Chapter 9. Boot Options
This chapter covers the boot options available. Normally, the device boots from the
Integrated Boot Device (IBD). Youneed to use this chapter only for maintenance or
diagnostic operations or for software upgrades.
The boot options allow you to boot the 2210 using the following methods:
Table13. Description of Boot Methods
Boot Method Description
IBD Boot from the IBD using queries. Use this method when the 2210 is
configured for a different boot method and you want to boot the 2210
from the IBD instead.
TFTP Host Server Boot from a load image file on a TFTP host server.Another router can
act as a TFTP host server.
BOOTP Boot over the LAN port using the Bootstrap Protocol.
Additional options available at the boot monitor prompt let you run diagnostics,
display configuration information, load configuration memory from a host on the
network or through the Service port, clear configuration in SRAM, and download
and upload router code through the Service port.
Included in this chapter are the following sections:
v“Before you Begin”
v“Boot Options Available” on page 113
v“Boot Option Prompts” on page114
v“Configuring the 2210” on page125
Before you Begin
Before booting the 2210, note the following:
vIn order to use the procedures in this chapter, you must have a terminal
connected directly to the 2210 (Refer to the

IBM 2210 Nways Multiprotocol

Router Installation and Initial Configuration Guide

for an explanation of how to
connect a terminal.)
vThe 2210 is shipped with the boot file that is stored in the IBD.
vYoucannot boot the 2210 over the ISDN interface.
vIf you are booting over the Token-Ringinterface and there is no Token Ring link
active, you receive the following message: lobe media test failed: function
failure.
Note: Tostop a 2210 boot, press Ctrl-C on the terminal keyboard.

Booting From the Integrated Boot Device Using a Console Terminal

An example of an IBD boot using a console terminal appears at the end of this
procedure. Use this boot method when you have a load image stored in the IBD.
1. The following copyright information should be on the console screen. If
necessary, press the Reset button, then Ctrl-C to display this information.
Bootstrap Monitor V1.0
(c) Copyright IBM Corp. 1994, 1997
© Copyright IBM Corp. 1994, 1998 111