Sun Microsystems 6U manual Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode

Determining the Installation Type

You can install the adapter in the system in either a hot-swap mode or in a cold- swap mode. (See “Installation Methods” on page 4 for more information.)

■Hot swap—see“Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode” on page 10 for the procedure.

■Cold swap—see “Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode” on page 21 for the procedure.

After installing the adapter, see “Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition Card” on page 26 for instructions on connecting the cables.

Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode

When installing the adapter in a server in hot-swap mode, you must consult the documentation that shipped with the server. The server’s documentation will describe the specific software commands and hardware components such as LEDs that are used when installing the adapter.

This section contains two procedures:

■“To Install the Rear Transition Card” on page 11

■“To Install the Rear-Access Front Card” on page 16

After installing the adapter, see “Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition Card” on page 26 for instructions on connecting the Ethernet cables.

Caution –Always install the adapter’s rear transition card before installing the front card. In a hot-swap environment, you can panic the system if you install the front card first.

Caution –Do not use excessive force when installing the adapter’s front or rear transition card into the CompactPCI slot. You may damage the card’s connector or the pins on the midplane, causing permanent damage to the card or to the system. If a card does not seat properly when you apply even pressure, remove the card and carefully reinstall it.

10 Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter Installation and User’s Guide • June 2000