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BOOT_USER # show bootvar, PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS, boot device, flash, file name

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4 show bootvar This command displays the current operating system boot configuration parameters. BOOT_USER # show bootvar PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS: boot device : flash file name : /E600i-x.bin SECONDARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS: 5 boot change {primary | secondary | default} 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: These parameters, as well as other boot parameters, can be modified in the CLI 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: When you enter a new parameter that extends beyond 80 characters, you cannot use the BACKSPACE key to correct any mistakes. If you make a mistake, you must re-enter the parameter. BOOT_USER # boot change primary '.' = clear field; '-' = go to previous field boot device : flash file name : /E600i-6.x.bin BOOT_USER # boot change default '.' = clear field; '-' = go to previous field boot device : flash file name : /E600i-6.x.bin BOOT_USER # System Boot | 47

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4
show bootvar
This command displays the current operating system boot configuration parameters.
5
boot change {primary |
secondary | default}
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:
These parameters, as well as other boot parameters, can be modified
in the CLI 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:
When you enter a new parameter that extends beyond 80 characters,
you cannot use the BACKSPACE key to correct any mistakes. If you make a mistake,
you must re-enter the parameter.
BOOT_USER # show bootvar
PRIMARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS:
========================================
boot device
: flash
file name
: /E600i-x.bin
SECONDARY OPERATING SYSTEM BOOT PARAMETERS:
BOOT_USER # boot change primary
'.' = clear field;
'-' = go to previous field
boot device
: flash
file name
: /E600i-6.x.bin
BOOT_USER # boot change default
'.' = clear field;
'-' = go to previous field
boot device
: flash
file name
: /E600i-6.x.bin
BOOT_USER #