The Boot Console Interface

Configuring the Console Path and Display Format

If you are using a terminal (RS-232C) display, the message prompts you to press Esc on the console keyboard, as follows:

Press ESC to select this device as the CONSOLE

OR

If you are using a monitor (graphics) display, the message prompts you to enter a number, N, as follows:

Press N to select this CONSOLE, then press [Enter/Return]

In either case, the action must be taken within about seven seconds in order to select the set of console display protocols which that particular screen rep- resents. Press the indicated number key when the message displays clearly and is the font size you want.

In both cases, after you have indicated your selection, you will be asked to confirm the selection by the following prompt:

Press ESC to confirm

If you don’t take any action, after seven seconds, the message cycles to the next set of display parameters, displaying the same message again.

If you take one of the actions (press Esc or type N) and confirm it by pressing Esc, the system then attempts to boot. To save this setting, discontinue the boot process by pressing Esc and setting the console path using the Path Configuration menu.

Setting the Console Path

If you are using a graphics display or if you are changing from graphics to a RS-232C display mode, you need to set the Console Path. Follow these steps to set the console path:

1From the Main Menu, access the Console Path screen by entering the following:

2Enter

The system displays the Path Configuration menu.

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