Can't connect to ESX with console server minicom

[wagde]

Hi

I have a linux box with oc (console server) in my lab, I'm trying to connect the ESX box to the console switch, configure the switch port.

But I can't connect to ESX using "oc esx "

Can't I connect to the ESX using oc (minicom?)

Thanx

Wagde

[djciaro]

why not just use SSH from your linux box:

type ssh and you will receive a warning similiar to the following:

The authenticity of host '******* (192.168.100.52)' can't be established.

RSA key fingerprint is *************************************.

Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?

type yes and away you go!

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[wagde]

Hi

I know I can connect with ssh.

But I'm asking about console option. Is there any way I can connect using my console?

Wagde

[djciaro]

This site may help you http://www.linux.com/feature/56774

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[Texiwill]

Hello,

Remember to use SSH by default you need to use a non-root user. I would not change this behavior. Create an administrative user using the VIC connected to the Host, give that user shell access and then use ssh adminusername@hostname to connect. From there you can either use 'su -' to access root, or enable sudo. I would enable sudo as my preference.

I would also contact your KVM vendor for why this does not work. ESX does not ship with a minicom and there is generally nothing listening on the serial port unless you change how the kernel boot works.

Best regards,

Edward L. Haletky

VMware Communities User Moderator

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