10 Gb Ethernet-LR PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter (FC 5722; CCIN 576A)

Overview

The 10 Gb Ethernet-LR PCI-X 2.0 DDR Adapter is designed to provide a PCI-X based server connection. The adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard and supports Jumbo frames.

For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system.

Preparing for installation

If you are installing your operating system at this time, install your adapter before you install the operating system. See Installing the adapter for instructions.

If you are installing only the device driver for this adapter, install your device driver software before you install the adapter. SeeInstalling the device driver software for instructions.

Verifying your hardware requirements

The following table indicates the allowable cable lengths from the adapter to the gigabit Ethernet switch, including patch cables:

Verifying your software requirements

Ensure that your operating system supports this adapter before you install it. See Operating system or partition requirements.

Gathering tools and documentation

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.

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. 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:
   • 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.
   • 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.
7. Type the following to display the Find window: /
8. For the adapter, type the following device package name: devices.pci.1410EC02
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.
    • The term RUNNING is highlighted to indicate that the installation and configuration command is in progress.
    • 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 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.

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.1410EC02.rte
3. Press Enter.

If the adapter device driver is installed, an example of the data that displays on your screen is shown below:

File set	Level	State	Description
Path: /usr/lib/objrep osdevices.pci.1410EC02.rte	5.2.0.85	COMMITTED	Ethernet adapter software

Verify that the devices.pci.1410EC02.rte filesets are installed at the AIX 5L Version 5.2 with the 5200-08 Technology Level or later level. If this information displays but you continue to have problems, go to Installing the adapter.

If no data displays on your screen, the adapter device driver did not install correctly. Try reinstalling the driver.

Operating system or partition requirements

If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM Prerequisite website .

Installing the adapter

See the customer-installable features publication for instructions on installing PCI adapters. After you have installed the adapter, continue on to Verifying the adapter installation.

Verifying the adapter installation

To verify that your system unit recognizes the PCI adapter, do the following steps:

1. If necessary, log in as root user.
2. At the command line, type: lsdev -Cs pci
3. Press Enter.

A list of PCI devices displays. If the adapter is installed correctly, an Available status for each port indicates that the adapter is installed and ready to use. If the message on your screen indicates that any of the ports is DEFINED instead of AVAILABLE, shut down your server and verify that the adapter was installed correctly.

Connecting to an Ethernet network

This section explains how to connect the adapter to the multimode fiber network. See your local procedures for information about connecting the adapter to your Ethernet network.

To connect the adapter to a multimode fiber network, do the following steps:

1. Insert the male fiber SC connector of the fiber cable into the adapter SC connector.
2. Insert the male fiber SC connector of the other end of the cable into the network switch.

Adapter LEDs

The LEDs on the adapter provide information about the operation status of the adapter. The LEDs are visible through the mounting bracket of the adapter and, when lit, indicate the following conditions.