Using console redirection, Hardware requirements, Software requirements – Dell PowerEdge 1600SC User Manual
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Using Console Redirection
Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1600SC Systems User's Guide
Managing the Host System Remotely
Configuring Special Key Functions
Console redirection allows you to manage a host (local) system from a client (remote) system by redirecting keyboard input and text output through a serial
port. You cannot redirect graphic output. You can use console redirection for tasks such as configuring BIOS or RAID settings.
You can also connect the client system to a port concentrator that can access numerous host systems using a shared modem. After logging into the port
concentrator, you can select a host system to manage using console redirection.
This section describes the most basic connection possible: connecting systems using a null-modem serial cable, which directly connects the serial ports on two
systems.
Hardware Requirements
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An available serial (COM) port on the host system (COM1)
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An available serial (COM) port on a client system
This port must not conflict with any other ports on the client system.
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A null-modem serial cable to connect the host system to the client system
Software Requirements
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VT 100/220 or ANSI terminal emulation with a window size of 80 x 25 characters
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9600, 19.2 K, 57.6 K, or 115.2 K bps using serial (COM) ports
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Ability to create keyboard command macros (recommended)
All versions of the Microsoft® Windows® operating system include Hilgraeve's HyperTerminal terminal emulation software. However, the included version does
not provide many functions required during console redirection. Either upgrade to HyperTerminal Private Edition 6.1 or later, or select new terminal emulation
software.
Configuring the Host System
Configure console redirection on the host (local) system through the System Setup program (see "
Using the System Setup Program
"). The Console
Redirection screen allows you to enable or disable the console redirection feature, select the remote terminal type, and enable or disable console redirection
after booting.
Configuring the Client System