Installation guide

System Components 2-3
The console load device is used for:
• Installing or updating software
• Loading the standalone backup program
• Interchanging user data
• Updating module firmware
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The RRD42 compact disk (CD) drive is the console load device for
DEC 7000 systems. It is installed in the system cabinet and used
to access software and on-line documentation. The KZMSA
adapter is installed in the XMI card cage and provides access to
the RRD42.
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The InfoServer is the console load device for VAX 7000 systems. I
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is an Ethernet-based compact disk (CD) drive, which is part of a
local area network. The InfoServer is used to access CD-ROMs for
software installation and for on-line documentation on VAX 7000
systems.
The DEMNA and DEMFA adapters are interfaces that allow ac-
cess to the InfoServer. These adapters are modules installed in th
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XMI card cage. A bulkhead connector, which connects to the Eth-
ernet, mounts on the rear of the XMI PIU bulkhead panel. Figure
2-1 shows how the DEMFA provides access to the FDDI (Fiber
Distributed Data Interface) network, which requires a DECbridge
500 for connection to the Ethernet. Section 4.6.2 describes how to
boot OpenVMS VAX over the Ethernet using the InfoServer.
For more information:
RRD42 Disc Drive Owner’s Manual
InfoServer 150 Installation and Owner’s Guide