Has anyone seen this behavior before, or can anyone offer advice.
I had a problem with this server (bl860c blade in c7000 enclosure, using Virtual Connect). The server has been running without a problem for ~4 years, however I suspect a problem with the LOM ports on the blade. Basically I couldn’t connect to it via the network, it was not responding to a ping, and when I logged into the iLo to get to the console I can get no response from the Console Screen. What I got was this;
MP MAIN MENU:
CO: Console
VFP: Virtual Front Panel
CM: Command Menu
SMCLP: Server Management Command Line Protocol
CL: Console Log
SL: Show Event Logs
HE: Main Help Menu
X: Exit Connection
[mp0019bbc50862] MP> CO
[Use Ctrl-B or ESC-( to return to MP main menu.]
- - - - - - - - - - Prior Console Output - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - Live Console - - - - - - - - - - - -
At this point, I am unable to get any response on the live console. I tried cycling the power on the server, which should have at least displayed the initialization information, ending at the BOOT Manager Screen, but I got no output at all.
The Onboard Administrator indicates no issues with the server, i.e Power On, System Health OK, and Status OK. The System Event Log on MP shows nothing unusual.
From the Command Menu I have tried;
“RB” Reset BMC
“RS” Reset system through RST signal.
“TC” Reset system via “INIT”
“XD” Reset MP
And I have cycled power several times. None of these actions gave any response at the Live Console screen. The only action (I can think of) that I haven’t tried is to move the blade to another bay.
I am reaching the conclusion that even though the enclosure software (OA and VC) are all indicating that the Blade is OK, I am beginning to doubt this.
I would appreciate any assistance/suggestions that you can offer.
Dave Baxter