Peter Joules wrote:
> 
> I am trying to install NetBSD on my MicroVAX 3100, and, having failed to
> boot from tape due to the SCSI problems, I am trying to netboot the
> installation.  I have got the Linux end set up with the netbsd.ram.gz
> kernel unzipped and renamed to netbsd in the exported root directory.
> 
> On the VAX console I get:
> 
>  >>> b/100 esa0
> 
> 
>  bootfile: mopboot
> 
>  -ESA0
>  >> NetBSD/vax boot [May 7 1999 06:49:43] <<
>  >> Press any key to abort autoboot 0
>  > boot netbsd
>  Trying BOOTP
>  bootp: no reply
>  Trying BOOTPARAMS
>  boot: client IP address: 192.168.0.3
>  boot: client name: vax
>  root addr=192.168.0.1 path=/usr/export/vaxclient/root
>  631588+1266332+150812+[53616+59070] total=0x20fbb12
> 
> then it hangs.
> 
> The last messages on the linux box are in the bootparamd terminal
> immediately prior to the root... line above.
> 
> Can anyone help?
> 
> --
> Regards
> Pete

The line with all the numbers is the loaded kernel. IIRC the firmware
boots on the first serial port (MMJ), then the kernel is loaded and
continues on the third MMJ port. Attach a terminal to that and watch...
There seems to be a jumper to set this right, but I don't know offhand
which one.

Alex.