Cable the Local Console
You can connect the Administration console to either the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) (NET MGT), the local VGA+USB console ports, or the local SER MGT (COM1) serial console port.
- To cable a serial console
connection:
- Serial console cable with an RJ-45 connector
- To cable a USB and Video
Connection:
- DB-15 video cable with a maximum cable length of 6 meters (19.7 feet)
- USB cable with a maximum cable length of 6 meters (19.7 feet)
- USB keyboard
In the following procedure, you have the option to either cable a serial connection or to cable a USB/Video connection.
Note:
Do not configure COM2 in the bootparams menu.When configuring boot loader parameters, set the console to VGA when you use ILOM or VGA+USB, or to COM1 when you use SER MGT. The boot loader is accessible on all console ports, but only input from the active console port can be recognized by the Netra X5-2 for Communications.