Installing the device driver software
This section explains how to install device driver software for the adapter. The device driver is provided
for the AIX operating system.
Be sure you have read “Preparing for installation” on page 139 to determine which of the following tasks
to do:
v If you should install your device driver software first, go to step 1 of this section.
v If you should install your adapter hardware first, go to “Installing the adapter” on page 141. When you
install AIX, your adapter device driver is automatically installed.
To install device driver software, do the following steps:
1. Log in to the system unit as root user.
2. Insert the media that contains the device driver software (for example, a CD-ROM) into the
appropriate media device.
3. Type the following System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) fast path: smitty devinst
4. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software screen highlights the INPUT device/directory for
software option.
5. Select or type your input device:
v Press F4 to display the input device list.
v Select the name of the device (for example, CD-ROM) that you are using and press Enter.
or
v In the entry field, type the name of the input device you are using and press Enter.
v The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the SOFTWARE to install option.
6. Press F4 to display the SOFTWARE to install window.
7. Type the following to display the Find window: /
8. Type the device package name: devices.pciex.8680c71014108003.rte.
9. Press Enter. The system finds and highlights this device driver software.
10. Press F7 to select the highlighted device driver software.
11. Press Enter. The INSTALL ADDITIONAL DEVICE SOFTWARE window is shown. The entry fields
are automatically updated.
12. Press Enter to accept the information. The ARE YOU SURE window is shown.
13. Press Enter to accept the information. The COMMAND STATUS window is shown.
v The term RUNNING is highlighted to indicate that the installation and configuration command is
in progress.
v When RUNNING changes to OK, scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the Installation
Summary.
v After a successful installation, SUCCESS is displayed in the Result column of the Installation
Summary at the bottom of the page.
14. Remove the installation media from the drive.
15. Press F10 to exit SMIT.
16. Go to the adapter installation procedure, “Installing the adapter” on page 141.
Verify AIX software installation
To verify that the device driver for the adapter is installed, do the following steps:
1. If necessary, log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type lslpp -l devices.pciex.8680c71014108003.rte.
3. Press Enter.
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