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Using Serial Ports Using Serial Ports
The following sections describe how to use serial ports with GSX Server:
  • Using a Serial Port on the Host Computer
  • Using a File on the Host Computer
  • Connecting an Application on the Host to a Virtual Machine
  • Connecting Two Virtual Machines
  • Special Configuration Options for Advanced Users
  • Examples: Debugging over a Virtual Serial Port
    • A GSX Server virtual machine can use up to four virtual serial ports. The virtual serial ports can be configured in several ways.
  • You can connect a virtual serial port to a physical serial port on the host computer.
  • You can connect a virtual serial port to a file on the host computer.
  • You can make a direct connection between two virtual machines or between a virtual machine and an application running on the host computer.
    • You can also select whether to connect the virtual serial port when you power on the virtual machine.


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