Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 22:02:13 -0600 From: Tillman Hodgson <tillman@seekingfire.com> To: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Sparc64 (Ultra 10) Install emulation Message-ID: <20031112220213.E16032@seekingfire.com> In-Reply-To: <20031113005519.GB43886@xor.obsecurity.org>; from kris@obsecurity.org on Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 04:55:19PM -0800 References: <20031112163829.W59467@mail.dancris.com> <20031113005519.GB43886@xor.obsecurity.org>
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On Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 04:55:19PM -0800, Kris Kennaway wrote: > On Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 04:40:53PM -0700, Aaron Brandt wrote: > > > > Can someone tell me what I need to do to get FreeBSD Sparc 64 installed on > > a Ultra Sparc 10. It seems as if the emulation is messed up. I have heard > > of doing a serial install with a dumb terminal but cant find any > > documentation on it. can someone point me to the correct place? > > It's documented in the handbook somewhere. I found installation without a serial console difficult as well when setting up my Ultra 5 half a year ago. Using the 'n' and 'p' (next and previous) to navigate will likely get you going, Aaron. The "real" console emulation /is/ a bit wonky, but the serial console is much better and so is probably the recommended approach. Rather than a serial terminal I'd suggest just using a null-modem cable connected to another computer and something like FreeBSD's `tip`. Leaving this permanently attached and running a getty on it is probably a good idea too. Note that a few folks (myself included) are having problems booting with kernels from recent -current builds. You'll probably want to stick to source from late October until that issue is resolved (or at least have a backup kernel handy). If you start from 5.1R and decide to upgrade be wary of the notes in UPDATING ... the 20030819 note is particularly important as it may change your devices around a bit. This can be annoying if your server is 3 hours drive away :-) I recommend subscribing to the current and sparc64 mailing list when running a Sun box. It's been a very stable server for me and our local user group. I wouldn't mind a few more if anyone is giving them away ;-) -T -- Semiology has taught us that myth has the task of giving an historical intention a natural justification, and making contingency appear eternal. - Roland Barthes, _Mythologies_
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