The following table indicates the allowable cable lengths from the adapter to the gigabit Ethernet switch,
including patch cables.
Table 40. Adapter cable information
Cable type Physical connector type Maximum range
62.5 m MMF LC 260 meters
50 m MMF LC 550 meters
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
Installing the device driver software
This section explains how to install device driver software. The device driver is provided for the AIX 5L
operating system on the AIX base operating system CD or the AIX device driver CD.
To install device driver software, do the following steps:
1. Log in to the system unit as root user.
2. Insert the media containing the device driver software (for example, the CD) into the media device.
If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to your system documentation for performing a
Network Installation Management (NIM) installation.
3. Type the following System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) fast path command: smit devinst
4. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the INPUT device / directory
for software option.
5. Type the name of the input device that you are using, or press F4 to select the input device from a
list.
6. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the SOFTWARE to install
option.
7. Press F4 to select List.
8. Type / to display the Find window.
9. Type the device package name devices.pciex.14103f03.
10. Press Enter. The system finds and highlights this device driver software.
11. Press F7 to select the highlighted device driver software.
12. Press Enter. The INSTALL ADDITIONAL DEVICE SOFTWARE window displays. The entry fields
are automatically updated.
13. Press Enter to accept the information. The ARE YOU SURE window displays.
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