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1. Log in to the system unit as root user.
2. Insert the media containing the device driver software (for example; CD-ROM) into the appropriate
media device.
3. Type the following System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) fast path: smitty devinst
4. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software screen highlights the INPUT device/directory for
software option.
5. Select or type your input device, and do the following steps:
v Press F4 to display the input device list.
v Select the name of the device (for example; CD-ROM) that you are using and press Enter.
Or
v In the entry field, type the name of the input device you are using and press Enter.
v The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the SOFTWARE to install option.
6. Press F4 to display the SOFTWARE to install window.
7. Type the following to display the Find window: /
8. For the adapter, type the following device package name: devices.pci.1410EB02
9. Press Enter. The system finds and highlights this device driver software.
10. Press F7 to select the highlighted device driver software.
11. Press Enter. The INSTALL ADDITIONAL DEVICE SOFTWARE screen displays. The entry fields are
automatically updated.
12. Press Enter to accept the information. The ARE YOU SURE window displays.
13. Press Enter to accept the information. The COMMAND STATUS screen displays.
v The term RUNNING is highlighted to indicate that the installation and configuration command is
in progress.
v When RUNNING changes to OK, scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the Installation
Summary.
v After a successful installation, SUCCESS displays in the Result column of the Installation
Summary at the bottom of the page.
14. Remove the installation media from the drive.
15. Press F10 to exit SMIT.
16. Go to the adapter installation procedure, "Installing the adapter" on page 121.
Verify AIX software installation
To verify that the device driver for the adapter is installed, do the following steps:
1. If necessary, log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type: lslpp -l devices.pci.1410EB02.rte
3. Press Enter.
If the adapter device driver is installed, the following is an example of the data that displays on your
screen:
Fileset
Path: /usr/lib/objrepos
devices.pci.1410EB02.rte
Verify that the devices.pci.1410EB02.rte filesets are installed at the AIX 5L version 5.2 with the 5200-08
Recommended Maintenance package or later level. If this information displays but you continue to have
problems, go to "Installing the adapter" on page 121.
120
Power Systems: Managing PCI adapters for the 8233-E8B or 8236-E8C
Level
5.2.xx
State
COMMITTED
Description
Ethernet adapter software
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