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  • 1.  HMC v7.3.3.0 SP1 lpar_netboot command

    Posted Tue June 17, 2008 06:44 AM

    Originally posted by: SystemAdmin


    Hello all,

    yesterday, i've upgraded our HMC to the latest level and found that lpar_netboot command now requires -K (Subnetmask IP address) option.
    I also found that this option isn't mentioned into MAN page for that command.
    So, my question is: Subnetmask belongs to target LPAR or BootServer?
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  • 2.  Re: HMC v7.3.3.0 SP1 lpar_netboot command

    Posted Sat June 28, 2008 08:53 AM

    Originally posted by: woofer


    I'll pass on to developers that the -K flag needs documentation. My guess is that the subnet would be the one the lpar and boot server are both using, so it should be the same, I'd think. I'll post back next week with something more definitive.
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  • 3.  Re: HMC v7.3.3.0 SP1 lpar_netboot command

    Posted Sat June 28, 2008 09:59 PM

    Originally posted by: SystemAdmin


    The subnetmask required is for the target LPAR.
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  • 4.  Re: HMC v7.3.3.0 SP1 lpar_netboot command

    Posted Mon June 30, 2008 11:48 AM

    Originally posted by: woofer


    Correct, this is the subnet for the lpar. And BTW, this is in the man pages:

    Usage: Install partition
    lpar_netboot -v -x -f -i -g args off} -m macaddress
    -t ent -s speed -d duplex -S server -G gateway -C client -K subnetmask partition_name profile managed_system

    Usage: Install for system supporting full system partition
    lpar_netboot -v -x -f -i -g args off} -m macaddress
    -t ent -s speed -d duplex -S server -G gateway -C client -K subnetmask managed_system managed_system

    Usage: Return macaddress
    lpar_netboot -M -n -v -x -f -i -A -t ent off} -D -s speed -d duplex -S server -G gateway -C client -K subnetmask
    partition_name profile managed_system

    Usage: Return macaddress for system supporting full system partition
    lpar_netboot -M -n -v -x -f -i -t ent off} -D -s speed -d duplex -S server -G gateway -C client -K subnetmask
    managed_system managed_system

    -A Return all adapters of the given type
    -C Client IP address
    -D Perform ping test, use adapter that successfully ping the server
    -G Gateway IP address
    -K Subnetmask IP address
    -M Discovery ethernet adapter mac address and location code
    -S Server IP address
    -T Enable or disble spanning tree
    -d Network adapter duplex
    -f Force close virtual terminal session
    -g Generic arguments for booting
    -i Force immediate shutdown
    -l Physical location code
    -m MAC Address
    -n Do not boot partition
    -s Network adapter speed
    -t Specifies network type ent
    -v Verbose output
    -x Debug output
    --help Prints this help
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