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.

1. Locate the appropriate cables to connect to the Netra X5-2 for Communications.
2. To cable a serial connection, insert the serial console cable into the SER MGT (COM1) port.

   Figure 1-19 Connecting to USB, VGA and SER MGT (COM1) Ports

   

   Note:

   Refer to the Netra X5-2 for Communications hardware documentation for information on how to configure the terminal application to connect to the console, and how to establish communications with the Netra X5-2 for Communications.
3. To cable a USB/Video connection, do the following:
   1. Insert the 15-pin connector end of the video cable into the Video port.
   2. Insert the USB cable from the mouse and keyboard into the USB ports.
4. Lead the cables neatly away from the rear panel.
5. Plug in the cables to their respective destination components.