3Com 11.3 manual Using the Backup, Flash Card

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Using the Backup Flash Card

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2Format the blank ﬂash memory card in drive B by entering:

FORMAT b:

Type Y for yes when the formatting conﬁrmation message is displayed.

3Create a directory on the formatted ﬂash memory card by entering:

MakeDir b:\primary

4Copy the software from the Enterprise OS software ﬂash memory card in drive A to the formatted ﬂash memory card in drive B by entering:

	COpy a:\primary\* b:\primary
			PACKET POWER/	A
	ATUS		FORWARD FAULT	RESET ATTENTION
				B
	2	3	4

Copy contents of drive A to the directory you created on drive B

5After you have copied the software, replace the original Enterprise OS software ﬂash memory card in drive A with the backup copy from drive B.

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

Replace original card in drive A with new copy from drive B.

Keep the original card as a backup.

Keep the original Enterprise OS software ﬂash memory card in a safe place and protect it from accidental damage. The original is your backup in the rare event that the Enterprise OS software or the backup ﬂash memory card becomes corrupted. See ”Using the Backup Flash Card” on page 11 for instructions on installing the backup ﬂash memory card.

6The Enterprise OS software boot ﬁles for a DPE module are factory shipped with a:/primary/boot.29k as the default primary boot source. If you have installed the Enterprise OS software on drive A, and you want to keep the same boot ﬁle as the boot source, reboot your NETBuilder II bridge/router by entering:

ReBoot

7If you want to conﬁgure your primary boot source to a drive and ﬁle other than the default, see Chapter 3 for instructions on conﬁguring the boot source for the NETBuilder II bridge/router.

Using the Backup	If the Enterprise OS software has been corrupted and you need to reboot, use
Flash Card	your original Enterprise OS software ﬂash memory card to reset your system by
	following these steps:
1	Remove the corrupted ﬂash memory card from the DPE module.
2	Insert the original Enterprise OS software ﬂash memory card into drive A on the
	DPE module.

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Contents New Installation for Enterprise OS Software 95052-8145 3Com CorporationBayfront Plaza Santa Clara, CaliforniaContents 3COM Corporation Limited Warranty This Guide How to UseAbout this Guide IntroductionConvention Description ConventionsList conventions that are used throughout this guide Icon Alerts you toThis guide apply to all software packages ﬂash memory card for ﬁrst time NETBuilder II installationsOverview SoftwareChange the primary boot source default as needed Install System Software and Boot See ChapterInstall software from a ﬂash memory card Change the Primary Boot Source See ChapterFlash Memory Card Installing Software and Booting Netbuilder II SystemInstalling Software Performing Initial Boot Booting fromNETBuilder II System Making a BackupFlash Memory CardFlash Card Using the BackupPress Reset buttons to reboot Command Changing the Boot SourceUsing the Boot Conﬁguring Primary Boot SourceAt the Enterprise OS prompt, enter Primary Boot Source menu is displayedChanging the Boot Source System Configuring Basic SettingsLogging on to User Interfaces Setting Up IP RoutingLearning About Application Menu-Driven Versus of three ways Command-Line InterfaceWeb Link Interface Description Log in as root. TypeMain menu Level 1 is displayed Abbreviated Syntax Full-Form SyntaxSymbol Description SymbolsCan be shortened by abbreviating it to Full and Abbreviated Syntax ExamplesCan be abbreviated to Determining the Display of Ports and Virtual Ports Variations in Command SyntaxEntering Service Names in Command Lines Command History Substitution Using AliasesPrivilege Level Strings Syntax for Assigning ValuesNumeric Values NamesPort and Path Naming Restrictions Media Addresses An example of a Frame Relay address Bridge/router or tunnel switches. In the global addressingAsynchronous Transfer Mode ATM address Decimal. The Dlci identiﬁes a virtual circuit on the FrameNetwork Layer Addresses Addresses are the same 00003333%080002005678 For more information on Internet addresses, subnet masks,Followed by the MAC address Network from all other IPX networks. The following exampleGetting Help Level PasswordObtaining Network Manager PrivilegeInformation Setting the Time and DateSetting System AdministratorSETDefault -SYS SysCONtact = John Smith 408 IPX OSI Assign Internet addresses to individual ports usingAssigning an IP Address to a bridge/router Port DELete -SNMP COMmunity Anycom COMmunity Enable the Snmp service by enteringRemoteManager Configuring Basic Settings Online Technical ServicesTechnical Support 408 727 Access by Analog ModemAccess by Digital Modem 847 262Latin America Country Telephone Number Asia Paciﬁc RimEurope Europe, South Africa, and Middle EastCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Numerics IndexSnmp Snmp 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty Disclaimer