Adding new boot option cisco ucs c220 m5

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To add a new boot option on a Cisco UCS C220 M5 server, you'll need to follow these steps:

Prerequisites:

  1. Ensure you have a valid Cisco UCS C220 M5 server with a valid firmware version.
  2. Make sure you have a valid bootable device (e.g., a USB drive or a SAN/LUN).

Step 1: Boot the server in Boot Mode

  1. Power off the server.
  2. Press the power button to turn it back on.
  3. Immediately press the F11 key to enter Boot Mode.

Step 2: Select the Boot Device

  1. In Boot Mode, select the boot device you want to add the new boot option to (e.g., USB drive or SAN/LUN).
  2. Press Enter to select the device.

Step 3: Add the New Boot Option

  1. In the Boot Options menu, select the "Add Boot Option" or "Add Boot Device" option (the exact option may vary depending on your firmware version).
  2. Follow the prompts to select the new boot option:
    • For a USB drive, select the USB drive as the boot device.
    • For a SAN/LUN, select the SAN/LUN as the boot device and specify the necessary details (e.g., LUN number, WWN).
  3. Press Enter to confirm the addition of the new boot option.

Step 4: Save the Changes

  1. In the Boot Options menu, select the "Save Changes" or "Apply Changes" option.
  2. Press Enter to save the changes.

Step 5: Exit Boot Mode

  1. In the Boot Options menu, select the "Exit" or "Return to Boot Mode" option.
  2. Press Enter to exit Boot Mode.

Verify the New Boot Option

  1. Power off the server.
  2. Power it back on.
  3. The new boot option should be available in the boot menu.

That's it! You should now have a new boot option added to your Cisco UCS C220 M5 server.