x86: Installations Might Fail on Systems With 3Com 3c905C Network Interface Cards (4791458)

If you perform a network installation on a system with a 3Com 3c905C network interface card, the following error message might be displayed:

elxl%d: no active connection found; please connect

After this error message is displayed, the installation might continue, or the installation might hang.

Workaround: Choose one of the following workarounds.

• Use a different network interface to perform the network installation.

• Use the Solaris 9 4/03 DVD or CD media to install the system.

For more information on how to perform an installation from the network, see the Solaris 9 Installation Guide.