Selecting A Boot Partition Using The Mp; Verifying The System Configuration Using Boot Console Handler; Booting Hp-Ux Using Boot Console Handler - HP rp7420 Service Manual

2. Select the VFP command and select the desired partition to view.
There should be no activity on the screen at this point in the installation process.
NOTE: More than one window cannot be opened using a serial display device.
To power on the server, follow these steps:
1. Switch the power switch at the front of the server to On. The following occurs:
• Power is applied to the server.
• PDC starts to run on each cell.
• The cell self test executes.
• Hardware initializes for the server.
• Console communication is established.
2. When activity on the Reflection screen stops, return to the MP Main Menu by entering
Ctrl-B.
3. To enter console mode, enter co.
4. Enter the partition number of the partition to boot.
5. Press Enter.

Selecting a Boot Partition Using the MP

At this point in the installation process, the hardware is set up, the MP is connected to the LAN,
the AC and DC power have been turned on, and the self test is completed. Now the configuration
can be verified.
After the DC power on and the self test is complete, use the MP to select a boot partition.
1. From the MP Main Menu, enter cm.
2. From the MP Command Menu, enter bo.
3. Select the partition to boot.
Partitions can be booted in any order.
4. Return to the MP Main Menu by entering ma from the Command Menu
5. Go to the Console Menu by entering co at the MP Main Menu.
Exiting the MP automatically returns you to the Boot Console Handler main menu.

Verifying the System Configuration using Boot Console Handler

From the BCH main menu, enter in to go the Information Menu. Use the corresponding command
from the menu to verify the type and quantity of processors, memory, and I/O cards:
• pr (processors)
• me (memory)
• io (to determine if the values match the devices installed in the server, check the PCI device
information)
Once the parameters have been verified, use the ma command to return to the BCH Main Menu.

Booting HP-UX using Boot Console Handler

If your ordered Instant Ignition, HP-UX is installed in the factory at the Primary Path address.
If HP-UX is at a path other than the Primary Path, use the pa (path) command, from the
Configuration Menu, to set the boot path.
To set the boot path, follow these steps:
1. Main Menu: Enter command or Menu> co
2. Configuration Menu> pa pri xx/xx/xx
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