Troubleshooting advanced management module problems

Use this information to resolve problems with the management module.

The advanced management module is the central point of management for the BladeCenter S system. If it is not present and functioning, you will not be able to perform normal management functions for the devices in the BladeCenter S system.

To determine the level of firmware currently installed for the advanced management module from the advanced management module Web Interface by clicking Firmware VPD.

IBM continually updates the support Web site with tips and techniques that you can use to resolve any problems that you may be having with the BladeCenter S system. Go to the BladeCenter support search Web site and search for the terms management module, 8886, and retain to see if any service bulletins have been generated.

• Can ping the advanced management module but cannot access it
  If you cannot establish network connectivity to the advanced management module (through Telnet, SSH, or the Web browser), but you can ping the advanced management module, the problem is typically related to firmware or configuration.
• Cannot connect to the advanced management module
  Use this procedure to troubleshoot the advanced management module if you cannot establish network connectivity to the module at all (through Telnet, SSH, ping, or the Web browser).
• Cannot log in to the advanced management module
  If you can establish network connectivity to the advanced management module, but you cannot log in (user ID or password not valid), the problem may be due to an incorrect ID or password, or it may be related to too many unsuccessful attempts.
• Advanced management module is displaying BIST errors
  When the management module powers on, it performs a built-in self test (BIST). Any errors that result from BIST are displayed in the advanced management module.

Related concepts:

Advanced management module

Related tasks:

Installing an advanced management module

Installing an advanced management module

Related information:

Advanced management module documentation