A TFTP Timeout error message appears when a host provisioned with vSphere Auto Deploy boots. The text of the message depends on the BIOS.
Problem
A TFTP Timeout error message appears when a host provisioned with vSphere Auto Deploy boots. The text of the message depends on the BIOS.
Cause
The TFTP server is down or unreachable.
Solution
- Ensure that your TFTP service is running and reachable by the host that you are trying to boot.
- To view the diagnostic logs for details on the present error, see your TFTP service documentation.