Sun Fire V445 Server Administration Guide - SCN Research

6. Obtain the ok prompt.
For more information, see “Entering the ok Prompt” on page 38.
7. Set OpenBoot configuration variables appropriately.
From the existing system console, type:
ok setenv input-device keyboard
ok setenv output-device screen
Note – There are many other OpenBoot configuration variables. Although these
variables do not affect which hardware device is used to access the system console,
some of them affect which diagnostic tests the system runs and which messages the
system displays at its console. See Chapter 8 and Chapter 9.
8. To cause the changes to take effect, type:
ok reset-all
The system stores the parameter changes, and boots automatically when the
OpenBoot configuration variable auto-boot? is set to true (its default value).
Note – To store parameter changes, you can also power cycle the system using the
Power button.
You can issue system commands and view system messages using your local
graphics monitor. Continue with your installation or diagnostic procedure, as
needed.
If you want to redirect the system console back to the serial management and
network management ports, see:
■ “Reference for System Console OpenBoot Configuration Variable Settings” on
page 56
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