SPARC M8 and SPARC M7 Servers Administration Guide

OpenBoot Prompt Overview

When the host is powered on, but the OS is not booted, the OpenBoot prompt (ok) is displayed. You can use the help command at the ok prompt to view information about the OpenBoot commands you can use.

These are common tasks that you can perform at the OpenBoot prompt.

Task More Information Boot the host Boot the OS Manually (OpenBoot Prompt) Configure OpenBoot parameters Display OpenBoot Variables Change the Default Boot Device (OpenBoot)

For information about OpenBoot commands, see the Oracle OpenBoot 4.x Administration Guide.

Related Information

• Obtaining the OpenBoot Prompt

• Oracle OpenBoot 4.x Administration Guide