Installing the Common FDDI Software
After you have AIX Version 4.1.4.1 (or later) running on your Network Server, you need to install a Common FDDI Software package before you install the FDDI device driver. The steps you follow depend on whether you have the Installation CD or the Software Update CD. Refer to the section below for the CD you are using.
If you have the AIX Installation CD Version 4.1.4.1 (or later)
Follow these steps:
1Type
lslpp
In most cases a message appears telling you that the software is not installed. Continue with step 2.
If a message appears telling you the software is present, then go to next section, “Installing the FDDI AIX Driver.”
2Insert the AIX Installation CD in the CD drive.
3At the AIX prompt, type the following command and press return: smitty devinst
The menu for installing additional device software appears.
4Press F4 (or
A
5Select the appropriate CD device from the list and press Return.
An expanded menu appears.
6Select “Software to install” from the menu and type: devices.mca.8ef4.com
7Press Return.
A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the installation. Press Return to begin the installation or press F3 (or ESC 3) to cancel the installation.
When the installation is finished, continue with the next section, “Installing the FDDI AIX Driver.”
A20 Chapter 2 / Installing and Configuring the Device Driver Software