Installing the Driver: Download

This procedure describes how to install an HP-UX device driver after downloading it.

Note: This is an example of an installation of the driver on HP-UX. Your installation steps may vary depending on your version of HP-UX. Consult your HP-UX documentation for information on installing drivers.

Procedure

1. Log onto the console as root.

2. Copy the driver file to /tmp either from a diskette, or by using ftp.

3. Extract the files from the compressed tar file with this command:

   tar xvf filename.tar

   where filename.tar is the name of the downloaded tar file.

4. Now register the installation package with the system by entering the following command:

   swreg -l depot /tmp/drp.pkg

5. Once the component files have been copied, use the swinstall program to copy the component files to the system.

   /usr/sbin/swinstall -s /tmp/drp.pkg

6. Choose the DRP line item.

7. Choose Actions > Mark for Install.

8. Choose Actions > Install (analysis)... 

   The Install Analysis window appears.

9. Choose [OK] to proceed.

10. Confirm the prompts that follow.

    Upon successful completion, swinstall will reboot your system.