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Chapter 4. Installing the Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter
After you install the device driver, you can install the Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X
Adapter. This chapter takes you through the steps of installing your Gigabit Ethernet-SX
PCI-X Adapter which involves the following tasks:
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Installing the adapter in your system unit
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Verifying installation
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Running adapter diagnostics
Installing the Adapter
Before you begin, be sure to read the “Electrostatic Discharge Protection” on page vii
and Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation” on page 3.
To install the adapter, do the following:
1. If your system supports hot-pluggable PCI adapters, refer to your system
documentation to install the adapter and return to “Verifying the Installation”. If your
system does not support hot plugging, continue with the next step.
2. Log in as a
root
user and type:
shutdown
at the system prompt and press Enter. When
halt completed
displays, turn off the
system unit power and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Note:
Refer to your system unit documentation for further shutdown information.
3. Remove the covers of your system unit. Follow the instructions provided in your
system unit documentation.
4. Install the adapter into an available PCI slot in your system unit. See the
instructions in your system unit documentation for installing PCI adapters. Refer to
your
PCI Adapter Placement Reference
guide for slot locations.
5. Follow the directions provided in your system unit documentation to reinstall the
covers of your system unit.
6. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
7. Turn on the power to your system unit.
Note:
It is recommended that you use a duplex cable with this adapter. If simplex
cables must be used, it is recommended that the two cables be clamped
together using a duplex clip, if available.
Verifying the Installation
See the instructions provided in your system unit documentation for verifying the
successful installation of the adapter. To verify, type:
lsdev -Cs pci
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