learner <Zabaloch@gmail.com> wrote:
> Our datacenter has no infrastructure at all and they are brand new to
> the Unix world. I am trying to find ways to establish serial
> connection with the V240 ,V490 and E2900 servers so that I could go in
> and do my installation work.

Use a cable like you would use to program your Cisco Switch or Router.

Alternatively use the adapter provided by Sun, and a straight CAT5 cable.

Best would be to install a serial console switch (Lantronix, Perle,
Cyclades, ...) and permanently connect the Suns with CAT5 cables.


> The question I had in mind is that since the V240, V490 and E2900 have
> USB ports; can I use USB mouse and keyboard? If yes ; than how or
> where to transmit video signals?

You really don't want to do this.
These boxes are servers, not workstations.


> Do I have to have a crossover cable with DB9 connectors for all the
> environments to install the OS in order to connect to a Terminal?

The DB9 connector on these Suns is ttyb, not the console.
The console is on the CAT5 connector (ttya).


Regards
Andreas