How to query the current BIOS boot device order using ipmi ?

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Issue

  • How to query the current BIOS boot device order using ipmi ?
  • Using IPMI, the boot device can be changed using :
# ipmitool chassis bootdev
bootdev <device> [clear-cmos=yes|no]
bootdev <device> [options=help,...]
  none  : Do not change boot device order
  pxe   : Force PXE boot
  disk  : Force boot from default Hard-drive
  safe  : Force boot from default Hard-drive, request Safe Mode
  diag  : Force boot from Diagnostic Partition
  cdrom : Force boot from CD/DVD
  bios  : Force boot into BIOS Setup
  floppy: Force boot from Floppy/primary removable media
  • But, how does one find the current boot order?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • IPMI enabled hardware

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