C.3.8 Server error
An error occurred when the appliance tried to connect to the eDirectory server. If you receive this
error, ensure that the following are true:
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The configured eDirectory server is currently running.
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The required LDAPS port between the appliance and the eDirectory server is open
bi-directionally for UDP and TCP communication. Unless you have configured a different port,
the LDAPS default is port 636.
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The network connection between the appliance and the eDirectory server is working.
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The eDirectory server’s logs indicate that it is operating correctly.
If the above checks fail to identify the problem, please contact Sophos Technical Support .
C.3.9 Network is unreachable
The appliance could not authenticate with the server as the network is unreachable. Correct this
entry on the Configuration > System > eDirectory page, and click Verify Settings again.
C.3.10 Could not resolve hostname
The appliance could not authenticate resolve the hostname of the server. Correct this entry on
the Configuration > System > eDirectory page, and click Verify Settings again.
C.4 Grouped Appliance Troubleshooting
This page describes the problems that can be encountered when joining a Web Appliance to a
Management Appliance, and it provides solutions to these problems.
Join fails with Mismatched Software Load error message
Problem: Clicking Join Management Appliance produces a Software versions to not match
error message at the Verifying software version check.
Cause: Installed software loads on the two appliances are different version.
Solution: On both appliances, go to the Configuration > System > Updates page and ensure
that the latest software version is installed.
Previously joined Web Appliances are unable to join with a new
(replacement) Management Appliance
Problem: When a Management Appliance is replaced with a new unit, and the previous unit’s
configuration data backup is restored to the replacement unit, Web Appliances that were previously
joined to the original Management Appliance are unable to communicate with the replacement
Management Appliance.
Cause: Successfully joining previously joined Web Appliances to a replacement Management
Appliance requires an additional step after configuration data is restored to the replacement
Management Appliance, and after its fully qualified domain name and IP address are set.
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