Re: [Soekris] 5501 boot from cdrom
On 2008-12-04, Andrew Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > PXE boot isn't really for the faint hearted. depends on the OS. for some it's very simple providing you can read and follow instructions, just a handful of steps. for others iirc you get to either configure NFS or rebuild your boot loader... > For a start you will need > a Linux PC with a DHCP server and a proper PXE configuration/image. DHCP and TFTP servers are available for almost every OS, then you just need to place a boot-loader and kernel (and maybe a boot loader config file) in a directory accessible via TFTP, and configure DHCP. no need for Linux, or even any Unix-like OS. ___ Soekris-tech mailing list Soekris-tech@lists.soekris.com http://lists.soekris.com/mailman/listinfo/soekris-tech
Re: [Soekris] 5501 boot from cdrom
PXE boot isn't really for the faint hearted. For a start you will need a Linux PC with a DHCP server and a proper PXE configuration/image. You can copy files straight to the SD card - but watch out for file types (especially if you use a Windows machine to do it). One thing I haven't tried (as I use PXE) is inserting a HD in to a PC, installing Linux on it and then putting that HD in the 5501 box (assuming you want to keep it in there). I think I'll have to write a basic tutorial for Debian PXE installations. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin Kipp Sent: 04 December 2008 17:44 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; soekris-tech@lists.soekris.com Subject: Re: [Soekris] 5501 boot from cdrom Hi, > So there is only the netboot way? Thats not for a newbie like me ;) Well, most people say it isn't that hard and there are some tutorials on the Soekris wiki. What you can also do is install whatever os you want on the Compact Flash card using a normal computer and card reader, but I think you'd then have to modify the fstab file... Robin ___ Soekris-tech mailing list Soekris-tech@lists.soekris.com http://lists.soekris.com/mailman/listinfo/soekris-tech ___ Soekris-tech mailing list Soekris-tech@lists.soekris.com http://lists.soekris.com/mailman/listinfo/soekris-tech
Re: [Soekris] 5501 boot from cdrom
Hi, > So there is only the netboot way? Thats not for a newbie like me ;) Well, most people say it isn't that hard and there are some tutorials on the Soekris wiki. What you can also do is install whatever os you want on the Compact Flash card using a normal computer and card reader, but I think you'd then have to modify the fstab file... Robin ___ Soekris-tech mailing list Soekris-tech@lists.soekris.com http://lists.soekris.com/mailman/listinfo/soekris-tech
Re: [Soekris] 5501 boot from cdrom
> Hi, > I tested booting from a CD and it won't work, the Net5501 doesn't > support that, no matter if the drive is connected via USB, SATA or DIE. > Robin > So there is only the netboot way? Thats not for a newbie like me ;) ___ Soekris-tech mailing list Soekris-tech@lists.soekris.com http://lists.soekris.com/mailman/listinfo/soekris-tech
Re: [Soekris] 5501 boot from cdrom
Hi, I tested booting from a CD and it won't work, the Net5501 doesn't support that, no matter if the drive is connected via USB, SATA or DIE. Robin ___ Soekris-tech mailing list Soekris-tech@lists.soekris.com http://lists.soekris.com/mailman/listinfo/soekris-tech
Re: [Soekris] 5501 boot from cdrom
> On 2008-12-04, Ebbe Hjorth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I just bought a soekris 5501, with flash, sata disk and a 40 to 44 pin converter, to boot from cdrom, but i think im missing a manual to get it booting from the cd rom, can you please advice? Right now i dont have the >> flash card in. > > It can not boot from CDROM. > but... but... the soekris.info says If you can attach, perhaps temporarily, a floppy, CD or DVD drive, then the FreeBSD handbook describes the normal FreeBSD install process. ___ Soekris-tech mailing list Soekris-tech@lists.soekris.com http://lists.soekris.com/mailman/listinfo/soekris-tech
Re: [Soekris] 5501 boot from cdrom
On 2008-12-04, Ebbe Hjorth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > I just bought a soekris 5501, with flash, sata disk and a 40 to 44 pin > converter, to boot from cdrom, but i think im missing a manual to get it > booting from the cd rom, can you please advice? Right now i dont have the > flash card in. It can not boot from CDROM. ___ Soekris-tech mailing list Soekris-tech@lists.soekris.com http://lists.soekris.com/mailman/listinfo/soekris-tech
[Soekris] 5501 boot from cdrom
Hi, I just bought a soekris 5501, with flash, sata disk and a 40 to 44 pin converter, to boot from cdrom, but i think im missing a manual to get it booting from the cd rom, can you please advice? Right now i dont have the flash card in. Thank you! / Ebbe ___ Soekris-tech mailing list Soekris-tech@lists.soekris.com http://lists.soekris.com/mailman/listinfo/soekris-tech
