Can't connect to a HP StorageWork San Switch 4/32 by ethernet port

[krusty · Accepted solution]

There is a way to reset the ethernet port if you have root capabilities. Login as "root" and use these two commands:

ifconfig eth0 down
ifconfig eth0 up

You need to do it from the serial port, but it may save you a switch reboot.
No guarantees, but I've had it work for me in the past.

Cheers,

Curt

[Cron]

We used the commands that Curt told us and they work fine.

Thanks so much everyone, you deserve your points!

Javier

[krusty]

Love it when a plan comes together!

Curt

[Vikey]

Hi Cron,

I'm facing the same problem. I cannot access the SAN switch via ethernet port. How and where did you use the commands given to you by Curl?

[Greybeard]

Hi Vikey, if you've not sorted it yet you use the serial port on the switch with Hyperterm, PuTTy or similar to connect to a console and issue the command from there.

[Tyler_Scafidi]

I've been through two serial cables (neither OEM, apparently), and I have just ordered a modular kit so that I can wire the serial myself. 

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the serial cable needed here (RJ45 and serial)?