Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Procedures

5.3.2.1Load Server Host Not Responding

The CSMIM-T1 can boot from one of the following hosts acting as a load server host:

A UNIX host on the network

Another CSMIM-T1

A VAX VMS load server host

Any host (UNIX or non-UNIX) using tftp.

The following subsections discuss troubleshooting for some of these load server hosts.

5.3.2.2UNIX Host on the LAN

When troubleshooting a UNIX host on the LAN, make sure that:

The host is booted and functioning properly.

The host can communicate with other network nodes using standard UNIX networking features and utilities.

All CSMIM-T1 software is installed properly on the host. See the Software Installation Notes that come with the CSMIM-T1 software release.

The erpcd daemon or tftp server, which loads the operational image to the CSMIM-T1, is running.

In test mode, both the CSMIM-T1 and erpcd on the load server host display boot progress reports. The CSMIM-T1 displays its reports on the console; erpcd displays its reports on the UNIX terminal that invokes test mode. To view the test reports, do the following:

1.To place erpcd on the load server host into test mode, kill the erpcd program (requires superuser privileges) and restart it using the –D option:

#/etc/erpcd –D5

2.To place the CSMIM-T1 into test mode, hold down the SET UP button for 3 seconds. (This resets the module, so warn users before you do it.) Then enter:

Console monitor:: boot -v

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