Installation Failed – Jetson Orin Nano (sdkmanager)

Issue Overview

Users are experiencing installation failures when attempting to set up the Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano Dev board using the JetPack SDK Manager. The specific error messages indicate issues with file system operations, particularly the message "Operation not permitted" during critical installation steps.

Symptoms:

• Users report receiving errors related to file system operations, specifically:
  • ERROR: File System and OS - target_image: : Operation not permitted
  • ERROR: File System and OS - target_image: command terminated with error

Context:

• The issue occurs during the installation process of JetPack versions 5.1.2 and 6.0.
• Users are attempting to install JetPack while using an NVMe setup.

Hardware/Software Specifications:

• Affected users have reported using both JetPack versions 5.1.2 and 6.0.
• The host machine has limited disk space, with one user mentioning only 56 GB available in the /home directory.

Frequency:

• Multiple users have reported encountering this issue, indicating it may be a common problem.

Impact:

• The installation failure prevents users from utilizing the Jetson Orin Nano for development, significantly hindering their projects and workflows.

Possible Causes

• Hardware Incompatibilities or Defects: Issues with the NVMe drive or other connected hardware may lead to read/write errors during installation.

• Software Bugs or Conflicts: Incompatibilities between different versions of JetPack or conflicts with existing software on the host machine could cause installation failures.

• Configuration Errors: Incorrect directory paths or misconfigured settings in the SDK Manager might lead to operational errors during installation.

• Driver Issues: Outdated or incompatible drivers on the host machine can interfere with the installation process.

• Environmental Factors: Insufficient disk space on the host machine may prevent necessary files from being written during installation.

• User Errors or Misconfigurations: Incorrectly following installation steps or failing to clean previous installations can lead to persistent errors.

Troubleshooting Steps, Solutions & Fixes

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Verify Disk Space:

   • Ensure that there is sufficient disk space available on your host machine. Ideally, at least 20 GB should be free for a smooth installation.

2. Clean Previous Installations:

   • Delete any previous Nvidia-related folders to prevent conflicts:

     sudo rm -rf ~/nvidia/
     sudo rm -rf ~/Downloads/nvidia*
     sudo rm -rf ~/.nvsdkm
     

3. Check Directory Path:

   • Ensure that you are using the correct directory path during installation. Double-check that all paths specified in the SDK Manager match your system’s directory structure.

4. Run Installation Again:

   • Retry the installation process using either JetPack version 5.1.2 or 6.0, ensuring that you follow all steps carefully.

5. Use Command Line for Installation (if applicable):

   • If issues persist, consider using command-line tools instead of the GUI to install JetPack components.

Specific Commands

• To check available disk space:

  df -h
  

Isolate Issues

• Test with different hardware configurations if possible (e.g., using another NVMe drive).

Recommended Fixes

• If problems continue after cleaning directories and verifying paths, consider reinstalling the SDK Manager itself.

Best Practices

• Always ensure that your host machine meets the minimum requirements for installing JetPack.
• Regularly update your operating system and drivers to avoid compatibility issues.

Further Investigation

• If none of these solutions resolve the issue, consider reaching out to Nvidia support or checking community forums for additional insights into similar problems faced by other users.

This document consolidates troubleshooting steps and solutions based on user experiences shared in forum discussions regarding installation failures on the Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano Dev board.