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Alternate Way to Open Terminal Window (Console) Not Using HMC GUI for VIOS and AIX Partitions

Troubleshooting


Problem

This document includes steps for an alternate method to access terminal window remotely for either AIX or VIOS when booting to SMS and the GUI interface will not appear.

Resolving The Problem

This document includes steps for an alternate method to access terminal window remotely for either AIX or VIOS when booting to SMS and the GUI interface will not appear.

An alternate method to access a terminal window remotely for either AIX or VIOS when booting to SMS and the GUI interface will not appear is as follows:

1. PuTTY into the HMC.
2. Log in as HSCROOT.
3. Type vtmenu and press Enter.
4. Select the managed system.
5. Select the partition.
6. To exit the vtmenu, type ~. (tilde dot).

There are many reasons why the GUI will not appear; for example, Java, browser issues, or Port 9960 not being open to allow remote console.

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Historical Number

595453491

Document Information

Modified date:
19 February 2022

UID

nas8N1011603

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