The ASCII terminal is connected to the server through a
serial link. The ASCII interface to the ASMI provides a subset of
the Web interface functions. The ASCII terminal is available only
when the system is in the platform standby state. It is not available
during the initial program load (IPL) or run time.
This connection also allows you to access the system management
services. Use the system management services menus to view information
about your system and to perform steps such as changing the boot list
and setting the network installation parameters.
To set up the
ASCII terminal for direct or remote access to the ASMI, complete the
following steps:
- By using a serial cable that is equipped
with a null modem, connect the ASCII terminal to system connector
1 (P1-T1, which is the default) or 2 (P1-T2) on the rear of the server.
- Refer to the following diagrams for details.
Figure 1. Connection for 8231-E2B
Figure 2. Connection for 8202-E4B
and 8205-E6B
Figure 3. Connection for 8233–E8B
- Connect the power cord from the server
to a power source.
- Wait for the green light on the control
panel to start flashing.
- Ensure that your ASCII terminal is set
to the following general attributes.
These attributes
are the default settings for the diagnostic programs. Be sure that
your terminal is set according to these attributes before proceeding
to the next step.
Table 1. Default settings for
the diagnostic programs| General setup attributes |
3151 /11/31/41 settings |
3151 /51/61 settings |
3161 /64 settings |
Description |
|---|
| Line speed |
19,200 |
19,200 |
19,200 |
Uses the 19,200 (bits per second) line speed to
communicate with the system unit. |
| Word length (bits) |
8 |
8 |
8 |
Selects 8 bits as a data word length (byte). |
| Parity |
No |
No |
No |
Does not add a parity bit and is used together
with the word length attribute to form the 8–bit data word (byte). |
| Stop bit |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Places a bit after a data word (byte). |
- Press a key on the ASCII terminal to allow
the service processor to confirm the presence of the ASCII terminal.
- When the login display appears for the
ASMI, enter admin for the user ID and password.
- Change the default password when you are
prompted.
You have completed the setup for an ASCII
terminal, and have started the ASMI.
- On the ASMI, change the time of day on
the server.
- Set the system boot mode to boot by using
the power on/off system menus on the ASMI.
- If an operating system is installed (for
example, in the factory), the operating system now boots. If no operating
system is installed, the system boots to system management services
(SMS menus).
Note: Use the SMS menus to view information
about your system and to perform tasks, such as changing the boot
list and setting the network installation parameters.
- If the operating system is not installed,
you can install the AIX® operating system or
the Linux operating
system now.
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Figure 2. Connection for 8202-E4B and 8205-E6B
Figure 3. Connection for 8233–E8B
