3Com 11.3 manual Overview, Software, ﬂash memory card for ﬁrst time NETBuilder II installations

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OVERVIEW

This chapter is an overview of how to get started with your new NETBuilder II® system. This chapter provides you with an installation checklist that describes the basic steps for starting a NETBuilder II system with a Dual Processor Engine (DPE) module.

NETBuilder II Systems The NETBuilder II system consists of a 4-Slot, 8-Slot, or 8-Slot Extended chassis with a main processor (DPE) module, and Enterprise OS software.

Your new bridge/router is either an EZBuilt preassembled NETBuilder II system or a

NETBuilder II system that you have assembled from components.

EZBuilt Preassembled If you have an EZBuilt NETBuilder II system, it was preassembled before delivery. NETBuilder II System This guide assumes that you have followed the instructions in the hardware

installation guide to:

■Set up the system.

■Attach the network and power cables.

■Install a local terminal, PC (with a terminal emulation application), or modem to the console port of the main processor module.

Component System If you have a NETBuilder II system that you have assembled yourself from components, this guide assumes that you have followed the instructions in each hardware installation manual to:

■Install the system components.

■Attach the network and power cables.

■Install a local terminal, PC (with a terminal emulation application), or modem to the console port of the main processor module.

NETBuilder II Chassis The DPE module has two built-in ﬂash memory drives. The upper drive is drive A, DPE Module and the lower drive is drive B.

Software	The Enterprise OS software is available from 3Com on a preinstalled 20 MB ﬂash
	memory card or on CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you buy the preinstalled
	ﬂash memory card for ﬁrst time NETBuilder II installations.
	See the Enterprise OS Software Release Notes for information about the different
	software packages that are available for your NETBuilder II system. The procedures
	in this guide apply to all software packages.

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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 Using the Boot Changing the Boot SourceCommand Conﬁguring Primary Boot SourceAt the Enterprise OS prompt, enter Primary Boot Source menu is displayedChanging the Boot Source Logging on to Configuring Basic SettingsSystem Learning About Setting Up IP RoutingUser Interfaces 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 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 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 RemoteManager Enable the Snmp service by enteringCOMmunity Configuring Basic Settings Technical Support ServicesOnline Technical 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