Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation
This chapter helps you prepare to install your Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter or Dual Port Gigabit
Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter. Preparing to install the adapter involves the following tasks:
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Verifying your hardware requirements
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Verifying your software requirements
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Checking prerequisites
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Gathering tools and documentation
Note:
If you are installing your operating system at this time, install the adapter before you install the
operating system (see “Installing the Adapter” on page 9 for instructions).
If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install the device driver before you install
the adapter. (See Chapter 3, “Installing the Device Driver Software,” on page 5 for instructions.)
Verifying Your Hardware Requirements
The Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter and Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter require the
following hardware:
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A wrap plug for the multimode fiber connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package
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Shortwave (850 nm) 50/62.5 micron multimode fiber network attachment
The following table shows the minimum and maximum allowable cable lengths from the adapter to the
gigabit Ethernet switch, including patch cables:
Fiber Type
Modal bandwidth
(MHz-km)
Minimum range (meters) Maximum range (meters)
62.5 µm MMF
160
2
220
62.5 µm MMF
200
2
275
50 µm MMF
400
2
500
50 µm MMF
500
2
500
Verifying Your Software Requirements
The Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter is supported on AIX 5L for POWER version 5.1.35 with the
5100-03 Recommended Maintenance package (APAR IY32749) and later. Ensure that your operating
system supports this adapter before you install it. Contact your support representative for assistance.
The Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapteris supported on AIX 5L for POWER version 5.1.0 with
the 5100-04 Recommended Maintenance package (APAR IY36771) and later. Ensure that your operating
system supports this adapter before you install it. Contact your support representative for assistance.
Checking Prerequisites
Check that the package contains the following items:
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The Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter or Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter
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AIX device driver CD-ROM
__ Wrap
plug
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registration
card
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