Nortel Networks AN/DC Network Card User Manual


 
Starting the AN/DC and ANH-8/DC
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Installing the Flash Memory Card
A PCMCIA Flash memory card (Figure 3-1) provides storage capability for the
nonvolatile file system (NVFS) in the AN/DC and ANH-8/DC. When you remove
a formatted memory card, the NVFS automatically removes access to the card.
When you insert and format a card or insert an already formatted card, the NVFS
automatically provides access.
Figure 3-1. Flash Memory Card
Before starting the router, install the Flash memory card supplied with the router
by following these steps:
Directed
Netboot
Network
(synchronous
or Ethernet
connection)
Network
(synchronous or
Ethernet
connection)
The router obtains all startup files from a remote UNIX- or
DOS-based workstation that is configured as a Trivial File
Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server. You specify the IP
address of the TFTP server and the pathname of the
startup files before booting.
Requires a communications connection over an HDLC,
Frame Relay, or Ethernet interface, and a local console
connection.
Local Boot Local Local The router boots from a local software image and generic
startup configuration file. You create a customized
configuration file by running an installation script.
Requires a local console connection.
Table 3-1. Summary of Initial Startup Options
(continued)
Boot
Option
Source for
Router Image
Source for
Config File Description and Requirements
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