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– AIX Version 5.3, or later
v Linux
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux
– SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
– For support details, see the Linux Alert website (www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/
lopdiags/info/LinuxAlerts.htm)
If you are using another release of AIX, ensure that the adapter is supported on that release before you
install the adapter. Contact service and support for assistance.
If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new
feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices.
To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website (www-912.ibm.com/e_dir/eServerPrereq.nsf).
Preparing for installation
If you are installing the operating system at this time, install the adapter before you install the operating
system. See "Installing the adapter" on page 117 for instructions.
If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install the device driver software before you
install the adapter. See "Installing the device driver software" on page 116 for instructions.
If you already have one of these adapters installed and working with your AIX operating system and you
are preparing to install additional adapters, the device driver is already installed and you do not need to
reinstall the device drive.
Verifying the hardware requirements
The adapter requires the following hardware:
v A wrap plug for the RJ-45 connector, if you are running the total diagnostics package
v CAT5e (or later) UTP cables for 1000 Mbps network attachment
v CAT5 or CAT3 UTP cables for 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps network attachment
Restriction: The cables can be no longer than 100 meters (328.08 feet) (including patch cables) from the
adapter to the local switch.
Verifying the software requirements
You can use the adapter on operating systems shown in "Operating system or partition requirements" on
page 114.
Gathering tools and documentation
To install the adapter, make sure you have access to the following items:
v The adapter
v The operating system documentation
v The system unit documentation for removing and replacing features
v The PCI adapter placement documentation.
v A flat-blade screwdriver
v The AIX base operating system CD, which includes the device driver, or the AIX device driver CD
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Managing PCI adapters
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