[SunHELP] What exactly does a "Link Failure" mean on startup (5.10 - 1/06 x86)

Dave K davek08054 at gmail.com
Mon Jan 30 12:34:04 CST 2006


On 1/30/06, Micah DesJardins <micahdj at gmail.com> wrote:
> I could be wrong, but it seems to be happening before it gets to the
> rc scripts where dhcpagent would be loaded.  I'm thinking it's
> happening around the time it would be checking for a network boot
> because I see it right after the kernel info and before I see the
> drives mounted.

Just taking a SWAG here, are you using a cross-over cable or similar
less than fully supported means of interconnection?  Or perhaps
whatever hub or switch you're plugged into is a bit flaky?

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Dave K
Unix Systems & Network Administrator
Mount Laurel NJ



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