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Re: Diskless server and single user mode



On Sun, 2002-07-07 at 11:20, Balazs Javor wrote:
> On Sun, Jul 07, 2002 at 10:52:31AM -0500, Ron Johnson wrote:
> >On Sun, 2002-07-07 at 02:49, Balazs Javor wrote:
> >> Hi,
> >> 
> >> I have a server machine running Woody that I like to put into a less
> >> obtrusive location. My intention is to remote administer it from my other
> >> machine via ssh.
> >> 
> >> Now certain problems, like filesystem repairs after a crash or power failure,
> >> might require access in single user mode where ssh (and others) are not
> >> available.
> >> 
> >> Is there a recommended solution for this situation?
> >> 
> >> (Maybe a serial line console?)
> >
> >How far will the "hidden" server be from your "regular" machine?
> >In the same room?
> > 
> >-- 
> 
> Yes. About 5-6 meters away. Allthough there will be a Win2K machine even
> closer.

I'm pretty sure that that's well within the RS-232 distance spec.

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