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networkconfig, ntpconfig, datetimeconfig, and dnsconfig. For a list of Nortel Linux base CLI commands see Table 11 "Nortel Linux base CLI commands" (page 141).
Note: Figure 114 "HP DL320 G4 rear view" (page 125) shows the ELAN and TLAN network interfaces for the HP DL320 G4 server. Figure 123 "IBM x306m rear view" (page 133) shows the ELAN and TLAN network interfaces for the IBM x306m server. For a definition of ELAN and TLAN see “Network configuration” (page 143).
Install the Linux base software on the IBM x306m and HP DL320 G4 servers
Use the following procedure to install the Linux base software. The installation time for Nortel Linux base is approximately 20 minutes.
Installing the Linux base on the IBM x306m server or HP DL320 G4
ATTENTION
This procedure documents the installation of Nortel Linux base on a commercial
Step Action
1Connect to the COTS server using a serial console or keyboard, video monitor, and mouse (kvm).
ATTENTION
Before installing the Linux base, read all of the documentation provided by the manufacturer of the COTS server.
2Insert the Linux base bootable
3Reboot the server.
4Choose the method of installation as shown in Figure 14 "CS 1000 Linux base system installer" (page 38).
•To install using a serial console on COM1, type com1 at the boot prompt and press Enter.
•To install using an attached keyboard, video monitor, and mouse, type kvm at the boot prompt and press Enter.
Note: It is not required to attach a keyboard, video monitor and mouse (KVM) to view output. A
Nortel Communication Server 1000
Linux Platform Base and Applications Installation and Commissioning
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