If you are not creating logical partitions, you can use
an ASCII terminal to manage a server that is running the Linux or VIOS operating
systems. From the ASCII terminal, you can access the Advanced
System Management Interface (ASMI) to perform additional installation
tasks.
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 for the
ASMI interface is available only when the system is in the standby
state. It is not available during the initial program load (IPL) or
run time.
Note: If you are using a serial connection to the ASMI terminal,
you must use a conversion cable. This cable (part number 46K5108)
is used to convert the ASCII terminal nine–pin Dshell connector to
an RJ45 serial port connector on the system. For more information
about the locations of the connectors on the system, see
8246-L2C
and 8246-L2S locations.
To cable an ASCII terminal to the server, complete the
following steps:
- 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
- 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.
- Continue with Completing the server setup without using a management console.
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