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OVH Dedicated Server

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Installation → Start

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Summary

Starts an OS installation on the selected OVH dedicated server by submitting the chosen template, partition scheme, and any configured installation options to OVH.

Inputs

  • Server Name or ID (required) — Select the server to install on; the node requires a non-empty value.
  • Template Name or ID (required) — Choose the OS template compatible with the selected server; the node requires a non-empty value.
  • Partition Scheme Name or ID — Select a partition scheme. If left empty, the request uses default.
  • Installation Options — Optional request settings: custom hostname, hostname, language, disable RAID, post-install script URL, reset hardware RAID, SSH key name, and distribution kernel selection. The UI defaults language to English, No RAID and Reset Hardware RAID to false, and Use Distribution Kernel to true.

Output shape

A single n8n item per input item, containing the OVH API response as JSON.

Sends a POST request to the server's installation start endpoint. Configured installation options are included in the request body; an empty string value is omitted, while boolean options are included when defined. Errors are raised unless Continue On Fail is enabled.

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