AIX 6.1 installation hanging

UNIX AIX
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Hi There

I am trying to install AIX6.1 from a NIM server, but the installation hangs on 90% Filesets processed 551 of 571.

Is there some log somewhere to check why it is failing or hanging?

I have done it before successfully, with the same spot and lpp_source.

I am new to AIX and still trying to figure out our AIX environment.

We have a POWER 7 Bladecenter with a 702 powerblade and manage the lpars through Integrated Virtualization Manager.
No HMC installed.

Thanks

2

Opened my eyes....
This is where the installation stops:

Filesets processed: 551 of 571 
System Installation Time: 17 minutes Tasks Complete: 90% 
 
installp: APPLYING software for: 
DirectorPlatformAgent 6.1.2.0 
 
 
. . . . . << Copyright notice for DirectorPlatformAgent >> . . . . . . . 
Licensed Materials - Property of IBM 
 
5765G0300 
Copyright International Business Machines Corp. 2009. 
 
All rights reserved. 
US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure 
restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. 
. . . . . << End of copyright notice for DirectorPlatformAgent >>. . . .

Nothing happens after this.

3

is this a new installation? fresh install or just an upgrade?

4

Yip this is a new installation - fresh.

5

Just an idea: AIX tends to not getting 10/100MBit network cards in the correct mode when in Autosense mode. You might want to check if the switchport is configured to be at 100-Full-Duplex fixed.

I saw the phenomenon you describe (installations being so painfully slow the seem to be halted) in an environment where the switches where configured for Autosense and setting them to 100/Full did correct the problem.

I hope this helps.

bakunin

6

Hello,
I have the same problem.
How did you solve it ?

Thanks

7

You can set the network speed/duplex settings in the NIM definition of the machine

8

In my case, the problem was solved by adding more memory