N-Class server can't get write access to console

[EJ Stremler]

I am having this problem on 2 of my N-class servers.. I can get to the GSP and maneuver around, I can reset the system, look at the logs, etc.. But when i do a CO, I don't have write access, i can do control B and am able to get back to GSP mode. Has anyone expereinced this before? thanks, ed..

[Mike Shilladay · Accepted solution]

Hi Ed,

Are the permissions correct on the file /dev/console ?

They should be something like this:

crw--w--w- 1 root tty 0 0x000000 Nov 5 15:47 /dev/console

If you can check from a terminal other than the console of course.

Mike.

[EJ Stremler]

yes, these are the permissions:
sysa:/home/estrem >ls -lt /dev/console
crw--w--w- 1 root sys 0 0x000000 Oct 25 22:16 /dev/console

[Nikolay Kuznetsov]

From an OS session.
stty +resetGSP < /dev/GSPdiag1

After CO
^Ecf

[Matti_Kurkela]

The GSP requires a specific keystroke to enable the console write access. Several people can connect to the GSP over the network, but only one at a time can have the write access. By default, the "local" console has write access.

The message that tells you're in read-only mode actually has the necessary clue: it just isn't quite obvious. The keystroke is described as "Ctrl-Ecf".

To properly execute this keystroke, you must:
1.) press and hold down Ctrl
2.) press the "E" key and release it
3.) release Ctrl
4.) press the "C" key and release it
5.) press the "F" key and release it

If the keystroke is not completed in about two seconds time, the GSP will just re-display the "read only" message.

MK

[EJ Stremler]

All, this is all great information, and I thank you all... i am aware of the ^Ecf.. but I think this is a different problem un-related to the server itself.. we use lightwaves for our console access and there is troubleshooting that is needed on this end.. We were able to reset the console on the other server using an XD command in the GSP and resolved the problem...thanks again...ed