IBM 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Installation And Using Manual
IBM 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Installation And Using Manual

IBM 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Installation And Using Manual

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Installation and Using Guide
SA23-1231-00

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  • Page 1 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter Installation and Using Guide SA23-1231-00...
  • Page 2 Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety Information” on page v and “Appendix B. Notices” on page 23. © International Business Machines Corporation 2000. All rights reserved. Note to U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights--Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing Software on the Control Workstation . 10 Installing Device Drivers on the SP Nodes . . 11 Chapter 5. Installing the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter . . 13 Installing the Adapter . . 13 Verifying Adapter Hardware Installation .
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  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information DANGER An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
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  • Page 7: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Handling Static-Sensitive Devices Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid damage, keep this device in its anti-static protective bag until you are ready to install it. To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed below: v Limit your movement.
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  • Page 9: About This Book

    About This Book This book provides information about the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter, as well as how to attach the adapter to a network. Use this book together with your specific system unit and operating system documentation. ISO 9000 ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing of this product.
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  • Page 11: Chapter 1. Overview

    Chapter 1. Overview The 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter is a 32/64-bit high-performance expansion adapter card for systems adhering to the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) 2.1 and IEEE 802.3ab and 802.3u standards. The adapter connects the system to an Ethernet LAN at a data rate of up to 1000 Mbps over CAT-5 UTP wiring for distances up to 100 meters.
  • Page 12: Software Requirements

    Software Requirements The 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter is supported on AIX Version 4.3.3.25 or later. Ensure that your operating system supports this adapter before you install it. Contact your support representative for assistance. 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Preparing For Installation

    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. Checking Prerequisites To install the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter, make sure you have the following on hand: v The 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter...
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  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Installing The Device Driver Software

    If you should install your adapter hardware first, go to “Chapter 5. Installing the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter” on page 13. When you install AIX, your adapter device driver automaticaly installs. If your installed AIX operating system (4.3.3.25 or later) supports the 10/100/1000...
  • Page 16 16. Remove the installation media from the drive. 17. Press F10 to exit SMIT. 18. Go to the adapter installation procedure, “Chapter 5. Installing the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter” on page 13. 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 17: Chapter 4. Installing The Device Driver On The Rs/6000 Sp System

    Chapter 4. Installing the Device Driver on the RS/6000 SP System For an SP system, the installation tasks must be performed on each node. You must make the installation files available and then install them on all the relevant nodes. This chapter discusses the following tasks to enable you to install the device driver on the RS/6000 SP System: v Checking System Prerequisites...
  • Page 18 Contact the system administrator for assistance. __ 7. Record the name that appears below lppsource_name for each node on which the adapters are being installed. You will use this information later. 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 19 __ 8. Verify that the device driver is installed in the lppsource directory by typing the following at the system prompt: cd spdata/sys1/install/<lppsource_name>/lppsource <lppsource_name> was recorded in the previous step. Once you are in this directory, verify that the fileset is in the lppsource directory by typing the following at the prompt: ls devices.pci.14100401* If the device driver is not in the lppsource directory, proceed to section...
  • Page 20: Installing Software On The Control Workstation

    __ 5. Update the SPOT (Shared Product Object Tree) by doing the following: a. Type the following at the system prompt: smitty nim_res_op The Resource Name screen displays with the following highlighted: boot resources boot 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 21: Installing Device Drivers On The Sp Nodes

    b. Move the cursor down until the SPOT resource is highlighted. The SPOT resource should look similar to: spot_AIX421 resources spot The format of the spot name is: spot_<lppsource_name>. <lppsource_name> was the name that you recorded in a previous step. c.
  • Page 22 "installp -acqXd /mnt device driver 2>&1" | more device driver is defined in the previous step. After the device driver is installed on the node, contact your service provider to have the adapter installed. 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 23: Chapter 5. Installing The 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Pci Adapter

    This chapter explains how to install the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter. Before you begin, be sure you have read “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices” on page vii. Note: Do not remove the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter from its anti-static package at this time. Installing the Adapter To install the adapter, do the following: 1.
  • Page 24: Verifying Adapter Hardware Installation

    2. At the command line, type: lsdev -Cs pci 3. Press Enter. A list of PCI devices displays. If the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter did install correctly, an Available status indicates that the adapter is installed and ready to use.
  • Page 25: Running Adapter Diagnostics

    If no data displays on your screen, the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter device driver did not install correctly. Return to “Chapter 3. Installing the Device Driver Software” on page 5. Return to “Verifying Adapter Hardware Installation” on page 14 and continue with step 1 again.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 6. Connecting To An Ethernet Network

    Chapter 6. Connecting to an Ethernet Network This chapter explains how to connect the adapter to the network. Refer to your local procedures for information about connecting the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter to your Ethernet network. Note: Only one type of network can be attached to the adapter card at one time.
  • Page 28: Understanding The Adapter Leds

    Understanding the Adapter LEDs The LEDs on the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter provide information about the card’s operation status. The LEDs are visible through the card’s mounting bracket and, when lit, indicate the following conditions: Light State Description Data (Yellow)
  • Page 29: Appendix A. Communications Statements

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Note: The 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 30: European Union (Eu) Statement

    Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter Installation and Using Guide...
  • Page 31: Vcci Statement

    Radio Protection for Germany Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG vom 9.Nov.92 das EG–Konformitätszeichen zu führen. Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM Germany. Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse B. Appendix A. Communications Statements...
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  • Page 33: Appendix B. Notices

    Appendix B. Notices This information was developed for products and services offered in the U.S.A. The manufacturer may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult the manufacturer’s representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to the manufacturer’s product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that product, program, or service may be used.
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