On 5/19/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello. > > I'm trying to connect to a Sun Ultra 5 from my OpenBSD > laptop (a thinkpad) but I'm currently stuck. I have next to > no experience with serial communications, so I'm groping > around in the dark currently. > > I have a serial cable with a null modem adapter connected > to the DB9 serial port on my laptop and the DB25 A serial > port on the Sun. > > I'm using minicom, at 9600 baud and using the /dev/tty00 > device. > > When I switch on the Sun, I'm told that I should get some > console output and then the usual ok> prompt. I actually > get a lot of control characters and binary gibberish. > > Where exactly do I start with troubleshooting? The cable > doesn't seem to be at fault, so I'm assuming that the > problem is software related. > > cheers, > MC > Hi, make sure your keyboard is not connected to the Sun, otherwise it will not switch the console to the serial IF. Also make sure your connection settings are 9600-8N1. You might also find more help at http://www.obsolyte.com/sunFAQ/serial/.
Hello. Yes, I have this guide onscreen now. My keyboard is already unplugged, and I seem to be using the correct settings. MC
