IBM TURBOWAYS 622 PCI MMF ATM, Installation And Using Manual

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Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation
This chapter helps you to prepare to install the TURBOWAYS 622 PCI MMF ATM
Adapter.
Installing the adapter consists of the following steps:
1. Taking an inventory of all pieces necessary for installation
2. Determining your cable requirements
3. Determining your software requirements
4. Installing device drivers and diagnostics
5. Installing the adapter
Note: If AIX is not installed on your system unit, install your adapter prior to
installing your operating system. (See “Chapter 5. Installing the
TURBOWAYS 622 PCI MMF ATM Adapter” on page 13.) If AIX is operating
on your system, install your device software prior to installing your adapter.
(See “Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software” on page 5.)
Installation Requirements
To install the TURBOWAYS 622 PCI MMF ATM Adapter, you need the following on
hand:
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TURBOWAYS 622 PCI MMF ATM Adapter
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AIX Version 4.3.3 additional device driver CD
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Wrap plug, part number 04P9438 (if running diagnostics)
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A shortwave (850nm) 62.5 micron multimode fiber network attachment cable
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A flat-blade screwdriver
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Your system unit documentation, including any service documentation
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Your operating system documentation
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Registration card
Determining Your Cable Requirements
The following table shows the minimum and maximum allowable cable lengths from the
adapter to the ATM 622Mbps switch, including patch cables:
Fiber Type Modal Bandwidth
(Mhz-km) Minimum Length
(meters) Maximum Length
(meters)
62.5µ m MMF 160 2 220
62.5µ m MMF 200 2 275
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