3Com CS/2500 manual Guide or software release notes

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3-2 CHAPTER 3: STARTUP

Installing Software on	3Com’s Remote Boot and Configuration Service (RBCS) is network
an RBCS Server	control server software that runs on the Sun™ SPARC™ systems product
	line using SunOS™ 4.1 or later. It provides network control services to
	3Com communications servers and internetworking servers (client
	servers) running the TCP/IP protocols.
	CS/2500 series software for RBCS servers is supplied on a distribution
	diskette. To install or upgrade this software, refer to the Multiprotocol
	Communications Server Operation Guide or software release notes.
Installing Software on	The communications server can boot from any network that supports a
a Generic TFTP/FTP	TFTP server (for the system image) and an FTP server (for the
Host	configuration images). The TFTP and FTP servers will most likely be on
	the same host, but this is not a requirement for operation.
	CS/2500 series software for TFTP/FTP servers is supplied on a
	distribution diskette in 3.5-inch DOS or UNIX tar format. To install this
	software, refer to the Multiprotocol Communications Server Operation
	Guide or software release notes.
Booting from an	The following steps describe how to boot the communications server
RBCS Server	from an RBCS server:

1Make sure the communications server is turned off.

2If the communications server is not already connected to a transceiver, connect a transceiver cable between the server and transceiver. Make sure the transceiver is connected to the network.

3Configure the RBCS server to support boot of the communications server.

4Turn on the communications server.

All LEDs on the front panel light briefly when the server is turned on. The Power and Self Test LEDs should remain on after the others turn off. If the Power and Self Test LEDs fail to light or do not remain on, turn off the server by pressing the O side of the power switch. Verify that the power cord is connected properly to a working outlet, then turn

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Contents CS/2500 Series 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Iii Page Contents Installation Maintenance and Upgrades PIN Assignments Technical Support Page Figures Tables About this Guide IntroductionAudience ConventionsThis Typeface Italics Italics are used to denote new terms or emphasis About this Guide Features FeaturesOverview Ten standard RS-232-D electrical interfacesCompatibility SoftwareSW/2500, can be used only with the CS/2500 and CS/2600 Chassis Panel, see Back Panel onHardware Interrupt Front Panel Its +5 V DC output Back Panel Power supply module and three types of connectorsCS/2500 and CS/2600 back panel, shown in -5, contains Overview Back Panel Overview Optional Rack SpecificationsMount Kit VAC Do the following before beginning the installation InstallationPreparation Installation Install brackets To the Network Cabling the ServerTurning on the server All ports are set to terminal SETDefault -TERM DeVice = Installation Slide-lock connection on the server End to the transceiverInstall brackets Configuration AC power source must meet the requirements outlinedConfiguration, and Appendix C, Monitor Utility ModifyingInstallation Startup Guide or software release notes Booting from DisketteRbcs files DisketteStartup 3Com Corporation CS/2000 Series Monitor Reading...OK Insert copy and hit return to continue Parameter changes Boot Problems Normal StartupMessages Shutting DownShutting Down Startup Entering ConfigurationFirmware Monitor Configuration Changing ProcedureFollowing menu is displayed SLP Changing the Configuration Configuration Changing the Configuration Used with 3Com Network Control Servers NCSs Com no longer SLP, and Trivial File Transfer Protocol TftpNext section Type B Change IP/TFTP Parameters menu appears TftpConfiguration Bootp CS/2000 or CS/2100 Emulating aSoftware and to operate in mixed environments Changing Port Configuration Changing Port Configuration Configuration Maintenance and Upgrades Maintenance3Com recommends the following procedures for preventive MaintenanceMaintenance and Upgrades Maintenance Reinstall the fuseholder cartridge in the receptacle Upgrades Upgrade procedures require you to remove the server coverRemoving the Server Cover Grasp both sides of the cover and carefully lift it off Rear8-F Pull taut to expose screw Voltages. There are no user-serviceable parts inside Upgrades Remove Connector from Each pin must be inserted properly into its socket EPROM. Each pin must be inserted properly into its socket Replace the cover, as described in the next sectionUpgrades Maintenance and Upgrades Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Operating Problems Troubleshooting Procedures Memory DumpEnter the density of the dump diskettes Return to use the default density 2mb Troubleshooting Figure A-1 Serial Connector Pin Numbering PIN AssignmentsTXD DTE Transceiver DO-S Slct Startup Messages Appendix B Startup Messages You can access the monitor in either of the following ways Monitor UtilityContinuous Self-Test and Initial Boot Source parameters Set the Auto-reboot parameter to Boot monitorNonfunctional Memory dumps, refer to Memory Dump Procedures on -2 on page 1-4. The switch is recessed into a round hole toBecome nonfunctional, enter the following command Dump Procedures onSyntax BT Procedures on Using this menu, refer to , ConfigurationFilename and address parameters specify the name From memory locationDescription Repeats the previous command Services 3Com Bulletin Board Service 3ComBBSTechnical Support On-line TechnicalPress Return to see the ThreeComForum main menu Country Telephone Number Hong Kong 852 2537 44 1442 408 727 Appendix D Technical Support For Repair Returning ProductsSender’s expense To obtain an RMA number, call or fax 10/25/95 Index NumericsCover Index Index Index Index Limited Warranty Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, CA 408 764-5000 1/1/94