On 27 Mar 2006 03:15:46 -0800, "shandyf" <andyfildes@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Hi,
>When I try to start a VTERM I get the following:
>
>The Open Failed
> - The session may already be open on another management console
> - The server may not be ready to accept connections
>Error in communication path to the partition
>
>When I disconnect and retry, I get a login screen but cannot type
>anything!!!!!!
>
>I have enabled Remote Virtual Terminals on the HMC.
>The time/date is correct on the HMC.
>
>What's going on?????? Anyone else had this before?
>
>Cheers
>
>Shands

Are you doing this ON the HMC?

As Mike asked is this power4 or 5?

Steven