Configuring a Defined 128-Port Asynchronous Adapter

This procedure allows you to make a defined 128-port asynchronous controller available for use by the operating system. Use the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) to build the mkdev command, or issue the mkdev command directly from the command line.

Prerequisites

• A 128-port asynchronous controller must be defined to the system.
• You must have root user authority.

Configuring a Defined 128-Port Asynchronous Adapter Using SMIT

1. Use the smit ttyadapters fast path to access the 128-Port Async Adapters screen.
2. Select the adapter type you want to make available. The system scans for the device and configures it.
3. Select Done or Cancel.

Configure a Defined 128-Port Asynchronous Adapter from the Command Line

Enter the mkdev command at the command line, specifying the logical name of the already defined 128-port asynchronous adapter in the -l Name flag. For example, to make a defined MCA 128-port asynchronous adapter cxma# available, enter:

mkdev -l cxma#

To make a defined 128-port ISA adapter cxia# available, enter:

mkdev -l cxia#

To make a defined 128-port PCI adapter cxpa# available, enter:

mkdev -l cxpa#

See the mkdev command for a detailed description and optional flags.