re-configuring the Cisco switch is not an option. i can't seem to find the
right combination for dhcptimeout, nicdelay, linksleep options. ksdevice=eth0
seems not to take effect also. it keeps on asking me to select which eth to use
-sirjune
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From: Kaj Niemi <kaj...@a51.org>
To: Sir June <sir_j...@yahoo.com>; Discussion list about Kickstart
<kickstart-list@redhat.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 3:15 PM
Subject: Re: kickstart dhcp issues
Try enabling portfast (rstp edge) the ports on your Cisco switch? It'll
transition the port to forwarding directly without going through blocking,
listening or learning state.
Kaj
On Jan 28, 2012, at 19:30, Sir June wrote:
>
>Hi,
>
>I am using a Poweredge R710 with 4 embedded NICs. I have a kickstart
>procedure using http. So i boot from my USB, type in:
>linux ks=http://x.x.x.x./path/ks.cfg
>
>Anaconda prompts me then which eth to use, i selected eth0 (which is connected
>to the network). But the sending request for IP information is taking forever.
>I them timesout, asks to select ipv4/ipv6 options. And back to "sending
>request for ip info...." I am also using a cisco switch on the other end and
>changes in the switch config is not an option.This issue defeats auto install
>of Redhat. IF i connect the server into a normal switch (not Cisco), kickstart
>works fine.,
>
>How to set something that anaconda will continue to request & wait for DHCP
ip.
>
>thanks,
>sirjun
>
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