Console Connection Help with rp-3410

[RKB]

Hi, I just have a few newbie questions. I have a HP rp3410 server and would like to install HP-UNIX 11i Ver. 1 on it. I plan on first communicating with the console port first to configure the network card with a Dynamic IP address. Then from there telnet'ing to that connection for the install which I plan to do with 3 CD's.

It is new out of the box, and I installed 6-512 MB sticks of ram in matching pairs according to the manual. I attached the "W" cable to the back of the server, and then attached a serial cable from my PC serial port to the console connector on the "W" cable. I launched Hyper terminal and set the baud rate at 9600 and then started the server. I connected the power cord to the server and pressed the power button.

I just have a few problems. When I pressed the power button the fans went on loud, then completely quiet with the LED in front flashing orange. I see nothing on the hyper terminal. When I press the power again, the fans turn back on, and the light next to the button is green, but the system LED is still orange. Again I see nothing on the terminal. I tried pressing return or other various ctrl commands but I cannot see anything on hypertermial to log in so that I can configure the servers IP address. Is there something that is wrong with the server that is preventing me from logging in? Or do I need to set up my hyperterminal differently? Any help would surely be appreciated. Thanks

[DCE · Accepted solution]

Are you using a null modem serial cable? a standard serial will not work......

Here is a link to that describes how to access/configure the rp3410

http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=996494

[goldboy]

Ryan,
You should be able to log into the MP without powering up the system as long as there is power provided to it.
I assume you are not using a NULL MODEM CABLE as stated in the previous response.
Also, the memory roles for this system states that memory should be loaded in Quads and you have loaded 6 pairs.

Tal

[RKB]

Yeah that was my issue! I wasn't using a Null modem cable, I found an adapter though. As for the orange light, I just cleared the logs once I was able to log in. As for the memory, my memory is shown as "mismatched". I am going to open "her" up this afternoon to verify my memory installation. I will let you guys know what's going on.

[RKB]

Okay, everything seems fine now. I just installed HP-UX 11i version 1 on my rp3410. I gave my server a static IP address, and can connect to the terminal using Putty. What I need to do is to see the CDE on my windows XP machine. I have been reading tons of threads regarding this issue, from VNC client and servers, to X servers (ReflectionsX, Cygwin etc.). Which would be the easiest to do to get GUI access to my server? I downloaded Cygwin but I have no idea how to set it up (the instructions were not very helpful to my small UNIX brain). Any advice or crash courses would be great.

[goldboy]

I use "reflection" for the past few years, it has a wizard to help you create a connection.
Also, Exceed is the same software, you do have to purchase them since they are shelf products.

I am wondering did you change your memory configuration per my suggestion ?

Tal

[RKB]

Yeah interesting enough in the manual that came in the box, it said that only the 3440 needed to be loaded in quads, but whatever. As for reflections and exceed, I am looking for a freeware approach.

[DCE]

CygwinX is the only freeware emulator I am aware of. I tried it and then bit the bullet and bought ReflectionsX. If you look on e-bay, amazon, etc, you can find a reasonably priced version of one of the commercial packages - espcially if you do not need the latest and greatest.

[RKB]

Yeah Gygwin seems like its pretty complicated, with out good results. What about the VNC approach?

[RKB]

Alright I got Exceed, I need to learn how to use this thing. I will start another thread. Thanks all!