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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting table
Issue Troubleshooting
Data loss in Toolkit Improper use of the Toolkit utilities and modification of the CONREP data files can
result in loss of critical data. Because of the potential data-loss risk, only
experienced individuals should use the Toolkit utilities. Before using the Toolkit, all
necessary precautions must be taken to ensure that mission-critical systems remain
online if a failure occurs.
Setting up a PXE boot
environment
A basic understanding of DHCP, PXE, and TFTP is required to perform the
procedure. The examples in this guide might not be specific to your operating
system environment. For more information about your particular environment, see
the Linux system administrator's guide
Configuring options
using Toolkit utilities
Not all options can be configured using Toolkit utilities. Some options must be
configured manually or with other configuration utilities, which are available
online, before they can be used with the Toolkit. For more information on
configuration, see the option documentation
Input files for
HPONCFG
Because the -w argument does not capture certain types of information, such as the
administrator password, data files created with HPONCFG using the -w argument
cannot be used as input files for HPONCFG, unless they are modified first.
CONREP version
compatibility
The file format for the DOS version of CONREP and the current version of CONREP
are not compatible.
HPACUSCRIPTING
support HPACUSCRIPTING supports only HP Smart Array controllers. Review the
HPACUSCRIPTING documentation for the latest information.
Booting from a USB
drive key Booting from a USB drive key is supported only on certain ProLiant servers. For
more information, see the HP Insight Foundation suite for ProLiant website
( http://www.hp.com/go/foundation ).
CONREP data file
editor
Only the fields that are present in the CONREP file being edited will be shown. The
CONREP data file editor cannot add or remove fields. Some fields, such as the
server OS selection, cannot be edited.
Kernels The kernel is generally static and cannot be modified easily. HP recommends that
you use the kernel that is shipped with the Toolkit because it has been tested on all
servers supported by the Toolkit.
SETBOOTORDER
changes
Any changes you make to the SETBOOTORDER will take effect at the next reboot.