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3.Push the board into the card cage, then simultaneously press both extraction levers to seat the board on the centerplane.

Pushing both levers simultaneously avoids twisting the board and bending the connector pins, and mates the board centerplane connector to the matching receptacle on the centerplane. Do not press on board front panel to seat it—doing so will damage the connector pins.

4.Mechanically lock the board to the system chassis by inserting a Phillips #1 screwdriver into each quarter-turn access slot and then turning to the locked position.

See Figure 5-4 on page 5-7.

5.Replace or connect all necessary cables to the front of the board.

6.Terminate the SCSI out connector if necessary.

The SCSI out connector on Disk boards in a system, which are not daisy chained to an additional device, must be terminated with a SCSI terminator. See Figure 5-3 on page 5-4.

Note – The last or only Disk board in a system must have the SCSI out connector terminated with a fast-wide SCSI terminator, part number 150-2267.

7.Once the board has been installed, a message similar to the following will be displayed on the monitor (if the system is powered on):

Example depicts screen output when a new Disk board has been hot- plugged into slot 6 of an operating Enterprise system:

NOTICE: Disk Board Hotplugged into Slot 6

NOTICE: Board 6 is ready to remove

This screen output indicates that the board has been detected by the system and is in the low power mode. Additionally, any subsequent prtdiag(1M) output would include information for board slot 6. Again, note that the system will not use the new board until the system is rebooted.

8.Reboot the system now or schedule a later time to reboot when system disruption will be minimized.

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4000, 5000, 6000 specifications

Sun Microsystems, a pivotal player in the computing industry during the late 20th and early 21st centuries, was renowned for its innovative hardware and software solutions. Among its notable offerings were the Sun-6000, Sun-5000, and Sun-4000 series, powerful workstations and servers designed for a range of enterprise-level applications.

The Sun-6000 series, introduced in the early 1990s, marked a significant advancement in computing performance. These systems were built on the SPARC architecture, which facilitated high levels of processing power and multitasking capabilities. One of the main features of the 6000 series was its scalability, allowing organizations to increase their processing power by adding more modules. It also offered robust graphics performance, making it ideal for scientific visualization and complex data analysis.

Next in line was the Sun-5000 series. Launched shortly after the 6000 series, the 5000 line was celebrated for its reliability and ease of management. This series emphasized a balanced architecture, which combined processing capabilities with ample memory and storage options. Key characteristics included support for multiple processors, leading to improved performance for demanding applications. Additionally, the 5000 systems featured advanced input/output capabilities, ensuring fast data transfers—crucial for database applications and web servers.

Finally, the Sun-4000 series targeted businesses seeking affordable yet potent computing solutions. These servers boasted a modular design, allowing for easy upgrades and maintenance. The 4000 series was particularly notable for its support for various operating systems, including SunOS and Solaris. These systems were engineered to handle a range of workloads, from enterprise resource planning to web hosting, while still fitting into a value-driven budget.

Across all three series, Sun Microsystems prioritized compatibility and integration, ensuring that each system offered seamless connectivity with Sun's software solutions and third-party applications. Their commitment to open standards and interoperability set them apart in the competitive landscape of enterprise computing. Additionally, the use of high-quality components lent the systems durability, making them a wise investment for organizations looking to future-proof their IT infrastructure.

In summary, the Sun-6000, 5000, and 4000 series exemplified Sun Microsystems' ethos of innovation and reliability. These powerful systems catered to diverse business needs, setting benchmarks in performance and functionality that continue to influence modern computing.