Chapter 4. Installing the Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter or
Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter
After you install the appropriate device driver, you can install the Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter or
Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter. This chapter takes you through the steps of installing your
adapter, which involves the following tasks:
v
Installing the adapter
v
Verifying the adapter installation
v
Running adapter diagnostics
Installing the Adapter
Before you begin, be sure to read “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices” on page vii and Chapter 2,
“Preparing for Installation,” on page 3.
To install the adapter, do the following:
1. If your system supports hot-pluggable PCI adapters, refer to your system documentation to install the
adapter and return to “Verifying the Adapter Installation.” If your system does not support hot plugging,
continue with the next step.
2. Log in as root user and type:
shutdown
at the system prompt and press Enter. When
halt completed
displays, turn off the system unit power
and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Note:
Refer to your system unit documentation for further shutdown information.
3. Remove the covers of your system unit. Follow the instructions provided in your system unit
documentation.
4. Install the adapter into an available PCI slot in your system unit. See the instructions in your system
unit documentation for installing PCI adapters. Refer to your
PCI Adapter Placement Reference
guide
for slot locations.
5. Follow the directions provided in your system unit documentation to reinstall the covers of your system
unit.
6. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
7. Turn on the power to your system unit.
Note:
It is recommended that you use a duplex cable with this adapter. If simplex cables must be used, it
is recommended that the two cables be clamped together using a duplex clip, if available.
Verifying the Adapter Installation
To verify that your system unit recognizes the PCI adapter, do the following:
1. If necessary, log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type:
lsdev -Cs pci
3. Press
Enter.
A list of PCI devices displays. If the Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter or Dual Port Gigabit
Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter is installed correctly, an
Available
status indicates the the adapter is
installed and ready to use.
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