Re: Problems with NVRAM replacement

Dan Foster <usenet@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> And if need be, or if this is easier:
>
> You can also flash firmware via the network, too. I've done it before.
>
> Why had I done that? Because my Ultra 5 was running only Linux, no
> Solaris, and I did have a TFTP server handy... worked like a charm.
>
> 'boot net' was all it took once things were set up properly on the server.

Indeed, a firmware upgrade via network! He certainly has a very good
chance to avoid the deblocker related message with a network upgrade.

As you said, it is as easy as setting up a trivial FTP server and
booting the firmware updater from it, in the same way it is possible
booting a small kernel for a diskless computer.

If I remember correctly, Cisco has a free tftp server that runs on
Windows. The original poster says that the SPARC workstation is
the only Unix machine he owns.

I am sure, he will certainly appreciate your suggestion. It *should* work.

Cheers,
Igor.
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