ASDM Error: Unconnected socket not implemented
When you receive the following error, while starting ASDM:
ASDM Error: Unconnected socket not implemented
You should look at your Java versions. When you are using Java 6 Update 10 or higher and ASDM 6.1.5 or lower, you will receive this error. There are two workarounds for this problem:
- Downgrade Java to Java 6 Update 7 or lower;
- Upgrade ASDM software;
Cisco released an Interim Release (6.1.5.57), which resolves the problem above.
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René Jorissen
Co-owner and Solution Architect at QMonkeys
René Jorissen works as Solution Architect for QMonkeys in the Netherlands. Network Infrastructures are the primary focus. René works with equipment of multiple vendors, like HPE Networks, FortiNet, SentinelOne, Phished, Holm Security, Microsoft services and many more. René is Aruba Certified Edge Expert (ACEX #26), Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX #438), Aruba Certified ClearPass Expert (ACCX #725), Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX #760), CCNP R&S, FCNSP and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEF) certified.
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