How to use SOL (serial over lan)?

1. Purpose :

This guide is to provide a simple step-by-step guidance for users to follow on how to use SOL (serial over lan).

2. Target Audience :

1. Knows serial RS232 working concept.

2. Use Linux OS and with experience on it.

3. x86 platforms in SKY, MIC or FWA series.

3. Prerequisites:

1- Environment with available ipmitool utility. Please refer to How to install IPMItool.

2- Make sure RJ45 port plug into IPMI_LAN port on the server side board.

4. Procedures:

Step 1: To let sol deactivate first.

ipmitool -I lanplus -H $ip -U $user -P $password sol deactivate

Step 2: Start to use SOL instead of local console.

ipmitool -I lanplus -H $ip -U $user -P $password sol activate

Step 3: Type "~." to quite the SOL session.

5. Related to SOL:

• If the Bit Rate not equal to 115.2, and screen output abnormally to read, please refer to this following URL:
  • How to check SOL information and change SOL baud rate?

• Access SOL from web browsers for AMI BMC firmware base x86 platforms, please refer to this following URL:
  • How to use SOL on AMI BMC WEB

• Access SOL from web browsers for Advantech BMC firmware base x86 platforms, please refer to this following URL, chapter 3.5.4:
  • Advantech_Node_Explorer_User_Manual

• Enable SOL privilege for new created BMC user via ipmitool commands, please refer to this following URL:
  • [IPMItool] How to enable SOL function for new created BMC users?

• Enable SOL privilege for new created BMC user via web browsers (Node Explorer), please refer to this following URL:
  • [Node Explorer] How to enable SOL function for new created BMC users?

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