Loading Host System Software

Prerequisites

Overview

IMPORTANT: Make sure the Service Pack is installed immediately after completion of the Application Software Load process. See the latest revision of MR Service Pack Software Matrix, DOC1667089, available from the online documentation library.

If more information is needed for how to load Service Packs, refer to Installing Software Updates.

1 Loading Host Operating System Software

Procedure

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    • The software load can be corrupted if the following conditions are not met:
      • Check SaveInfo script executed.
      • System Monitor turned On.
  1. Insert the Linux OS Software DVD into the DVD-ROM drive of the host computer.
  2. Reboot the host computer.
  3. At the boot prompt, type GEHCMR

    The OS software load takes about 13 minutes.

    Figure 1. boot prompt

    note:

    As the install begins, it queries all physical drives in the system and builds/partitions all available devices. If the disk is not what the system expected, a warning indicating a bad disk may display. Software will fix during the install. Click Ignore to proceed with the install.

    After about 90 seconds, a progress message displays, indicating that the install image is being transferred. (See Figure 2.)

    Figure 2. Transferring Install Image to Hard Drive

    Two minutes later, an additional message displays indicating that the install process has begun. (See Figure 3.)

    Figure 3. Starting Install Process

  4. Once the installation is complete, the OS disk will be ejected automatically, ensure the disk is removed from the drive. Do not insert the Applications DVD at this time!
  5. When the OS software is loaded, a Complete and Reboot screen (shown in Figure 4) displays indicating that the system needs to be rebooted. Press Enter to reboot the PC.

    Figure 4. Complete and Reboot

  6. When a terminal window displays after a couple of minutes, the OS software load is complete. Continue to the next section.

    Figure 5. Terminal Window

2 Loading MR Applications Software

Procedure

  1. Insert the MR Applications DVD into the DVD drive of the Host computer.
  2. When the Warning window (shown in Figure 6) displays, click Run Command to confirm the run.

    Figure 6. Confirmation Window

    The system begins partitioning the hard drives. A progress window displays. (See Figure 8.)

    Figure 7. HDD Probe Complete

    Figure 8. Disk Partitioning Screen

    The system reboots automatically when the partitioning is complete. Do not interact with the system.

  3. The following screen is shown while system is installing Guided Install Package.

    Figure 9. installing Guided Install Package.

  4. When the Locale Selection window (shown in Figure 10) displays, select the proper locale and language, then click OK.

    Figure 10. Select Location

  5. The Guided Install screen will display. When the Message screen (shown in Figure 11) displays indicating the improvements made from the previous software version, click OK to continue.

    Figure 11. Guided Install Upgrade Screen

  6. A message box concerning the Guided Install Configuration Media will display. (See Figure 12.)

    Figure 12. Install Configuration Media Window

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    • The last installed GUI configuration can only be installed if it was previously saved using Save GI Configuration in Guided Install.
  7. Remove Application DVD and insert the Save Info DVD. Verify that the correct values are restored by checking each tab in the next step. Click OK to reinstall the last GUI installation configuration values.

    • The SaveInfo files are not restored at this point in the software load, but will be restored later.

    • If the GUI configuration was not saved, or the load is being performed for the first time, click Cancel to continue manually with the installation.

  8. Select Basic Configuration tab shown in Figure 13. Verify that all values under this tab are configured properly, including Time/Date.

    • If failures are noted, click on the failure, then click Go to Tab.

    • If any parameter does not match the expected criteria, the values in the left column will be red. If everything is acceptable, all values remain black. A changed value is indicated in blue.

    Figure 13. Guided Install - Configuration Screen

  9. If the Guided Install configuration was successfully restored from the DVD, it is not necessary to change any of the parameters.
    1. Check the parameters on the Verification tab, and confirm there are no failures. If there are failures, make the necessary changes.
    2. Make sure all required configuration tabs are filled out (not in any specific order) before continuing. The Verification tab lists any formatting errors as well as current settings.
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    • If loading software for the first time on a Host PC, the initial boot up will fail. Manually enter the Term Server information on the Network Info screen shown in Figure 13. Example format: 20:2D:90:22:44. Use colons between two digits; letters are case sensitive.
  10. Proceed to the Verification tab shown in Figure 14.
    1. Look for any items with a Fail status. Go to the tab with the error and correct it.
    2. Click Install to open the Verification tab again.
      note:

      Failed entries are due to missing or incorrectly formatted entries. The Install Software button is inactive if there are failures.

      Figure 14. Guided Install - Verification

  11. If all entries pass verification at this point, click Install Software to begin the MR Applications load. If the time and time zone are correct, click Confirm to proceed. (See Figure 15.)

    Figure 15. Confirming Local Time

  12. A message box will display concerning that if the MR Application DVD is in the DVD driver. (See Figure 16)

    Remove SaveInfo DVD-R and Insert MR Application DVD click [OK] to proceed.

    Figure 16. Confirming MR Application CD

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    If the Application Software Installation does not move to the next stage as Step 13, click [Install Software] button again described in Step 10.

  13. A Software Installation in Progress message will display. The MR Applications load will take 10-15 minutes, depending on the host PC. (see Figure 17)

    Figure 17. Software Installation Message

  14. Once the MR Applications load is complete, a confirmation message (shown in Figure 18) displays. Click OK to close the window.

    Figure 18. Guided Install - Software Installation Completed

  15. The GUI returns to the Guided Install window. Under the Utilities tab in the left navigation, select Save/Restore to open the Save/Restore screen shown in Figure 19.
    1. If the DVD with the saved configurations is not available, go to each tab in the Install GUI and complete all system information manually. A Help button that provides information on the required data and its format is available on each tab.

      Figure 19. Save/Restore Screen

    2. If the DVD with saved configurations is available, click Restore Information, and select the proper media from the dialog box. (See Figure 12.)
    3. When the Restore Info Dialog box (shown in Figure 20) displays, click Restore all files automatically, then click Continue.

      Figure 20. Restore Option Window

      note:

      If restoration fails, the DVD automatically ejects the media. Exit the Guided Install and allow the system to reboot. When the system restarts, return to the Guided Install and attempt to Restore Info again.

  16. A RestoreInfo in Progress window scrolls filenames as they are restored.

    Figure 21. RestoreInfo in Progress

    • When the restoration is completed, an Update Utility message (shown in Figure 22) displays.

      Figure 22. Guided Install - Update Utility Message

    • Click OK to open the Restore Manager dialog window shown in Figure 23.

      Figure 23. Guided Install - Restore Utility

  17. Select All to restore all items, and click Update.
  18. When the update is finished, the message 'Update is complete.' is displayed at the message area. Click Quit.

    Figure 24. Guided Install - Restore Utility

  19. Click Yes when the Quit Tool message (shown in Figure 25) displays.

    Figure 25. Quitting Restore Manager

    • The message shown in Figure 26) confirms that a log file was created. Click OK to finish.

    • The MR Applications software load is now complete.

    Figure 26. Log File

  20. Quit the Guided Install by selecting ‘File’ -> ‘Quit’

    Figure 27. Quit the Guided Install

  21. Reboot the system, by selecting Desktop on the left corner of the monitor, then Logout, then Restart the computer, and then OK.(SeeFigure 28 and Figure 29)

    Figure 28. Log out

    Figure 29. Restart the computer

  22. Log in to the system as root (password is operator)

    Figure 30. Log in

  23. The Guided Install Starter will pop up. Click [Yes] to start Guided Install. (See Figure 31)

    Figure 31. Guided Install Starter

  24. Manually eject the DVD driver and remove the MR Applications DVD.
  25. Proceed to Loading and Configuring VRE Software.

3 Loading and Configuring VRE Software

Procedure

  1. From the Guided Install interface left navigation menu, select VRE Configuration.
    1. When the VRE Configuration screen (shown in Figure 32) displays, verify VRE Blades are properly installed and all hardware connections are in place, including Ethernet connections.

      Figure 32. VRE Configuration Screen

    2. Click Configure VRE Blades shown in Figure 32.
  2. When the Information window (shown in Figure 33) displays, click Continue to confirm that the VRE Gigabit Switch Ethernet and Host Ethernet connections (Figure 34 or Step 3) are complete and correct.

    Figure 33. Confirm VRE Installation

    Figure 34. VRE Gigabit Switch and Host Ethernet Connections (ICN 4100)

    Figure 35. VRE Gigabit Switch and Host Ethernet Connections (ICN 4170)

  3. After M4 software, a pop-up message will prompt the user to insert the SV OpenSuse OS DVD for copying the ICN OS contents onto the hard drive. Insert the SV OpenSuse OS DVD into the DVD-ROM drive of the host computer and click [OK]. VRE configuration progress details will display while ICN OS contents are being copied. For M3 software, skip this step and perform next step.

    Figure 36. Insert DVD OS Disk Pop-Up

  4. The system needs to be configured for 1 ICN. This procedure will take between 25-30 minutes.

    • A VRE Configuration Progress Details window shown in Figure 37 will display.

    • When VRE configuration is complete, a configuration Success message is displayed. Click [OK] to continue.

    Figure 37. VRE Configuration Progress Details

  5. When the Information window confirms that the configuration is complete, click OK.

4 Other software Installation

Procedure

  1. Remove Service Software CD from the system.
  2. Restart Linux PC by right-clicking on desktop, and then selecting [system restart]. Click [Yes] for the question ‘System Restart?’.

    Figure 38. Reboot the computer.

  3. You will need to enter the following login ID and password twice for system boot.

    login ID: signa

    Password: adw2.0

  4. Insert the Service Methods CD into the CD-ROM drive in the PC. Click on Install Service Documentation. See Figure 39.
    note:

    The Service Methods CD can be loaded onto the software platform. The load will take approximately 12 minutes to complete.

    Figure 39. Loading Service Documents To The Scanner

  5. Select [Full CD].

    Figure 40. Message

  6. Remove the Service Methods CD after installation is done.
  7. Insert the Online Help DVD into the CD/DVD ROM drive in the PC. Click on [Install Online Help] Button.

    Figure 41. Loading Online Help

  8. Click OK.

    Figure 42. message

  9. Select the language of Online Help and click [OK].

    Figure 43. Language Selection

  10. Verify that the following message comes up. Then, click [OK].

    Figure 44. MESSAGE

  11. After the installation of the Online help, remove the Online help DVD from PC.
  12. If necessary, install option software.
    note:

    For installing the software using the e-licensing , refer to Signa Software Option Install with eLicens

6 Finalization

Procedure

  1. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the latest Service Pack is loaded. See the latest revision of MR Service Pack Software Matrix, DOC1667089, available from the online documentation library.
  2. If more information is needed for how to load Service Packs, refer to Installing Software Updates.
  3. Restore IIP configuration data which was write down before Software installation.
  4. Restore protocol and worklist favorite which was write down before Software installation. Refer to How to record/restore protocol and worklist favorite.