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