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# 1  
Old 11-13-2006
Problem installing Solaris on a V890 using flash

I am trying to use a flash image to install a v890.
I have the image on another box.
I am trying to use ftp to pull down the image.
But, when i go though the install, choose flash, enter the ftp info, it can not ever connect to the server.
I've never had this trouble before.
There are 4 gigaswift (ce) cards in the box.

Do you think its some kind of driver issue? It keeps saying it cant connect.

I have a crossover cable going from this new box to an extra interface on the ftp server, and i have verified connectivity (the box i am jumping has a OS and i verified they can talk)

Is there another way to get a flash archive on this box?

Any help is appreciated, Thanks!
# 2  
Old 11-14-2006
Most likely when installing the two machines are failing to negotiate the link. You could try putting a hub/mini switch between them to see if that helps, otherwise maybe try NFS instead of ftp.
# 3  
Old 11-14-2006
Make sure the driver is loading for the gigaswift. Seen this beofre whent he Netra's first came out. I fyou dont have the drivers for those gigaswifts then it won't communicate and it will fail. Have you tried doing a non-flash jump?
# 4  
Old 11-14-2006
For a jump to get that far the driver will be loaded.

It wouldn't just be a case of the network settings being applied to the incorrect interface, would it?
# 5  
Old 11-15-2006
I ended up using the eri interfaces and it worked.

It did seem like the drivers werent loaded for the ce cards.
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