IBM Eserver pSeries 670, User Manual

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5. Change the bootlist so the network adapter attached to the NIM server is first in the
bootlist.
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.
If
Diagnostics Operating Instructions Version x.x.x
is displayed, standalone
diagnostics have loaded successfully.
If the AIX login prompt is displayed, standalone diagnostics did not load. Check the
following items:
v
The bootlist on the client may be incorrect.
v
Cstate on the NIM server may be incorrect.
v
There may be network problems preventing you from connecting to the NIM server.
Verify the settings and the status of the network. If you continue to have problems, refer
to the
Boot Problems and Concerns section of the
Eserver
pSeries 670 Service Guide
and follow the steps for network boot problems.
After running diagnostics, reboot the system and use SMS to change the bootlist
sequence back to the original settings.
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