Install and configure the NI-RPDSsc application on the data storage server.

Note You must modify the NI-RPDSsc configuration files to inform NI-RPDSsc about the setup of your system before you run the application.
  1. On a computer that is connected to the internet, navigate to the RF Playback Software Download Page.
  2. On the RF Playback Software Download Page, ensure Linux is selected as the supported OS, and then click DOWNLOAD to download the NI-RPDSsc Debian package.
  3. Transfer the NI-RPDSsc Debian package to the data storage server using your preferred method, such as physical media or SSH.
    Note NI recommends transferring the package to the /tmp directory before installing it, however this is not required for a successful installation.
  4. If you are using an offline installer, install the following packages prior to using the installer:
    • libbotan-2-19
    • libboost-thread1.83.0
    • libboost-filesystem1.83.0
    • librdmacm1
    • libtspi1
    • python3.12-venv
    • python3-pip
  5. Install the NI-RPDSsc package by entering the following command in the Linux terminal:
    • Using an online installer: 
      sudo apt install <package name>
    • Using an offline installer: 
      sudo dpkg -i <package name>
    Note If the package was not installed from the /tmp directory you may encounter a warning message stating that the download was performed unsandboxed and that permissions were denied. This warning message does not indicate that the installation failed.
  6. Reboot the data storage server.