Connect to the Console
You can physically connect to the console on the server using the VGA port or the serial port on the server.
The baud rate should be 9600 while connecting to the console using the serial port. See Set the Baud Rate.
You can also connect to the console remotely using the following options:
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Serial over LAN
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Using vKVM
Connect to the Console Using Serial Over LAN
You can use a terminal server to connect to the serial port of the appliance or use Serial over Lan (SOL) to connect to the serial console over the network.
To enable Serial over LAN (SOL):
Procedure
Step 1 |
Launch CIMC and log in using your username and password configured in Set the Appliance. |
Step 2 |
Select Server > Remote Presence > Serial Over LAN. |
Step 3 |
Check the check box Enabled. |
Step 4 |
Connect to CIMC using SSH. |
Step 5 |
Enter these commands in the following sequence:
Serial over LAN must be enabled. If it is not enabled, use the user interface to enable it.
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Step 6 |
Close Network Connection to Exit. |
Connect to the vKVM Console
Procedure
Step 1 |
Launch CIMC and log in using your username and password configured in Set the Appliance. |
Step 2 |
Select Server > Summary > Actions. |
Step 3 |
Click Launch vKVM Console. The Security Warning dialogue box opens. |
Step 4 |
Click Continue. The vKVM console is downloaded and the credentials are verified. |
Step 5 |
Click Run to install the vKVM console. |
Set the Baud Rate
Procedure
Step 1 |
Launch CIMC. |
Step 2 |
Select Server > BIOS > Actions. |
Step 3 |
Choose Configure BIOS. The Configure BIOS Parameter dialog box opens. |
Step 4 |
Select Advanced Tab |
Step 5 |
Select 9600 for Bits Per Second in Serial Configuration |
Step 6 |
Click Save. |