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Set Temporary Next Boot Device (Oracle ILOM)
Viewing and Modifying Boot Properties 51
reset. For subsequent power resets, the server automatically reverts to booting from the boot
order list.
Before you begin, ensure that you have Reset and Host Control (
r
) role privileges in Oracle
ILOM.
1. To set a boot device for the next power reset in the Oracle ILOM web interface,
perform the following steps:
a. Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21 .
b. In the navigation pane, click Host Management > Host Console.
c. In the Next Boot Device drop-down list, select a boot device.
d. Click Save.
Your selection is only valid the next time the server is powered on . To permanently modify
the boot order, see “Modify the Boot Order (BIOS)” on page 49 .
Note - If you select BIOS from the list, next time you boot you do not have to press F2 to
access the BIOS Setup Utility.
2.
To set a boot device for the next power reset in the Oracle ILOM command-line
interface (CLI), perform the following steps:
a.
Log in to the Oracle ILOM CLI.
For instructions, see “Accessing Oracle ILOM” on page 21 .
b.
Use the
set /HOST boot_device
command:
set /HOST boot_device=
bootDevice
Where bootDevice is one of the following: default , pxe , disk , diagnostic , cdrom , bios , or
floppy
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