Anyone ever access the xserve over the serial port?

[jarednichols]

In a bit of a pinch, wondering what kind of access it provides (full ssh?), if it's enabled by default and how to connect.

I have a server in an "iffy" state and would like some sort of access. 10.6, new Intel server

Thanks
j

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[tlarkin]

You can do headless set up over ARD admin by inputting the serial number if it is on the same subnet as your ARD admin machine.

[Kedgar]

I've been going back and forth with Apple on this issue for a while. They do
not support it, but I have got close by using the serial over LAN feature in
the lom. You may need to download and compile a different version of
ipmitool in order to do so.

I have got close to making it somewhat usable, however I have a problem in
which when I type a character it spews text on the screen.

Sorry,probably not much help

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