Installing the device driver software for the IBM 1 Gigabit-SX iSCSI TOE PCI-X adapter

This section explains how to install the device driver software. The device driver is provided for the AIX® operating system.

Note: If you are installing your operating system at this time, install the adapter before you install the operating system. If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install the device driver before you install the adapter.
  1. If you should install your device driver software first, go to step 1 and continue with this section.
  2. If you should install your adapter hardware first, go to Installing the IBM 1 Gigabit iSCSI TOE PCI-X adapter. When you install AIX, your adapter device driver is automatically installed.
Note: You only need to install the device driver for the first instance of the IBM® 1 Gigabit-SX iSCSI TOE PCI-X Adapter. Any subsequent installation of the IBM 1 Gigabit-SX iSCSI TOE PCI-X Adapter will not require that you install the device driver again. Go to Installing the IBM 1 Gigabit iSCSI TOE PCI-X adapter for instructions.

To install the device driver software, do the following:

  1. Turn on the system unit power.
  2. Log in as root user.
  3. Insert the media containing the device driver software (for example, a CD-ROM) ) 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) installation.
  4. At the command line, type the following System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) fastpath: 
    smit devinst
  5. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software screen highlights the INPUT device/directory for software option.
  6. Select or type your input device:

    Press F4 to display the input device list. Select the name of the device (for example: CD-ROM) that you are using, and press Enter.

    OR

    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

  7. Press F4 to display the SOFTWARE to install window.
  8. Type a forward slash (/) to display the Find window.
  9. For the IBM 1 Gigabit-SX iSCSI TOE PCI-X Adapter, type the following device package name: 
    devices.pci.1410cf02
  10. Press Enter. The system finds and highlights this 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. The term RUNNING is highlighted, to indicate that the installation and configuration command is in progress.

  14. When RUNNING changes to OK, scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the Installation Summary.

    After a successful installation, SUCCESS displays in the Result column of the Installation Summary.

  15. Remove the installation media from the drive.
  16. Press F10 to exit SMIT.
  17. Go to Installing the IBM 1 Gigabit iSCSI TOE PCI-X adapter, to see the adapter installation procedure.
Parent topic: Installing the device driver software for the adapter
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