Digital Networks DECserver 90M+ Installation Manual page 32

Loading the DECserver Network Access Software
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B media:name –– The media name specifies which boot media to use.
— FLA: –– Use Flash RAM. For example:
— ETH: –– Use the network to find a load host. For example:
— FLA:ETH: –– Use Flash RAM first, and if that does not work, then use
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B/M –– This command boots the maintenance mode software for the DEC-
server. The network load host defines this software and is typically based
on the Ethernet MAC address of the DECserver.
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B/S –– This command boots the standard system software for the
DECserver. The network load host defines this software and is typically
based on the Ethernet MAC address of the DECserver.
• B/U –– This command boots the specified update image and initiates a
flash rom update. This command may be used to update either firmware or
software that resides in the onboard flash. When using the B/U command
the image name must be specified. You can boot update images from the
network using either MOP or TFTP.
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H –– This command displays the help text that describes the interactive
boot mode commands.
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I–– This command initializes the DECserver using the default boot
parameters. All normal self-tests are performed.
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R –– This command resets the factory-settings and initializes the DECserver. This
command requires verification. Enter YES if you want to reset the DECserver to
factory settings.
The S command is available if you desire to direct a load from a specific TFTP load
host. Use this command to set up the desired characteristics before initiating and boot
command.
S address Set various IP addresses for directed TFTP image loading-- the address
specification is of the form aa=nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn where "aa=" is one of:
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B FLA:MNENG4
B ETH:MNENG4
the network to find a load host. For example:
B FLA:ETH:MNENG4