Nvram Idprom | Sun Microsystems V490 specs

TABLE 6-13Abbreviations or Acronyms in Diagnostic Output		(Continued)

Term	Description	Associated FRU(s)

NVRAM	IDPROM	IDPROM, located on
		PCI riser board
OBP	Refers to OpenBoot firmware	N/A
PDB	Power Distribution Board	Power distribution
		board
PMC	Power Management Controller	PCI riser board
POST	Power-On Self-Test	N/A
RIO	Multifunction integrated circuit bridging the PCI	PCI riser board
	bus with EBus and USB
RTC	Real-Time Clock	PCI riser board
RX	Receive – Communication protocol	Centerplane
Safari	The system interconnect architecture—that is, the	CPU/Memory board,
	data and address buses	centerplane
Schizo	System bus to PCI bridge integrated circuit	Centerplane
Scan	A means for monitoring and altering the content	N/A
	of ASICs and system components, as provided for
	in the IEEE 1149.1 standard
SIO	SuperIO integrated circuit – Controls the SC	PCI riser
	UART port and more
TX	Transmit – Communication protocol	Centerplane
UART	Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter –	Centerplane, PCI riser
	Serial port hardware	board, SC card

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Sun Microsystems V490 is a robust, high-performance server that was launched in the mid-2000s. It is part of Sun's Enterprise line of servers, specifically designed to meet the needs of businesses requiring reliability, scalability, and efficiency in their computing environments. The V490 is well-regarded for its versatility and ability to handle demanding applications.

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Sun Microsystems V490 runs on the Solaris operating system, known for its stability and security. This OS enhances the server's performance while providing a reliable platform for mission-critical applications. The V490 also supports virtualization technologies, allowing organizations to run multiple operating systems and applications on a single hardware platform, thus optimizing resource utilization.

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In summary, the Sun Microsystems V490 is a powerful enterprise server that combines the latest processing technologies, substantial memory and storage capabilities, and robust networking options. Its scalability, along with advanced virtualization support and energy-efficient design, makes it a suitable choice for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure. The V490 remains a testament to Sun Microsystems' commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable computing solutions.

Sun Microsystems V490 manual Nvram Idprom

Models: V490

TABLE 6-13Abbreviations or Acronyms in Diagnostic Output

NVRAM

IDPROM

POST

RTC

SIO

UART

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