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

Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode

Note –When installing the adapter in a server in cold-swap mode, you must consult the documentation that shipped with the server. The server’s documentation describes the specific software commands required to power off and power on the server.

Installing the front-access adapter in cold-swap mode involves the following procedures:

■“To Power Off the Server” on page 36

■“To Install the Front-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode” on page 37

■“To Power On the Server” on page 38

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

▼To Power Off the Server

This procedure describes a general overview of powering off the server. Refer to your system’s documentation for the exact procedure.

1.Before shutting down the operating environment and halting the system, ensure that all significant application activity on the server has stopped.

2.Follow the appropriate procedures, as documented in the system’s service manual, to shut down and halt the system.

Refer to the system’s documentation for the complete power off procedure.

For example, if you were installing the adapter in a Netra ct server, you would refer to the Netra ct Server Service Manual. The service manual contains the hardware and software powering off procedures.

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