On Wed, 6 Jun 2001, Wolfgang Rupp wrote:

> Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 23:54:40 +0200 (CEST)
> From: Wolfgang Rupp <rupp@chello.at>
> To: port-vax@netbsd.org
> Subject: Q: fake Terminal with MMJ plug alone?
>
>
> The subject says it. I want to put my MV3100 into an ISP rack as a
> webserver. The drawback is that normally there must be a terminal
> connected, or the machine won't boot. Later, the terminal can be
> unplugged without problem (but not switched off -> instant crash).
>
> As I understand, the terminal has some kind of "I'm here" signal.
> Can this be faked by soldering some wires of an MMJ plug together,
> or can it otherwise be faked?
>
> Thanks for ideas...
>
> Wolfgang
>

I have an VS3100M38 that boots just fine without any console whatsoever.

-Linc Fessenden

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