I own a v480 sun server with a the standard UltraSPARC III processors which are said to be supported by freeBSD. I attempted to install using the cdrom placed directly into the v480 but it came up with an error. Folowing instructions on the internet, apparently it must be installed via serial port. I forgot why but hardware prevents its installation via cdrom.
I have a Ethernet cable with an adapter but thats as much as i know. I tried to hook it up to my desktop computer using the standard ethernet ports on my PC and then the serial port into my v480 but nothing happens. I installed putty but I really have no clue what I am doing. Trial and error but I've ran out of options and I cant find anything on the web.
I am a student. I was given this machine by a local helpful guy and it is in full working order. Just replaced.
Can anyone send me in the right direction to installing FreeBSD via serial on a v480?
By the way, my personal computer is a standard pc, I used to use it for gaming a few years ago but its becoming outdated.
Please, I'll take any knowlege (even random tips) you can throw at me.
I have a Ethernet cable with an adapter but thats as much as i know. I tried to hook it up to my desktop computer using the standard ethernet ports on my PC and then the serial port into my v480 but nothing happens. I installed putty but I really have no clue what I am doing. Trial and error but I've ran out of options and I cant find anything on the web.
I am a student. I was given this machine by a local helpful guy and it is in full working order. Just replaced.
Can anyone send me in the right direction to installing FreeBSD via serial on a v480?
By the way, my personal computer is a standard pc, I used to use it for gaming a few years ago but its becoming outdated.
Please, I'll take any knowlege (even random tips) you can throw at me.