Table 4-28. Diagnostic Commands

Command

Description

 

 

arp

Displays the contents of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table.

 

ARP entries may not be added or deleted.

ifconfig

Displays the contents of the network interface table.

netstat

Prints the content of the routing table. If the optional interface number is

 

provided in the text field to the right of the netstat option, then netstat prints

 

additional information regarding the traffic across the interface, buffer usage,

 

and other network interface information.

ping <IP Address>

Verifies that the destination IP address is reachable from the DRAC 4 with the

 

current routing-table contents. A destination IP address must be entered in the

 

field to the right of this option. An Internet control message protocol (ICMP)

 

echo packet is sent to the destination IP address based on the current

 

routing-table contents.

getcoredump

Displays the last controller crash, including detailed information such as register

 

values and a memory map recorded when the most recent controller crash

 

occurred; displays the message "No CORE dump available" if no

 

previous controller crash has occurred or if the data has been deleted.

settracelog

Enables you to set debug trace levels to identify the types of messages being sent

 

on the local network. The -doption traces the DHCP packets sent and received.

 

The -ioption traces IP packets sent and received. For example, type

 

settracelog -ito trace IP packets sent and received.

gettracelog

Displays a UNIX-style system log. This log is a volatile, memory-resident log that

 

contains time-stamped entries.

nettrace

Enables you to view your current trace log settings.

 

 

The Diagnostic Console page provides buttons (see Table 4-29) in the top-right corner of the page.

Table 4-29. Diagnostic Console Page Buttons (Top Right)

ButtonAction

Refresh

Reloads the Diagnostic Console page.

 

 

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