IBM 4-Port 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet PCI, Installation And Using Manual

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Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation
This chapter helps you prepare to install the 4-Port 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet PCI
Adapter.
Note: If you are installing a version of AIX later than 4.3.3 at this time, install the 4-Port
10/100 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Adapter before you install the operating system
(see “Chapter 6. Installing the 4-Port 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Adapter” on
page 15 for instructions). Your device driver software automatically installs when
you install AIX. You may have to update the system firmware after installing AIX
(see “Chapter 5. Updating System Firmware” on page 13 for instructions).
If you are installing AIX 4.3.3 on your system at this time, install the operating system
first and then install the device driver software before installing the adapter (see
“Chapter 3. Installing the Device Driver Software” on page 5 for instructions).
If a version later than AIX 4.3.3 is operating on your system, install your firmware before
installing the adapter (see “Chapter 5. Updating System Firmware” on page 13 for
instructions).
If AIX 4.3.3 is operating on your system, install your software before installing the
adapter (see “Chapter 3. Installing the Device Driver Software” on page 5 for
instructions).
Verifying Your Hardware Requirements
The 4-Port 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Adapter requires the following hardware:
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4 wrap plugs for the RJ-45 connectors, if you are running the total diagnostics
package
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Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted pair cables for a 10Mbps network attachment
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Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cables for a 100Mbps network attachment.
Note: The cable segment length for either of the cables listed above can be no longer
than 100 meters (328 feet). This is the maximum allowable cable length from the
adapter to the local concentrator, including patch cables.
Checking Prerequisites
To install the adapter, make sure you have the following on hand:
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The 4-Port 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Adapter
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The operating system documentation
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The system unit installation documentation
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The PCI Adapter Placement Reference guide
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Media containing the device driver software
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Firmware diskette
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