– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.6 for POWER, or later.
– Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 1, or later.
v IBM i
– IBM i 7.1, or later.
– IBM i 6.1, or later.
Preparing for installation
If you are installing the operating system at this time, install the adapter before you install the operating
system. See “Installing the adapter” on page 95 for instructions.
If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before you
install the adapter. See “Installing the device driver software” on page 94 for instructions.
If you already have one of these adapters installed and working with your AIX operating system and you
are preparing to install additional adapters, the device driver is already installed and you must not
reinstall the device drive.
Verify you hardware requirements
The adapter requires the following hardware:
v A wrap plug for the multimode fiber connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package
v Shortwave (850 nm) 50/62.5 micron multimode fiber network attachment
The following table indicates the allowable cable lengths from the adapter to the gigabit Ethernet switch,
including patch cables.
Table 28. Adapter cable information
Cable type Physical connector type Maximum range
62.5 m MMF LC 260 meters (853.01 feet)
50 m MMF LC 550 meters (1804.46 feet)
Verify your software requirements
The adapter is supported on operating systems shown in Operating system or partition requirements.
Ensure that your operating system supports this adapter before you install it. Contact service and support
if you need assistance.
Gather tools and documentation
To install the adapter, make sure you have access to the following items:
v The adapter
v The operating system documentation
v The system unit documentation for removing and replacing features
v The PCI adapter placement documentation
v A flat-blade screwdriver
v The AIX base operating system CD, which includes the device driver, or the AIX device driver CD
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