Sun Microsystems V490 manual Reference for Device Identifiers

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Reference for Device Identifiers

Refer to the following table when manually specifying which devices to deconfigure and reconfigure. The related procedures are covered in:

“How to Deconfigure a Device Manually” on page 162

“How to Reconfigure a Device Manually” on page 163

Device Identifiers

Devices

 

 

cmpx, where x is a number 0–3, or 16–19

Particular processors

cmpx-bank0,cmpx-bank1,cmpx-bank2,cmpx-bank3, where x

Memory banks 0–3 for each processor

is a number 0–3, or 16–19

 

gptwo-slotA,gptwo-slotB,gptwo-slotC,gptwo-slotD

CPU/Memory board slots A–D

io-bridge8,io-bridge9

PCI bridge chips 0 and 1, respectively

ob-net0,ob-net1

On-board Ethernet controllers

ob-fcal

On-board FC-AL controller

pci-slot0,pci-slot1, ...pci-slot5

PCI slots 0–5

 

 

Note – The device identifiers above are not case-sensitive; you can type them as uppercase or lowercase characters.

You can use wild cards within device identifiers to reconfigure a range of devices, as shown in the following table.

Device Identifiers

Devices

*

cmp*

cmpx-bank*, where x is a number 0–3, or 16–19 gptwo-slot*

io-bridge* pci*

pci-slot*

All devices

All processors

All memory banks for each processor

All CPU/Memory board slots

All PCI bridge chips

All on-board PCI devices (on-board Ethernet, FC-AL) and all PCI slots

All PCI slots

Note – You cannot deconfigure a range of devices. Wild cards are valid only for specifying a range of devices to reconfigure.

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V490 specifications

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.

At the heart of the V490 is its support for the UltraSPARC IV processor. The server can be configured to contain up to four processors, allowing it to deliver exceptional parallel processing capabilities. The UltraSPARC IV architecture enhances throughput and efficiency, making it suitable for enterprise applications and database management tasks.

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In terms of connectivity, the Sun V490 features a variety of networking options. It includes multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring high-speed data transfer and redundancy. Additionally, the server supports advanced input/output capabilities, making it compatible with various peripherals and external storage solutions.

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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