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Note: Other parameters might be necessary for your interface. Enter
help
ifconfig
at the firmware prompt for details.
13.
At the firmware prompt, enter the following command:
netboot http:// path_to_the_web-accessible_directory/
<release> _netboot.q
The system begins to boot, but stops at the Boot menu.
14. Select the
Normal Boot
option from the displayed menu.
Please choose one of the following:
1) Normal Boot
2) Boot without /etc/rc
3) Change Password
4) Initialize all disks
4a) Same as option 4, but create a flexible root volume
5) Maintenance mode boot
Selection (1-5)? 1
15. The next step depends on your system configuration.
If your system is in... Then...
A stand-alone configuration Go to the next step.
An active/active configuration Give back the node after the boot process is
complete by entering the following
command from the partner console:
cf giveback
16. Copy and install the image from your HTTP server by entering the following
command:
software update http:// path_to_the_web-accessible_directory/
<release> _setup_q.exe -r
17. Reapply any BIOS or firmware service images that were previously installed
on the node by entering the following commands and noting the displayed
information:
version -b
sysconfig
18. Verify that the correct BIOS or firmware service images are installed.
If your system is in... Then...
A stand-alone configuration Use the most current versions available for
your system.
An active/active configuration Compare the displayed versions from the
target node with the versions installed on
the partner node. If the versions are not the
same, update that target node by installing
the same version of files on the target node
from any applicable service images available
from the IBM N series support website,
which is accessed and navigated as
described in “Websites” on page xxii.
19.
The next step depends on your system configuration.
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