On Sun, 19 Dec 2010, Jim Wildman wrote:
One of the more frustrating servers I've worked with. You can only use the serial port for the console after you set it up in the bios..which you can't do from the serial port if it isn't already setup.
Confirm that you need the C2T cable. Be aware that there are 2 types. One about 18" long with an identical connector on each end (for stacking the servers), one as described with the KVM break out on the end. Used to cost about $60 back in the day.
Out of curiosity, here is an example http://cgi.ebay.com/KVM-Breakout-C2T-Cable-IBM-x330-x335-06P6210-New-/320632...
Great little servers once they are installed. oh, the original bios would only allow you to set PXE boot on 1 of the interfaces at a time.
Oh, and there are 2 ports on the back, one IN and one OUT. The KVM goes on the OUT port (right hand as I remember it)
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