topic install openvms 8.2 on alph800 in Operating System - OpenVMS

install openvms 8.2 on alph800

Clayton_12 — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 08:01:27 GMT

I am currently trying to install OPenvms 8.2 unto an alpha800 server with no current OS on it.
I need to upgrade the firmware version to 5.8.

I'd like to have a boot CD to install the firmware.
It doesn't seem readily available on the ftp site???

Any suggestions or advice???
Thx
Clayton

Re: install openvms 8.2 on alph800

Antoniov. — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 08:04:37 GMT

Clayton,
I hope thislink can help you
http://ftp.digital.com/pub/DEC/Alpha/firmware/archive/as800.html

Antonio Vigliotti

Re: install openvms 8.2 on alph800

Clayton_12 — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 08:18:57 GMT

Thx;

I've look at it The propblem is Openvms is not currently on the box.

"Download the firmware image to an OpenVMS system "

Can I create a firmware boot CD from a OPen VMS 6.2 or windows system for the upgrade?

Re: install openvms 8.2 on alph800

Antoniov. — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 08:54:37 GMT

Look at page of my link: there is a link named "Create a bootable floppy disk from Windows".
You can also download image, store it on openVms V6.2 enabling MOP protocol. See another link in same page "MOP Network Update - OpenVMS".

Antonio Vigliotti

Re: install openvms 8.2 on alph800

Clayton_12 — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 10:34:47 GMT

Perfect direction from Antonio to proper links and needs .

Thx
Clayton