Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
4.2TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
If your ESX is not operating properly, refer to Table
Table
Problem | Possible Cause | Recommended Action |
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All LEDs are OFF. | Loss of Power to the ESX. | Check the proper connection |
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| of the power cable and its |
| ESX not properly | access to a live outlet. |
| installed. |
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No Local | Terminal setup is not | Refer to ESX Local |
Management | correct. | Management Guide for |
Password screen. |
| proper setup procedures. |
| Improper console cable/ | Refer to ESX Local |
| UPS cable pinouts. | Management Guide for |
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| proper console port pinouts. |
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Cannot contact the | Improper Community | Refer to ESX Local |
ESX from | Name Table. | Management Guide for |
management. |
| Community Name Table setup. |
| ESX does not have an IP | Refer to ESX Local |
| address. | Management Guide for IP |
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| address assignment |
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| procedure. |
| Port is disabled. | Enable port. |
| No link to device. | Check link to device. |
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