Booting a BladeCenter QS20

This topic describes how to boot a BladeCenter QS20.

To boot a BladeCenter QS20, do the following:
  1. Open the BladeCenter® Management Module.
  2. Set the appropriate boot device (network, hard disk) for the BladeCenter QS20 by selecting Blade Tasks → Configuration → Boot Sequence.
  3. Power on the BladeCenter QS20 by selecting Blade Tasks → Power/Restart → checkmark the blade → Power On Blade.
Note:
  • The boot process of the BladeCenter QS20 can only be monitored with a serial console (115200,N,1,8, no handshake) connected to the serial port on the front bezel of the BladeCenter QS20.
  • Use a null-modem cable to connect to the serial port.
  • To force the BladeCenter QS20 into the OpenFirmware prompt, press s on the serial console during the early stages of the boot process.
Parent topic: Managing a BladeCenter QS20