What you can do is install your USB to serial adapter, USB driver for that, and your terminal emulation, then short pins 2 & 3 on the DB9 and bash a few keys; it should echo. Just a way to test your PC, USB adapter and terminal emulation before you connect to the V210.
Also, the Linux appliance (ALOM) produces a prompt SC>
(system controller)
You'll need to login to that first but then, if you cannot reach the power switch at the front (because it's under your table), you can ask the SC to power up the main processor by issuing the command:
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Hicks, I got into the system. I downloaded Putty first. Than changed the Com Port to 5 which is what my computer assigned the Com Port in Hardware devices.
Not it wants a password. The Server pops up as SUNFIREV210. The installation guide, chapter 3 says The last eight digits of the S/N is the default password, It doesn't work.
Hi,
First post here!
I have a Sun V210 that I use occasionally for build testing things big-endian. I switched it on the other day, at it aint comin' up. I was wondering if anyone on this fine forum knows if it can be brought back from the dead.
With the SCC card in, and conencted to... (22 Replies)
Hey,
I have a V210 with a failed CPU fan.
The temperature is currently at 84C and I've been asked to wait a few weeks before replacing as its a production system and it cant be shut down yet.
Is it too hot? Do I risk killing the CPU at this temp?
Its been like this for a few weeks now... (5 Replies)
I have bought from eBay a second hand Sun Fire V210 server and I'm really stumped at the lack of complete instructions on how to connect to it.
I don't have a Windows machine, I've only got Ubuntu and OS X computers. None of them have an old RS-232 port on them either.
In saying that, I have... (12 Replies)
Are we having sat-sun holiday for unix forum?
I am just thinking there are no new things to explore on sat-sun. It looks like holiday for this site also....:D (1 Reply)
Sun Fire V210, No Keyboard
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OpenBoot 4.13.2, 4096 MB memory installed, Serial #61203679.
Ethernet address 0:3:ba:a5:e4:df, Host ID: 83a5e4df.
Boot device: net File and args:
100 Mbps FDX Link up
Timeout waiting for... (5 Replies)
Dear Sun gurus,
I have Sun Fire V240 server with its StorEdge 3300 disk-array. Following are its disks appeared in format command. I have prepared its partitions thru format and metainit & metattach (may be i have made wrong steps, causing the errors below because I have done thru some document... (1 Reply)
I know this has nothing to do with Unix but find this forum very useful. Was just wondering if anyone knows of any MS Access forums?
Thanks (2 Replies)
Hi my name Louas and I´m from Argentina (so you must forgive me English!).
I'm studing Unix and I want to know where and how can I conect to practice.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
Louas. (4 Replies)
Currently have root access to our own boxes on site. HQ wants to take root access away from us.
What does root access provide that is unavailable for users as it is essential for us to keep local control.
We log in as users but have su for special needs.
On all other os boxes we have admin... (2 Replies)