SPARC T7 Series Servers Administration Guide

Enable a Local Graphics Monitor

This procedure describes how to enable use of a graphics monitor connected to the video port on the server.

1. Connect the monitor video cable to the video port.

   Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the connection.

2. Connect the monitor power cord to an AC outlet.
3. Connect the USB keyboard cable to one USB port.
4. Connect the USB mouse cable to another USB port.
5. Enable support for graphics in Oracle Solaris if not done previously.

   See Enable Oracle Solaris Graphics Support.

6. Log in to the Oracle Solaris desktop using the local monitor and keyboard.

   Note that you cannot view the host console directly in the Oracle Solaris desktop. See Host Console Options for a Local Graphics Monitor.

Related Information

• Host Console Options for a Local Graphics Monitor

• Oracle Solaris 11.3 documentation (http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=solaris11)