sun e220R no video

[jbl4me]

Hello,
I have obtained 2 older e220R sparc servers. I am trying to install solaris 10, but I cannot get the video out to work. I used a PCI video card that I know works...but do you need a special PCI card for this server, or is there a jumper? The server powers up, but never displays anything on the screen. The KB emits a single beep, if the pci card is in or out.

Thanks
Will

 

[KenCunningham]

Hi Will. Is there a port you could connect a laptop to?

Incidentally, without wishing to encourage cross-posting there are something like 3 or 4 times the number of members in Forum60 as compared to this forum, one of whom might have the definitigve answer to your question.

 

[djr111]

the OBP might be set to ttya, instead a head and keyboard, this may be the reason for not getting output. Do you have a keyboard and mouse for the server if so, you may try hooking it up, powering the server down, wait a 10-15sec, power it back up, and then press the key sequence <STOP> <N> (keep pressing for 20-30secs, there is a limited window for this key sequence to work, without being able to see anything, you have no other choice but to hold the button down for a longer time period.

<STOP> <N>, this will set your OBP back to default, and I believe default is with a keyboard and mouse as far as input/output device.

If this does not work, KenCunningham's posting is also a viable option, hook up a laptop to the server, you will probably need a null modem cable, and then use everyones favorite tool to connect -- hyperterminal (just kidding, I hate it!!!)


I believe the beep when powering up, is just reconizing the keyboard.

 

[somebird]

Yes, I think so.

it seems that e220r server has been set the serial port connection.
you'd better go to above procedure.