HMCNTWK

A connection to a peer management console (indicated in the location code) has been lost.

1. Complete the following from the management console that is reporting the connection error:
   1. Choose one of the following navigation options depending on the interface type of the Hardware Management Console (HMC):
      • If you are using an HMC Classic or HMC Enhanced interface, complete the following steps:
        1. In the navigation area, click HMC Management.
        2. In the content pane, click View Network Topology.
      • If you are using an HMC Enhanced+ interface, complete the following steps:
        1. In the navigation area, click the HMC Management icon , and then select Console Settings.
        2. In the content pane, click View Network Topology.
   2. Is the peer management console with the missing connection present in the topology?
      • No: Continue with the next step.
      • Yes: The problem was temporary and has resolved itself. This ends the procedure.
2. Verify that the peer management console with the missing connection is powered on and that its Ethernet connections are secure and functioning. Does the problem persist?
   • No: This ends the procedure.
   • Yes: Continue with the next step.
3. Is either the management console that reported the problem or the peer management console with the missing connection reporting a hardware error with a network adapter?
   • No: Continue with the next step.
   • Yes: Service this network adapter error. This ends the procedure.
4. Have the customer verify that their network is operating properly. If the problem still persists, contact your next level of support.

This ends the procedure.