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Boot Configuration
Boot configuration defines the location from which the console server loads the operating system. The console server can boot from its internal firmware or from the network. By default, the console server boots from Flash memory. Selecting Administration - Boot Configuration in Expert mode displays the Boot Configuration form.
If you need to boot from the network, you need to make sure the following prerequisites are met:
•A TFTP or BootP server must be available on the network
•An upgraded console server boot image file must be downloaded from Avocent and made available on the TFTP or BootP server
•The console server must be configured with a fixed IP address
•The boot filename and the IP address of the TFTP or BootP server is known
The following table describes the boot configuration form fields.
Table 10.6: Boot Configuration Form Fields
Field Name | Definition | |
IP Address assigned to | A fixed IP address or a DHCP assigned IP address to the console server. | |
Ethernet | ||
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Watchdog Timer | Whether the watchdog timer is active or inactive. If the watchdog timer is active, the | |
console server reboots if the software crashes. | ||
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Unit boot from | Specify whether to boot the console server from Flash or from the network. | |
Boot Type | Select to boot from a TFTP server, a BootP server or both. | |
Boot File Name | Filename of the boot program. | |
Server’s IP Address | The IP address of the TFTP or the BootP server. | |
Console Speed | An alternative console speed from 4800 to 115200 (9600 is the default). | |
Flash Test | Select to test boot from the Flash card. You can skip this test or do a full test. | |
RAM Test | Select to test boot from RAM. You can skip this test, do a quick test or a full test. |
