I've had similar issues with the 4K/90 and 4K/60. I've found I could 
"reset" it by hitting break, getting to the >>> prompt, hit return a few 
times and then 'c' to continue. Now it is connected to a DECServer 700-16 
and it doesn't get hung up.

--Chuck

At 10:04 AM 10/26/01 -0500, Stanley Reynolds wrote:

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Stanley Reynolds" <stanley_reynolds@yahoo.com>
>Newsgroups: muc.lists.netbsd.port.vax
>Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 10:34 AM
>Subject: Re: problem with serial console VS4000/90
>
>
> > Try a different serial port on the PC.
> >
> > IF possible try a new cable.
> >
> > Make sure both PC and Vax are connected to the same ac outlet. Check to
>see
> > with a volt meter if a difference in the two case grounds exist.
> >
> > > AFter a while I am connected thru serial console I strat noticing delays
> > > and then after some more time I Am not able to see anything from teh
> > > serial console... but I am able to log on using SSH.
> > > What problem could be this ?
> > > I use a serial cable attached to a PeeCee with Hyperterminal.
> > > Initially everything works fine... after some time it;s like if the
>serial
> > > console get stuck...
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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