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10CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING SOFTWARE AND BOOTING A NETBUILDER II SYSTEM

Booting a Component To boot a component NETBuilder II system, follow these steps:

NETBuilder II System

1Insert a ﬂash memory card with preinstalled software in drive A on the DPE module.

2Turn on the NETBuilder II bridge/router.

The NETBuilder II system boots from the default boot source a:/primary/boot.29K (the ﬂash memory drive).

3When the boot operation is complete, press the Return key on the console. The Enterprise OS console prompt should appear on the screen.

If the console is not operating properly (if you see incorrect characters, or no characters), see the setup instructions in the hardware installation guide.

You are ready to establish basic settings on your system. See Chapter 4 for more information.

If you want to change the primary boot source from the default or adjust system conﬁguration parameters, see Chapter 4 and the description in the SysconF appendix in Reference for Enterprise OS Software.

Making a Backup of	As part of the installation procedure, 3Com recommends that you create a backup
the Flash Memory	of your Enterprise OS software on a blank ﬂash memory card. See the software
Card	release notes for a list of ﬂash memory cards that can be used with the DPE
	module.
Prerequisites	Before you begin this procedure, complete the following tasks:

1Boot your NETBuilder II system with software on a ﬂash memory card inserted into drive A of the DPE module.

		PACKET	POWER/	RESET	A
STATUS		FORWARD	FAULT	RESET	ATTENTION
STATUS					B
2	3	4			B
2	3	4

Insert NETBuilder software flash memory card into drive A

NETBuilder II 4-Slot chassis

2Log on to the system as root.

Procedure To make a backup copy of the Enterprise OS software ﬂash memory card, follow these steps:

1Insert a supported blank ﬂash memory card into drive B of the DPE module.

		PACKET	POWER/	RESET	A
STATUS		FORWARD	FAULT	RESET	ATTENTION
STATUS					B
2	3	4			B
2	3	4

Original flash memory card in drive A

Insert blank flash memory card in drive B

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Contents New Installation for Enterprise OS Software Santa Clara, California 3Com CorporationBayfront Plaza 95052-8145Contents 3COM Corporation Limited Warranty Introduction How to UseAbout this Guide This GuideIcon Alerts you to ConventionsList conventions that are used throughout this guide Convention DescriptionSoftware ﬂash memory card for ﬁrst time NETBuilder II installationsOverview This guide apply to all software packagesChange the Primary Boot Source See Chapter Install System Software and Boot See ChapterInstall software from a ﬂash memory card Change the primary boot source default as neededBooting from Installing Software and Booting Netbuilder II SystemInstalling Software Performing Initial Boot Flash Memory CardCard Making a BackupFlash Memory NETBuilder II SystemUsing the Backup Flash CardPress Reset buttons to reboot Using the Boot Changing the Boot SourceCommand Primary Boot Source ConﬁguringPrimary Boot Source menu is displayed At the Enterprise OS prompt, enterChanging the Boot Source Logging on to Configuring Basic SettingsSystem Learning About Setting Up IP RoutingUser Interfaces Menu-Driven Versus of three ways Command-Line Interface ApplicationLog in as root. Type Web Link Interface DescriptionMain menu Level 1 is displayed Full-Form Syntax Abbreviated SyntaxSymbols Symbol DescriptionCan be abbreviated to Full and Abbreviated Syntax ExamplesCan be shortened by abbreviating it to Entering Service Names in Command Lines Variations in Command SyntaxDetermining the Display of Ports and Virtual Ports Using Aliases Command History SubstitutionPrivilege Level Names Syntax for Assigning ValuesNumeric Values StringsPort and Path Naming Restrictions Media Addresses Decimal. The Dlci identiﬁes a virtual circuit on the Frame Bridge/router or tunnel switches. In the global addressingAsynchronous Transfer Mode ATM address An example of a Frame Relay addressNetwork Layer Addresses Network from all other IPX networks. The following example For more information on Internet addresses, subnet masks,Followed by the MAC address Addresses are the same 00003333%080002005678Getting Help Manager Privilege PasswordObtaining Network LevelAdministrator Setting the Time and DateSetting System InformationSETDefault -SYS SysCONtact = John Smith 408 Assign Internet addresses to individual ports using IPX OSIAssigning an IP Address to a bridge/router Port DELete -SNMP COMmunity Anycom RemoteManager Enable the Snmp service by enteringCOMmunity Configuring Basic Settings Technical Support ServicesOnline Technical 847 262 Access by Analog ModemAccess by Digital Modem 408 727Europe, South Africa, and Middle East Country Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc RimEurope Latin AmericaCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Index NumericsSnmp Snmp 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty Disclaimer