This chapter describes how to connect a serial console to the server. Possible types of serial consoles include
an IBM compatible personal computer, described in “Connecting an IBM Compatible Personal Computer As the Serial Console”
a Macintosh computer, described in “Connecting a Macintosh Computer As the Serial Console”
In addition, you can use the following as system consoles for your server:
an character (ASCII) terminal
another Silicon Graphics workstation (such as Indy®, Indigo®, Indigo2TM, or Onyx®)
Follow the instructions in the CHALLENGE S Server Owner's Guide to unpack and set up the server. Install any memory, peripheral, or other options shipped with the system, and connect the power and network cables. Next
if you are using a character (ASCII) terminal or another Silicon Graphics workstation as the serial console for your server, follow the instructions in the CHALLENGE S Server Owner's Guide to set up the server and the terminal, then turn to “Accessing the Server” in Chapter 3, “Setting Up the Terminal Emulator and Starting WebFORCE Internet Gateway”
if you are using an IBM compatible computer as the serial console, proceed with the next section, “Connecting an IBM Compatible Personal Computer As the Serial Console”
If you are using a Macintosh computer as the serial console, go to the section “Connecting a Macintosh Computer As the Serial Console”
if you are using a workstation from a vendor other that Silicon Graphics as the serial console, go to “Connecting Other Types of Workstations As the Serial Console”
Follow these steps to connect an IBM compatible personal computer to your Challenge S server as the serial console:
Locate the 8-pin-to-25-pin serial cable.
Attach the 8-pin connector to port 1 of the Challenge S server, as shown in Figure 2-1.
Locate the 25-pin-to-9-pin adapter cable.
Connect the 25-pin connector of the adapter cable to the 25-pin connector of the first serial cable, attached to Port 1 of the Challenge S server.
Connect the 9-pin connector of the adapter cable to one of the COM ports of your IBM compatible personal computer.
You can use either COM1 or COM2 on your personal computer.
Make a note of which COM port you use. You will need this information later when you configure the terminal emulator on the personal computer in Chapter 3, “Setting Up the Terminal Emulator and Starting WebFORCE Internet Gateway.”
You are now ready to configure your personal computer as a serial console for the Challenge S server. Turn to Chapter 3, “Setting Up the Terminal Emulator and Starting WebFORCE Internet Gateway.”
Follow these steps to connect a Macintosh computer as the serial console for your server:
Locate the 8-pin-to-25-pin serial cable.
Attach the 8-pin connector to Port 1 of the Challenge S server, as shown in Figure 2-2.
Locate the 25-pin-to-8-pin adapter cable.
Connect the 25-pin-to-8-pin adapter cable to the 8-pin-to-25-pin serial cable.
Attach the 8-pin connector to a serial port on your Macintosh computer.
Make a note of which serial port you use on your Macintosh computer. You will need this information later when you configure the Macintosh as a serial console for the Challenge S server.
You are now ready to configure your Macintosh computer as a serial console for the Challenge S server. Turn to Chapter 3, “Setting Up the Terminal Emulator and Starting WebFORCE Internet Gateway.”
If you have a workstation that was not manufactured by Silicon Graphics, you can attach it to your WebFORCE Internet Gateway server in much the same way that you would attach a personal computer or Macintosh computer. Because of the different possible serial port configurations of various workstations, we cannot provide all possible adapters. However, you can use the pin and signal descriptions in Table 2-1, below, to obtain or create the necessary adapter cable.
Table 2-1. Serial Connector Pin and Signal Descriptions
25-Pin Connector Pin Number (From Server) | Signal Type | Signal Type of Corresponding Workstation Connector Pin |
|---|---|---|
2 | TXD (Transmit Data) | RXD (Receive Data) |
3 | RXD (Receive Data) | TXD (Transmit Data) |
7 | GND (Ground) | GND (Ground) |
The specific connector type and pin numbers of the connector vary, depending upon the workstation you wish to connect. See your workstation documentation.
For additional information about the connector pins and signals on the server, see your CHALLENGE S Server Owner's Guide.
Once you have connected your workstation to the server, you are ready to start the server and configure WebFORCE Internet Gateway. Turn to Chapter 3, “Setting Up the Terminal Emulator and Starting WebFORCE Internet Gateway.”