Install Linux on HP 9000 RP2470 A6890A Server
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Edit /etc/dhcp/dhcpd.conf.local on 10.100.0.1
host parisc {
hardware ethernet 00:0f:20:1d:8e:56;
fixed-address 10.100.0.11;
filename "boot.img";
}
boot.img comes from http://ftp.debian.org/debian/dists/lenny/main/installer-hppa/current/images/netboot/2.6/boot.img
To install Debian interrupt the boot process of the HP 9000.
Processor is starting autoboot process.
To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.
Boot terminated.
---- Main Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------
Command Description
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BOot [PRI|ALT|<path>] Boot from specified path
PAth [PRI|ALT] [<path>] Display or modify a path
SEArch [DIsplay|IPL] [<path>] Search for boot devices
COnfiguration menu Displays or sets boot values
INformation menu Displays hardware information
SERvice menu Displays service commands
DIsplay Redisplay the current menu
HElp [<menu>|<command>] Display help for menu or command
RESET Restart the system
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Main Menu: Enter command or menu >
Type 'BO LAN' to boot off the network.
Main Menu: Enter command or menu > BO LAN Interact with IPL (Y, N, or Cancel)?> n Booting... Network Station Address 000f20-1d8e56 System IP Address 10.100.0.11 Server IP Address 10.100.0.1 Boot IO Dependent Code (IODC) revision 2 HARD Booted. palo ipl 1.14 root@penalosa Wed Oct 8 15:04:37 UTC 2008
Follow the normal Debian install process.