Cisco UCS C Series - Installing an os Using a PXE Installation Server

PXE servers can use installation disks, disk images, or scripts to install an OS. Proprietary disk images can
also be used to install an OS, additional components, or applications.
PXE installation is an efficient method for installing an OS on a large number of servers. However,
considering that this method requires setting up a PXE environment, it might be easier to use another
installation methods.
Note
Installing an OS Using a PXE Installation Server
Before You Begin
• Verify that the server can be reached over a VLAN.
• You must log in as a user with admin privileges to install an OS.
Procedure
Step 1
Set the boot order to PXE first.
Step 2
Reboot the server.
If a PXE install server is available on the VLAN, the installation process begins when the server reboots. PXE
installations are typically automated and require no additional user input. Refer to the installation guide for
the OS being installed to guide you through the rest of the installation process.
What to Do Next
After the OS installation is complete, reset the LAN boot order to its original setting.
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