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Chapter 3: ROM Monitor Commands
3.2.2
boot
The boot command requests the loading of appropriate Micro-CS
operating software from the preferred load host. The command syntax is:
boot [–lv | filename]
The boot
NOTE
(Flash) is installed.
Typing the letter q or
If you try to boot with a non-existent image file name, the
Micro-CS
press the
A successful boot disables the Console and the ROM monitor.
The boot command accepts a file name for the Micro-CS's image. If the
file name is not specified, boot displays the default file name and prompts
for one. If you do not provide a file name, or have not defined one for the
Micro-CS, boot requests the default file oper.56.enet. You can also enter
a file name using the image command.
The Micro-CS boots from the defined preferred load host (UNIX/IP,
Novell/IPX, or VAX VMS/MOP). If the preferred load host is not defined
or does not respond, the Micro-CS broadcasts on the Ethernet and loads
from the first host that responds.
To initiate loading, the Micro-CS sends a load request message to the
selected host. After receiving a response, the Micro-CS loads its
operational code to RAM memory. When loading is complete, it transfers
control to the newly-loaded program. The Micro-CS displays a symbol on
the console for each data block received during the boot.
When the Micro-CS begins to boot, it displays the load server host's IP
address. If the unit does not boot successfully after several attempts, it
displays a boot attempt failed message; if the unit has opened the boot file
and an error occurs during the boot process, it displays a boot error report
on the console and returns to the ROM Monitor. The boot error report can
help determine the cause of the boot failure.
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–l command is supported only if the self-boot option
CONTROL- C interrupts the boot.
will hang as it searches for the image. You must
RESET button to recover.
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