Ibm System P5 Serial Connection Adapter
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Unable to create console connection between PC and P5
Unable to create console connection between PC and P5
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Hi all.
As part of my upgrade from AIX 5.2 to 5.3, I have upgraded the firmware on my P51A dev server. I still need to upgrade the ethernet adapter firmware before I go to 5.3 though, but I was unable to get a console connection up between my notebook and P5 server? I do not have an HMC..
I was able to make a connection with a serial-serial cable to my IBM SAN switches, but not to any of my P5 servers. I am making use of ZOC Terminal software and have tried a BAUD rate or 9600 with 8N1, as this is what a tech from IBM UK suggested, but I am still unable to connect. I have tried Hyperterminal too, but this does not work either.
My console is assigned to /dev/tty0 and it is enabled and the settings of tty0 look like this:
TTY tty0
TTY type tty
TTY interface vcon
Description Asynchronous Terminal
Status Available
Location
Parent adapter sa0
PORT number [0] +
Enable LOGIN disable +
TIME before advancing to next port setting [0] +#
TERMINAL type [ibm3151]
FLOW CONTROL to be used [xon] +
STTY attributes for RUN time [hupcl,cread,brkint,icrnl,opost,tab3,onlcr,isig,icanon,echo,ec> +
STTY attributes for LOGIN [hupcl,cread,echoe,cs8]
Sorry for the poor formatting...
I have tried setting enable login to enable, but this dd not make any difference.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, as the 5.3 upgrade is on hold till I get a console up-and-running.
Thanks
kat000003
As part of my upgrade from AIX 5.2 to 5.3, I have upgraded the firmware on my P51A dev server. I still need to upgrade the ethernet adapter firmware before I go to 5.3 though, but I was unable to get a console connection up between my notebook and P5 server? I do not have an HMC..
I was able to make a connection with a serial-serial cable to my IBM SAN switches, but not to any of my P5 servers. I am making use of ZOC Terminal software and have tried a BAUD rate or 9600 with 8N1, as this is what a tech from IBM UK suggested, but I am still unable to connect. I have tried Hyperterminal too, but this does not work either.
My console is assigned to /dev/tty0 and it is enabled and the settings of tty0 look like this:
TTY tty0
TTY type tty
TTY interface vcon
Description Asynchronous Terminal
Status Available
Location
Parent adapter sa0
PORT number [0] +
Enable LOGIN disable +
TIME before advancing to next port setting [0] +#
TERMINAL type [ibm3151]
FLOW CONTROL to be used [xon] +
STTY attributes for RUN time [hupcl,cread,brkint,icrnl,opost,tab3,onlcr,isig,icanon,echo,ec> +
STTY attributes for LOGIN [hupcl,cread,echoe,cs8]
Sorry for the poor formatting...
I have tried setting enable login to enable, but this dd not make any difference.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, as the 5.3 upgrade is on hold till I get a console up-and-running.
Thanks
kat000003
'Dear sir does any one know how to log into an IBM 9131-52a p5 series server via the serial ports at the front. The system isn't managed by a HMC. I've tried Hyper term & net Term with a serial cable at 9600,8,n,1 & 3151 emulation & vt100 with my laptop and also changed the com ports but invain. I am unable to login serial connection. Serial cable.