To Remove Old Applied Driver:
Any previous driver versions must be removed prior to installing a new version.
Define all associated Realport sa devices to save device configuration, this should be done for all sa devices associated with RealPort:
rmdev -l (sa#) -R
To Remove the RealPort Driver:
# smit
Software Installation and Maintenance
Software Maintenance and Utilities
Remove Installed Software
SOFTWARE name [digiasync.ncxa.obj]
PREVIEW only? [install operation will NOT occur][no]
Install The RealPort Driver:
From AIX root prompt:
installp -a all
From smit:
Software Installation and Maintenance
Install and Update Software
Install and Update from LATEST Available Software
INPUT device / directory for software []
/dev/fd0 for diskette
or
/dev/(cd_device) for CD device
or
Enter full path and filename where driver file is located on the AIX server
SOFTWARE to install [digiasync.ncxa.obj]
PREVIEW only? (install operation will NOT occur) [no]
COMMIT software updates? [yes]
SAVE relpaced files? [yes]
To Initialize Defined Devices:
From the AIX root prompt:
smit devices
Install/Configure Devices Added After IPL
INPUT device / directory for software [none]
Press Enter
Configuring the Digi Ethernet Device for Use with RealPort:
After Realport is installed and the Portserver sa device is available:
Login to the Portserver as root the set the following:
set port dev=prn auto=off ra=#-#
set flow altpin=on ra=#-#
(ra = Range of ports to use realport, ie: 1-16)
Reset the Digi device; Realport should then be able to control the configured ports.
Last updated:
Jan 10, 2024