Configuring the Model 281xSA Hub for IP/IPX Networks
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5.
If a Novell server or IPX router is running on the network, it responds to
the SAP request. If the SAP request is not answered, the Model 281xSA
hub retries the BootP sequence.
6.
Using ASCII mode TFTP, the server downloads the configuration file
(as specified by the boot parameters) to the Model 281xSA hub DRAM.
7.
Via binary mode TFTP, the server transfers the run-time image file (as
specified by the configuration file or service port) to the Model 281xSA
hub. The terminal screen (if connected to the service port) displays the
SynOptics banner.
8.
If the transferred code is different from that already in the flash EPROM,
the new run-time code is saved into flash EPROM.
9.
The Model 281xSA run-time image file begins execution. The green
On Line LED of the Model 281xSA hub is on, and the yellow
µ
P Fault
LED is off, indicating normal operation.
Setting the Boot Configuration without a BootP Server
On some networks, a BootP server is not available to support the 281xSA
SNMP network management agent or a configuration file other than the default
configuration shown in Appendix G, “Setting Up the Model 281xSA Hub
Configuration File.” If your Model 281xSA hub is connected to such a network
and you use IP management, you must configure your Model 281xSA hub
manually by using the service port. This section describes the Model 281xSA
hub configuration and boot sequence, initial steps to make the hub ready for
configuration, and the configuration menus and commands.
To configure the Model 281xSA hub through the service port, you use the
configuration menus displayed on the terminal connected to the service port.
The Boot main menu tells the hub how to identify itself to the network
management software. You can access this menu only before the hub starts to
load the image code, as explained in the following procedure.
NOTE:
If the downloaded image is different from what is already saved in
flash EPROM, flash EPROM is updated after that remote download.