Obtaining The Openboot Prompt; Openboot Prompt - Oracle Netra SPARC S7-2 Series Administration Manual

Obtaining the OpenBoot Prompt

Obtaining the OpenBoot Prompt
There are several ways to reach the OpenBoot prompt (ok).
Note -
to some alternatives in
"OpenBoot Prompt" on page 38
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"Obtain the OpenBoot Prompt (Oracle Solaris)" on page 39
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"Obtain the OpenBoot Prompt (Oracle ILOM CLI)" on page 40
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"Obtain the OpenBoot Prompt (Oracle ILOM Web Interface)" on page 41
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Related Information
"Log In to Oracle ILOM" on page 19
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"Booting and Shutting Down Oracle Solaris" on page 33
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OpenBoot Prompt

When the host is powered on but the OS is not booted, you communicate with the OpenBoot
firmware. OpenBoot firmware displays ok as its prompt.
For more details about OpenBoot, refer to the OpenBoot 4.x Command Reference Manual at:
http://www.oracle.com/goto/openboot/docs
This table lists the common tasks that are performed at the ok prompt.
Task
Boot the host.
Configure OpenBoot parameters.
Run diagnostics.
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If you have any problems reaching the OpenBoot Prompt by your chosen method, refer
"Obtain the OpenBoot Prompt Under Various Conditions" on page
For More Information
"Boot the OS Manually (OpenBoot)" on page 35
"View All OpenBoot Parameters" on page 46
"Change the Default Boot Device (OpenBoot)" on page 44
Refer to the service manual for your server, detecting and managing
faults.
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