Dell Force10 E300 Installing And Maintaining page 52

Command
boot change {primary | secondary
| default}
BOOT_USER # boot change primary
'.' = clear field;
boot device
file name
BOOT_USER # boot change default
'.' = clear field;
boot device
file name
BOOT_USER #
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Purpose (continued)
If your configuration displays no preconfigured operating system boot
parameters, use the boot change command to edit appropriate fields.
• The primary operating system boot parameters are used in the first attempt
to boot the system.
• The secondary operating system boot parameters are used if the primary
operating system boot selection is not available.
• The default operating system boot parameters are used if the secondary
operating system boot parameter selection is not available. The default
parameters always reside on the internal flash device (flash:).
NOTE:
modified in the run-time mode.
When you enter the boot change command, you are prompted for a response.
• Enter a new parameter or press the ENTER key (carriage return) to accept the
default parameter.
• Enter . (period) to clear a field.
• Enter - (dash) to edit a field above the current cursor position.
NOTE:
characters, you cannot use the BACKSPACE key to correct any mistakes. If you
make a mistake, you must re-enter the parameter.
'-' = go to previous field
: flash
: /FTOS-EF-6.1.x.y.bin
'-' = go to previous field
: flash
: /FTOS-EF-6.1.x.y.bin
These parameters, as well as other boot parameters, can be
When you enter a new parameter that extends beyond 80