8.16 Logging In to a Server Over a Serial Port by Using
PuTTY
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By default, the server serial port is the OS serial port. For details about how to redirect the
server serial port, see "Querying and Redirecting the Serial Port (serialdir)" in the
Scenarios
Use PuTTY to log in to the server over a serial port in either of the following
scenarios:
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The server is configured for the first time at a new site.
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A remote connection to the server cannot be established.
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The server in this section can be a management module, compute node, or switching plane.
Prerequisites
Conditions
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A PC is connected to the server by using a serial cable.
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PuTTY 0.60 or later has been installed.
Data
You have obtained the user name and password for logging in to the server to be
connected.
Software Tools
PuTTY.exe: This tool is third-party software. You need to prepare it by yourself.
PuTTY 0.60 or later is required for login over a serial port.
Procedure
Step 1 Double-click PuTTY.exe.
The PuTTY Configuration window is displayed.
Step 2 In the navigation tree on the left, choose Connection > Serial.
Step 3 Set the login parameters.
The following are examples:
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Serial line to connect to: COM
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Speed (baud): 115200
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Data bits: 8
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