OpenBoot Common Tasks
When the host is powered on but the OS is not booted, you communicate with the OpenBoot firmware. OpenBoot firmware displays ok as its prompt.
This table lists the common tasks that are performed at the ok prompt.
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Boot the host.
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Configure OpenBoot parameters.
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Run diagnostics.
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Refer to Detecting and Managing Faults in the service manual for your server
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Reset and power off the host.
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At the OpenBoot prompt, type help reset to display details about the reset command.
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Eject media.
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At the OpenBoot prompt, type help eject to display details about the eject command.
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