Quick Start Guide

Procedure for PA-RISC-based machines
1. Reboot the client system with the reboot command or by cycling the power, and then interrupt the reboot
process when prompted.
# reboot
2. Interrupt the boot process by pressing any key at the prompt
Processor is starting autoboot process.
To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.
3. From the firmware prompt, boot using the server's IP address:
Main Menu: Enter command or menu >boot lan.server_IP_address install
4. Answer n at the prompt Interact with IPL (Y, N, or Cancel)?>
5. Select the operating system to install from the displayed menu. Choose the operating system that matches the
OE you used when you set up the Ignite-UX server –“Create the HP-UX OE Configuration Information on the
Ignite-UX Server” (page 12). Be aware that the selection of the operating system times out — the client can not
be kept waiting at this prompt.
Common Errors
Booting...
Failed to initialize.
ENTRY_INIT
Status = -7
Diagnosis: Used the wrong IP address.
Correction: Reissue boot command, making sure you use the server IP address.
Console Login:
Diagnosis: The opportunity to interrupt the boot process was missed.
Correction: Login as root and reboot again. Look closely for the prompt to stop the boot process.
Explore
The backspace key repositions the cursor but does not erase characters at the PA-RISC prompt “Main Menu: Enter
command or menu>”. You have to type over unwanted characters. Pressing return ignores all characters to the right
of the cursor.
24 Cold-installing a Client Across the Network