Re: Can I connect two Sun's via serial ports?

Fabrizio Imbroglia wrote: 
James Carlson wrote:

Serial port A on SS20 connected to serial port B of U60
(to get console access on the SS20)

Serial port A of U60 connected to serial port B of SS20.
(to get console access on the U60)


Get an old pc and install a version of Linux. Search in ebay a multiserial card where you can attach all your servers and transform it like a terminal concentrator ;)

Thanks for the idea, but I'd rather use the Suns I have. A terminal server would be an ideal solution, but one I'm not going to invest in immediatly.

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