How to use SOL (serial over lan)?

Purpose :

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

Requirement :

Environment with available ipmitool utility.

Please refer to How to install IPMItool.

Applicable model list :

All products with BMC functions

Prerequisites:

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

2-User credential was well set

Method :

This guide should also be helpful for user to know How to use SOL (serial over Lan) using IPMITOOL.

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.

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?