Cisco PowerKEY CableCARD Module 802 Installation Guide
Chapter 6 Monitor and Troubleshoot the PCG API
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Log In, Start and Stop the PCG
The PCG serial console enables you to access the PCG interface. For console
commands, see Console Commands (on page 80). You can log in to the PCG using
the two following methods.
commands, see Console Commands (on page 80). You can log in to the PCG using
the two following methods.
Serial Console Method
The PCG has a serial console available by accessing the serial port on the back of the
PCG. To access the console, attach a null-modem serial cable between the PCG and a
PC. On the client PC, set the serial port speed to 9600 baud. When you connect, a
PCG MONITOR> prompt appears. The prompt indicates that the bootup software
is attempting to download a new version of the PCG software from the ISDS. After
the PCG software has loaded, the PCG> prompt appears. This prompt indicates the
software is running and provides a place to enter commands for troubleshooting.
The PCG has a serial console available by accessing the serial port on the back of the
PCG. To access the console, attach a null-modem serial cable between the PCG and a
PC. On the client PC, set the serial port speed to 9600 baud. When you connect, a
PCG MONITOR> prompt appears. The prompt indicates that the bootup software
is attempting to download a new version of the PCG software from the ISDS. After
the PCG software has loaded, the PCG> prompt appears. This prompt indicates the
software is running and provides a place to enter commands for troubleshooting.
Alternate Methods
If you want to check the status of the various internal modules of the PCG but you
do not have a serial cable, you can use one of the following methods to log in to the
PCG.
If you want to check the status of the various internal modules of the PCG but you
do not have a serial cable, you can use one of the following methods to log in to the
PCG.
Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse If you connect a monitor, keyboard, and a
mouse (optional) to the PCG, a Linux login prompt appears on boot up. Log in as
a root user.
SSH Login You can use SSH to access the system remotely from any computer.
Use the IP address of the PCG to log in and type the following command:
ssh -l root <PCG IP address>
ssh -l root <PCG IP address>
1 After logging in, type the following command:
/opt/pcg/console_app/cons
2 Press Enter. The PCG will display the following information:
Console App Version 1.0.6
shmid_console 4390913
Number of pcg+console processes currently attached = 1
shmstats.shm_nattch = 1
console shmaddr 0xb75e9000
Number of pcg+console processes currently attached = 2
Number of pcg+console processes currently attached = 2