[Info-vax] USB/DB9 terminal converter for RX2660

[Stephen Hoffman]

On 2016-06-05 15:22:05 +0000, rcyoung said:

> True enough on the diagram "attempt". Best laid plans....didn't see any 
> other way to attempt a post when restricted to a char interface. 
> ...anyway, I figured the console usage was a no go. Simple user login 
> will suffice. Think I may have a lead on a possible solution. Will let 
> people know. Simple USB/serial adapter may be a no go however. 
> Apparently using the USB converter for terminal access depends on 
> chipset being used. I only have Keyspan 19hs which is apparently a no 
> go.

Do you have an Ethernet port on the back of the system labeled MP LAN, 
located underneath the rightmost power supply bay on the back of the 
Integrity rx2660?   If so, that is the iLO (iLO 2).   If you have an 
iLO on that box — most of the rx2660 boxes do — then you will want to 
configure and use that as the console and remote management.   
Configure and use the MP LAN port; the iLO.   Not the DECwindows 
console via USB nor the serial console via COM1.

With the iLO configured, you can access the OpenVMS console via telnet 
or (if you have licenses) ssh directly from your Mac, without needing 
or using any USB nor any serial cables.

Overview and pictures of the rx2660: 
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01884039    The iLO 2 
configuration manual: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01936251.pdf


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