Set iDRAC next boot to 'Virtual Network File 1' using Ansible

Question

Hello,I'm trying to set the next boot option to 'Virtual Network File 1' using Ansible, when I do this in the UI and then fetch the selected boot option via the UI, then set that specific boot option using Ansible, i see 'UEFI Device Path' selected instead of 'Virtual Network File 1'.I can share my current playbook task but I dont think it benefits the question, so the question is: How do I set 'Virtual Network File 1' as next boot option using Ansible?Thank you in advance!

DELL-Erman O · Answer

Hello,

We do not provide direct support for Ansible, but here is the basic information:

iDRAC uses UEFI boot option IDs internally. The name shown in the UI (e.g., Virtual Network File 1) corresponds to an ID like Boot0007.
To set this option via Ansible, you need to:

Query available boot options using Redfish API or Dell OpenManage Ansible modules.
Identify the ID for Virtual Network File 1.

Use that ID in your Ansible task with:

BootSourceOverrideEnabled: Once
BootSourceOverrideTarget: UefiBootNext
UefiTargetBootSourceOverride: Boot0007   # replace with the correct ID

Seeing “UEFI Device Path” in the UI after applying the change is expected behavior.

However, our community might have more detailed examples or playbooks that could help you further.

Hope that helps!

Dell OpenManage Essentials

Set iDRAC next boot to "Virtual Network File 1" using Ansible

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