Installing Management Applications: Broadcom NetLink®/NetXtreme® 57XX User Guide

The Broadcom Advanced Control Suite (BACS) software and related management applications can be installed from the installation CD. Both a graphical interactive installation mode (see Using the Installer) and a command-line silent mode for unattended installation (see Using Silent Installation) are available.

Control Suite. Broadcom Advanced Control Suite (BACS).

OOB Mgmt Config. Installs OOB Management Configuration.

BASP. Installs Broadcom Advanced Server Program.

SNMP. Installs the Simple Network Management Protocol subagent.

CIM Provider. Installs the Common Information Model provider.

Management Agent. Installs Management Agent for remote monitoring.

Notes:

Do not install the BACS software until after you have installed the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapter(s).

Before you begin the installation, close all applications, windows, or dialog boxes.

Using the Installer

Insert the installation CD into the CD or DVD drive.

Open the folder on the installation CD that contains the BACS Setup.exe file and then double-click Setup.exe to open the InstallShield Wizard.

Note: If you have a standard account on a Vista system, you will receive the User Account Control dialog box. Verify the presented information and select Continue.

Click Next to continue.

After you review the license agreement, click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue.

Select the features you want installed.

Note: Microsoft SNMP Service must be running for the SNMP subagent to function properly.

Click Next.

Click Install.

Click Finish to close the wizard.

Using Silent Installation

To perform a silent installation, see Silent.txt on the installation CD in the BACS directory for your operating system.

Updating Broadcom Advanced Control Suite

Note: Before you begin the update, close all applications, windows, or dialog boxes.

Removing Broadcom Advanced Control Suite

In Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs.

Click Broadcom Advanced Control Suite and click Change/Remove.

In InstallShield Wizard, click Remove, and then click Next.

Note: If you have a standard account on a Vista system, you will receive the User Account Control dialog box. Verify the presented information and select Continue.

Click OK to remove the application and all of its features.

Click OK.

Restart your computer.