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[SOLVED] Memdisk Bootstrap Too Large To Load

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    A Former User
    last edited by Apr 17, 2015, 11:08 PM

    Hi everyone, I am extremely new to this and am stuck! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

    I so to preface my issue, I have a IBM Blade Enclosure and I need to update over 100 blades, unfortunately with my current setup I can only update (1) Blade at a time. Which is a slice of hell… Regardless, I decided it would be an awesome idea to implement a little PXE Network server on my Laptop so I can push updates to the whole enclosure in one go. Still limiting me to 14 servers at a time, but still much better than what my current position is. I have gone as far is installing Ubuntu 10.04.02, successfully installing FOG 1.2.0, and testing a few small .iso files through the network.

    The issue is I am getting a “Memdisk Bootstrap Too Large To Load” I did do some research and found out that the ISO is probably too large to mount on the RAM. In total the ISO is 933MB. I also read something about netbooting or something of that sort, again I am very new to all of this so correct me if I am wrong. However I couldn’t find any successful guides that I could follow to make it work.

    Currently my Advanced Menu Config looks like this:
    [INDENT=1] [/INDENT]
    [code]
    :MENU
    menu item --gap – ---------------- iPXE boot menu ----------------
    item IBM IBM - 7875 Update 4/17/15
    item SHELL iPXE Shell
    item return return to previous menu
    choose --default return --timeout 5000 target && goto ${target}

    :IBM initrd http://192.168.1.3/iso/IBM.ISO
    chain memdisk iso raw ||
    goto MENU

    :SHELL shell ||
    goto MENU

    :RETURN chain http://192.168.1.3/fog/service/ipxe/boot.php?mac=${net0/mac} ||
    prompt
    goto MENU

    autoboot
    [/code]
    [FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=#141414]If anyone could help that would be really great![/COLOR][/FONT]
    Note: I did get a pxedir folder from IBM updates as well consisting of:
    bsb.msg, bsb1.lss, grub.cfg, img2a, img3a, pxelinux.0, splash.xpm.gz, tc.zip, tcrootfs, and unicode.pf2. But I heard that the new FOG 1.2.0 does not use pxelinux.0 anymore so I wasnt sure if I could even use it.
    [FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=#141414]TL : DR[/COLOR][/FONT]
    I am new to this. I get a memdisk bootstrap too large to load error when booting the IBM.ISO from the network. How can I implement a solution to push the update ISO to my blade enclosure holding 14 servers successfully.

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      A Former User
      last edited by Apr 17, 2015, 11:16 PM

      Image of the Error:[ATTACH=full]1894[/ATTACH]

      [url=“/_imported_xf_attachments/1/1894_IMG_20150417_161304~2.jpg?:”]IMG_20150417_161304~2.jpg[/url]

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        Tom Elliott
        last edited by Apr 17, 2015, 11:16 PM

        Maybe you could try:

        menu item --gap – ---------------- iPXE boot menu ----------------
        item IBM IBM - 7875 Update 4/17/15
        item SHELL iPXE Shell
        item return return to previous menu
        choose --default return --timeout 5000 target && goto ${target}

        :IBM sanboot http://192.168.1.3/iso/IBM.ISO ||
        goto MENU

        :SHELL shell ||
        goto MENU

        :RETURN chain http://192.168.1.3/fog/service/ipxe/boot.php?mac=${net0/mac} ||
        prompt
        goto MENU

        autoboot[/code]

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          Wayne Workman
          last edited by Apr 17, 2015, 11:17 PM

          I’m not entirely sure about the issue you have, but you can increase the number you can update from 15 to whatever you like in FOG settings.

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            A Former User
            last edited by Apr 17, 2015, 11:23 PM

            @Tom Elliot

            Wow super quick response! Thank you! Will test this right now!

            @Wayne Workman

            Thanks for the input, however that wouldn’t help because I only have 14 slots in my enclosure. The issue is that I am getting a MEMDISK Bootstrap too large to load error when the ISO is being pushed to the server through the network. Assuming that there is not enough RAM, or something similar to that.

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              A Former User
              last edited by Apr 17, 2015, 11:41 PM

              [quote=“Tom Elliott, post: 45756, member: 7271”]Maybe you could try:

              menu item --gap – ---------------- iPXE boot menu ----------------
              item IBM IBM - 7875 Update 4/17/15
              item SHELL iPXE Shell
              item return return to previous menu
              choose --default return --timeout 5000 target && goto ${target}

              :IBM sanboot http://192.168.1.3/iso/IBM.ISO ||
              goto MENU

              :SHELL shell ||
              goto MENU

              :RETURN chain http://192.168.1.3/fog/service/ipxe/boot.php?mac=${net0/mac} ||
              prompt
              goto MENU

              autoboot[/code][/quote]

              @Tom Elliot
              I added this and when I select the update it flashes an error for 0.1 seconds and goes back to the boot loop. The error flashes too fast for me to read.

              edit: Here is there error:
              [ATTACH=full]1895[/ATTACH]

              [url=“/_imported_xf_attachments/1/1895_IMG_20150417_164416~2.jpg?:”]IMG_20150417_164416~2.jpg[/url]

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                Tom Elliott
                last edited by Apr 17, 2015, 11:44 PM

                Alright

                There are other cases to test.

                Maybe:
                [code]:MENU
                menu item --gap – ---------------- iPXE boot menu ----------------
                item IBM IBM - 7875 Update 4/17/15
                item SHELL iPXE Shell
                item return return to previous menu
                choose --default return --timeout 5000 target && goto ${target}

                :IBM initrd http://192.168.1.3/iso/IBM.ISO
                chain memdisk iso ||
                goto MENU

                :SHELL shell ||
                goto MENU

                :RETURN chain http://192.168.1.3/fog/service/ipxe/boot.php?mac=${net0/mac} ||
                prompt
                goto MENU

                autoboot[/code]

                Or:
                [code]:MENU
                menu item --gap – ---------------- iPXE boot menu ----------------
                item IBM IBM - 7875 Update 4/17/15
                item SHELL iPXE Shell
                item return return to previous menu
                choose --default return --timeout 5000 target && goto ${target}

                :IBM initrd http://192.168.1.3/iso/IBM.ISO
                chain memdisk ||
                goto MENU

                :SHELL shell ||
                goto MENU

                :RETURN chain http://192.168.1.3/fog/service/ipxe/boot.php?mac=${net0/mac} ||
                prompt
                goto MENU

                autoboot[/code]

                OR

                it’s trying to find itself which, once off of iPXE it no longer can do which means it’s looking for a particular kernel and/or initrd from within the ISO.

                Please help us build the FOG community with everyone involved. It's not just about coding - way more we need people to test things, update documentation and most importantly work on uniting the community of people enjoying and working on FOG! Get in contact with me (chat bubble in the top right corner) if you want to join in.

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                  A Former User
                  last edited by Apr 17, 2015, 11:47 PM

                  [quote=“Tom Elliott, post: 45760, member: 7271”]Alright

                  There are other cases to test.

                  Maybe:
                  [code]:MENU
                  menu item --gap – ---------------- iPXE boot menu ----------------
                  item IBM IBM - 7875 Update 4/17/15
                  item SHELL iPXE Shell
                  item return return to previous menu
                  choose --default return --timeout 5000 target && goto ${target}

                  :IBM initrd http://192.168.1.3/iso/IBM.ISO
                  chain memdisk iso ||
                  goto MENU

                  :SHELL shell ||
                  goto MENU

                  :RETURN chain http://192.168.1.3/fog/service/ipxe/boot.php?mac=${net0/mac} ||
                  prompt
                  goto MENU

                  autoboot[/code]

                  Or:
                  [code]:MENU
                  menu item --gap – ---------------- iPXE boot menu ----------------
                  item IBM IBM - 7875 Update 4/17/15
                  item SHELL iPXE Shell
                  item return return to previous menu
                  choose --default return --timeout 5000 target && goto ${target}

                  :IBM initrd http://192.168.1.3/iso/IBM.ISO
                  chain memdisk ||
                  goto MENU

                  :SHELL shell ||
                  goto MENU

                  :RETURN chain http://192.168.1.3/fog/service/ipxe/boot.php?mac=${net0/mac} ||
                  prompt
                  goto MENU

                  autoboot[/code]

                  OR

                  it’s trying to find itself which, once off of iPXE it no longer can do which means it’s looking for a particular kernel and/or initrd from within the ISO.[/quote]

                  Awesome, trying this now. Thank you so much for your help and quick responses!

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                    Tom Elliott
                    last edited by Apr 17, 2015, 11:48 PM

                    No problem. I try to be quick to help out. I remember my times trying to learn all of this.

                    Please help us build the FOG community with everyone involved. It's not just about coding - way more we need people to test things, update documentation and most importantly work on uniting the community of people enjoying and working on FOG! Get in contact with me (chat bubble in the top right corner) if you want to join in.

                    Web GUI issue? Please check apache error (debian/ubuntu: /var/log/apache2/error.log, centos/fedora/rhel: /var/log/httpd/error_log) and php-fpm log (/var/log/php*-fpm.log)

                    Please support FOG if you like it: https://wiki.fogproject.org/wiki/index.php/Support_FOG

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                      A Former User
                      last edited by Apr 17, 2015, 11:51 PM

                      Yeah, its been pretty hectic haha. I unfortunately will lose access to everything in 10 minutes until Monday. But I will implement the new tests Monday morning, and will be monitoring this thread throughout the weekend.

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                        Tom Elliott
                        last edited by Apr 17, 2015, 11:57 PM

                        No problem. Do you by chance know where I could get a copy of this so I could test and maybe get a good solution for you?

                        Please help us build the FOG community with everyone involved. It's not just about coding - way more we need people to test things, update documentation and most importantly work on uniting the community of people enjoying and working on FOG! Get in contact with me (chat bubble in the top right corner) if you want to join in.

                        Web GUI issue? Please check apache error (debian/ubuntu: /var/log/apache2/error.log, centos/fedora/rhel: /var/log/httpd/error_log) and php-fpm log (/var/log/php*-fpm.log)

                        Please support FOG if you like it: https://wiki.fogproject.org/wiki/index.php/Support_FOG

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                          A Former User
                          last edited by Apr 18, 2015, 12:00 AM

                          Cop[quote=“Tom Elliott, post: 45764, member: 7271”]No problem. Do you by chance know where I could get a copy of this so I could test and maybe get a good solution for you?[/quote]

                          Copy of what exactly? The iso?

                          Let me upload it to dropbox and Ill post the link.

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                            Tom Elliott
                            last edited by Apr 18, 2015, 12:02 AM

                            Cool, thank you. And yes, the ISO

                            Please help us build the FOG community with everyone involved. It's not just about coding - way more we need people to test things, update documentation and most importantly work on uniting the community of people enjoying and working on FOG! Get in contact with me (chat bubble in the top right corner) if you want to join in.

                            Web GUI issue? Please check apache error (debian/ubuntu: /var/log/apache2/error.log, centos/fedora/rhel: /var/log/httpd/error_log) and php-fpm log (/var/log/php*-fpm.log)

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                              A Former User
                              last edited by Apr 18, 2015, 12:08 AM

                              [quote=“Tom Elliott, post: 45766, member: 7271”]Cool, thank you. And yes, the ISO[/quote]
                              No thank you!

                              Dropbox Link: [url]https://www.dropbox.com/s/4bgvm8h9l47zmw2/bootable.iso?dl=0[/url]
                              ISO Title: bootable.iso
                              File Size: 933MB

                              I can upload the PXEDIR files as well when I get home. The IBM tool let me download the ISO as well as a PXE implementation option which I have no clue how to add.

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                                A Former User
                                last edited by Apr 20, 2015, 5:24 PM

                                [quote=“Tom Elliott, post: 45766, member: 7271”]Cool, thank you. And yes, the ISO[/quote]

                                I’m back online! Were you able to get any progress?

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                                  Tom Elliott
                                  last edited by Apr 20, 2015, 6:06 PM

                                  I downloaded the file, and that was about the extent of my progress. I’m sorry. I was doing house chores that needed being done.

                                  Please help us build the FOG community with everyone involved. It's not just about coding - way more we need people to test things, update documentation and most importantly work on uniting the community of people enjoying and working on FOG! Get in contact with me (chat bubble in the top right corner) if you want to join in.

                                  Web GUI issue? Please check apache error (debian/ubuntu: /var/log/apache2/error.log, centos/fedora/rhel: /var/log/httpd/error_log) and php-fpm log (/var/log/php*-fpm.log)

                                  Please support FOG if you like it: https://wiki.fogproject.org/wiki/index.php/Support_FOG

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                                    A Former User
                                    last edited by Apr 20, 2015, 6:09 PM

                                    Haha, no worries. Completely understandable. I’m still trying to wrap my head around this sucker.

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                                      A Former User
                                      last edited by Apr 21, 2015, 10:17 PM

                                      [SOLVED]

                                      edit: sorry currently writing up docs/tutorial for how I got it to work. I will post a link to it when I finish.

                                      Thanks for all the help! Especially @Tom Elliot, got me thinking.

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                                        Wayne Workman
                                        last edited by Apr 21, 2015, 10:28 PM

                                        [quote=“akwan, post: 45947, member: 29432”][SOLVED][/quote]

                                        How?

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                                          Tom Elliott
                                          last edited by Apr 21, 2015, 10:36 PM

                                          I had to chain boot pxe to ipxe using the pxelinux.0 but not the pxelinux.0.old but one that was provided by ibm in the pxedir folder.

                                          It boots to the ipxe.krn and launches the grub.cfg which then loads img2a and img3a.

                                          (From our conversations) akwan stated this. It’s quite convoluted, but it works.

                                          Please help us build the FOG community with everyone involved. It's not just about coding - way more we need people to test things, update documentation and most importantly work on uniting the community of people enjoying and working on FOG! Get in contact with me (chat bubble in the top right corner) if you want to join in.

                                          Web GUI issue? Please check apache error (debian/ubuntu: /var/log/apache2/error.log, centos/fedora/rhel: /var/log/httpd/error_log) and php-fpm log (/var/log/php*-fpm.log)

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