TITLE
    AIX 4.1.5: Installing Symbios Logic Device Driver
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10/28/98
11/16/98
TOPIC

    This article contains the directions for installing the Symbios Logic adapter device driver if you updated to AIX 4.1.5 from the update CD.

DISCUSSION

    Adding the device driver is a multi-step procedure if you installed AIX 4.1.5 from an update CD.

    Step 1

    Use the AIX 4.1.4.0 or 4.1.4.1 to install the device software for the adapter.

    a) Shut down the server and install the ultrawide adapter.
    b) Start the server and mount the install CD on the /mnt directory.
    c) Type the following:

    cfgmgr -i /mnt/usr/sys/inst.images

    If you typed it correctly, you should see a device install using the installp process.

    d) type the following:

    cd
    unmount /mnt

    Step 2

    Install the update to the drivers from the 4.1.5 CD as follows:

    a) Insert and mount the 4.1.5 update CD.
    b) Type smitty install_selectable_all
    c) Select /mnt as your INPUT device.
    d) Press the f4 key to list software to install.
    e) Press the / key to search and search for 1000+f

    You should have made 2 selections, each ending with .diag and .rte

    Press Enter again and the installation should begin.

    You can verify the installation by typing

    lscfg

    You should see the fastwide/ultrawide adapter listed.

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Category: AIX
Sub Category: General Topics

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