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14CHAPTER 3: CHANGING THE BOOT SOURCE

For more information about the Boot Monitor utility, see the Firmware appendix in

Reference for Enterprise OS Software.

2 To enter the Boot Monitor utility, enter r:

3 Enter a boot path using:

	BT <drive>:/<path>/<filename>
	If you do not enter the <drive> value, drive A is used. To boot from drive A, enter:
	BT a:/primary/boot29.k
	The system attempts to boot from the speciﬁed image ﬁle. If an error occurs, a
	message is sent to the console and you are returned to the boot monitor.
	For more information about the Boot Monitor utility, see the Boot Monitor
	appendix in Reference for Enterprise OS Software.

Conﬁguring the	Drive A is the default primary boot source. This procedure establishes drive B as
Primary Boot Source	the primary boot source.
	This procedure is provided as an example showing how to use the command.
	For actual operations, 3Com recommends that you boot from drive A and assign
	drive B to capture dumps.

Prerequisites Before beginning this procedure, complete the following tasks:

■Install the system software and boot the NETBuilder II system according to the instructions in Chapter 2.

■Attach a terminal, a PC with a terminal emulation program, or a modem for using a remote PC to the console port on the main processor module and make sure the terminal is operating properly. If the terminal is not operating properly, see the hardware installation guide for setup instructions.

Procedure To change the primary boot source to a drive or ﬁle other than the default or the current drive setting, follow these steps:

1Press the Return key.

The following prompt is displayed on your console:

NetLogin:

2Log on as root by entering:

root

3Press the Return key.

Pressing the Return key when prompted for the password enters a null string, which is the default local password.

The bridge/router system prompt is displayed:

Enterprise OS #

You are now ready to enter software commands.

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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 Command Changing the Boot SourceUsing the Boot Primary Boot Source ConﬁguringPrimary Boot Source menu is displayed At the Enterprise OS prompt, enterChanging the Boot Source System Configuring Basic SettingsLogging on to User Interfaces Setting Up IP RoutingLearning About 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 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 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 COMmunity Enable the Snmp service by enteringRemoteManager Configuring Basic Settings Online Technical ServicesTechnical Support 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