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Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation
This chapter helps you prepare to install your 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X
Adapter.
Note: If AIX is not installed on your system unit, install your adapter before you install
the operating system (see Chapter 4, “Installing the 10/100/1000 Base-TX
Ethernet PCI-X Adapter” on page 9 for instructions).
If AIX is operating on your system, 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 requires the following hardware:
v A wrap plug for the RJ-45 connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package
v 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
The 10/100/1000 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. 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, make sure you have the
following on hand:
v The 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter
v The operating system documentation
v The system unit documentation
v The PCI Adapter Placement Reference guide
v Wrap plug
v A flat-blade screwdriver
v Base AIX Operating System CD, which includes the device driver, or the AIX device
driver CD-ROM
v A registration card
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