Subject: Re: DS5000/200 testing????
To: NetBSD Bob <nbsdbob@weedcon1.cropsci.ncsu.edu>
From: None <mcmahill@mtl.mit.edu>
List: port-pmax
Date: 10/30/1999 14:21:47
On Sat, 30 Oct 1999, NetBSD Bob wrote:
> Guys... while we are on the subject of DS5000/200 funzies.....
>
> How can I test a bare 5000/200 chassis with only a serial console?
connect a serial cable to the DB-25 Male connector labeled "3". Then I
think its 9600 8-N-1. You'll probably need a null modem cable or adapter.
> IS a scsi bus terminator required on the back of the case, just for
> testing purposes?
if you're not hooking up any scsi devices, just powering on the box to see
if it shows basic signs of life, I wouldn't think so.
-Dan