x86: Adding Driver Updates Might Cause Failure of Network Configuration (6353146)

Installation of the Solaris Express 1/06 might fail while you are adding Driver Updates (DU), which are also known as Install Time Updates (ITU). This error occurs if you are using the GUI to install the Solaris Express 1/06 software.

The following message is displayed:

Unable to run cmd: /usr/sbin/sysidput

Workaround: Use either of the following workaround.

• Workaround 1: Configure the installation to use DHCP to gather network configuration information.

• Workaround 2: Use a text-based installation method.

  • If you are performing the text-based installation in a desktop session, follow these steps.

    1. After you have finished adding ITUs, type Ctrl-c instead of typing e.

    2. Choose option 3.

  • If you specify a serial console to use during the installation, follow these steps.

    1. After you have finished adding ITUs, type Ctrl-c instead of typing e.

    2. Choose option 4.