serial port query on L-class

[Ronald Ng]

I am installing a GPS device to my L-class server which needs a serial connection . Can I use the UPS port or the Remote Console Port? It seemed that the UPS port did not work when I installed it. Error: can't open device. Please help.

[Paula J Frazer-Campbell]

Hi

Check your pinouts for your cable.

DB-9 Female:

3-Tx 2-Rx 5-GND

DB-9 Male:

2-Tx 3-Rx 7-GND

HTH

Paula

[MANOJ SRIVASTAVA · Accepted solution]

Yes you can use the UPS port os the remote console port . Please get the device no genrally /dev/tty2a1 or tty2a2 and use a cross cable.



Manoj Srivastava

[S.K. Chan]

You would have a higher success rate if you use the "remote console port" which is the port usually used to connect to a modem, though I do not have experience in connecting a GPS device to it.