First of all, thanx for your fast answer.

>
> You'll want to make sure first of all that you're using a null modem
> serial cable with RX and TX crossed and RTS and CTS crossed.  Then
make

I'm sure that my cable is right, as I can use it to connect to the
Irix's serial console.
In my serial communication software, I use the settings 9600 / 8N1

> sure you don't have a keyboard plugged into the Indy, or you have the
> PROM setup to boot straight to serial console.
>

and how do you do that ? Here are some of my env prom vars :

...
console=g
diskless=0
...
dbaud=9600
ConsoleOut=video()
ConsoleIn=keyboard()


Thanx to all for your help



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