IMPORTANT: Unless you specify otherwise, the support dump file is encrypted so that only authorized support personnel can view its contents.

In accordance with the HP data retention policy, support dump files sent to HP are deleted after use.

27.4 Troubleshooting the appliance 27.4.1 First time setup

Symptoms

Possible causes and recommendations

Appliance cannot

Appliance network settings are not properly configured

access network

1.

Minimum required privileges: Infrastructure administrator

 

 

2.

Access the appliance console.

 

3.

Examine the alerts on the Activity screen to help diagnose the problem.

 

4.

On the Settings screen, verify that the following entries are correct:

 

 

Host name (if DNS is used, ensure that the appliance host name is a fully qualified

 

 

 

domain name)

 

 

IP address

 

 

Subnet mask

 

 

Gateway address

 

5.

For manual DNS assignment, verify the IP addresses you entered for the primary and

 

 

secondary DNS servers and correct as needed.

 

6.

Verify that your local router is working.

 

7.

Verify that the network is up and running.

Appliance is configured correctly but cannot access network

External difficulties

1.Verify that your local router is working.

2.Verify that the network is up and running.

27.4.2 Appliance cannot access the network

Symptom

Possible cause and recommendation

 

 

Appliance cannot

Appliance network not properly configured

access the network.

1.

Minimum required privileges: Infrastructure administrator

 

 

2.

Verify that the IP address assignment is correct.

 

3.

Verify that the DNS IP address is correct.

 

4.

Verify that the DNS server is running.

27.4.3 Unexpected appliance shutdown

Symptom

Possible cause and recommendation

 

 

Appliance crash

Actions to take after a crash

 

Check for critical alerts or failed tasks. Follow the resolution instructions, if provided.

 

Manually refresh a resource (ActionsRefresh) if the resource information displayed appears

 

to be incorrect or inconsistent.

 

Create a support dump (SettingsActionsCreate support dump) for unexpected shutdowns

 

to help your authorized support representative troubleshoot the problem.

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