[NTLUG:Discuss] Getting Linux onto a Sun Netra 105 rackmount.

[Stephen Klein]

Uh yea, if it exists.  I'm afraid I have done very little research to
date about this server at the moment, I don't know if it was actually
purchased with the LOM installed (wasn't a priority until now).

Our sysadmin (NT type guy) approached me and asked if we could put Linux
on it and use it as a server, originally a mail server but that's been
put off until we get two sets of way overkill hardware to match our
firewall system (Dell rackmount with XENON processor, and yes I told
them that would be a waste of money that was in short supply) and make
them servers.  Now we just want a small departmental server for a few
people.

Wish I could be at the meeting tomorrow.  Wouldn't you know it that the
first third Saturday I have to go out of town for a Christmas party. :)

Next month I get to try and see if I can figure out how to communicate
with SECS and HSMS.  Anyone have some pointers here? :)

Stephen Klein


Chris Cox wrote:
> 
> Stephen Klein wrote:
> > Thanks,
> >
> > It does have a CDROM.  So I guess I'll have to get a null modem cable,
> > connect it to my existing Linux server, and remotely start Minicom from
> > one of the WinNT PCs through PuTTY. :)
> >
> > It is supposed to have some sort of "Lights out management module" or
> > something, I haven't read the manuals yet so I'm not sure of what use
> > that is (out of band remote access?).
> 
> The LOM is active even when powered off... allows you to boot the
> machine up or shut it down via serial.
> 
> Uhhh... think your best bet is minicom on Linux with a null
> modem to the LOM.
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