Re: OT: Sun Sparc systems
Jacob S. wrote:
> Does anyone have any good hints for ways to install/run Linux on a
> headless Sun station?
>
> I would plug it into my KVM, except that I understand a Sun Ultra 10
> has special video, keyboard and mouse connectors, requiring an adapter
> before it will work with the standard pc parts.
>
> I've also looked around and found the adapters online, but they cost
> more than I paid for the Sun box. :-) So, I'm hoping to find a cheaper
> route. If only there were a way to get a null modem cable to allow me to
> get into the BIOS and low level setup w/o an OS installed...
>
Hello
At work, I used a vt100 console to install solaris on some sun servers (v210
and v480), you can have the "ok" prompt with a serial console.
you should try to remove the graphic card and boot with your null modem
cable connected on the 1st serial port.
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