Conrep (Linux) does not save all parameters for DL180 G6

[Peter Kruse2]

Hello,

when saving the Bios RBSU content with the
provided conrep it seems that not all parameters
are written to the file. For example I cannot
find an entry for the boot order, or the ip
address for the BMC adapter.
Shouldn't conrep save all settings?

Regards,

Peter

[Creek · Accepted solution]

Last question first -- no CONREP does not save all settings. It can depend on where the setting is stored, or whether it would be safe to change/set something via CONREP. Most BIOS settings are covered, but not all.

For boot order, you need the standalone SETBOOTORDER utility, part of the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit.

[J McCulloch]

SETBOOTORDER seems to be temporary, only affecting the subsequent boot. Is there an option for setting it permanently?

[Creek]

SETBOOTORDER should be a permanent change. I've seen two cases where this doesn't work: 1) BIOS bug (I'd try the latest BIOS to eliminate this case) 2) user has disabled IPMI service in OS. SETBOOTORDER depends on IPMI for this configuration.