Asset ID:	1-72-2016900.1
Update Date:	2017-05-01
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Solution Type  Problem Resolution Sure

Solution  2016900.1 :   ILOM Remote Serial Redirection Console Doesn't Work  

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Symptoms

Changes

Cause

Solution

References

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Created from <SR 3-10838365498>

Applies to:

SPARC T4-4 - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Netra SPARC T4-2 Server - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Netra SPARC T4-1 Server - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
SPARC T4-1 - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
SPARC T4-2 - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

The console redirection doesn't work.

In some cases, the screen just shows colourful 'snow':

Changes

 A recent update to 8.6.0.b or system at 8.6.0.b

Cause

 This is a problem with firmware 8.6.0.b that prevents serial redirection

Solution

Solution is to either upgrade to 8.7.2.b (recommended) or downgrade to 8.5.1.b.
 

References

<BUG:20281129> - CAN'T CONNECT TO SERIAL CONSOLE ON AST BASED SYSTEMS

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