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Boot To Operating System
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Boot To Operating System
The length of time required to boot the system depends on the number of processors and the amount of RAM
memory installed. Average configurations can take 20 minutes or more.
The boot process is shown in the following illustration:
Typical Boot Process
System Messages
denoting forward progress
(Estimate 1-6 minutes)
Power Switch
Autoboot
Boot Console
System Messages
denoting forward progress
(Estimate 10-20 minutes)
The duration of the full boot process can vary depending on:
● Number of CPUs installed
● Amount of Memory installed
● Operating System version installed
● State of the network
(Total time to boot will vary)
System Login Prompt
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