Managing Initialization Parameters
The following is an example of a command that disables RARP as a dump protocol in the
primary initialization record of the terminal server in slot 2:
Xyplex>> define chassis slot 2 dump primary protocol rarp disabled
Using the CARD, XMOP, and MOP Protocols
The processor module uses the CARD, XMOP, and MOP protocols to search for a software
load image or parameter file on a particular location on the network determined by the
protocol. You can change the load image file name with a chassis management command,
which appears in the Software field of the Loaddump characteristics display. The XMOP
and MOP protocols can also send diagnostic information to a dump server.
The CARD Protocol
The CARD protocol looks for a software load image and a parameter file on a flash
memory card in the local processor module. This is the default protocol for most Network
9000 products which have flash card drives. This protocol does not apply to dump servers,
because flash cards do not function as dump servers due to size limitations.
The XMOP and MOP Protocols
The XMOP and MOP protocols look for a software load image file, a parameter file, or a
dump server in a particular location. The protocol determines the location. The module
first attempts to use XMOP and then MOP. See the Software Installation Guide for
MAXserver Loaders for information about how to configure a MOP host.
The Xyplex Maintenance Operations Protocol (XMOP) looks for the files on the flash card
of another Network 9000 processor module in the chassis, or a Xyplex loader on the
network. The Software Installation Guide for Xyplex Loader Kits contains information
about Xyplex loaders, Network 9000 flash memory cards, and XMOP.
The Digital equipment corporation Maintenance Operations Protocol (MOP) looks for
software load image and the parameter file on a Digital Equipment Corporation host
running the MOP protocol. The module can also use MOP to send information to a dump
server. See the Software Installation Guide for VMS Kits for information about how to
configure a MOP host.
Changing the Software Filename
The software load image filename appears in the Software field of the Loaddump
characteristics display. Figure 4-1 shows
XPCSRV20
in this field, which is the default
filename for terminal servers. Table 4-4 lists the default software load image filenames
for all Network 9000 products. The filenames in Table 4-4 apply to primary, secondary,
and tertiary initialization records.
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