Nortel Networks NN43001-315 User Manual
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Install the Linux base software on the IBM x306m and HP DL320 G4 servers
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networkconfig
,
ntpconfig
,
datetimeconfig
, and
dnsconfig
. For
a list of Nortel Linux base CLI commands see
Note:
Figure 114 "HP DL320 G4 rear view" (page 125)
shows the
ELAN and TLAN network interfaces for the HP DL320 G4 server.
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
off-the-shelf (COTS) server with no previous Nortel Linux base installation. If a
Nortel Linux base installation exists on the server and you are upgrading to a
newer Nortel Linux base version, see the chapter
.
Step
Action
1
Connect 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.
2
Insert the Linux base bootable CD-ROM in the CD-ROM tray.
3
Reboot the server.
4
Choose the method of installation as shown in
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 console-based installation
will also provide output.
Nortel Communication Server 1000
Linux Platform Base and Applications Installation and Commissioning
NN43001-315
02.09
29 October 2008
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