Getting Started |
Initializing the Flash Card and Installing the System Software (SV7000 MPS Only)
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| on your computer if performed improperly. This step is indicated with a Caution |
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Introduction and Requirements
The SV7000 MPS ships with an empty ATA flash card. Before you start the server, you must initialize the card and load it with system software the server requires to run. Then, you use the flash card to transfer the system software to the server itself.
This procedure requires the system software CD (supplied with your system) and a laptop PC with a PCMICIA card slot. Your laptop PC must be configured to boot from the CD drive.
NOTE
To configure your PC to boot from a CD, you may need to change the boot drive order in your computer’s BIOS. You can usually display the BIOS settings screen by pressing a specific key during the boot sequence.
For specific information on configuring your laptop to boot from a CD, consult your computer’s documentation.
The SV7000 MPS runs the Linux operating system. When you boot from the supplied system software CD, your laptop will also be running Linux. You can then use Linux to initialize the flash card and transfer the MPS system software to it.
You should also be familiar with the NEC Maintenance and Administration Terminal (MAT) application. For specific information on using the MAT, consult its online help documentation.
Major Tasks
The following lists the major tasks you will complete when you initialize the flash card and load system software on the MPS:
•Boot your laptop from a CD containing the Linux operating system.
•Use the Linux command line interface to format the flash card.
•Copy the MPS operating system files to the flash card.
•Insert the flash card in the MPS server.
•Connect your laptop directly to the MPS.
•Copy the system software from the flash card to the MPS.
•Specify the MPS’ new TCP/IP network settings.
•Restart the MPS using the new network settings.
MA4000 Installation Manager User Guide - Revision 6
