Sunfire E4900 Console Login by Serial port

How to login in console of SUNFIRE E4900 server by serial port ? Exactly which cable is required to connect with laptop usb ?
I dont have netmanagement IP.

Corret.
You use 25 male connector for connect to SC, DB9 female connector for connect to USB converter, but this cable must be null-modem.
Minimum required connections:
DB25 DB9
2 ---- 2
3 ---- 3
7 ---- 5
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