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If you want to use a server that has a different conﬁguration, or you want to support more

than 25 client computers, consider these factors:

m Ethernet speed—For optimum performance, the use of 100Base-T connections for both

clients and server is highly recommended.

m Hard disk capacity and number of NetBoot client computers—The NetBoot server

requires a minimum amount of hard disk space for each client connected to it. The

amount of space depends on the size and conﬁguration of the system image.

m Hard disk capacity and number of users—Each user needs storage space on a server for

documents and for his or her preferences. If you have a large number of users, consider

adding a separate ﬁle server to your network to store user documents. By default, users’

documents and preferences are stored on the NetBoot server, but any AppleShare server

can store this information. ( You set up where documents and preferences are stored

using Macintosh Manager.)

m Location of server and client—The startup server program can only support NetBoot

client computers on the same subnet, and only one NetBoot server can run on a subnet.

A NetBoot client computer can’t start up using a server on a different subnet.

m Number of Ethernet ports on the server—Distributing NetBoot clients over multiple

Ethernet ports on your server offers a performance advantage. You can add ports by

adding Ethernet cards, or by using several ports on a multiport Ethernet card. Each port

must serve a distinct segment.

Gathering Information for the NetBoot Server Setup Assistant

If you don’t have the information described in the following sections, you need to get it from

your organization’s network administrator. When you get the information, write it on the

NetBoot Server Worksheet, on page 27. You need this information for each Ethernet port you

plan to use for NetBoot clients.

If you purchased your software with a server, the server has at least ﬁve Ethernet ports. One

port is the built-in Ethernet port that comes with your server. Other ports are on Ethernet

cards installed in your server. What you have depends on the conﬁguration of your server. If

the built-in port is a 10Base-T Ethernet port, do not use it to connect NetBoot clients. The

connection from the server to the NetBoot clients should be 100Base-T Ethernet.

Port Internet Addresses

Each Ethernet port you use for NetBoot clients needs an IP address and a subnet mask. You

need to use a subnet mask that restricts local trafﬁc to the IP addresses of the NetBoot clients

connected to this port. Your organization’s network administrator should provide you with

the appropriate subnet mask for each port.

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