Connecting To A Network; Getting Ready To Install Your Operating System Software - DEC VAXstation 3100 Owner's Manual

2.8 Connecting to o Network
If you are connecting your system to a work group (whether or
not you are connecting to a larger network), read Chapter 5. You
will need to install your network hardware before you install your
operating system software.
2.9 Getting Ready to Install Your Operating System Software
Tb install your VMS or ULTRIX operating system software, you
need one of the following:
• TZ30 tape drive
• Connection to a network to load the software from another
system
• RRD40 compact disc drive
• TK50Z-GA tape drive
Your Model 48 system is set at the factory to automatically start
your operating system software from any device that you specify
during the software installation procedure.
Verify that the default recovery (automatic boot) on your system
is set to 2. Enter the following command at the console prompt
(»>):
» > SHOW HALT I Return I
2
» >
See Appendix A if you need to change the default recovery to 2.
lb install VMS or ULTRIX software on the VAXstation 3100
Model 48, follow the installation instructions that were shipped
with the software. During software installation, the software
is transferred from the installation medium (tape cartridge or
compact disc) to the hard disk in your VAXstation 3100 Model 48
or to an expansion box.
If your software does not load properly, see Chapter 6. The RRD40
test disc that comes with the RRD40 compact disc drive can help
you determine the source of the problem.
If your local area VAXcluster is part of a larger network, you may
be able to use Remote System Manager (^M) software on a
host system to down-line load and install application software.
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