Step 1. Planning - IBM R/S6000 7012 300 Series Operator's Manual

Step 1. Planning

This chapter contains procedures for preparing a client so that it can be added to an existing
diskless/dataless network.
Before you can proceed with the procedures in this section, you need to collect the following
information from your network administrator:
1.1 What kind of network are you using to contact your diskless BOOT server? (Circle
one and then go to the step listed after your choice.)
– Token-Ring
– Ethernet
1.2 What is the location of the Token-Ring card in your system that you want to use to
contact your BOOT server? (Refer to your About Your Machine document for correct
card location.) (Circle one.)
– Micro Channel slot 1
– Micro Channel slot 2
– Micro Channel slot 3
– Micro Channel slot 4
1.3 What data rate is the Token-Ring?
Note: It is very important that you use the correct data rate. An incorrect rate can cause
disruption of your network.
– 4M bit
– 16M bit
1.4 Do you need to enter any of the following addresses? If yes, write down the
addresses.
Note: You must include any leading zeros in each triplet of numbers. For example, if your
address is 1.11.111.1, you must enter '001.011.111.001'.
Client address: [ _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ ]
BOOTP server address: [ _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ ]
Gateway address: [ _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ . _ _ _ ]
1.5 If the network cables are not already connected, ask your system administrator if your
network cables can be connected later (in Step 2).
1.6 Go to Step 2, "Starting the System."
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