Dell E1200i ExaScale, Installation Manual

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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 # boot change primary
'.' = clear field; '-' = go to previous field
boot device : flash
file name : /E1200-3.x.bin
BOOT_USER # boot change default
'.' = clear field; '-' = go to previous field