IBM Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter, Installation And Using Manual

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Page 4: ...Business Machines Corporation 2002 2003 All rights reserved Note to U S Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp Note Before you install this product and use this information be sure to read the product warranties and notices information included with the system unit into which you are installing the product ...

Page 5: ...are Installation 6 Chapter 4 Installing the Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapter or Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapter 9 Installing the Adapter 9 Verifying the Adapter Installation 9 Running Adapter Diagnostics 10 Chapter 5 Connecting to an Ethernet Network 11 Connecting the Network Cables and Adapter 11 Understanding the Adapter LED 12 Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapter 12 Dual Port Gigabit ...

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Page 7: ... and all attached devices are unplugged When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables to prevent a possible shock from tou...

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Page 9: ...e the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device v While the device is still in its antistatic package touch it to an unpainted metal part of the system unit for at least two seconds This drains static electricity from the package and from your body v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit without setting it down If it is necessary to se...

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Page 11: ...em or information you should actually type References to AIX Operating System This document may contain references to the AIX operating system If you are using another operating system consult the appropriate documentation for that operating system This document may describe hardware features and functions While the hardware supports them the realization of these features and functions depends upo...

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Page 13: ...Hz as well as PCI 2 2 compliant systems with 32 bit or 64 bit PCI bus master slots at 33 MHz or 66 MHz Both adapters provide the following features v Support for 64 bit Direct Bus Mastering on the PCI PCI X bus v Use a shared memory structure in host memory and copies data directly from and to host memory v Support Boot ROM v 1000 Mbps Full Duplex throughput on standard 50u or 62 5u MMF optical ca...

Page 14: ...l Port Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapter ACT LNK ACT LNK 1 2 1 LED 2 Multimode Fiber LC Receptacle 2 Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X and Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapters Installation and Using Guide ...

Page 15: ...0 nm 50 62 5 micron multimode fiber network attachment The following table shows the minimum and maximum allowable cable lengths from the adapter to the gigabit Ethernet switch including patch cables Fiber Type Modal bandwidth MHz km Minimum range meters Maximum range meters 62 5 µm MMF 160 2 220 62 5 µm MMF 200 2 275 50 µm MMF 400 2 500 50 µm MMF 500 2 500 Verifying Your Software Requirements The...

Page 16: ...ive warranty service Gathering Tools and Documentation To install the adapter you need the following items __ A flat blade screwdriver __ Your system unit documentation including any service manual __ Your operating system documentation 4 Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X and Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapters Installation and Using Guide ...

Page 17: ...edia 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 cu...

Page 18: ...r Software Verify that the devices pci 14106802 rte filesets are installed at the AIX 5L for POWER version 5 1 35 with the 5100 03 Recommended Maintenance package APAR IY32749 level or later If this information displays but you continue to have problems go to Chapter 4 Installing the Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapter or Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapter on page 9 v If no data displays on...

Page 19: ...e to have problems go to Chapter 4 Installing the Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapter or Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapter on page 9 v If no data displays on your screen the Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapter device driver did not install correctly Return to Chapter 3 Installing the Device Driver Software on page 5 Return to Verifying the Adapter Installation on page 9 and continu...

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Page 21: ... from the wall outlet Note Refer to your system unit documentation for further shutdown information 3 Remove the covers of your system unit Follow the instructions provided in your system unit documentation 4 Install the adapter into an available PCI slot in your system unit See the instructions in your system unit documentation for installing PCI adapters Refer to your PCI Adapter Placement Refer...

Page 22: ...creen indicates your adapter is DEFINED a second time it may be necessary to contact your service representative If the installed adapter does not appear continue with Verify AIX Software Installation on page 6 Running Adapter Diagnostics Diagnostics are provided with the device driver software If you must run diagnostics refer to your system unit documentation for instructions 10 Gigabit Ethernet...

Page 23: ...ime Connecting the Network Cables and Adapter Before you begin connecting the adapter make sure you have the hardware listed in Verifying Your Hardware Requirements on page 3 To connect the adapter to a multimode fiber network do the following 1 Insert the male fiber LC connector of the fiber cable into the adapter LC connector 2 Insert the male fiber LC connector of the other end of the cable int...

Page 24: ...t and when lit indicates the following conditions LED Description Off On Green Flashing Green No Link No Activity Link No Activity Link Activity Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapter ACT LNK 1 2 1 LED 2 Multimode Fiber LC Receptacle Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X Adapter ACT LNK ACT LNK 1 2 1 LED 2 Multimode Fiber LC Receptacle 12 Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X and Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX PCI X ...

Page 25: ...ve for help Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits Proper cables and connectors are available from authorized dealers Neither the provider nor the manufacturer are responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipm...

Page 26: ...V dc They interface with this equipment using Safe Extra Low Voltages only In order to maintain the separate independent approval of the manufacturer s adapters it is essential that other optional cards not supplied by the manufacturer do not use main voltages or any other excessive voltages Seek advice from a competent engineer before installing other adapters not supplied by the manufacturer Avi...

Page 27: ...igt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG vom 9 Nov 92 das EG Konformitätszeichen zu führen Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM Germany Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse B Appendix A Communications Statements 15 ...

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