I wrote: > We've recently received several x2100m2 and x2200 boxes to evaluate, > and are a bit dismayed that Sun's reverted to using a DB9 for the > serial console instead of an RJ45. Attempts to use a variety of > existing adapter hoods have not been successful, so I welcome insight > on how one can effectively talk to these from a Cisco 2600 series > conserver. Thanks to all who responded. The results are inconclusive at best, and contradictory at worst. The 2100m2 seems to not be basically identical to the 2100, as I think some assumed. Responses are excerpted below: --- you can use a cisco DB9 terminal d-sub adapter with a roll-over cable. FYI: i did an eval of the X2100 and X200 and had a *lot* of issues with them... they're garbage. --- Can't help you with the cisco, but my X2100's serial consoles work without problem on Cyclades console servers, using a DB-9 to UTP converter that we get with every Sun V210/240/etc. You might also consider using the serial over LAN feature provided by the optional SMDC card. You'll need this card anyway to be able to remote powercycle the X2100. --- Do you have a console cable with that Cisco router? The console kit usually comes with a DB9(male) with an RJ45 (female) on the opposite end. --- Check out YOST.COM for the different cabling conventions. I have used the DTE for computer to cisco connection --- Sun usually ships console adapters DB9-RJ45 or DB25-RJ45 with each system. Well, atleast they used to. You should be able to use these with a straight through RJ45-RJ45 cable to the cisco unit. The cisco adapters and most other adapters will not work. They used to be chromed plastic in color. --- _______________________________________________ sunmanagers mailing list sunmanagers@sunmanagers.org http://www.sunmanagers.org/mailman/listinfo/sunmanagersReceived on Fri Nov 10 21:01:24 2006
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