Sun Microsystems 6U manual To Install the Front-Access Adapter in Cold- Swap Mode

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3.Verify that the system’s power LED is off (unlit), indicating that the system is completely powered off.

Refer to the system’s documentation for the location of the power LED. For example, on a Netra ct server, the power LED is on the front panel.

Once the system has been shut down and powered off, you can safely install the adapter.

▼To Install the Front-Access Adapter in Cold- Swap Mode

1.Retrieve the wrist strap from the adapter’s ship kit.

2.Attach the adhesive copper strip of the antistatic wrist strap to the metal chassis of the system. Wrap the other end twice around your wrist, with the adhesive side against your skin.

3.Locate the slot where you will install the adapter.

4.If the slot contains a factory installed filler panel, remove the filler panel before installing the adapter.

Refer to the system’s documentation for instructions on how to remove the filler panel. Typically, you will need to loosen the filler panel’s captive screws before removing the panel from the system.

5.Remove the adapter from its antistatic envelope and place it on an ESD mat (if available) near the system.

If an ESD mat is not available, you can place the adapter on the antistatic envelope it was shipped in.

Before installing the adapter in the system, you will need to open the adapter’s ejection levers (see FIGURE 3-1).

6.With the adapter resting on the on the mat, press the levers outward to open the ejection levers.

The adapter may contain different types of ejection levers. For example, FIGURE 3-2shows two possible types of levers. The levers may also contain a locking mechanism that must be unlocked before you can open the levers.

7.Lift up the adapter, and keeping it perfectly vertical, carefully slide the adapter into the selected slot.

Be sure to align the top and bottom of the adapter into the slot’s card guides

(FIGURE 3-3). Also, make sure the ejection levers remain open while you slide the adapter into the slot.

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Contents Sun Microsystems, Inc San Antonio Road Palo Alto, CA Please Recycle FCC Class a Notice Regulatory Compliance StatementsICES-003 Class a Notice Avis NMB-003, Classe a Bsmi Class a Notice Page Contents Configuring the Network Software Installing the Front-Access AdapterRemoving and Replacing the Adapter SpecificationsIndex Testing the AdapterFigures Figure A-1 Tables Operation SpecificationsPage How This Book Is Organized PrefaceTypographic Conventions Using Unix CommandsTable P-1Typographic Conventions Table P-3Related Documentation Shell PromptsRelated Documentation Table P-2Shell PromptsOrdering Sun Documentation Accessing Sun Documentation OnlineSun Welcomes Your Comments Overview Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter Front card Product DescriptionFeatures Installation Methods Overview of the Installation ProcedureModels of Hot Swap 1Rear-Access Installation Overview Installing the Rear-Access Adapter2Front-Access Installation Overview Installing the Front-Access AdapterInstalling the Rear-Access Adapter Contents of the Ship Kit Preparing for the InstallationTools and Equipment Needed 1CompactPCI Slot Pairs in a Sun Netra ct 800 Server Top View Selecting a CompactPCI Slot Pair in the SystemDetermining the Installation Type Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode2Location of the Rear Transition Card’s Ejection Levers To Install the Rear Transition CardLocking mechanism TabsTabs 6Closing the Ejection Levers Two Types of Levers Cutouts Tabs Locate the slot where you plan to install the front card To Install the Rear-Access Front Card9Location of the Front Card’s Ejection Levers Page Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist # cfgadm pci Log in to the serverTo Power Off the Server Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap ModeTo Install the Rear Transition Card To Install the Rear-Access Front Card Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist To Power On the Server To Connect the Cables to the Rear Ethernet Ports Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition CardInstalling the Front-Access Adapter Selecting a CompactPCI Slot in the System To Install the Front-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap ModeTop Adapter Ejection levers in the locked position 2Opening the Ejection Levers Two Types of Levers 4Location of the Ejection Lever Tabs Two Types of Levers 7Location of the Front-Access Adapter’s Hot-Swap LED Refer to the server’s documentation for the procedure Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode To Install the Front-Access Adapter in Cold- Swap Mode Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and your wrist Installing the Front-Access Adapter To Connect the Cables to the Front-Access Ethernet Ports Connecting the Cables to Front-Access AdapterConfiguring the Network Software Etc/pathtoinst file for qfe devices At the terminal prompt, use the grep command to searchConfiguring the Network Software # cat /etc/inet/hosts Autonegotiation Protocol Activate the new qfe interfaces using the ifconfig commandLog in to the system as superuser Setting the local-mac-address Property# eeprom local-mac-address\?=true To Boot the System Over the Network Booting the System Over a Sun Quad FastEthernet InterfacePress the Return key to boot the system over the qfe device Select the qfe device that you want to use as a boot devicePage Specifications Figure A-1RJ-45 Ethernet Port Locations Ethernet Port Locations DescriptionsTable A-2Operation Specifications Operation SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions of the Rear-Access Adapter Physical DimensionsTable A-3Physical Dimensions Rear-Access Table A-5Environmental Specifications Environmental SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions of the Front-Access Adapter Table A-4Physical Dimensions Front-AccessTable A-6Power Requirements Power RequirementsConfiguring Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters Hardware Overview Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver ParametersTable B-1qfe Driver Parameters, Status, and Descriptions Device Driver Parameter Values and DefinitionsInterpacket Gap Parameters Parameters that Define the Current StatusTable B-2Read-Only Parameters Defining the Current Status Table B-4Parameters Defining lancemode and ipg0 Defining an Additional Delay Before Transmitting a PacketTable B-5Operational Mode Parameters Operational Mode ParametersTable B-7Read-Only Transceiver Capabilities Defining the Number of Back-to-Back Packets to TransmitParameters That Report Transceiver Capabilities Table B-6Back-to-Back Packet Transmission CapabilityTable B-8Read-Only Link Partner Capabilities Parameters That Report the Link Partner CapabilitiesUsing the ndd Utility to Set and Display Parameters Setting the qfe Device Driver ParametersTo Specify the Device Instance for the ndd Utility To modify a parameter value, use the -setoption Using the ndd Utility in Noninteractive Mode# ndd /dev/qfe \? Type q to exit interactive mode Using the ndd Utility in Interactive ModeSetting Forced Mode Using the ndd Utility To Enable Autonegotiation Using the ndd Utility Table B-9qfe.conf File Parameters Setting Parameters Using the qfe.conf FileLog in to the system To Set Driver Parameters By Creating a qfe.conf FileSave the qfe.conf file Removing and Replacing Adapter Use the ifconfig command to disable the qfe interfaces To Disable the Network Interfaces and Remove the AdapterDisabling the Network Interfaces and Removing the Adapter Appendix C Removing and Replacing the Adapter Replacing the Adapter and Activating the Network Interfaces Activate the qfe interfaces using the ifconfig commandTo Replace the Adapter and Activate the Network Interfaces Testing the Adapter Table D-1SunVTS Documentation Using the SunVTS Diagnostic SoftwareTo Run the FCode Self-Test Diagnostic Using the OpenBoot Prom FCode Self-TestReset the system to activate these parameter changes Ok setenv diag-switch? false ok setenv auto-boot? true Reset and reboot the system Index LED Creating, 43 editing, 42 examplesQfe.conf file

6U specifications

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Overall, the 6U form factor from Sun Microsystems symbolizes the company's commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable, and scalable computing solutions. By combining innovative technology with practical design, Sun Microsystems created servers that met the diverse needs of businesses and paved the way for advancements in enterprise computing.
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