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Multiplexer Release Notes and HP AD278A and AD279A PCI Multiplexer Support Guide. HP AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter Installation Prerequisites Before installing the AD278A PCI MUX 8-port adapter you need to plan your setup, and ensure that the required hardware and software are available.
For more information about peripheral cabling and cable connections, see HP AD278A and NOTE AD279A PCI Multiplexer Support Guide at: http://www.docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html#Multiplexers. Hardware Requirements Table 1-1 lists servers that support AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port adapter on HP-UX 11i v3 system. Table 1-1 AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Server Support Number of AD278A...
Slot 4 Software Requirements The AD278A PCI MUX 8-port adapter is supported on HP-UX 11i v1, HP-UX 11i v2, and HP-UX 11i v3 operating systems. To find out the version of the operating system installed on your system, run the following...
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Step 1. Log on to the system as super user. Step 2. The drivers, utilities, and manpage for the AD278A PCI MUX 8-port adapter are available at the HP Software Depot. To locate the software at the HP Software Depot: •...
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In the Documents column next to the Download Software column, click Installation Instructions to download instructions for using the Software Distributor tool to install the drivers, utilities, and manpages for the AD278A PCI MUX adapter. Step 3. Run the swinstall program using the following command at the command prompt: $ /usr/sbin/swinstall The Software Selection window is displayed.
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Verifying Hardware Installation Verifying Hardware Installation After installing the hardware and software, verify whether the driver has been claimed by running the following command at the command prompt: $ ioscan -knfC tty The following output is displayed if the hardware and software are installed correctly:...
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All slots rp7420 All slots To add a new adapter or an additional adapter on a system that supports HP-UX 11i v3 operating system, complete the following steps: Step 1. Check whether the software is already installed on the system.
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$ lssf /dev/tty* The following output is displayed: To replace the old adapter with a new adapter on a system that supports HP-UX 11i v3 operating system, complete the following steps: NOTE You can replace an adapter with a similar type of adapter. For example, you can replace AD278A 8-port adapter with AD278A 8-port adapter only.
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HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Creating Device Files Creating Device Files Before creating normal device files, you must verify whether the device files already exist. To verify if the device files exist, enter the following command at the command prompt:...
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HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Hardware Regulatory Statements Hardware Regulatory Statements This document contains hardware regulatory statements for the HP AD278A PCI MUX adapter FCC Statement (For U.S.A.) Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement IMPORTANT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two...
HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation Hardware Regulatory Statements EMI Statement (European Community) NOTE This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case you may be required to take adequate measures.