Nvram Problem - Sun Microsystems Blade 1500 Service, Diagnostics, And Troubleshooting Manual

4.4.3

NVRAM Problem

There is a problem with
the NVRAM.
Does the
system seem to lose
NVRAM settings?
Y
Check the NVRAM and
replace if necessary. See
"Replacing the NVRAM"
on page 11-25.
Reconfigure application
and license servers for
the system's new MAC
address.
FIGURE 4-34
N
Is the
operating system
running?
Y
Find the MAC address. Type:
arp hostname|nawk '{print$4}'
Compare the MAC
address listed with that
printed on the NVRAM.
Are
the MAC addresses
identical?
Y
Return to "Power-On
Flowchart" on page 4-3.
NVRAM Problem
In normal operation, the NVRAM stores system boot and
configuration parameters for the OpenBoot PROM. The MAC
address is the same as the Ethernet address.
Checking a component means checking the electrical con-
nections and fit.
N
Is the ok prompt
displayed?
Y
Type:
ok banner
N
Check the NVRAM and
replace if necessary. See
"Replacing the NVRAM"
on page 11-25.
Reconfigure application
and license servers for
the system's new MAC
address.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Flowcharts
N
Press the Stop-A keys.
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