On 2007/08/20 21:17, nicodache wrote: > I use a windows computer for it, only because I know this machine's > serial port works, and the configuration I set up for my cisco (which > is the same config as the one for openbsd) works in that machine.
Doesn't mean the cable is suitable. Check that first... 3-wire is generally not enough for the PC boot loaders (but probably will be enough for an after-boot console enabled in /etc/ttys). > The server is an old compaq server : Proliant DL 320 (G1), with only 1 > serial port on the motherboard. Also check any BIOS console redirect options; if this exists, you should probably only have it active for the BIOS, not OS/bootloader. > Is there anyway for me to check my com port is detected and working, > before I put my server into a datacenter ? cu -l cua00, dumb terminal software at the other end, type blind at one end, it should appear on-screen at the other.
