3-2 CHAPTER 3: STARTUPInstalling Software onan RBCS Server3Com’s Remote Boot and Configuration Service (RBCS) is networkcontrol server software that runs on the Sun™ SPARC™ systems productline using SunOS™ 4.1 or later. It provides network control services to3Com communications servers and internetworking servers (clientservers) running the TCP/IP protocols.CS/2500 series software for RBCS servers is supplied on a distributiondiskette. To install or upgrade this software, refer to the MultiprotocolCommunications Server Operation Guide or software release notes.Installing Software ona Generic TFTP/FTPHostThe communications server can boot from any network that supports aTFTP server (for the system image) and an FTP server (for theconfiguration images). The TFTP and FTP servers will most likely be onthe same host, but this is not a requirement for operation.CS/2500 series software for TFTP/FTP servers is supplied on adistribution diskette in 3.5-inch DOS or UNIX tar format. To install thissoftware, refer to the Multiprotocol Communications Server OperationGuide or software release notes.Booting from anRBCS ServerThe following steps describe how to boot the communications serverfrom an RBCS server:1 Make sure the communications server is turned off.2 If the communications server is not already connected to a transceiver,connect a transceiver cable between the server and transceiver. Makesure the transceiver is connected to the network.3 Configure the RBCS server to support boot of the communicationsserver.4 Turn on the communications server.All LEDs on the front panel light briefly when the server is turned on.The Power and Self Test LEDs should remain on after the others turnoff. If the Power and Self Test LEDs fail to light or do not remain on,turn off the server by pressing the O side of the power switch. Verifythat the power cord is connected properly to a working outlet, then turnCS2500BookFile : Startup Page 2 Thursday, December 11, 1997 10:44 AM