Configuring a Device for a Terminal

Use this procedure to configure a RealPort device for a terminal. See your Solaris documentation for more information on configuring a serial device for a terminal.

The PortServer and RealPort should be properly installed, configured and functioning before proceeding.

Procedure

  1. Connect a proper cable between the port and terminal. 
  2. Set the port to dev=prn on the PortServer by entering this command at a PortServer root prompt:

    set port dev=prn ra=12

    This example sets dev=prn for port 12 of a PortServer.

  3. If you are using 8-pin RJ-45 cabling from the PortServer to the terminal, set the port to altpin=on by entering this command at a PortServer root prompt:

    set port altpin=on ra=12

    This example sets altpin=on for port 12 of a PortServer.

  4. Invoke admintool either through the window interface, or by entering this command at a root prompt:

    admintool

  5. Select Browse > Serial Ports.
  6. Select a device.
  7. Select Edit > Modify.
  8. Configure the device parameters. Typically a terminal device is set to Terminal-Hardwired and Service Enabled.
  9. Set the Baud Rate.

    Note that the default admintool baud rates cycle, meaning the speed at the end of the corresponding /etc/ttytype entry is different than the speed at the beginning of the entry. It preferable to configure a device to a fixed rate.

    As an example, this line can be added to /etc/ttytype and used as a fixed rate for devices:

    38400N:38400 hupcl:38400 hupcl::38400N

    If a custom /etc/ttytype entry is created and used, set Baud Rate to Other and enter the /etc/ttytype identifier (e.g. 38400N).

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