getty : Can not vhangup line "console" : error no 25

[Q4you]

There are large numbers of such messages getting logged on to syslog.log file. Also on the console does not return "Console Login:" prompt.

Have you seen this ? Any suggestions ?

-Q

[Paul Sperry]

I believe your problem is solved here:

http://forums.itrc.hp.com/cm/QuestionAnswer/1,,0xef7c7cffe265d711abdc0090277a778c,00.html

[Jeff Schussele]

Hi,

Sure looks like something is wrong with either the console itself or the shell it os/was running or possibly some SW running that is expecting input from the console.
Err 25 is ENOTTY - "Not a typewriter"

So look at the following:

1) do a ps -ef | grep console and see if anything is running & if so kill it if you can.

2) Reset the console - power it down & hold the "D" key on power up.

3) Verify that no SW is running that requires console input.

HTH,
A4you

[Darren Prior]

Hi,

Have you checked that you have one blank line either side of each entry in /etc/gettydefs? This file is very sensitive to any syntax errors. If in doubt start with /usr/newconfig/etc/gettydefs and replace your customisation later. I suggest that any customisation is added above the last entry in the file - with a blank line above & below it. Basic syntax checking from getty -c will help; the getty man page has further info.

errno 25 is "not a typewriter." Check for any unusual entries in /etc/inittab - especially related to the console.

regards,
Darren.