[Summary]: RSC + console

From: Galen Johnson (gjohnson_at_trantor.org)
Date: 05/03/03

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    Galen Johnson wrote:

    > Would anyone happen to know if the RSC is enabled if you can still
    > console in via ttya? Or is this an all or nothing deal? What happens
    > if something happens to my network and my machine is freaked out? Am I
    > going to be able to get access to my machine short of using a Xover
    > cable?
    >
    > I've resisted the RSC device as long as I've known about it but am
    > being forced to utilize it now...I'd appreciate some input.
    >
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    Thanks for the many responses. To summarize, No, you can't access the
    console through ttya (unless you are on an E250). If the machine
    freaks while the network is down you can either use a crossover cable
    or the console port on the rscs card itself (if it has one). Looks like
    I may be changing my opinion of the RSC port as it has one feature that
    makes it worthwhile...you can power on the machine with it.

    =G=
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