Function 72: Disable network boot

You can use the function 72 to disable the network boot function that was activated by using function 71. The disable network boot function can be enabled when the system is powered off or running. However, the function takes effect on the next boot when the system is in PowerVM mode. During the boot, the platform will initialize normally. This function is available only in manual operating mode when PowerVM is the hypervisor and when customer extended (CE) function ranges have been enabled.

The following table shows an example of how to disable network boot.

Table 1. Function 72: Disable network boot
Function/Data Action or description
7 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Use the Increment or Decrement buttons to scroll to function 72.
7 2  _ _ _ _ 00_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Press Enter.