
In Linux, the negative return codes are reported. These return codes are determined by subtracting
the negative value from 256.
Text
Windows
Linux
Value
Return code
The installation was successful.
0
0
0
SUCCESS_NO_REBOOT
The installation was successful, but a
reboot is required.
1
1
1
SUCCESS_REBOOT
The component was current or not
required.
3
3
3
SUCCESS_NOT_REQUIRED
A general failure occurred. For details,
see the error log.
255
255
-1
FAILURE_GENERAL
A bad input parameter was
encountered.
254
254
-2
FAILURE_BAD_PARM
The installation of the component
failed.
253
253
-3
FAILURE_COMPONENT_FAILED
Windows smart-component return codes
Meaning
Error level
The smart component was not installed. For more
information, see the log file.
0
The smart component was installed successfully.
1
The smart component was nstalled successfully, but the
system must be restarted.
2
The installation was not attempted because the required
hardware is not present, the software is current, or there
is nothing to install.
3
Linux smart-component return codes
Single-target servers:
Meaning
Error level
The smart component was installed successfully.
0
The smart component was installed successfully, but the
system must be restarted.
1
The installation was not attempted because the required
hardware is not present, the software is current, or there
is nothing to install.
2
The smart component was not installed. For more
information, see the log file.
3
Multi-target servers:
Meaning
Error level
The installation of the deliverable was successful. No reboot
is required.
0
The installation of the deliverable was successful. Reboot
is required for the deliverable to be enabled.
1
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