Install the SLX-OS TPVM Package

In the unlikely event that installation fails or times out, provide your router support provider the information you prepared in Prepare to Upgrade the SLX-OS TPVM Package.

Important

Use the CTRL+\ key combination to return to the SLX-OS CLI from the LINUX shell.

Log in to the SLX device as a user with an administrative role.
Verify that the ADVANCED_FEATURES license exists.
```
device# show license
```

Copy the TPVM package to the flash drive of the SLX device using any applicable method. Use the below SLX command to download the TPVM package to the switch's flash drive.

SLX# tpvm download sanity yes host 10.6.46.51 directory /buildsjc/sre_fusion/Nightly/raphael/slxos20.4.1/slxos20.4.1_220325_1800/dist/SWBD2900 filename tpvm-4.5.0-1.amd64.deb user fvt password pray4green protocol scp
2022/04/18-12:49:04, [DCM-1454], 2310,, INFO, SLX, Operation:download mode:sync started.
Starting TPVM download, please DO NOT press CTRL+C

Install the TPVM package.

device# tpvm install 
Installation starts. To check the status use 'show tpvm status' command 
device# show tpvm status 
SSH and Sudo passwordless :Disabled 
AutoStart :Disabled 
Tpvm status :Installed 
device#

After you run the tpvm install command, it can take a few minutes for TPVM to be provisioned and show as installed in the show tpvm status output.

Start TPVM.
```
device# tpvm start 
start succeeds 
device# show tpvm status 
SSH and Sudo passwordless :Disabled 
AutoStart :Disabled 
Tpvm status :Running 
device#
```
If the networking setup is DHCP (default or explicitly specified) and if the DHCP server doesn't assign a IP (or is not reachable) to the TPVM interface, the bootup may take several minutes
Access the TPVM console.
```
device# tpvm console
...
device#
```
Use the CTRL+\ key combination to return to the SLX-OS CLI.
(Optional) Configure TPVM to boot automatically when the SLX device is operational.
```
device# tpvm auto-boot enable
```
By default, TPVM is not automatically booted when the SLX device is operational.