Use the SMC Appliance to make outbound serial connections

You can configure the serial port on the SMC Appliance to make outbound serial connections, for example to Security Engine appliances.

Steps

  1. From the command line, log on to the SMC Appliance.
  2. If the serial console is enabled, enter the following command to disable the serial console: 
    sudo smca-system toggle-console
    The SMC Appliance stops listening for serial console connections.
  3. Connect a console cable from the SMC Appliance to the other device.
  4. Enter the following command to start the screen utility: 
    screen /dev/ttyS0 9600