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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. Clicking System- Boot Configuration will display
the Boot Configuration screen.
If you need to boot from the network, 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
To configure boot configuration:
1. Click System - Boot Configuration.
2. Under Boot Mode, select From Flash, and select Image 1 or Image 2.
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Select From Network and enter the following information:
• Appliance IP Address: Enter the fixed IP address or a DHCP assigned IP address to the
console server.
• TFTP Server IP: Enter the IP address of the TFTP boot server.
• Filename: Enter the filename of the boot firmware.
3. Using the drop-down menu, select whether the Watchdog Timer is enabled. If the
Watchdog Timer is enabled, the console server reboots if the software crashes.
4. Using the drop-down menu, select one of the following speeds for both Ethernet 0 Mode
and Ethernet 1 Mode: 100BT full, 100BT half, 10BT full, 10BT half or Auto.
5. Using the drop-down menu, select the console port speed and click Save.
NOTE: EthernetMode willbeaffectedafter saving.Therestofthe configurationwillbeappliedafter rebooting.
Information
Click System - Information to view the console server’s identity, versions, power and CPU
information.
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