Installation Manual

Cause
The /etc/grub.conf file includes an option for a serial timeout window (terminal
--timeout=10 serial console). This option provides a window of time to select a keystroke
on the VSP or on the VGA console, and then the menu is output to the corresponding device.
The BIOS serial redirect intercepts VSP keystrokes during this timeout window.
Action
Do not press a key for a VSP-driven selection during the 10-second timeout or turn off BIOS
redirection to the VSP.
Scrolling and text appear irregular during BIOS redirection
Symptom
During BIOS redirection, scrolling and text are not displayed correctly. When you enter commands
in the ROM-based utility, text might overwrite itself on the bottom line of the terminal window.
Cause
The BIOS expects and controls a fixed 80x24 character window. When redirected to the serial
port, the BIOS still expects and controls a fixed 80x24 character window. If the VSP client (SSH,
HyperTerminal, or another terminal emulator) resizes the window to a size other than 80x24,
scrolling becomes confused and screen output appears garbled.
Action
Configure the terminal emulator for a window size of exactly 80x24 characters.
SSH issues
Initial PuTTY input slow with iLO
Symptom
During the initial connection to iLO through a PuTTY client, input is accepted slowly for
approximately 5 seconds.
Action
Try the following:
• Verify that the client configuration options are correct.
• Clear the Disable Nagle's algorithm check box in the low-level TCP connection options.
PuTTY client unresponsive with iLO Shared Network Port
Symptom
When you use a PuTTY client with the Shared Network Port, the PuTTY session becomes
unresponsive.
Cause
A large amount of data is being transferred or you are using a Virtual Serial Port and Remote
Console.
Action
Close the PuTTY client and restart the session.
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