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authorMiod Vallat <miod@cvs.openbsd.org>2001-04-22 01:37:16 +0000
committerMiod Vallat <miod@cvs.openbsd.org>2001-04-22 01:37:16 +0000
commitc29dfd152e226965c46e98e6fa3bf6407e6a07c6 (patch)
treed8da9f1caded5db87fe03bdd3d15f65d5d85ea27 /distrib/notes/vax
parent1a8f394e7125fb732dbd0d01e4bfb8048e2ab4f4 (diff)
Update VAX installation notes:
- sync supported hardware list with web page - use m4.common macros whenever possible - mention sets size (might need an update) - mention serial console is compulsory, and might need some hardware setup hugh@ ok, said more text to come soon, too.
Diffstat (limited to 'distrib/notes/vax')
-rw-r--r--distrib/notes/vax/contents20
-rw-r--r--distrib/notes/vax/hardware29
-rw-r--r--distrib/notes/vax/install13
-rw-r--r--distrib/notes/vax/prep6
-rw-r--r--distrib/notes/vax/whatis8
5 files changed, 47 insertions, 29 deletions
diff --git a/distrib/notes/vax/contents b/distrib/notes/vax/contents
index 9bd8baf3d8c..c2edf4ce4b4 100644
--- a/distrib/notes/vax/contents
+++ b/distrib/notes/vax/contents
@@ -1,24 +1,24 @@
TopPart
- bsd A stock GENERIC OpenBSD/vax kernel.
+OpenBSDdistsets
+
+OpenBSDbsd
- bootxx The OpenBSD/vax boot block (for disks and tapes)
+OpenBSDrd
boot.mop MOP-bootable image (for network installs);
see below.
-OpenBSDdistsets
-
DistributionDescription
-OpenBSDbase
+OpenBSDbase(44.4M,84.5M)
-OpenBSDcomp
+OpenBSDcomp(12.3M,34.3M)
-OpenBSDetc
+OpenBSDetc(1.0M,3.1M)
-OpenBSDgame
+OpenBSDgame(6.0M,12.1M)
-OpenBSDman
+OpenBSDman(5.4M,19.4M)
-OpenBSDmisc
+OpenBSDmisc(1.7M,5.6M)
diff --git a/distrib/notes/vax/hardware b/distrib/notes/vax/hardware
index 53c330fe2a6..4ca7c72fedc 100644
--- a/distrib/notes/vax/hardware
+++ b/distrib/notes/vax/hardware
@@ -1,19 +1,25 @@
-OpenBSD/vax OSREV runs on the following classes of machines
-(machines in parentheses have been tested):
- - KA410-based (VAXstation/MicroVAX 2000)
- - KA42/KA420-based (VAXstation 3100/{30,40})
- - KA43/KA430-based (VAXstation 3100/76)
- - KA46-based (VAXstation 4000/60)
- - some KA670 vaxen (VAX 4000/300)
- - some KA640 vaxen (MicroVAX 3300/3400)
+OpenBSD/vax OSREV runs on a wide variety of VAX hardware, although only
+the following systems have been tested:
+ - VAXstation/MicroVAX 2000
+ - VAXstation 3100/{30,40}
+ - VAXstation 3100/{38,48}
+ - VAXstation 3100/76
+ - VAXstation 4000/60
+ - MicroVAX 3100/{10,20}{,e}
+ - MicroVAX 3100/80
+ - MicroVAX 3100/90
+ - MicroVAX 3300
+ - VAX 4000/100
+ - VAX 4000/105
+ - VAX 4000/300
Ethernet devices:
- on-board MicroVAX or VAXstation LANCE
- DEC SGEC
SCSI:
- - on-board NCR 5380 (VS3100)
- - on-board NCR 53C9x (VS4000/60)
+ - on-board SCSI is supported on all tested systems but the
+ VAXstation/MicroVAX 2000 and the VAX 4000/300
Serial ports:
- DZ*11 lines (also DZ*11 compatible lines on VAXstations)
@@ -21,7 +27,6 @@ Serial ports:
The lowest amount of memory tested is 6M; however, more is recommended.
At the moment, the only supported console is a serial console.
-Currently, your only storage options for using OpenBSD/MACHINE are SCSI
+Currently, your only storage options for using OpenBSD/vax are SCSI
disks or tapes on one of the supported controllers, or a NFS root and
swap. Please see below for details.
-
diff --git a/distrib/notes/vax/install b/distrib/notes/vax/install
index 2c00e968126..3eb1662f93b 100644
--- a/distrib/notes/vax/install
+++ b/distrib/notes/vax/install
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
OpenBSDInstallPrelude
-At the moment, the only way to install OpenBSD/vax is via diskless
+At the moment, the only way to install OpenBSD/vax OSREV is via diskless
booting over an Ethernet network. You will need both the "boot.mop"
image and the "bsd.rd" kernel to boot. You will also need a machine
configured as a rarp, MOP, bootparam, and NFS server.
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ If this is your first time installing over a network it is STRONGLY
suggested you read this guide.
Configuring the Server:
----------------------
+-----------------------
When you turn on your VAX, it will run a set of self-diagnostic ROM routines.
Depending on the model of VAX you have, it may take quite a while. When
@@ -59,17 +59,20 @@ Typing "B <DEVICE>", where <DEVICE> is your VAX's ethernet device, at the
chevron prompt should then load the OpenBSD booter. A countdown should begin;
type any key on the console and type "boot bsd.rd".
-OpenBSDBootMsgs
-
OpenBSDInstallPart2
+OpenBSDBootMsgs
+
OpenBSDFTPInstall
+OpenBSDHTTPInstall
+
OpenBSDNFSInstall
+OpenBSDDISKInstall(,{:-only-:})
+
OpenBSDCommonFS
OpenBSDCommonURL
OpenBSDCongratulations
-
diff --git a/distrib/notes/vax/prep b/distrib/notes/vax/prep
index e69de29bb2d..cca2afe5731 100644
--- a/distrib/notes/vax/prep
+++ b/distrib/notes/vax/prep
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+VAX machines need no specific preparation before installing OpenBSD on
+them.
+
+However, since OpenBSD/vax currently only runs with a serial console,
+you might have to flip a switch on some VAXens (such as the VAXstations)
+to ensure this behaviour.
diff --git a/distrib/notes/vax/whatis b/distrib/notes/vax/whatis
index e179052fce7..c444344d147 100644
--- a/distrib/notes/vax/whatis
+++ b/distrib/notes/vax/whatis
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
-OpenBSD/vax OSREV is a new port. OSREV represents its first release
-for this reason it is still quite "rough".
+OpenBSD/vax OSREV is a port to the VAX series of machines manufactured
+by Digital (now Compaq).
+
+This port is still fairly recent, and for this reason it is still quite
+"rough", although stability has greatly improved since the previous
+release.
Development is ongoing, and support for a greater variety of hardware
as well as new features is in the works.