, you can log in remotely through a network. You can also control the system remotely through a modem and a system serial port.

To attach a terminal to the system:

1. Halt the system and turn off power.

2. Connect the terminal to serial port A on the clock+ board.

   The clock+ board is located at the back of system. See Figure 9-1.

3. Power on the terminal.

4. Set up the terminal.

   Refer to the OpenBoot Command Reference for instructions for using the set-defaults and printenv commands.

   The settings will vary with the terminal type, but these settings are often used:

   • 9600 bps

   • 8 data bits

   • 1 stop bit

   • Even parity

   • Full duplex

5. Power on the system and reboot.

   Figure 9-1 Details of the Clock+ Board