Re: First install of T2000



>I just my self a Sun T2000 system for evaluation
>purpose. I am currently sitting trying to boot
>the server. The system only came with two network
>cables, nothing else. What I understand from the,
>not included docs, one must use the special
>serial to TP cable to connect to the serial mgmt
>port? I have tried using the regular serial port
>but it doesn't reply to that one at all.
>Any hints?
>I must say I am a little surprised Sun still uses
>serial ports for initial startup, I haven't owned
>a portable computer, mac or pc with a serial port
>in years.
>

I just borrowed a tp to serial adapter from a
V240 and now it does output on that port.
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