HP C8000 CATIA V4.2.5 Installation Issue & Graphics Driver Inquiry

[PE_JUN]

I am currently preparing to install CATIA V4.2.5 on an HP C8000 workstation. The installation of HP-UX 11.11 is completed, but it seems the graphics driver is not properly installed. As a result, an error message appears before entering the CDE environment.

Based on my research, it looks like the FireGL X3 driver needs to be installed first, but I am having trouble finding the relevant resources. Since HP spun off its industrial division into HPE, it has become even more difficult to locate the necessary drivers for the HP C8000.

Additionally, I am wondering if the following software requirements for installing CATIA V4.2.5 are included in the HP-UX 11.11 installation CDs (4 discs), or if they need to be installed separately:

• ANSI C++ Runtime Environment (A 3.5x)

• HP Fortran Runtime Environment B.11.1.y (Assumed to be delivered with the operating system)

• HP-UX 700 OpenGL 3D API Runtime Environment

• CDE (Assumed to be delivered with the operating system)

If anyone has experience with a similar setup or knows more about this, I would appreciate your help.
Any guidance on installing the graphics driver and confirming the availability of the necessary software packages would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

[georgek_1]

Hello PE_JUN,

As per the Quick Specs available at https://h20331.www2.hp.com/Hpsub/downloads/UGS_C8000_Brochure.pdf, 
following are the Graphics Adapters available with C8000 work station , depends on the configuration opted .

The ATI FireGL X1 and ATI FireGL T2 are supported on the C8000 workstation.

Following are the adapters with their Product Numbers .
Entry-level 3D: ATI FireGL T2-128p (dual display capable) AB638A
Mid to high-end 3D: ATI FireGL X1-256p (dual display capable) A9653A

HP-UX 11i v1,December 2004 release, supports  ATI Radeon 7000.
June 2004 release, supports the ATI FireGL X1 (A9653A) and ATI FireGL T2 (AB638A) graphics cards.
Thus if you have HP-UX 11.11 June 2004 or later , the drivers will be available and will be installed with OS installation.

Here, I would suggest you confirm the OE and the Adapter you have installed in server .

Regarding CATIA V4.2.5 requirements, 
ANSI C++ Runtime Environment (A 3.5x)
HP Fortran Runtime Environment B.11.1.y (Assumed to be delivered with the operating system)
HP-UX 700 OpenGL 3D API Runtime Environment
CDE (Assumed to be delivered with the operating system)

As you mentioned , CDE will be available with OS CD , 2 of 3 .
The other products mentioned above will be available in software bundle "Graphics and Technical Computing Software".
Refer : https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=c01924452&docLocale=en_US
Please note that this bundle is available in HP-UX 11.11 Application DVD , details are given below .
HP9000 Series 9000/700/800
HP-UX Application Software DVD Part Number - 5013-3305

Check the CD/DVD you have and confirm the availability of the DVD/CD.

[PE_JUN]

I installed HP-UX 11.11 using four installation CDs. However, since this is the final version of the C8000 workstation, it is equipped with the ATI FireGL X3 graphics card. As this model was released after the HP-UX 11.11 OS, I understand that an Application CD specifically for the C8000 workstation is required, but unfortunately, I do not have it.

I have been searching various downloadable sources, but so far I haven’t been able to find it. Also, those who might have the relevant information do not seem willing to share it.

Yesterday, I tried to install only the ATI FireGL X3 driver (B6268AA_B.11.11.20.12_HP-UX_B.11.11_32_64.depot), but the installation failed, stating that the prerequisite patch file PHSS_32976.depot must be installed first.

[georgek_1]

Hello PE_JUN,

The message shows the installation is failing due to missing dependency .

The patch is available to download from HPESC (https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/home) , provided you have a valid contract to download / update software .

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