In versions earlier than 5.9.1, the timeout value of SCSI INQUIRY is fixed. Therefore, depending on the connected storage system, a timeout occurs when the response for SCSI INQUIRY is delayed.
In versions 5.9.1 or later, you can use the dlmsetopt utility to customize the timeout value according to the storage system in use.
In versions earlier than 5.9.1, the message below will not be output when you install HDLM. In versions 5.9.1 or later, the following message will be output when you install HDLM.
Preparing packages for installation...
HDLM-x.xx.x.xxx.-xx
The following shows an execution example in Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS4:
# /media/cdrom/installhdlm KAPL09093-I HDLM xx-xx will be installed. Is this OK ? [y/n]: y Preparing packages for installation... KAPL09076-I The permanent license was installed. HDLM-x.xx.x.xxx-xx KAPL09043-I The installation of HDLM-x.xx.x.xxx-xx completed successfully. #