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.
Connect a proper cable between the port and terminal.
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.
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.
Invoke admintool either through
the window interface, or by entering this
command at a root prompt:
admintool
Select Browse > Serial Ports.
Select a device.
Select Edit > Modify.
Configure the device parameters. Typically a terminal device is set to Terminal-Hardwired and Service Enabled.
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).
If a login does not appear on the terminal, try disabling and reenabling the device in admintool.
If a cycling baud rate is used and scrambled characters appear on the terminal screen, hitting the Enter key several times at the terminal may cause the port to change baud rates and display a login.
If a cycling baud rate is used and scrambled characters appear on the terminal screen, change the baud rate to a fixed /etc/ttydef entry matching the terminal's settings.