Updating the PXE
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RH 5.9 and 6.4 64-bit
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Oracle's Sun JumpStart PXE server
Note -
When installing an operating system from the PXE Server, ensure that the
selected OS supports the Converged Network Adapter relative to the BIOS or the UEFI
environment. Also ensure that the adapter supporting NIC and Fibre Channel drivers is
loaded on the PXE Server.
Package Files
The MultiFlash image package contains the following BIOS files:
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x
8
xyyyyy
.bin
—Combined binary file, which includes the binaries for the firmware, PXE,
FCode, UEFI, and BIOS.
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readme.txt
—Package and configuration information.
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release.txt
—Reference the separate PXE (BIOS) and EFI PXE (EFI) release notes.
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update.bat
—DOS batch file that calls the executable files to update the adapter PXE in the
BIOS environment.
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FlasUtil.exe
—Utility to update multi-boot code and firmware.
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VPD.exe
—Utility to update the adapter's Vital Product Data.
System Configuration
This section provides information regarding the BIOS PXE feature contained in the 10Gb
multi-boot package. PXE boot code is already included in the boot code image,
x
8
xyyyyy
.bin
.
Note -
For instructions on flashing the BIOS PXE code, refer to the BIOS
Readme.txt
file.
QLogic Banner During POST
When the server powers on, two QLogic PXE banners per adapter appear, similar to the
following example:
QLogic PCI 3.O PXE V1.xx
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