Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation
This chapter helps you prepare to install your 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X or Dual Port
10/100/1000 Base-TX 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 your adapter before you install the
operating system (see Chapter 4, “Installing the 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X or Dual Port
10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-X Adapter,” on page 9 for instructions).
If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install your device driver software before
you install the adapter. (See Chapter 3, “Installing the Device Driver Software,” on page 5 for
instructions.)
Verifying Your Hardware Requirements
The 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter and Dual Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-X Adapter
require the following hardware:
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A wrap plug for the RJ-45 connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package
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Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables for 100/1000 Mbps network attachment
Note:
The above cable can be no longer than 100 meters. Including patch cables, this is the maximum
allowable cable length from the adapter to the local switch.
Verifying Your Software Requirements
The10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter is supported on AIX 5L for POWER version 5.1.35 with
the 5100-03 Recommended Maintenance package (APAR IY32749) or later. The Dual Port 10/100/1000
Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter is supported on AIX 5L for POWER version 5.1.0 with 5100–04
Recommended Maintenance package (APAR IY36771) or later. Ensure that your operating system
supports this adapter before you install it. Contact your support representative for assistance.
Checking Prerequisites
To install the 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter or Dual Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet
PCI-X Adapter, make sure you have the following on hand:
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The 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter or Dual Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X
Adapter
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The operating system documentation
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The system unit documentation
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The
PCI Adapter Placement Reference
guide
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Wrap plug(s)
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A flat-blade screwdriver
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AIX Base Operating System CD, which includes the device driver, or the AIX device driver CD-ROM
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A registration card
If an item is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase.
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