Bull Escala Guide

Gigabit
Ethernet-SX PCI-X
Adapter
Installation and Using Guide
ESCALA
REFERENCE
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ESCALA
Gigabit Ethernet-SX
PCI-X Adapter
Installation and Using Guide
November 2002
BULL CEDOC
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Contents
Safety Information.......................v
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices.................vii
Electrostatic Discharge Protection..................vii
About This Book .......................ix
ISO 9000 ..........................ix
RelatedPublications......................ix
Trademarks .........................ix
Chapter 1. Overview ......................1
Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation ................3
Verifying Your Hardware Requirements ................3
Verifying Your Software Requirements ................3
Checking Your Package .....................4
Gathering Tools and Documentation .................4
Chapter 3. Installing the Device Driver Software ............5
Verify AIX Software Installation ...................6
Chapter 4. Installing the Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter ........9
Installing the Adapter ......................9
Verifying the 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
Appendix A. Communications Statements ..............13
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ..........13
European Union (EU) Statement ..................13
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement .........14
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements .........14
Avis de conformitéaux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada . . . 14
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement .......14
VCCI Statement .......................14
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement - Taiwan ..........15
Radio Protection for Germany ...................15
Appendix B. Notices .....................17
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Safety Information
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage
on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the
responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit 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 touching two surfaces with different electrical
potentials.
During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations, printers,
telephones, or station protectors for communication lines.
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Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your equipment. Leave the
Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter in its anti-static protective bag until you are ready to
install it in your system unit
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Take the following precautions whenever you handle the Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X
Adapter or other static devices:
vIf you have an anti-static wrist strap, use it while handling the adapter.
vLimit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
vWhile the adapter is still in its anti-static package, touch it to an unpainted metal part
of the system unit, such as an expansion slot.
vHolding the adapter carefully by its edges. Avoid touching solder joints, pins, or other
printed circuitry.
vDo not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device.
vRemove the adapter from its package and install it directly into the system unit. If it is
necessary to set the device down, place it back into its static-protective package.
Before you pick it up again, touch the bag and metal frame of the system unit at the
same time.
vBe careful when you hand the adapter during cold weather, as low humidity and
heating increase static electricity.
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