You can install multiple boot server in the same IP subnetwork.
The new boot server does not take responsibility for target computers already assigned to another boot server in the subnetwork.
Each boot server is responsible for a specified set of target computers only. The DSM Manager determines the set of target computers.
All boot servers observe PXE requests in their subnetwork, but they immediately reply only to requests of machines belonging to their own set of target computers. Requests from other machines are answered only after a certain number of retries and after a certain amount of time. The number of retries and the time to wait can be configured. More than one boot server may send such a default response.
A target machine receiving one or more default responses will choose one of the replying boot servers and establish a connection. This usually is the boot server that replied first.
A new target (not yet assigned to a boot server) will be fetched by that boot server.
A moved target already assigned to a different boot server will be reassigned to the new boot server automatically. If there is an activated or pending installation order for the target and the required OS image is not available at the new boot server, the installation order is cancelled.
