Force10 Networks Force10 TeraScale E-Series E1200i User Manual
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System Boot
4.
show bootvar
This command displays the current operating system boot configuration parameters.
5.
boot change
{primary |
secondary |
default}
If your configuration displays no preconfigured operating system boot
parameters, use the
boot change
command to edit appropriate fields.
•
The
primary
operating system boot parameters are used in the first
attempt to boot the system.
•
The
secondary
operating system boot parameters are used if the
primary operating system boot selection is not available.
•
The
default
operating system boot parameters are used if the secondary
operating system boot parameter selection is not available. The default
parameters always reside on the internal flash device (flash:).
Note: These parameters, as well as other boot parameters, can be
modified in the CLI mode.
When you enter the
boot change
command, you are prompted for a
response.
•
Enter a new parameter or press the
ENTER
key (carriage return) to accept
the default parameter.
•
Enter
.
(period)
to clear a field.
•
Enter
-
(dash) to edit a field above the current cursor position.
Note: When you enter a new parameter that extends beyond 80 characters,
you cannot use the BACKSPACE key to correct any mistakes. If you make a
mistake, you must re-enter the parameter.
Step
Command
Task (continued)
BOOT_USER # show bootvar
PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS:
========================================
boot device : flash
file name : /E1200i-x.bin
SECONDARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS:
==========================================
No Operating System boot parameters specified!
DEFAULT OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS:
========================================
boot device : flash
file name : /E1200-x.bin
BOOT_USER #