DAQ Controller diskless setup

Summary

This page will document how to setup a new VME controller for the PXE boot and diskless OS client on the Hall D DAQ network.

JNET

JNET access is necessary for properly obtaining an IP address and assigning a hostname to a specified MAC address on the VME Controler.

• In a web browser (on a machine on the Hall D network), log into JNET
• Click on the Machine Registration tab
• Click on Add Device
• Enter the relevant information
  • MAC Address of front panel LAN port to be used
  • VLAN 635 : Hall D DAQ (CODA)
  • Requested Hostname (please conform to Hall D Naming Convention)
  • Take note of the automatically assigned IP Address

GLUON26

gluon26.jlab.org hosts the Hall D DHCP and tftp servers. DHCP is required to provide the Controller's IP address, tftp server IP, and tftp boot file information.