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8. Enter the client address, server address, gateway address (if applicable), and subnet mask. Exit to the
Network Parameters screen.
9. If the NIM server is set up to allow pinging from the client system, use the ping utility in the RIPL utility
to verify that the client system can ping the NIM server. Under the ping utility, choose the network
adapter that provides the attachment to the NIM server to do the ping operation. If the ping returns
with an
OK
prompt, the client is prepared to boot from the NIM server. If ping returns with a
FAILED
prompt, the client cannot proceed with the NIM boot.
If the ping fails, contact your service representative.
To do a one-time boot of the network adapter attached to the NIM server network, do the following:
1. Exit to the SMS Main screen.
2. Select Select Boot Options .
3. Select Install or Boot a Device .
4. On the Select Device Type screen, select Network .
5. Set the network parameters for the adapter from which you want to boot.
6. Exit completely from SMS. The system starts loading packets while doing a bootp from the network.
Follow the instructions on the screen to select the system console.
v If Diagnostics Operating Instructions Version x.x.x displays, standalone diagnostics have loaded
successfully.
v
If the operating system login prompt displays, standalone diagnostics did not load. Check the following
items:
– The network parameters on the client may be incorrect.
– Cstate on the NIM server may be incorrect.
– Network problems might be preventing you from connecting to the NIM server.
Verify the settings and the status of the network. If you continue to have problems, contact your service
representative.
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