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Chapter 3. Installing the Device Driver Software
This chapter explains how to install the device driver for the Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X and Dual Port
Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapters on an AIX system. The device driver is provided for the AIX operating
system.
Be sure you have read Chapter 2, "Preparing for Installation," on page 3 to determine:
v If you should install your device driver software first, go to step 1 and continue with this section.
v If you should install your adapter hardware first, go to Chapter 4, "Installing the Gigabit Ethernet-SX
PCI-X Adapter or Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter," on page 9. When you install AIX, your
adapter device driver automatically installs.
If your installed AIX operating system supports the adapter (AIX 5.1.35 and later for the Gigabit
Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter or AIX 5.1.0 and later for the Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter),
the device driver is already installed and you can install the adapter. Go to "Installing the Adapter" on page
9 for instructions.
To install the device driver software software, do the following:
1. Turn on the system unit power.
2. At the system prompt, log in as root user.
3. Insert the media containing the device driver software into the appropriate media device.
If your system does not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to your system documentation for performing a
NIM (Network Installation Management)
4. To start SMIT, type:
smitty devinst
Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software panel displays. The INPUT device/directory for
software option is highlighted for selection.
5. Press F4 to display a list of input devices from which you can select. The cursor is already positioned
on the input entry field.
6. Either type the name of the input device in the entry field or select the appropriate device, then press
Enter. The Install Additional Device Software panel displays the device you selected in the INPUT
device/directory for software field. The .SOFTWARE to install option is highlighted.
7. Press F4 to display a list of the device packages you can install.
8. To display a Find dialog box, type:
/
in the field where the cursor is positioned.
9. For the Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter, type the following device package name:
devices.pci.14106802
For the Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter, type the following device package name:
devices.pci.14108802
Press Enter.
10. Press F7 to select the device package name, then press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software
panel displays the completed required fields.
11. Press Enter. The ARE YOU SURE list displays.
12. Press Enter. The COMMAND STATUS panel displays. The term RUNNING is highlighted, indicating that
the software is being installed.
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