install_commands_sonic.md

Sonic Installation and Configuration Guide

PCI Serial Card Setup (if used)

1. Install kernel headers:

   sudo apt install linux-headers-$(uname -r)

2. Download and install ASIX driver:

   • Download from ASIX website
   • Extract and compile:

     tar -jxvf AX99100_SP_PP_SPI_Linux_Driver_v1.8.0_Source.tar.bz2 
     cd AX99100_SP_PP_SPI_Linux_Driver_v1.8.0_Source/
     make
     sudo insmod ax99100.ko

3. Verify installation:

   dmesg

4. Permanent installation:

   sudo cp ax99100.ko /lib/modules/$(uname -r)/kernel/drivers/tty/serial
   sudo depmod

5. Reboot and verify:

   reboot
   lsmod
   ls /dev/ttyF0

Always Required Steps

1. Add user to dialout group:

   sudo usermod -a -G dialout visss

2. Enable autostart:

   ln -s /home/visss/VISSS/scripts/sonic_logger.desktop /home/visss/.config/autostart/

3. Setup cronjob for gzip compression:

   crontab -e
   # Add this line:
   2 1 * * * python3 /home/visss/VISSS/sonic/sonic_gzip_files.py /data/sail/sonic