Error Unexpected Value During NI Linux Real-Time Target Boot Sequence

Issue Details

During the startup of the PXIe-8881, the PXI does not complete the startup and remains on the screen shown below. In this condition, host PCs cannot communicate with the PXI (ping does not go through).

INIT: version 2.99 booting /etc/rcS.d/S02ni-configpersistentlogs: line 14: nirtcfg: command not found ERROR: Unexpected value for PersistentLogs.enabled in /etc/natinst/share/ni-rt.i False Starting udev

After unplugging and plugging back in the PXI power cable, the PXI completes the startup. Even when the PXI completes the startup, we have confirmed that the same error appears, but the host PC can communicate with the PXI.

How can I solves this issue?

Solution

Based on the error, certain files required during RTOS boot up process is corrupted. This might happen if there was sudden power loss or error during software installation process. Execute the following suggestions to resolve the issue.

• Format and reinstall all the software using NI MAX in the host PC.
• Factory reset the PXI controller if formatting did not work.