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The following table indicates the allowable cable lengths from the adapter to the gigabit Ethernet switch,
including patch cables:
Table 30. Adapter cable information
Cable type
9 m SMF
Verifying your software requirements
Ensure that your operating system supports this adapter before you install it. See "Operating system or
partition requirements" on page 124.
Gathering tools and documentation
To install the adapter, ensure that you have access to the following items:
v The 10 Gb Ethernet-LR PCI-X 2.0 DDR adapter
v The operating system documentation
v The system unit documentation
v The PCI adapter placement information for the system unit
v Wrap plug
v A flat-blade screwdriver
v AIX 5L Base Operating System CD, which includes the device driver, or the AIX 5L device driver
CD-ROM
Installing the device driver software
This section explains how to install device driver software. The device driver is provided for the AIX 5L
operating system.
Be sure that you have read "Preparing for installation" on page 122 to determine:
v If you should install your device driver software first, go to step 1 of this section.
v If you should install your adapter hardware first, go to "Installing the adapter" on page 125. When you
install AIX 5L, your adapter device driver automatically installs.
If you already have a supported level of AIX 5L installed, the device driver is already installed and you
can go to "Installing the adapter" on page 125. Otherwise, install the device driver.
To install device driver software, do the following steps:
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 by doing one of the following actions:
v Press F4 to display the input device list and select the name of the device (for example; CD-ROM)
that you are using and press Enter.
v In the entry field, type the name of the input device you are using and press Enter. The Install
Additional Device Software window highlights the SOFTWARE to install option.
6. Press F4 to display the SOFTWARE to install window.
Physical connector type
SC
Maximum range (meters)
10 km
Managing PCI adapters
123