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Note: While configuring first boot, boot mode cannot be changed in templates created from 13
th
generation of
servers and onwards. This is a limitation as the profile XML provides boot sequence and other attributes for
current boot mode only.
Configure FCoE boot in a server template
Note—For templates created from (and deployed to) 12
th
generation of servers or later running with older
firmware, PXE boot in UEFI mode will not work. Nor will it get identified in the template if set so. To resolve
the problem, update the iDRAC firmware to the latest version available.
After you configure the required boot type, if required, change the boot sequence and hard drive sequence
also. Sequence changes are not allowed beyond the scope of the selected boot type when it cannot be
satisfied.
For example, if the boot type is changed to FCoE, capable NIC instance (say, Integrated NIC 1 Port 1
Partition 1) available in the boot sequence will be automatically selected to be booted from (made first entry in
the boot sequence). One can make another capable NIC instance (say, Integrated NIC 2 Port 1 Partition 1) as
first entry in the boot sequence when required.
Do the following when you are clear about the desired end result:
1. Expand More Settings under First Boot Configuration.
2. Change Boot Sequence and/or Hard Drive Sequence.
3. Click Save to make the changes to the template.