HP Integrity Superdome 2 Server - Manual (Page 12)

1. Connect a serial cable between the serial port on the computer and the corresponding serial
port on the Onboard Administrator module. The following table is for the DB9 serial (RS232)
port and shows the pinout and signals for the RS232 connector. The signal direction is DTE
(computer) relative to the DCE (modem).
Description Signal direction Name Pin
Carrier detect <<-- CD 1
Receive data <<-- RXD 2
Transmit data -->> TXD 3
Data terminal ready -->> DTR 4
System ground GND 5
Data set ready <<-- DSR 6
Request to send -->> RTS 7
Clear to send <<-- CTS 8
Ring indicator <<-- RI 9
2. Use any standard communication software to launch a terminal emulation session with the
following parameters:
Value Parameter
9600 bps Transmission rate
8 Data bits
None Parity
1 Stop bits
None Protocol
3. When prompted, enter a valid user name, and then press Enter.
4. Enter a valid password, and press Enter. The CLI command prompt appears.
5. Enter commands for the Onboard Administrator.
6. To end the terminal session, enter Exit at the prompt.
12 Accessing the CLI