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 :

All users owning Advantech products with BMC function.

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.

PS: 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?

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