109MAXDATA PLATINUM 90002R Server System
Limitations
Console redirection is a real-mode BIOS extension and has been modied to transition into EFI space.
The transition is actually a parameter-passing exercise whereby the serial redirection scheme native
to the EFI takes over using the settings established in BIOS Setup.
Video is redirected by scanning for, and sending changes to, text video memory across the redirection
channel. Therefore, console redirection cannot redirect video in graphics mode. Keyboard redirection
operates through the BIOS INT 16h handler. Software that bypasses this handler does not receive
redirected keystrokes. After entering EFI, the redirection scheme changes somewhat, but the effect
is the same.
Server Management Interface
The BIOS determines if console redirection is enabled, reads the current baud rate from the EMP,
and passes this value to the appropriate management controller via the IPMB.
Sample Setup for Console Redirection
The following is an example of how to congure the console/host and server for BIOS console
redirection. For Serial over LAN (SOL) console redirection, refer to the ISM documentation included
on the ISM CD. In the example below, the console is running Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP with SP3.
The console and server are directly connected through the serial ports of both systems, using a null
modem cable:
Server Conguration
1. Power on the server and when prompted, press the <F2> key to enter BIOS Setup.
2. The BIOS Setup menu displays the Main menu. Use the arrow keys move to the System
Management menu.
3. At System Management menu, arrow to the Console Redirection submenu and press <Enter>.
4. Arrow to the Serial Console Redirection and press <Enter>.
5. Use the arrow key to select Enabled and press <Enter>.
6. The Serial Port menu should display COM2 as the selected. If it does not, choose Serial Port
and use the arrow keys to change the selection.
7. Set the Baud Rate to 19.2K.
8. Set the Flow Control to CTS/RTS.
9. Set the Terminal Type to VT-100.
10. Press <F10> to save the conguration changes and exit BIOS Setup.
11. At the prompt to save changes and exit, select Yes and press <Enter>.
12. This reboots the server with console redirection enabled. Power down the server and congure
the console.
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