Users Guide

Parameters
primary
Enter the keyword primary to configure the boot parameters
used in the first attempt to boot Dell Networking OS.
secondary
Enter the keyword secondary to configure boot parameters
used if the primary operating system boot selection is not
available.
default
Enter the keyword default to configure boot parameters used if
the secondary operating system boot parameter selection is not
available. You can configure this option to any of the available
type, for example flash/usb/ftp/tftp.
Defaults None
Command Modes BOOT_USER
Command History
Version Descriptiion
9.8(1.0) Introduced on the Z9100–ON.
9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
Usage Information
After entering the boot change command and selecting the parameters, press Enter.
The software prompts you to enter the following:
• The boot device (flash, ftp, tftp, or usbflash), image file name, IP address of the
server containing the image, username, and password (only for ftp).
Note When you enter a new parameter that extends beyond 80 characters, you cannot
use the Backspace key to correct any mistakes. If you make a mistake, you must re-
enter the parameter.
Note: You must set the IP address of the designated download port before you execute
this command. Otherwise, an second statement message alerts you that the
configuration cannot proceed.
shows the first field after you enter boot change primary. At this point:
• Press Enter to accept the information already configured, or
• Change that information. To do so, press the . (period) key and enter new
information. After you enter the information, press Enter.
Example
BOOT_USER # boot change primary
boot device : ftp
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