1. Platform Preparation and Installation Guide
  2. Oracle Server X9-2 Platform Preparation
  3. Cable the Local Console

Cable the Local Console

You can connect the Administration console to the local SER MGT (COM1) serial console port. You can also operate the console using serial emulation over ILOM.

To cable a console connection:
  • Connect a serial console cable with an RJ-45 connector to the SER MGT port.
  • Connect ethernet to the ILOM port and use serial emulation.

When configuring boot loader parameters, set the Console Device to COM1. Never use COM2 or VGA. The Oracle Server X9-2 server cannot boot the system when set to the default of VGA. You must change this bootparameter when deploying over this platform.

Refer to the section "Change Boot Parameters by Interrupting a Boot in Progress" within the Installation and Platform Preparation Guide to learn how to set your Console Device bootparameter to "COM1". Refer to Set Up a Remote Console to learn how to run an SSH session via iLOM using Virtual Serial Port Emulation.

Follow this procedure to cable your console:

  1. Locate the appropriate cables to connect to the Oracle Server X9-2.
  2. To cable a serial connection, insert the serial console cable into the SER MGT (COM1) port.

    Figure 5-13 Connecting to USB and SER MGT (COM1) Ports

    This image displays the rear view of the Oracle Server X9-2 and shows the console port.

    Note:

    Refer to the Oracle Server X9-2 hardware documentation for information on how to configure the terminal application to connect to the console, and how to establish communications with the Oracle Server X9-2.
  3. For installation procedures, insert the USB stick in the USB port.
  4. Lead the cables neatly away from the rear panel.
  5. Plug in the cables to their respective destination components.