Question related to FreeBSD Serial Console...

[Scott Long]

Scott M. Likens wrote:
> I have a question related to FreeBSD Serial console,
> 
> I am aware you can use -Dh for both internal and serial, but is it
> possible to see the 'kernel' "boot" messages sent on both the serial and
> the console?
> 
> It was a question that was asked to me by a client, and after
> researching it more, it seems that it's not possible.
> 
> Am i wrong?  or did I miss an option that's not documented?
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Scott M. Likens
> 
> 

I'm a little confused by your request, but maybe adding the following
line to /boot/loader.conf will get what you want?

console="comconsole"

There is also a way to get the console directed to both the video and
serial at the same time, but I've forgotten the magic and can't find it
at the moment.

Scott