Test Network Connectivity

This task allows you to view network diagnostic information about the network protocols for the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

To test the network connectivity, complete the following steps:

1. In the navigation area, click Console Management, and then select Console Settings.
2. In the content pane, click Test Network Connectivity.
3. From the Test Network Connectivity window, you can work with the following tabs:

   Ping

   You can ping the TCP/IP address or name.

   Interfaces

   Displays the statistics for the network interfaces that are currently configured. To update the information that is currently displayed with the most recent information, click Refresh.

   Ethernet Settings

   Displays the settings for the Ethernet cards that are currently configured. To update the information that is currently displayed with the most recent information, click Refresh.

   Address

   Display the TCP/IP addresses for the configured network interfaces. To update the information that is currently displayed with the most recent information, click Refresh.

   Routes

   Displays the Kernel IP and IPv6 routing tables and corresponding network interfaces. To update the information that is currently displayed with the most recent information, click Refresh.

   ARP

   Displays the contents of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) connections. To update the information that is currently displayed with the most recent information, click Refresh.

   Sockets

   Displays information about TCP/IP sockets. To update the information that is currently displayed with the most recent information, click Refresh.

   TCP

   Displays information about Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) connections. To update the information that is currently displayed with the most recent information, click Refresh.

   IP Tables

   Displays information (in table format) about the Internet Protocol (IP) packet filter rules. To update the information that is currently displayed with the most recent information, click Refresh.

   UDP

   Displays information about User Datagram Protocol (UDP) statistics. To update the information that is currently displayed with the most recent information, click Refresh.

4. Click Cancel when you have completed this task.

Use the online Help if you need additional information about testing the network connectivity.