Or, at least, attempting to do so.
I connected the ss4 to my other computer (Straylight) with a crossover cable
and a serial cable, and plugged it in to the surge protector.
Then, as root on Straylight, I typed:
straylight# cu -l tty00
Straylight beeped once and displayed:
Connected.
Then I turned the ss4 on.
Nothing happened.
I'm really not sure what to do next, or even where to look for
information... any ideas? 
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