ClusterLAN Boot Menu Options

Boot Menu Options
B - use the settings on the card to boot the card (default)
C - Boot from the server, and load the Cluster OS (default is VClstrLfs, but see note)
     This option only available on Clientcard/Clustercards?
F - Boot from the floppy disk drive
H - Boot from the local hard disk
D - Dump the workstation memory
T - Allows the setting of the workstation type (WS number)
     The listing of the WS types may be found in the CTOS System Adminstration Guide.
     A less comprehensive list is here.

Note about C Booting.
When using the "C" option, CTOS will select the appropriate OS (either VClstr or VClstrLfs).

It seems to do this by detecting if there is a local volume (D0/F0) attached.
If it finds a local volume, it will boot as WS090, otherwise it will boot as WS092.

So to get a PC to boot as a CTOS diskless workstation (VClstr), I find it's easiest to unplug the local floppy and hard disk. Is there a better way?

Accessing the boot menu.
For NGEN / B-Series / Convergent machines, hold the <space bar> down while you turn on / reset the workstation.

For Supergen / PC based machines, when the Clientcard/Clustercard identifies itself, press the SPACEBAR.

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Dale 'Cat' Robinson - catfromdarwin@oocities.com
Page last updated: 2 May 1999.

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