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New Server Does Not PRovide a LOM Prompt

Hi Experts,

I have a new Sun Server that I am just getting around to setup. I plugged in the server after unpacking it from the box, connected the RJ-45 and serial adapter into the server/workstation and I am able to connect to COM 1 on the workstation using Tera Term, but I am unable to see a response on the screen from the server.
(I connected the RJ-45 to the LOM A port.)

I do not recieve any # or prompt, just a blinking curosr. Is there a way to forcefully reset the Sun Server? It is a V100, and I am sure that the issue is with the server itself versus a bad cable. (I already tried multiple workstations, cables, and RJ-45 Adapter for the sreial port.

Thanks,
Byd2k

tfewster

What model of Sun server? Some (e.g. V490) have a "real" console port that looks identical to the LOM port; You have to connect to the console port first, then you can reconfigure it to use the LOM, which will be a network device rather than serial.

byd2k

ASKER

Thanks for the reply, the server is a V100.

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byd2k

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Hi Tfewster,

I'll take any suggestions that I can get. I don't have another V100 to swap parts out, however what about shutting the power off and inserting the OS cd? Do you know if the Sun Server will auto detect the cd or is everthing LOM based until the OS is installed?

By the way, the wrench light is not on, however the power light is on if I toggle the power button.

Thanks,
Byd2k

byd2k

ASKER

Hi Guys,

Even though I tried a serial port throughout this process, I switched over to a USB serial adapter. After switching back from the USB serial adapter to a regular serial port, I am now recieve a LOM prompt.

Thank you all for your help.

-Byd2k