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Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter using the
ibmsis Device Driver
This chapter provides instructions for installing and verifying hardware and software that pertains to the
Linux operating system using the ibmsis device driver. If you are using the newer ipr driver, see “Installing
the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter using the ipr Device Driver” on page 15.
Note: If you are using AIX, see “Verifying the Installation” on page 11. If you have another operating
system installed, refer to your operating system documentation for information regarding installing
the device driver software and configuring your system.
Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter
Install your PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter using the instructions found in this section.
Note: If you are using AIX, follow the steps in Chapter 4, “Installing the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320
SCSI Adapter Hardware (AIX),” on page 9.
Attention: Do not remove the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter from its antistatic package at
this time.
To install the adapter,
1. Refer to the option installation documentation that shipped with your system unit to perform the
following:
a. Some systems support the hot-plugging of adapters. If supported, prepare your system to hot-plug
this adapter while system power is on. Shut down your system unit if your system does not support
hot-plugging.
Note: The 2.4 Linux kernel does not support PCI hot-plugging for SCSI host adapters.
b. To determine if any placement restrictions apply to your adapter, refer to the PCI Adapter
Placement Reference guide.
c. Install the PCI Adapter into your system unit.
Attention
Failure to install your PCI adapter into the correct slot can cause your adapter or system unit to
function incorrectly.
Connecting External or Internal Devices
To connect external or internal devices, use the procedures in “Connecting External or Internal Devices” on
page 9.
Note: Attachment cables are usually shipped with the attaching subsystem or device.
Verifying the Installation
Verify the initial installation by using the following procedures:
v Verifying Linux Software Installation
v
Verifying Hardware Installation
Verifying Linux Software Installation
Software for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter consists of a device driver and a set of
utilities. This software is provided with the supported Linux distribution, and should have been installed
along with the operating system.
Chapter 6. Installing and Setting Up Software for the PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter (Linux)
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