Install HP-UX on server with no CDROM device

[kozlow]

I have an old RP2470 running HP-UX 11.11. I would like to scratch it and start from scratch.

My problem is that the unit does not have any CD or DVD reader.

Is there any way else to re-install the OS?

I have created an IGNITE backup to another server....

 

[rentaclown]

If you have an Ignite server, then you can boot off the network (I think your LAN cable needs to be plugged into the Core I/O for this). In order to do this, your Ignite server must be on the same subnet as the target, or you must have a boot helper on the same subnet.

Another option if you have a tape drive attached is to create a build tape. I'm not very familiar with the process to do this, but maybe someone else on here can help with this one?

 

[kozlow]

I got this from ITRC:

I think to re-install its HP-UX 11.11 from scratch, a good way is using Ignite-UX via a network boot:
Check this reference:
Ignite-UX Quick Start Guide
Create an Ignite-UX Server and Cold-Install Clients

http://docs.hp.com/en/5992-0678/5992-0678.pdf

I was trying to use the CDROM on the Ignite Server to install the base OS HP-UX 11.11 on the client.

This explained how to create an OS Depot and use that to install....

Thanks for the help....