Netbooting an xserve G5?
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Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:06:55 UTC
Hi all! As the subject line implies, I am looking for a way to netboot an XServe G5 using the ppc64 port. This server I got for close to nothing is on an excellent state, though unfortunately, the CD drive is not really working (it ejects every CD/DVD I have ever tried to feed it), and there are conflicting accounts on whether or not these machines can boot from an USB stick. I was searching for something like 'ofwboot' (which I am used to since I have successfully netbooted macppc machines to NetBSD and OpenBSD), but I didn't find anything on the mirrors...or on the source tree for that matter. I did find a 'loader' file, though I am not sure if that is the right file or if it is relevant/appropriate to netboot from at all. Has anyone had experience with these machines? or any experience trying to netboot ppc(64) whatsoever? Any helpful pointers greatly appreciated. All the best,