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Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation
This chapter helps you prepare to install your 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI
Adapter.
Note: If AIX is not installed on your system unit, install your adapter before you install
Verifying Your Hardware Requirements
The 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI 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
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
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
v A registration card
Note: Be sure to retain your proof of purchase as it might be required to receive
the operating system (see "Chapter 5. Installing the 10/100/1000 Base-T
Ethernet PCI Adapter" on page 13 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.)
is the maximum allowable cable length from the adapter to the local switch.
warranty service.
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