Owner`s manual

The InfoServer, an Ethernet-based compact disk (CD) server, is part of a

local area network. The CD server functions as a read-only storage device

for any system on the Ethernet. The CD server is used to access CD-ROMs

for software installation, diagnostics, and on-line documentation.

The DEMNA adapter

and DEMFA adapter provide an interface to the

Ethernet-based CD server. Both adapters are in the XMI card cage.

However, as shown in Figure 2–3, the DEMFA provides access to the FDDI

(Fiber Distributed Data Interface) network and requires a DECbridge 500

for connection to the Ethernet.

Section 4.7 describes how to boot VMS over the Ethernet using the CD

server as the console load device. For more information on how to use the

CD server, see the InfoServer Installation Guide.

Figure 2–3: Accessing the Ethernet-Based CD Server

XMI

DEMNA

msb-0480A-91

ETHERNET

CD SERVER

XMI

DEMFA

FDDI

CD SERVER

ETHERNET

DECbridge 500

The DEBNI or DEBNA adapter can also be used as an interface to the Ethernet-based

compact disk server.

System Components 2–5