[rescue] SparcStation 20 keyboard failure

[Mike Nicewonger]

On Fri, 26 Oct 2001, you wrote:
> On Fri, Oct 26, 2001 at 04:13:51PM -0700, Rachel B wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I have a sparcstation 20 that has a bad keyboard.  I
> > need to get a replacement fast.  The sparc rebooted
> > and had a problem with one of the drives.  I need to
> > run fsck on it but no keyboard.  I have a couple of
> > dumb terminals(VT320 and VT510 I may have the numbers
> > mixed up)  Will either of these work.  If not can
> > anyone recommend where to get one as soon as possible.
> 
> Sure - connect one of the serial terminals, with a null-modem
> cable (or cable and adapter) to the first serial port (usually
> marked "A" or "A/B").  Disconnect the keyboard.  Configure the
> terminal for 9600 N81, and turn on the system.  The serial terminal
> is now your system console.
> 
Don't you also have to remove the framebuffer?

-Mike N