NetBSD Bob wrote:

> Guys... while we are on the subject of DS5000/200 funzies.....
> 
> How can I test a bare 5000/200 chassis with only a serial console?
> 
> I have a nice 5000/200 box, with what appears to be 3 of the big
> ram modules (24mb? or 48mb?), and a PMAG card.  But, I don't have
> the monitor for it.  I do have the keyboard and port dongle to the
> mouse.

They'll either be 8MB or 32MB modules.

> IF I remove the PMAG card, can it be tested with a serial terminal?

That's correct.

> If so, which ports and what wiring is required?

Use the port marked "3" - it's the closest serial port to the reset
button.  It's a normal 25 pin serial port - I think you need a null
modem if you are plugging it into a PC.

> IS a scsi bus terminator required on the back of the case, just for
> testing purposes?

We run just about all of our diskless machines and most of our 5000/1xx with
just an internal disk without SCSI terminators...

Simon.