Abort RIPL - does not abort the RIPL

Abort RIPL - does not abort the RIPL (Onboard Ethernet Controller)

If pressing the HOME key to Abort RIPL (Remote Initial Program Load), does not abort the RIPL and

The system is an IBM Netfinity 3500 (8644-1xx/2xx/3xx)
The Onboard Ethernet Controller is NOT connected to the LAN, or the connection is faulty.

Then connect the Onboard Ethernet Controller Port to the LAN.

If a there is a good LAN connection, the Abort RIPL works and the next device in the Startup Sequence is tried.

But if the cable is disconnected or faulty, the system waits indefinitely until a valid LAN connection is detected before continuing to RIPL.

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