Subject: netbooting a 5000/240 with 5.1b PROM :(
To: None <port-pmax@netbsd.org>
From: Todd Whitesel <toddpw@best.com>
List: port-pmax
Date: 02/05/2000 06:01:27
I recently acquired a 5000/240 for free:

>>rst

KN03-AA V5.1b   
>>cnfg                        
 3: KN03-AA  DEC      V5.1b    TCF0  ( 72 MB)
                                     (enet: 08-00-2b-28-f2-24)
                                     (SCSI = 7)
 0: PMAGB-BA DEC      V1.1     TCF0  (HX -- d=8 )
>>


When I try to MOP boot it, the enet transceiver lights suggest that it is
never receiving a reply, even though I am using the same mopd setup that
flawlessly brings up my VAX 4000 VLC. It hangs and won't listen to BREAK.

When I try to TFTP boot it, it appears to crash without ever waking up the
bootpd (also the same one successfully used by the vax):

KN03-AA V5.1b    (PC: 0xbfc00c1c, SP: 0xa000f85c)
>>boot 3/tftp                 

???
? PC:  0x80021fe4<vtr=NRML>
? CR:  0x30000410<CE=3,IP3,EXC=AdEL>
? SR:  0x30080000<CU1,CU0,CM,IPL=8>
? VA:  0xa000ef3a
>>


I've tried both ``install.ecoff'' and ``nfsnetbsd'' with these. No dice.

Where to start? How tough is it to get firmware upgrades for these?
I live near SF, if that helps.

Todd Whitesel
toddpw @ best.com