[Bug 1373628] [NEW] console speed on HP Moonshot platforms may vary

[dann frazier]

Public bug reported:

[Impact]
The serial console on HP Moonshot cartridges is connected to the chassis manager which currently expects data at 9600 baud. We are therefore hardcoding a kernel commandline argument of console=ttyS0,9600n8r. However, it is possible for this baud rate to change in the future. Using the firmware-controlled ${baudrate} setting instead of hardcoding the rate will allow us to adjust to such changes dynamically. Of course, it isn't a full solution (getty needs to be dynamic as well), but is required.
[Test Case]
Use test firmware from HP to bump the firmware from 9600 to 115200 and verify that the console output is still visible over the VSP (virtual serial port).
[Regression Risk]
It's easy to test that working combinations still work today.

** Affects: flash-kernel (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

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Title:
  console speed on HP Moonshot platforms may vary

Status in “flash-kernel” package in Ubuntu:
  New

Bug description:
  [Impact]
  The serial console on HP Moonshot cartridges is connected to the chassis manager which currently expects data at 9600 baud. We are therefore hardcoding a kernel commandline argument of console=ttyS0,9600n8r. However, it is possible for this baud rate to change in the future. Using the firmware-controlled ${baudrate} setting instead of hardcoding the rate will allow us to adjust to such changes dynamically. Of course, it isn't a full solution (getty needs to be dynamic as well), but is required.
  [Test Case]
  Use test firmware from HP to bump the firmware from 9600 to 115200 and verify that the console output is still visible over the VSP (virtual serial port).
  [Regression Risk]
  It's easy to test that working combinations still work today.

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