NI-VXI Software Installation and Configuration
Chapter 3
VME-SB2020/NI-VXI/Solaris Getting Started
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Installing and Loading the NI-VXI Software for Solaris 1.x
The instructions in this section are specific to users of the Solaris 1.x platform. If your Solaris
platform is Solaris 2.x, skip over this material and continue with the section Installing and
Loading the NI-VXI Software for Solaris 2.x.
Note:
Upgrading from a previous version of NI-VXI requires no steps other than those
listed in the following installation and loading sections. You do not need to remove
any files from your current NI-VXI directory, because the installation steps will
overwrite any old files. However, we recommend that you back up any files that you
have added or modified.
Installing the NI-VXI Software for Solaris 1.x
1. Log on as super-user (root privileges needed).
2. Use the
cd
command to change to the directory where you want to install the NI-VXI
software.
3. Type the following command:
bar xvfZ /dev/rfd0c
Loading the NI-VXI Driver for Solaris 1.x
The NI-VXI driver for Solaris 1.x is a loadable driver. You do not need to go through the
process of linking the driver with the kernel's object files, rebuilding the kernel, and restarting
the system, as you would have to do with a nonloadable driver.
Note:
The SB-MXI must be installed in your computer before you can load the NI-VXI
driver.
Run
nivxi.INSTALL
in your working directory and follow the instructions in the shell script.
Enter the following command:
./nivxi.INSTALL
You will receive the following prompt:
Should the driver be loaded during each reboot? [y/n] (y):
The default is
y
for yes. If you do not want the driver to be automatically loaded during a restart,
type
n
and then <Enter>.
