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Serial over LAN gives an error that the session is already active - IBM BladeCenter

Troubleshooting


Problem

When using Serial over LAN (SOL) and the SOL session drops, restarting the SOL session fails resulting in the following error message: Serial over LAN Session already active

Resolving The Problem

Source

RETAIN tip: H187356

Symptom

When using Serial over LAN (SOL) and the SOL session drops, restarting the SOL session fails resulting in the following error message:

Serial over LAN Session already active
Affected configurations

This tip is not machine specific.

The system is configured with one or more of the following IBM Options:

  • BladeCenter Advanced Management Module, Option 25R5778

The BPET34E firmware for the Advanced Management Module is affected.

This tip is not software specific.

Solution

This is a permanent limitation.

Workaround

To workaround the error message and force a Serial over LAN session, use the following "-o" option:

  • console -T blade n -o

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

System x Hardware Options:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
29 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-5073283

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