Software Installation; Console; Tru64 Unix; Openvms - HP 3X-DEGXA-XX PCI-X User Manual

Software Installation

This section provides information on installing the 3X-DEGXA-xx software driver in Tru64
UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems.
For further information, refer to your operating system documentation.

Console

The minimum supported revision for your AlphaServer or AlphaStation should be determined
prior to installation by referring to the Supported Option List (SOL) for your system.
http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver/
The Alpha SRM console uses the egn0_mode environment variable.
To store the NIC communication settings for the 3X-DEGXx-xx family of adapters (where n
is the Ethernet port letter).
To update your console firmware to the latest revision, browse the website:
http://ftp.digital.com/pub/DEC/Alpha/firmware/

Tru64 UNIX

The drivers for this family of Gigabit Ethernet NICs is included with the operating system,
can be part of an IPK, NHD kit, or Patch Kit. Please refer to the Supported Options List for
your Alpha CPU for the minimum supported versions, installation and configuration
information. A minimum revision Console support may also be required.

OpenVMS

The drivers for this family of Gigabit Ethernet NICs are included with the operating system
or TIMA Kit. Please refer to the Supported Options List for your Alpha CPU for the
minimum supported versions, installation and configuration information.
revision Console support may also be required.
hp 3X-DEGXA-xx PCI-X/PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Controller
Part Number: 3X-DEGXA-xx
Installing the Adapter
A minimum
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