Sun Microsystems PCI manual Regulatory Compliance Statements, FCC Class a Notice

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Regulatory Compliance Statements

Your Sun product is marked to indicate its compliance class:

•Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — USA

•Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES-003) — Canada

•Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) — Japan

•Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) — Taiwan

Please read the appropriate section that corresponds to the marking on your Sun product before attempting to install the product.

FCC Class A Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference.

2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

FCC Class B Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference.

2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

ICES-003 Class A Notice - Avis NMB-003, Classe A

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Contents Sun Microsystems, Inc Page Contents Adapter Installation Index Page Figures Page Tables Page FCC Class a Notice Regulatory Compliance StatementsICES-003 Class B Notice Avis NMB-003, Classe B CCC Class a Notice Page Declaration of Conformity Page How This Book Is Organized PrefaceShell Prompts Using Unix CommandsRelated Documentation Typographic ConventionsContacting Sun Technical Support Documentation, Support, and TrainingThird-Party Web Sites Sun Welcomes Your Comments Page Hardware Description Product FeaturesProduct Overview Standard faceplate LED Displays InterfacesPhysical link Green LED 2Hardware, Software, and Cable Requirements Hardware, Software, and Cable RequirementsPage IB-HCA Bus and Slot Selection Adapter InstallationInstalling the Adapter See -1for a typical adapter to switch cabling example 1Typical Adapter-to-Switch Configuration Verifying the InstallationPage Configuring IPoIB Configuring IP Over InfiniBandIPoIB Configuration Create the InfiniBand devices using the following command Check that data can be send over the InfiniBand link Managing IB Devices for IPoIBPage InfiniBand Software InfiniBand Software OverviewIP over InfiniBand Driver User Direct Access Programming LibraryTavor HCA Driver InfiniBand Transport FrameworkInfiniBand Management Framework Man Pages Related Software DocumentationManuals InfiniBand Cable Pin Assignments Figure A-1Sun 4x-to-12x InfiniBand Cable Pin Assignments SunVTS Diagnostic Testing Diagnostic Software TroubleshootingTable B-1SunVTS Documentation Using the SunVTS ibhcatestUsing the ibhcatest Troubleshooting TasksCfgadm Other Useful UtilitiesSnoop Page Index

PCI specifications

Sun Microsystems, a pioneer in the development of computer systems and software, played a significant role in the advancement of PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) technology. Introduced in the early 1990s, PCI was a revolutionary standard for connecting peripheral devices to a computer's motherboard, and Sun Microsystems implemented this technology across many of their systems.

One of the primary features of Sun's PCI implementation was its ability to support a wide range of peripheral devices. This versatility allowed users to expand their systems with various components, such as graphics cards, networking interfaces, and storage controllers, which improved system performance and functionality. The PCI standard enabled multiple devices to communicate concurrently, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Another characteristic of Sun's PCI systems was their high bandwidth capability. Sun Microsystems designed their workstations and servers with a focus on delivering superior data transfer rates, which was essential for high-performance applications such as computer-aided design and scientific simulations. The PCI standard supported different bandwidth configurations, allowing Sun to optimize their hardware for demanding tasks.

Sun systems supported various PCI versions, including PCI 2.1 and PCI-X, which further increased data transfer rates and provided backward compatibility with older PCI devices. The transition to PCI Express (PCIe) marked another leap in performance, and Sun embraced this technology by incorporating it into their hardware, providing users with enhanced speed and improved energy efficiency.

In addition to supporting high-performance peripherals, Sun Microsystems placed a strong emphasis on reliability and fault tolerance in their PCI designs. Many of their servers included features like redundant power supplies and advanced cooling systems to ensure long-term operation and minimize downtime.

Security was also a consideration in Sun's PCI implementation. The company developed advanced features to protect data integrity and prevent unauthorized access, making their systems suitable for enterprise-level applications.

Overall, Sun Microsystems' approach to PCI technology was characterized by flexibility, performance, reliability, and security. Their commitment to innovation helped to establish PCI as a crucial standard in the industry, contributing to the evolution of computer systems and enhancing the user experience for a variety of applications. Sun's legacy in PCI technology continues to influence modern computing as businesses continue to seek efficient and high-performing solutions for their computing needs.
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