yes, you can. 9600 8n1. remove the framebuffer first, or else it will
likely put the console there.. (just as suns test for the keyboard to 
decide serial or grafix console).. and then set the console var in the 
chevron to 's'.. 

happy hacking,
isildur

On Tue, 12 Nov 2002, Adam Kranzel wrote:
> I just purchased my first two, which are a 5000/200 and a 5000/240.  I
> haven't had time to set them up yet though.
> Quick question:  Can I just use a normal RS232 null-modem cable to talk
> to the serial port on these?
> 
> thanks
>  -Adam
>