User's Manual

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Using the DRAC 4 Log Page Buttons
The DRAC 4 Log page provides the following buttons (see Table4-26).
Table 4-26. DRAC 4 Log Buttons
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Viewing the Last System Crash Screen
Use the Last Crash Screen page to view the most recent crash screen, which allows you to obtain information about events leading up to the system crash.
Last system crash information is saved in DRAC 4 memory and is remotely accessible. The date of the system crash appears on the last crash screen.
The Last Crash Screen page provides the following buttons (see Table4-27) in the top-right corner of the screen:
Table 4-27. Last Crash Screen Page Buttons
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Using the Diagnostic Console
The Diagnostic Console page enables advanced users or users under the direction of technical support to diagnose issues relating to the DRAC 4 hardware.
Type one of the diagnostic commands in Table4-28 to display specific information about the DRAC 4, and click Submit.
Table 4-28. Diagnostic Commands
The Diagnostic Console page provides buttons (see Table4-29) in the top-right corner of the screen.
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Button
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Action
Print
Prints the DRAC 4 Log page.
Clear Log
Clears the DRAC 4 Log entries.
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NOTE: The Clear Log button only appears if you have Clear Logs permission.
Save As
Opens a pop-up window that enables you to save the DRAC 4 Log to a directory of your choice.
Refresh
Reloads the DRAC 4 Log page.
NOTICE: To capture the last crash screen, you must have managed system software installed.
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Button
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Action
Print
Prints the Last Crash Screen page.
Save As
Opens a pop-up window that enables you to save the Last Crash Screen to a directory of your choice.
Refresh
Reloads the Last Crash Screen page.
Delete Last Crash Screen
Deletes the Last Crash Screen page.
NOTE: Due to fluctuations in the watchdog timer, the Last Crash Screen has a higher probability of not being captured when the ASR is set to a value
less than 30 seconds. Use Server Administrator or IT Assistant to set the System Reset Timer to at least 30 seconds to ensure that the Last Crash
Screen functions properly. See "Configuring the Managed System to Capture the Last Crash Screen" for additional information.
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Command
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Description
arp
Displays the contents of the Address Resolution Protocol(ARP) table. ARP entries may not be added or deleted.
ifconfig
Displays the contents of the network interface table.
netstat
Prints the content of the routing table. If the optional interface number is provided in the text field to the right of the NetStat option, then
NetStat prints additional information regarding the traffic across the interface, buffer usage, and other network interface information.
ping <IP
Address>
Verifies that the destination IP address is reachable from the DRAC 4 with the current routing-table contents. A destination IP address must
be typed in the field to the right of this option. An ICMP (Internet control message protocol) echo packet is sent to the destination IP
address based on the current routing-table contents.
getcoredump
Displays the last controller crash, including detailed information such as register values and a memory map recorded when the most recent
controller crash occurred; displays the message "No CORE dump available" if no previous controller crash has occurred or if the data has
been deleted.
settracelog
Enables you to set debug trace levels to identify the types of messages being sent on the local network. The -d option traces the DHCP
packets sent and received. The -i option traces IP packets sent and received. For example, type settracelog
-i to trace IP packets sent and received.
gettracelog
Displays the trace log.
nettrace
Enables you to view your current trace log settings.