Loading the FDDI Software

Log in as root.

Insert the software media (tape or disk) into the appropriate drive.

Run the swinstall program using the command:

/usr/sbin/swinstall

This opens the Software Selection Window and Specify Source Window.

Change the Source Host Name if necessary, enter the mount point of the drive in the Source Depot Path field, and activate the OK button to return to the Software Selection Window. Activate the Help button to get more information.

The Software Selection Window now contains a list of available software to install.

Highlight the HP FDDI/9000 software for your system type.

Choose Mark for Install from the "Actions" menu to choose the product to be installed.

Choose Install from the "Actions" menu to begin product installation and open the Install Analysis Window.

Activate the OK button in the Install Analysis Window to confirm that you want to install the software. swinstall displays the Install Window.

swinstall loads the fileset, runs the control scripts for the filesets, and builds the kernel. Estimated time for processing: 3 to 5 minutes.

View the Install Window to read processing data while the software is being installed. When the Status field indicates Ready, the Note Window opens.

Activate the OK button on the Note Window to reboot. The user interface disappears and the system reboots.

Once the system comes back up, log in as root and view the /var/adm/sw/ swagent.log and /var/adm/sw/swinstall.log files to view any error or warning messages that may have occurred during the installation.

Go to the following section, "Gaining Access to the System Adapter Bay."

	NOTE: Using the rmfn command to remove FDDI filesets disables all FDDI cards on the system. After using rmfn, re-install the desired software.