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VERVIEW
This chapter is an overview of how to get started with your new NETBuilder II
®
system. This chapter provides you with an installation checklist that describes the
basic steps for starting a NETBuilder II system with a Dual Processor Engine (DPE)
module.
NETBuilder II Systems
The NETBuilder II system consists of a 4-Slot, 8-Slot, or 8-Slot Extended chassis
with a main processor (DPE) module, and Enterprise OS software.
Your new bridge/router is either an EZBuilt preassembled NETBuilder II system or a
NETBuilder II system that you have assembled from components.
EZBuilt Preassembled
NETBuilder II System
If you have an EZBuilt NETBuilder II system, it was preassembled before delivery.
This guide assumes that you have followed the instructions in the hardware
installation guide to:
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Set up the system.
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Attach the network and power cables.
■
Install a local terminal, PC (with a terminal emulation application), or modem to
the console port of the main processor module.
Component System
If you have a NETBuilder II system that you have assembled yourself from
components, this guide assumes that you have followed the instructions in each
hardware installation manual to:
■
Install the system components.
■
Attach the network and power cables.
■
Install a local terminal, PC (with a terminal emulation application), or modem to
the console port of the main processor module.
NETBuilder II Chassis
DPE Module
The DPE module has two built-in flash memory drives. The upper drive is drive A,
and the lower drive is drive B.
Software
The Enterprise OS software is available from 3Com on a preinstalled 20 MB flash
memory card or on CD-ROM. 3Com recommends that you buy the preinstalled
flash memory card for first time NETBuilder II installations.
See the
Enterprise OS Software Release Notes for information about the different
software packages that are available for your NETBuilder II system. The procedures
in this guide apply to all software packages.