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Preface xv

1. Overview of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter 1

Product Description 2 Features 3 Overview of the Installation Procedure 4

Installation Methods 4 Models of Hot Swap 4 Installing the Rear-Access Adapter 5 Installing the Front-Access Adapter 6

2. Installing the Rear-Access Adapter 7

Preparing for the Installation 8

Tools and Equipment Needed 8 Contents of the Ship Kit 8 Selecting a CompactPCI Slot Pair in the System 9 Determining the Installation Type 10

Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode 10

▼ To Install the Rear Transition Card 11 ▼ To Install the Rear-Access Front Card 16

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Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode 21

▼ To Power Off the Server 21 ▼ To Install the Rear Transition Card 22 ▼ To Install the Rear-Access Front Card 23 ▼ To Power On the Server 25

Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition Card 26

▼ To Connect the Cables to the Rear Ethernet Ports 26

3. Installing the Front-Access Adapter 27

Preparing for the Installation 28

Tools and Equipment Needed 28 Contents of the Ship Kit 28 Selecting a CompactPCI Slot in the System 28 Determining the Installation Type 29

Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode 29

▼ To Install the Front-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode 29

Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode 36

▼ To Power Off the Server 36 ▼ To Install the Front-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode 37 ▼ To Power On the Server 38

Connecting the Cables to the Front-Access Adapter 40

▼ To Connect the Cables to the Front-Access Ethernet Ports 40

4. Configuring the Network Software 41

Attaching the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to the Network 42

▼ To Attach the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to the Network 42

Autonegotiation Protocol 45 Setting the local-mac-address Property 46

▼ To Set the local-mac-address Property to the Network Interfaces 46

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Booting the System Over a Sun Quad FastEthernet Interface 48

▼ To Boot the System Over the Network 48

A. Specifications 51

Ethernet Port Locations and Descriptions 52 Operation Specifications 53 Physical Dimensions 54

Physical Dimensions of the Rear-Access Adapter 54

Physical Dimensions of the Front-Access Adapter 55 Environmental Specifications 55 Power Requirements 56

B. Configuring the Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters 57

Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters 58

Hardware Overview 58

Device Driver Parameter Values and Definitions 59

Parameters that Define the Current Status 60

Interpacket Gap Parameters 60

Defining an Additional Delay Before Transmitting a Packet 61

Operational Mode Parameters 62

Defining the Number of Back-to-Back Packets to Transmit 63

Parameters That Report Transceiver Capabilities 63

Parameters That Report the Link Partner Capabilities 64 Setting the qfe Device Driver Parameters 65

Using the ndd Utility to Set and Display Parameters 65

Setting Parameters Using the qfe.conf File 72

▼ To Set Driver Parameters By Creating a qfe.conf File 73

C. Removing and Replacing the Adapter 75

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Disabling the Network Interfaces and Removing the Adapter 76

▼ To Disable the Network Interfaces and Remove the Adapter 76

Replacing the Adapter and Activating the Network Interfaces 78

▼ To Replace the Adapter and Activate the Network Interfaces 78

D. Testing the Adapter 79

Using the SunVTS Diagnostic Software 80 Using the OpenBoot PROM FCode Self-Test 81

▼ To Run the FCode Self-Test Diagnostic 81

Index 85

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Figures

FIGURE 1-1 Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter (Rear-Access Version) 2 FIGURE 1-2 Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter (Front-Access Version) 3 FIGURE 2-1 CompactPCI Slot Pairs in a Sun Netra ct 800 Server (Top View) 9 FIGURE 2-2 Location of the Rear Transition Card’s Ejection Levers 11 FIGURE 2-3 Opening the Ejection Levers (Two Types of Levers) 12 FIGURE 2-4 Aligning the Rear Transition Card With the CompactPCI Slot Card Guide 13 FIGURE 2-5 Location of the Ejection Lever Tabs (Two Types of Levers) 13 FIGURE 2-6 Closing the Ejection Levers (Two Types of Levers) 14 FIGURE 2-7 Ejection Levers Installed in the Slot’s Cutouts (Two Types of Levers) 15 FIGURE 2-8 Tightening the Ejection Lever Captive Screws (Two Types of Levers) 15 FIGURE 2-9 Location of the Front Card’s Ejection Levers 17 FIGURE 2-10 Aligning the Front Card With the CompactPCI Slot Card Guide 18 FIGURE 2-11 Location of the Rear-Access Adapter’s Hot-Swap LED on the Front Card 19 FIGURE 2-12 Connecting Cables to the Rear Transition Card 26 FIGURE 3-1 Location of the Front-Access Adapter’s Ejection Levers 30 FIGURE 3-2 Opening the Ejection Levers (Two Types of Levers) 31 FIGURE 3-3 Aligning the Front Adapter in CompactPCI Slot Card Guide 31 FIGURE 3-4 Location of the Ejection Lever Tabs (Two Types of Levers) 32 FIGURE 3-5 Closing the Ejection Levers (Two Types of Levers) 32

FIGURE 3-6 Ejection Lever Tabs Installed in the Slot’s Cutouts (Two Types of Levers) 33 FIGURE 3-7 Location of the Front-Access Adapter’s Hot-Swap LED 33 FIGURE 3-8 Tightening the Ejection Lever Captive Screws (Two Types of Levers) 35 FIGURE 3-9 Connecting Ethernet Cables to the Front-Access Adapter 40 FIGURE A-1 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Locations 52

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Tables

TABLE 1-1 Rear-Access Installation Overview 5 TABLE 1-2 Front-Access Installation Overview 6 TABLE A-1 Pin Descriptions for the Four 8-Pin RJ-45 Connectors (Ports 0 to 3) 53

TABLE A-2 Operation Specifications 53 TABLE A-3 Physical Dimensions (Rear-Access) 54 TABLE A-4 Physical Dimensions (Front-Access) 55 TABLE A-5 Environmental Specifications 55 TABLE A-6 Power Requirements 56 TABLE B-1 qfe Driver Parameters, Status, and Descriptions 59 TABLE B-2 Read-Only Parameters Defining the Current Status 60 TABLE B-3 Read-Write Interpacket Gap Parameter Values and Descriptions 60 TABLE B-4 Parameters Defining lance_mode and ipg0 61 TABLE B-5 Operational Mode Parameters 62 TABLE B-6 Back-to-Back Packet Transmission Capability 63 TABLE B-7 Read-Only Transceiver Capabilities 63 TABLE B-8 Read-Only Link Partner Capabilities 64 TABLE B-9 qfe.conf File Parameters 72 TABLE D-1 SunVTS Documentation 80

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Preface

The Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter Installation and User ’s Guide provides installation and configuration instructions for the Sun Quad FastEthernet™ 6U CompactPCI adapter. These instructions are designed for system administrators with experience installing similar hardware.

How This Book Is Organized

This manual contains the following chapters and appendixes:

Chapter 1 describes the adapter. Chapter 2 tells you how to install the rear-access version of the adapter. Chapter 3 tells you how to install the front-access version of the adapter. Chapter 4 tells you how to configure the network host files associated with the

adapter.

Appendix A lists the specifications for the adapters. Appendix B tells you how to set advanced device driver parameters. Appendix C tells you how to detach the device driver before removing the adapter,

and how to activate the driver after replacing it. Appendix D tells you how to test the adapter.

Using UNIX Commands

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words to be emphasized

Edit your .login file. Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail. % su

Password:

Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this.

Command-line variable; replace with a real name or value

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Shell Prompts

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CHAPTER

Overview of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter

This chapter contains an overview of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter, including:

■ “Product Description” on page 2

■ “Features” on page 3

■ “Overview of the Installation Procedure” on page 4

Product Description

The Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter contains four fully buffered twisted-pair Ethernet ports (RJ-45), providing four switchable 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX channels, on a CompactPCI adapter.

The adapter is available for front- and rear-access CompactPCI systems. For rear-access systems, the adapter consists of two cards: the front card and the rear transition card (see front card (see

Caution – The front-access version the adapter is designed for front-access systems

only. Do not attempt to install this adapter into a rear access system.

FIGURE 1-1). For front-access systems, the adapter consists of one

FIGURE 1-2).

Rear transition cardFront card

FIGURE 1-1 Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter (Rear-Access Version)

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FIGURE 1-2 Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter (Front-Access Version)

Caution – Do not attempt to use the rear-access adapter’s rear transition card

(

FIGURE 1-1) with the front-access adapter (FIGURE 1-2). Using this combination is not

supported and may damage the cards and the system. The front-access adapter is for front-access systems only, and the rear-access adapter is for rear-access systems only.

Features

This adapter offers the following features:

■ Fully compliant with the ANSI/IEEE standard 802.3 CSMA/CD physical-layer

specification.

■ Four Switchable 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet channels with

autonegotiation. Conforms to IEEE 802.3u Ethernet standard.

■ Provides operation of up to 100 meters of twisted-pair without use of

repeaters.

■ Four independent Ethernet channels that run at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.

■ Half-duplex or full-duplex operation modes.

■ Multiple 48-bit IEEE 802.3 style medium access control (MAC) identifiers, one for

each channel.

■ Link integrity LED for each channel.

■ Hot-swappable using the Intel 21554 chip.

Chapter 1 Overview of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter 3

Overview of the Installation Procedure

This section presents an overview of the terminology and lists the major tasks you will perform when installing the adapter into your system. Because of the complexity of the networking environment, your specific installation procedure may require tasks not listed below.

Installation Methods

The adapter is a hot-swappable component that can be installed in a hot-swapcompliant server without interrupting the operation of the system. The adapter can also be installed in cold-swap mode, where you power off the system before you install the adapter.

Before beginning the installation, you should determine whether you want to perform a hot-swap or a cold-swap installation of the adapter.

■ In a hot-swap installation, you can install the adapter while the system is running,

without interrupting the operation of the server. Depending on the level of hot swap your server is running (full or basic), you may be required to enter software commands during the installation.

■ In a cold-swap installation, you must shut down the operating system and power

off the server before installing the adapter. After the installation, you must power the system back on in order for the server to recognize the new adapter. You may be required to use system-specific software commands to power off and power on your system.

Note – This manual describes the general procedure needed for either a hot-swap or

a cold-swap installation. Because software commands and LED displays can differ for each server, refer to your server’s documentation for the exact installation procedures. For example, if you are installing the adapter in a Sun™ Netra™ ct server, refer to the Netra ct Server Service Manual.

Models of Hot Swap

Hot swap, a key feature of the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG) standard, means that a CompactPCI adapter that meets the PICMG standard can be reliably inserted into or extracted from a powered and operating

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CompactPCI platform without affecting the other functions of the platform. The standard also defines state transitions for the hardware and software connection processes that allow the card to be connected and configured.

The adapter supports two models of hot swap:

■ Basic hot swap

■ Full hot swap

The models can be explained by first defining these two processes:

■ Hardware connection process—the electrical connection (and disconnection) of an

I/O card.

■ Software connection process—the software management by the operating system

of the board (allocating and releasing resources, attaching and detaching device drivers, and so on).

In the basic hot-swap model, the hardware connection process can be performed automatically by the hardware, while the software connection process requires operator assistance.

In the full hot-swap model, both the hardware and the software connection process are performed automatically.

If you install the adapter in a server set to full hot-swap mode, you will not need to type in any software commands during the installation. However, if you install the adapter in a server set to basic hot-swap mode, you will need to type in software commands during the installation. For example, if you were installing the adapter in a Netra ct server set to basic hot-swap mode, you would use the cfgadm command to identify and attach the adapter during the installation.

Installing the Rear-Access Adapter

The following table lists the main procedures you will perform when you install and configure the rear-access adapter (

TABLE1-1 Rear-Access Installation Overview

Task Chapter or Section Documented

Installing the adapter into the system Chapter 2 Connecting the Ethernet cables “Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition Card”

Configuring the network interfaces “Attaching the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to

Chapter 1 Overview of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter 5

FIGURE 1-1).

on page 26

the Network” on page 42

Installing the Front-Access Adapter

The following table lists the main procedures you will perform when you install and configure the front-access adapter (

TABLE1-2 Front-Access Installation Overview

Task Chapter or Section Documented

Installing the adapter into the system Chapter 3 Connecting the Ethernet cables “Connecting the Cables to the Front-Access

Configuring the network interfaces “Attaching the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to

FIGURE 1-2).

Adapter” on page 40

the Network” on page 42

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CHAPTER

Installing the Rear-Access Adapter

This chapter describes how to install the rear-access version of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter in a hot-swap-compatible server.

The rear-access version of the adapter is composed of two separate cards: a front card, which contains the hot-swap LED, and a rear transition card, which contains the cable connections and link LEDs. This chapter includes instructions for installing the adapter’s two cards in both hot-swap mode (with the system powered on) and cold-swap mode (with the system powered off).

To install the adapter, you must first install the rear transition card in a rear CompactPCI slot of the server, and then you can install the front card in the associated front slot of the server. After installing the cards, connect the cables to the connectors on the rear transition card.

Caution – Wherever possible, this chapter provides explicit instructions for

installing the adapter in your system. However, you must refer to your system’s documentation for the specific I/O card installation instructions. Your system’s service manual will describe the system-specific software commands and the usage of system LEDs required for installation.

This chapter contains the following sections:

■ “Preparing for the Installation” on page 8

■ “Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode” on page 10

■ “Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode” on page 21

■ “Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition Card” on page 26

Note – After installing the adapter in the system, see Chapter 4 for the software

configuration instructions.

Preparing for the Installation

Before installing the adapter, prepare for the installation by assembling the appropriate tools, unpacking the ship kit, selecting a CompactPCI slot, and determining a mode of installation.

Tools and Equipment Needed

You will need:

■ A No. 0 Phillips screwdriver

■ An antistatic wrist strap (included in the ship kit)

■ Ethernet cables to connect the adapter to an Ethernet network

■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) mat (optional)

Contents of the Ship Kit

The ship kit contains the following items:

■ Front card

■ Rear transition card

■ Antistatic wrist strap

■ This manual

■ A product note document

Caution – Electrostatic discharge can damage the integrated circuits on the cards.

Leave the cards in their antistatic envelopes until you are ready to install them in the system.

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Selecting a CompactPCI Slot Pair in the System

The rear-access version of the adapter is exclusively designed to be installed in a rear-accessible 6U system. You must first install the rear transition card in a rear CompactPCI slot of the server, and then you can install the front card in the associated front slot of the server. Before starting to install the adapter, select an available CompactPCI slot pair in the server.

For example, in a Sun Netra ct 800 server (see

FIGURE 2-1), there are seven 6U

CompactPCI I/O slot pairs available (slot 1 of this server will always be occupied by a CPU card). Install the adapter’s front card and rear transition card (RTC) into an open slot pair. (Slot 8, in some configurations, may be occupied by an alarm card.)

Note – Refer to your system’s service manual for the exact locations of the

CompactPCI I/O slots in the system, and to determine the most appropriate slot in which to install the adapter.

Midplane

Front of chassis

Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6

Hard disk drives

CPU card 6U CompactPCI I/O card 6U CompactPCI I/O card 6U CompactPCI I/O card 6U CompactPCI I/O card 6U CompactPCI I/O card

CPU RTCSlot 1 I/O rear card I/O rear card I/O rear card I/O rear card I/O rear card

Rear of chassis

Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5

Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8

FIGURE 2-1 CompactPCI Slot Pairs in a Sun Netra ct 800 Server (Top View)

6U CompactPCI I/O card Alarm card

I/O rear card Alarm RTC

Slot 7

Slot 8

Caution – The rear transition card and the front card must be installed in associated

CompactPCI slots. For example, if you install the rear transition card in the server’s rear I/O slot 3, you must install the front card in the server’s front I/O slot 3. You can panic the server if you install the cards in nonassociated slots.

Chapter 2 Installing the Rear-Access Adapter 9

Determining the Installation Type

You can install the adapter in the system in either a hot-swap mode or in a coldswap 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.

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▼ To Install the Rear Transition Card

Install the rear transition card in the rear CompactPCI slot that you selected in “Selecting a CompactPCI Slot Pair in the System” on page 9.

1. Retrieve the wrist strap from the adapter’s ship kit.

2. Attach the adhesive copper strip of the antistatic wrist strap to the metal chassis of the system. Wrap the other end twice around your wrist, with the adhesive side against your skin.

3. If the rear slot contains a factory-installed filler panel, remove the filler panel before installing the rear transition card.

Refer to the system’s documentation for instructions on how to remove the filler panel. Typically, you will need to loosen the filler panel’s captive screws before removing the panel from the system.

4. Remove the rear transition card from its antistatic envelope and place it on an ESD mat (if available) near the system.

If an ESD mat is not available, you can place the card on the antistatic envelope it was packaged in.

Before installing the card in the system, you will need to open the card’s ejection levers (see

Top of the card

FIGURE 2-2).

Ejection levers

FIGURE 2-2 Location of the Rear Transition Card’s Ejection Levers

Chapter 2 Installing the Rear-Access Adapter 11

5. With the card resting on the mat, press the levers outward to open the ejection levers.

The card may contain different types of ejection levers. For example,

FIGURE 2-3

shows two possible types of levers. The levers may also contain a locking mechanism that must be unlocked before you can open the levers.

Locking mechanism

FIGURE 2-3 Opening the Ejection Levers (Two Types of Levers)

6. Lift up the card, and keeping it perfectly vertical, carefully slide the card in the selected rear slot.

Be sure to align the top and bottom of the card in the slot’s card guides ( Also, make sure the ejection levers remain open while you slide the card into the slot.

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FIGURE 2-4).

FIGURE 2-4 Aligning the Rear Transition Card With the CompactPCI Slot Card Guide

7. Push the card all the way in the slot until the two ejection levers move inward.

The tabs of the ejection levers (see

FIGURE 2-5) should fit smoothly into the

rectangular cutouts in the top and bottom of the slot.

Tabs Tabs

FIGURE 2-5 Location of the Ejection Lever Tabs (Two Types of Levers)

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8. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the card.

FIGURE 2-6

FIGURE 2-6 Closing the Ejection Levers (Two Types of Levers)

When installed correctly, the ejection lever tabs will fit smoothly into the rectangular cutouts in the top and bottom of the slot (

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FIGURE 2-7).

Cutouts

Tabs

FIGURE 2-7 Ejection Levers Installed in the Slot’s Cutouts (Two Types of Levers)

9. Using a No. 0 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws inside the card’s top and bottom ejection levers.

The card may contain different types of ejection levers. For example,

FIGURE 2-8

shows two possible types of levers.

FIGURE 2-8 Tightening the Ejection Lever Captive Screws (Two Types of Levers)

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▼ To Install the Rear-Access Front Card

After installing the rear transition card, you can install the front card. The front card is hot-swap aware, which means the system will recognize the card during the installation.

1. Walk to the front of the server.

2. Confirm or reattach your wrist strap to the system’s chassis and to your wrist.

If necessary, remove the strap from the rear of the chassis and attach it to the front of the chassis.

3. Locate the slot where you plan to install the front card.

Caution – This card must be installed in the front CompactPCI slot that is directly

associated with the rear slot where you installed the rear transition card. If you install the card in a different slot, the system may panic.

For example, if you installed the rear transition card into the rear slot 3, you must install the front card into the front slot 3. See “Selecting a CompactPCI Slot Pair in the System” on page 9 for more information.

4. If the front slot contains a factory-installed filler panel, remove the filler panel before installing the card.

5. Remove the card from its antistatic envelope and place it on an ESD mat (if available) near the system.

If an ESD mat is not available, you can place the card on the antistatic envelope it was packaged in.

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Before installing the card in the system, you will need to open the card’s ejection levers (see

FIGURE 2-9).

Top of the card

Ejection levers

FIGURE 2-9 Location of the Front Card’s Ejection Levers

6. With the card resting on the on the mat, press the levers outward to open the ejection levers.

The card may contain different types of ejection levers. For example,

FIGURE 2-3

shows two possible types of levers. The levers may also contain a locking mechanism that must be unlocked before you can open the levers. The ejection levers may be different than the ones on the rear transition card.

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7. Lift up the card, and keeping it perfectly vertical, carefully slide the card into the selected slot.

Be sure to align the top and bottom of the card into the slot’s card guides (

FIGURE 2-10). Also, make sure the ejection levers remain open while you slide the

card into the slot.

FIGURE 2-10 Aligning the Front Card With the CompactPCI Slot Card Guide

8. Push the card all the way into the slot until the two ejection levers move inward.

The tabs of the ejection levers (see

FIGURE 2-5) should fit smoothly into the

rectangular cutouts in the top and bottom of the slot.

9. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the card.

The card may contain different types of ejection levers. For example, shows two possible types of levers. The levers may also contain a locking mechanism that will lock when the levers have been properly closed. When installed correctly, the ejection lever tabs will fit smoothly into the rectangular cutouts of the slot (

FIGURE 2-7).

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FIGURE 2-6

10. Locate the hot-swap LED on the front card to determine if the card has been activated and is attached to the system (see

Compact PCI

FIGURE 2-11).

Hot-swap LED

Hot Swap

FIGURE 2-11 Location of the Rear-Access Adapter’s Hot-Swap LED on the Front Card

The hot-swap LED shows whether the adapter has been activated.

■ If the hot-swap LED is OFF (unlit), the I/O slots in the server have been set to full

hot swap and the adapter has been activated. Go to Step 15.

■ If the hot-swap LED is ON, then the I/O slots in the server have been set to basic

hot swap. You must use software commands to activate the I/O card. Go to Step 11.

Note – You should also use the hot-swap LEDs on the server when installing the

adapter. For example, Netra ct servers contain an OK to Remove LED ( ) on the system status panel that is used like the hot-swap LED on this adapter. Refer to your system’s service manual for a description on how the hot-swap LEDs are used during a hot-swap installation.

11. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist.

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12. Log in to the server.

Refer to the server’s documentation for the procedure.

13. At the terminal prompt, type the hot-swap software commands to identify and attach the adapter to the server.

These commands may be specific to the server. Refer to the server’s documentation for the correct commands and procedures.

For example, if you are installing the adapter into a Netra ct server, you would use the cfgadm pci command to list the attachment point IDs in the server. On a Netra ct 800 server, you should see feedback similar to the following:

# cfgadm pci Ap_Id Type Receptacle Occupant Condition pci_pci0:cpci_slot2 unknown empty unconfigured unknown pci_pci0:cpci_slot3 stpcipci/fhs connected configured ok pci_pci0:cpci_slot4 stpcipci/fhs connected configured ok pci_pci0:cpci_slot5 unknown empty unconfigured unknown pci_pci0:cpci_slot6 unknown empty unconfigured unknown pci_pci0:cpci_slot7 unknown empty unconfigured unknown pci_pci0:cpci_slot8 stpcipci/fhs connected configured ok

Once you have identified the attachment point ID on the Netra ct server, you can use the following commands to attach the adapter to the server:

# cfgadm -c connect attachment-point-id # cfgadm -c configure attachment-point-id

For example, if the attachment point ID is

pci_pci0:cpci_slot3 (the third

CompactPCI slot on the server), you would type:

# cfgadm -c connect pci_pci0:cpci_slot3 # cfgadm -c configure pci_pci0:cpci_slot3

The hot-swap LED should go off, indicating that the card has been activated. The LEDs on the system should also show that the card has been successfully connected.

14. Reattach the wrist strap to the chassis and your wrist.

15. Using a No. 0 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws inside the card’s top and bottom ejection levers.

The card may contain different types of ejection levers. For example, shows two possible types of levers.

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FIGURE 2-8

16. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist.

See “Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition Card” on page 26 for instructions on connecting the cables to the rear transition card.

Installing the Rear-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 will describe the specific software commands required to power off and power on the server.

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

■ “To Power Off the Server” on page 21

■ “To Install the Rear Transition Card” on page 22

■ “To Install the Rear-Access Front Card” on page 23

■ “To Power On the Server” on page 25

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

Caution – Do not use excessive force when installing the adapter’s front or rear

▼ 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.

Chapter 2 Installing the Rear-Access Adapter 21

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

Refer to the system’s documentation for the complete power off procedure. For example, if you installed the adapter in a Netra ct server, refer to the Netra ct Server Service Manual. This manual contains the power on procedures.

3. Verify that the system’s power LED is off (unlit), indicating that the system has completely powered off.

Refer to the system’s documentation for the location of the power LED. For example, on a Netra ct server, the power LED is on the front panel.

Once the system has been shut down and powered off, you can safely install the rear and front cards.

▼ To Install the Rear Transition Card

Install the rear transition card in the rear CompactPCI slot that you selected in “Selecting a CompactPCI Slot Pair in the System” on page 9.

1. Retrieve the wrist strap from the adapter’s ship kit.

2. Attach the adhesive copper strip of the antistatic wrist strap to the metal chassis of the system. Wrap the other end twice around your wrist, with the adhesive side against your skin.

3. If the rear slot contains a factory-installed filler panel, remove the filler panel before installing the rear transition card.

4. Remove the rear transition card from its antistatic envelope and place it on an ESD mat (if available) near the system.

If an ESD mat is not available, you can place the card on the antistatic envelope it was packaged in.

Before installing the card in the system, you will need to open the card’s ejection levers (see

FIGURE 2-2).

5. With the card resting on the mat, press the levers outward to open the ejection levers.

The card may contain different types of ejection levers. For example, shows two possible types of levers. The levers may also contain a locking mechanism that must be unlocked before you can open the levers.

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FIGURE 2-3

6. Lift up the card, and keeping it perfectly vertical, carefully slide the card into the selected rear slot.

Be sure to align the top and bottom of the card into the slot’s card guides (

FIGURE 2-4). Also, make sure the ejection levers remain open while you slide the

card into the slot.

7. Push the card all the way into the slot until the two ejection levers move inward.

The tabs of the ejection levers (see

FIGURE 2-5) should fit smoothly into the

rectangular cutouts in the top and bottom of the slot.

8. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the card.

The card may contain different types of ejection levers. For example,

FIGURE 2-6

shows two possible types of levers. The levers may also contain a locking mechanism that will lock when the levers have been properly closed. When installed correctly, the ejection lever tabs will fit smoothly into the rectangular cutouts in the top and bottom of the slot (

FIGURE 2-7).

9. Using a No. 0 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws inside the card’s top and bottom ejection levers.

The card may contain different types of ejection levers. For example,

FIGURE 2-8

shows two possible types of levers.

▼ To Install the Rear-Access Front Card

After installing the rear transition card, you can install the front card.

1. Walk to the front of the server.

2. Confirm or reattach your wrist strap to the system’s chassis and to your wrist.

If necessary, remove the strap from the rear of the chassis and attach it to the front of the chassis.

3. Locate the slot where you plan to install the front card.

Caution – This card must be installed in the front CompactPCI slot that is directly

associated with the rear slot where you installed the rear transition card. If you install the card in a different slot, the system may panic.

Chapter 2 Installing the Rear-Access Adapter 23

4. If the front slot contains a factory-installed filler panel, remove the filler panel before installing the card.

5. Remove the card from its antistatic envelope and place it on an ESD mat (if available) near the system.

If an ESD mat is not available, you can place the card on the antistatic envelope it was packaged in.

Before installing the card in the system, you will need to open the card’s ejection levers (see

FIGURE 2-9).

6. With the card resting on the on the mat, press the levers outward to open the ejection levers.

The card may contain different types of ejection levers. For example,

FIGURE 2-3

7. Lift up the card, and keeping it perfectly vertical, carefully slide the card into the selected slot.

Be sure to align the top and bottom of the card into the slot’s card guides (

FIGURE 2-10). Also, make sure the ejection levers remain open while you slide the

card into the slot.

8. Push the card all the way into the slot until the two ejection levers move inward.

The tabs of the ejection levers (see

FIGURE 2-5) should fit smoothly into the

rectangular cutouts in the top and bottom of the slot.

9. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the card.

FIGURE 2-7).

10. Using a No. 0 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws inside the card’s top and bottom ejection levers.

The card may contain different types of ejection levers. For example, shows two possible types of levers.

11. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist.

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

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FIGURE 2-6

FIGURE 2-8

▼ To Power On the Server

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

1. Before powering on the server, make sure that all any peripheral devices connected to the server are powered on.

2. Follow the appropriate procedures, as documented in the server’s service manual, to power on the system.

Refer to the server’s documentation for the complete power on procedure. For example, if you installed the adapter in a Netra ct server, refer to the Netra ct

Server Service Manual. This manual contains the power on procedures.

3. During the power on sequence, watch the hot-swap LED on the adapter’s front card (

FIGURE 2-11).

■ The LED should blink quickly and then stay off if the adapter was installed

correctly.

■ If the hot-swap LED remains on (lit), the adapter was not installed correctly. One

or both of the cards may not be seated correctly in the slot. You must remove and reinstall the adapter’s two cards to make sure that they sit correctly in the slots. Use the cold-swap procedures to re-install the two cards:

■ Power off the server

■ Remove and replace the rear transition card

■ Remove and replace the front card

■ Power on the server

Refer to the system’s documentation for additional troubleshooting instructions.

4. Verify that the server’s power LED is on (lit), indicating that the system has completely powered on.

Refer to the server’s documentation for the location of the power LED. For example, on a Netra ct server, the power LED is on the front panel.

Chapter 2 Installing the Rear-Access Adapter 25

Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition Card

After installing the adapter in the system, you can attach the Ethernet cables to the Ethernet ports on the rear transition card.

▼ To Connect the Cables to the Rear Ethernet Ports

1. Locate the adapter’s rear transition card that you installed in the system.

2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the rear transition card (see

FIGURE 2-12).

Ethernet cable

FIGURE 2-12 Connecting Cables to the Rear Transition Card

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an active Ethernet network.

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each Ethernet cable you need to connect.

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CHAPTER

Installing the Front-Access Adapter

This chapter describes how to install the front-access version of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter in a CompactPCI hot-swap-compatible server.

The front-access version of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter contains a hot-swap LED, four Ethernet ports, and link LEDs. This chapter includes instructions for installing the adapter in both hot-swap mode (with the system powered on) and cold-swap mode (with the system powered off).

Caution – Wherever possible, this chapter provides explicit instructions for

This chapter contains the following sections:

■ “Preparing for the Installation” on page 28

■ “Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode” on page 29

■ “Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode” on page 36

■ “Connecting the Cables to the Front-Access Adapter” on page 40

Note – After installing the adapter in the system, see Chapter 4 for the software

configuration instructions.

Caution – The front-access version of the adapter is designed to be installed in

front-access systems only. Do not attempt to install this adapter in a rear-access system.

Preparing for the Installation

Before installing the adapter, prepare for the installation by assembling the appropriate tools, unpacking the ship kit, selecting a CompactPCI slot, and determining a mode of installation.

Tools and Equipment Needed

You will need:

■ A No. 0 Phillips screwdriver

■ An antistatic wrist strap (included in the ship kit)

■ Ethernet cables to connect the adapter to an Ethernet network

■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) mat (optional)

Contents of the Ship Kit

The ship kit contains the following items:

■ Front-access adapter

■ Antistatic wrist strap

■ This manual

■ A product note document

Caution – Electrostatic discharge can damage the integrated circuits on the adapter.

Leave the adapter in its antistatic envelope until you are ready to install it in the system.

Selecting a CompactPCI Slot in the System

The front-access version of the adapter is exclusively designed to be installed in a front-access system with 6U CompactPCI slots. Before installing the adapter, select a CompactPCI slot in the server where you want to install the adapter.

Note – Refer to your system’s service manual for the exact locations of the

CompactPCI I/O slots in the system, and to determine the most appropriate slot to install the adapter.

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Determining the Installation Type

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

■ Hot swap—see “Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode” on

page 29 for the procedure.

■ Cold swap—see “Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode” on

page 36 for the procedure.

After installing the adapter, see “Connecting the Cables to the Front-Access Adapter” on page 40 for instructions on connecting the cables.

Installing the Front-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 hot-swap commands and system LEDs that will be used when installing the adapter.

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 Install the Front-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap

Mode

The adapter is hot-swap aware, which means the system will recognize the adapter during the installation.

1. Retrieve the wrist strap from the adapter’s ship kit.

2. Attach the adhesive copper strip of the antistatic wrist strap to the metal chassis of the system. Wrap the other end twice around your wrist, with the adhesive side against your skin.

3. Locate the slot where you will install the adapter.

Chapter 3 Installing the Front-Access Adapter 29

4. If the slot contains a factory-installed filler panel, remove the filler panel before installing the adapter.

5. Remove the adapter from its antistatic envelope and place it on an ESD mat (if available) near the system.

If an ESD mat is not available, you can place the adapter on the antistatic envelope it was packaged in.

Before installing the adapter in the system, you will need to open the adapter’s ejection levers (see

Top of the adapter

Ejection levers in the locked position

FIGURE 3-1).

FIGURE 3-1 Location of the Front-Access Adapter’s Ejection Levers

6. With the adapter resting on the mat, press the levers outward to open the ejection levers.

The adapter may contain different types of ejection levers. For example, shows two possible types of levers. The levers may also contain a locking mechanism that must be unlocked before you can open the levers.

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FIGURE 3-2

Locking mechanism

FIGURE 3-2 Opening the Ejection Levers (Two Types of Levers)

7. Lift up the adapter, and keeping it perfectly vertical, carefully slide the adapter into the selected slot.

Be sure to align the top and bottom of the adapter into the slot’s card guides (

FIGURE 3-3). Also, make sure the ejection levers remain open while you slide the

adapter into the slot.

FIGURE 3-3 Aligning the Front Adapter in CompactPCI Slot Card Guide

Chapter 3 Installing the Front-Access Adapter 31

8. Push the adapter all the way into the slot until the two ejection levers move inward.

The tabs of the ejection levers (see

FIGURE 3-4) should fit smoothly into the

rectangular cutouts in the top and bottom of the slot.

Tabs Tabs

FIGURE 3-4 Location of the Ejection Lever Tabs (Two Types of Levers)

9. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the adapter.

The adapter may contain different types of ejection levers. For example,

FIGURE 3-5

shows two possible types of levers. The levers may also contain a locking mechanism that will lock when the levers have been properly closed.

FIGURE 3-5 Closing the Ejection Levers (Two Types of Levers)

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When installed correctly, the ejection lever tabs will fit smoothly into the rectangular cutouts in the top and bottom of the slot (

FIGURE 3-6).

Cutouts

Tabs

FIGURE 3-6 Ejection Lever Tabs Installed in the Slot’s Cutouts (Two Types of Levers)

10. Locate the hot-swap LED on the adapter to determine if the adapter has been activated and is attached to the system (see

FIGURE 3-7).

Hot-swap LED

FIGURE 3-7 Location of the Front-Access Adapter’s Hot-Swap LED

Chapter 3 Installing the Front-Access Adapter 33

The hot-swap LED shows whether the adapter has been activated.

■ If the hot-swap LED is OFF (unlit), the I/O slots in the server have been set to full

hot swap and the adapter has been activated. Go to Step 15.

■ If the hot-swap LED is ON, then the I/O slots in the server have been set to basic

hot swap. You must use software commands to activate the I/O card. Go to Step 11.

Note – You should also use the hot-swap LEDs on the server when installing the

11. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist.

12. Log in to the server.

Refer to the server’s documentation for the procedure.

13. At the terminal prompt, type the hot-swap software commands to identify and attach the adapter to the server.

These commands may be specific to the server’s hot-swap software. Refer to the server ’s documentation for the correct commands and procedures.

Once you have identified the attachment point ID on the Netra ct server, you can use the following commands to attach the adapter to the server:

# cfgadm -c connect attachment-point-id # cfgadm -c configure attachment-point-id

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For example, if the attachment point ID is pci_pci0:cpci_slot3 (the third CompactPCI slot on the server), you would type:

# cfgadm -c connect pci_pci0:cpci_slot3 # cfgadm -c configure pci_pci0:cpci_slot3

The hot-swap LED should go off, indicating that the adapter has been activated.

14. Reattach the wrist strap to the chassis and to your wrist.

15. Using a No. 0 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws inside the adapter’s top and bottom ejection levers.

The adapter may contain different types of ejection levers. For example,

FIGURE 3-8

shows two possible types of levers.

FIGURE 3-8 Tightening the Ejection Lever Captive Screws (Two Types of Levers)

16. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist.

After installing the adapter, see “Connecting the Cables to the Front-Access Adapter” on page 40 for instructions on connecting the cables to the front-access adapter.

Chapter 3 Installing the Front-Access Adapter 35

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

▼ 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.

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3. Verify that the system’s power LED is off (unlit), indicating that the system is completely powered off.

Refer to the system’s documentation for the location of the power LED. For example, on a Netra ct server, the power LED is on the front panel.

Once the system has been shut down and powered off, you can safely install the adapter.

▼ To Install the Front-Access Adapter in Cold-

Swap Mode

1. Retrieve the wrist strap from the adapter’s ship kit.

2. Attach the adhesive copper strip of the antistatic wrist strap to the metal chassis of the system. Wrap the other end twice around your wrist, with the adhesive side against your skin.

3. Locate the slot where you will install the adapter.

4. If the slot contains a factory installed filler panel, remove the filler panel before installing the adapter.

5. Remove the adapter from its antistatic envelope and place it on an ESD mat (if available) near the system.

If an ESD mat is not available, you can place the adapter on the antistatic envelope it was shipped in.

Before installing the adapter in the system, you will need to open the adapter’s ejection levers (see

FIGURE 3-1).

6. With the adapter resting on the on the mat, press the levers outward to open the ejection levers.

7. Lift up the adapter, and keeping it perfectly vertical, carefully slide the adapter into the selected slot.

Be sure to align the top and bottom of the adapter into the slot’s card guides (

FIGURE 3-3). Also, make sure the ejection levers remain open while you slide the

adapter into the slot.

Chapter 3 Installing the Front-Access Adapter 37

FIGURE 3-2

8. Push the adapter all the way into the slot until the two ejection levers move inward.

The tabs of the ejection levers (see

FIGURE 3-4) should fit smoothly in the rectangular

cutouts in the top and bottom of the slot.

9. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the adapter.

The adapter may contain different types of ejection levers. For example,

FIGURE 3-5

FIGURE 3-6).

10. Using a No. 0 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws inside the adapter’s top and bottom ejection levers.

The adapter may contain different types of ejection levers. For example,

FIGURE 3-8

shows two possible types of levers.

11. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and your wrist.

See “Connecting the Cables to the Front-Access Adapter” on page 40 for instructions on connecting the cables to the adapter.

▼ To Power On the Server

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

1. Before powering on the server, make sure that any peripheral devices connected to the server are powered on.

2. Follow the appropriate procedures, as documented in the server’s hardware installation manual, to power on the system.

Refer to the server’s documentation for the complete power on procedure. For example, if you installed the adapter in a Netra ct server, refer to the Netra ct

Server Service Manual. This manual contains the powering on procedures.

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3. During the power on sequence, watch the hot-swap LED on the adapter (

FIGURE 3-7).

■ The LED should blink quickly and then stay off if the adapter was installed

correctly.

■ If the hot-swap LED remains on (lit), the adapter was not installed correctly. The

adapter may not be seated correctly in the slot. You will need to remove and reinstall the adapter using the cold-swap procedures to make sure that it sits correctly in the slot:

■ Power off the server

■ Remove and replace the adapter

■ Power on the server

Refer to the server’s documentation for additional troubleshooting instructions.

4. Verify that the server’s power LED is on (lit), indicating that the server has completely powered on.

Refer to the server’s documentation for the location of the power LED. For example, on a Netra ct server, the power LED is on the front panel.

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Connecting the Cables to the Front-Access Adapter

After installing the adapter, you can attach the Ethernet cables to the adapter’s connectors.

▼ To Connect the Cables to the Front-Access

Ethernet Ports

1. Locate the adapter that you installed in the system.

2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the adapter (see

FIGURE 3-9).

Ethernet cable

FIGURE 3-9 Connecting Ethernet Cables to the Front-Access Adapter

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an active Ethernet network.

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each Ethernet cable you need to connect.

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CHAPTER

Configuring the Network Software

This chapter describes how to configure the network software files associated with the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter. This chapter also contains additional software and firmware procedures that may be needed when configuring the adapter.

This chapter contains the following sections:

■ “Attaching the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to the Network” on page 42

■ “Autonegotiation Protocol” on page 45

■ “Setting the local-mac-address Property” on page 46

■ “Booting the System Over a Sun Quad FastEthernet Interface” on page 48

Note – The configuration procedures in this chapter are correct for the

Solaris 8 6/00 operating environment. If your system is running a future compatible operating environment, refer to the Platform Notes: The Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver document for the latest configuration procedures. You can view this document on the http://docs.sun.com website.

Attaching the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to the Network

The adapter’s four FastEthernet network interfaces are controlled by the Sun Quad FastEthernet qfe(1M) device driver. In order to use the adapter’s qfe interfaces, you must use the Solaris ifconfig(1M) command to activate the interfaces and to assign them Internet protocol (IP) addresses.

To make the interface changes persist over system reboots, you must create a hostname.qfeinstance file for each Ethernet interface on the adapter that you plan to use. For example, if you plan to use only two of the four Ethernet interfaces on the adapter, you will need to create two hostname.qfeinstance files. You must also add both an IP address and a host name for the new Ethernet interfaces to the /etc/inet/hosts file.

Note – For more information about configuring Solaris networks, refer to the Solaris

System Administration Guide, volumes 1 through 3. You can view these documents on

the http://docs.sun.com website.

▼ To Attach the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces

to the Network

1. Log in to the server.

Refer to your server’s documentation for the correct procedure.

2. At the terminal prompt, use the grep command to search the /etc/path_to_inst file for qfe devices.

# grep qfe /etc/path_to_inst "/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a/SUNW,qfe@1,1" 1 "qfe" "/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a/SUNW,qfe@0,1" 0 "qfe" "/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a/SUNW,qfe@3,1" 3 "qfe" "/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a/SUNW,qfe@2,1" 2 "qfe"

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In the preceding example, the four SUNW,qfe instances are from a Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter. The path_to_inst file contains the full device path names to the four SUNW,qfe instances, the instance numbers (shown in bold type), and the driver names (qfe). Refer to the path_to_inst(4) man page for more information about this file.

You will need to know the instance numbers when creating the /etc/hostname.qfeinstance files in Step 3.

Note – Refer to your system’s service manual for more information on how the

adapter ’s device path names correspond to the CompactPCI slot numbers in the system. For example, the /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a/SUNW,qfe@x,1 path names shown above correspond to I/O slot 7 of a Netra ct 800 server.

3. Create an /etc/hostname.qfeinstance file for each network interface you plan to use.

For each file, replace instance with the instance number you found in Step 2. For example, if you want to use all of the network interfaces from the example in Step 2, you must create four files.

File Name

/etc/hostname.qfe0 00 /etc/hostname.qfe1 11 /etc/hostname.qfe2 22 /etc/hostname.qfe3 33

Instance Number

Adapter Ethernet Network Interface

Follow these rules when creating /etc/hostname.qfeinstance files:

■ Do not create /etc/hostname.qfeinstance files for adapter network interfaces

you plan to leave unused.

■ The /etc/hostname.qfeinstance file must contain the host name for the

appropriate network interface.

■ The host name must be different from any other host name of any other interface.

For example: /etc/hostname.hme0 and /etc/hostname.qfe2 cannot have the same host name.

■ The host name must have an IP address entered in the /etc/hosts file (see

Step 4).

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Using the instance examples in Step 2, the following example shows the four /etc/hostname.qfeinstance files required for a system called zardoz, which has a Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter (zardoz-11, zardoz-12,

zardoz-13, and zardoz-14).

# cat /etc/hostname.qfe0 zardoz-11 # cat /etc/hostname.qfe1 zardoz-12 # cat /etc/hostname.qfe2 zardoz-13 # cat /etc/hostname.qfe3 zardoz-14

4. Create an entry in the /etc/inet/hosts file for each active qfe network interface.

You must create an entry for each /etc/hostname.qfeinstance file you created in Step 3.

Using the examples from Step 3, you would have:

# cat /etc/inet/hosts # # Internet host table #

127.0.0.1 localhost

129.144.10.57 zardoz loghost

129.144.10.83 zardoz-11

129.144.10.41 zardoz-12

129.144.10.67 zardoz-13

129.144.10.30 zardoz-14

Refer to the hosts(4) man page and the Solaris documentation for more information about this file.

Note – The Internet protocol, version 6 (IPv6), expands the capabilities of IPv4,

which is the current and default version. The device driver included in the Solaris operating environment supports both IPv4 and IPv6. IPv4 uses the /etc/inet/hosts configuration file, but IPv6 uses different configuration files. To transition to, manage, and implement IPv6, refer to the Solaris System Administration Guide, Volume 3.

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5. Activate the new qfe interfaces using the ifconfig command.

For each adapter interface, type the following at the command line, replacing instance with the interface’s instance number and ip_address with the interface’s IP address:

# ifconfig qfeinstance ip_address plumb up

For example, if you wanted to activate all of the sample qfe interfaces shown in Step 4, you would type:

# ifconfig qfe0 129.144.10.83 plumb up # ifconfig qfe1 129.144.10.41 plumb up # ifconfig qfe2 129.144.10.67 plumb up # ifconfig qfe3 129.144.10.30 plumb up

Autonegotiation Protocol

A key feature of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter is autonegotiation. The autonegotiation protocol, as specified by the 100BASE-TX standard, selects the operational mode (half-duplex or full-duplex), and the autosensing protocol selects the speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) for the adapter.

The link speed and modes supported by the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter are listed as follows, in decreasing order of priority:

■ 100 Mbps, full-duplex

■ 100 Mbps, half-duplex

■ 10 Mbps, full-duplex

■ 10 Mbps, half-duplex

When the system is booted, the adapter advertises these capabilities to the link partner at the other end of the link (a hub, switch, or another network interface card [NIC] in a host system). If the link partner also supports autonegotiation, it advertises its capabilities over the link. The common highest priority mode supported by both sides is selected for the link operation.

If the adapter is connected to a remote system or interface that is not capable of autonegotiation, your system automatically selects the speed and the half-duplex mode.

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If the adapter is connected to a link partner with which the autonegotiation protocol fails to operate successfully, you can configure the device not to use this protocol and force the driver to set up the link in the mode and speed of your choice. See “Setting Forced Mode Using the ndd Utility” on page 70 for more information.

Setting the local-mac-address Property

Each of the four network interfaces of the adapter has been assigned a unique medium access control (MAC) address, which represents the 48-bit Ethernet address for that network interface. The OpenBoot firmware reports this MAC address by means of the local-mac-address property in the device nodes corresponding to the network interfaces.

A system is not obligated to use this assigned MAC address if it has a system-wide MAC address. In such cases, the system-wide MAC address applies to all network interfaces on the system.

The device driver, or any other adapter utility, can use the network device’s MAC address (local-mac-address) while configuring the device. A network interface’s MAC address can be used when booting over the network.

The mac-address property of the network device specifies the network address (system-wide or local-mac-address) used for booting the system. To start using the MAC addresses assigned to the network interfaces of the adapter, set the NVRAM configuration variable local-mac-address? to true, as shown in the procedure below.

▼ To Set the local-mac-address Property to the

Network Interfaces

Before starting this procedure, make sure that all network activity over the adapter’s network interfaces has stopped.

1. Log in to the system as superuser.

Refer to the system’s documentation for the correct procedure. For example, if you are logging into a Netra ct series server, refer to the Netra ct Server Service Manual.

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2. At a terminal prompt, type the following command to set the property to true:

# eeprom local-mac-address\?=true

3. Use the ifconfig command to stop all network activity travelling over the adapter’s Ethernet interfaces.

For example, if you were using the adapter’s four interfaces, and they were named

qfe0, qfe1, qfe2, and qfe3, you would type:

# ifconfig qfe0 unplumb # ifconfig qfe1 unplumb # ifconfig qfe2 unplumb # ifconfig qfe3 unplumb

Refer to the ifconfig(1M) man page and the Solaris documentation for more information about this command.

4. Disconnect and unconfigure the adapter from the system using the appropriate basic hot-swap command.

The command and usage may be unique to different systems, so refer to your system’s service manual for the appropriate procedure.

The following example is for a Netra ct series system with a Sun Quad FastEthernet adapter installed in the second CompactPCI slot (with the pci_pci0:cpci_slot2 attachment point ID):

# cfgadm -c unconfigure pci_pci0:cpci_slot2 # cfgadm -c disconnect pci_pci0:cpci_slot2

5. To make the adapter’s network interfaces use the local MAC addresses, connect and configure the adapter to the system using the appropriate basic hot-swap command.

The command and usage may be unique to different systems, so refer to your system’s service manual for the appropriate procedure.

The following example is for a Netra ct series system with a Sun Quad FastEthernet adapter installed in the second CompactPCI slot (with the pci_pci0:cpci_slot2 attachment point ID):

# cfgadm -c connect pci_pci0:cpci_slot2 # cfgadm -c configure pci_pci0:cpci_slot2

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6. Use the ifconfig command to activate the adapter’s Ethernet interfaces.

For each adapter interface, type the following at the command line, replacing instance with the interface’s instance number and ip_address with the interface’s IP address:

# ifconfig qfeinstance ip_address plumb up

For example, if you were using the adapter’s four interfaces, and they were named

qfe0, qfe1, qfe2, and qfe3, you would type:

# ifconfig qfe0 ip_address plumb up # ifconfig qfe1 ip_address plumb up # ifconfig qfe2 ip_address plumb up # ifconfig qfe3 ip_address plumb up

The adapter’s network interfaces should now be using the unique MAC addresses.

Booting the System Over a Sun Quad FastEthernet Interface

Perform the following procedure to use a Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter Ethernet interface as the boot device.

▼ To Boot the System Over the Network

1. Before shutting down the operating environment and halting the system, make sure 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 powering off a Netra ct server, you would refer to the Netra ct Server Service Manual.

After shutting down the system, you should see the OpenBoot PROM ok prompt on the system console.

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3. At the ok prompt, type show-nets to list the network devices on your system.

You should see the full path name of the qfe devices, similar to the following example:

ok show-nets a) /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@e/SUNW,hme@0,1 b) /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@d/SUNW,qfe@3,1 c) /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@d/SUNW,qfe@2,1 d) /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@d/SUNW,qfe@1,1 e) /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@d/SUNW,qfe@0,1 f) /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@b/SUNW,hme@0,1 g) /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a/SUNW,hme@0,1 h) /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/network@3,1 i) /pci@1f,0/pci@1,1/network@1,1 q) NO SELECTION Enter Selection, q to quit:

4. Select the qfe device that you want to use as a boot device.

Using the show-nets command, select the letter of the device you wish to use. For example:

Enter Selection, q to quit: b /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@d/SUNW,qfe@3,1 has been selected. Type ^Y ( Control-Y ) to insert it in the command line. e.g. ok nvalias mydev ^Y for creating devalias mydev for /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@d/SUNW,qfe@3,1

Note – You need to select only one of these qfe devices for booting.

5. At the ok prompt type the boot command and the Control-Y key sequence to paste the full path name of the selected qfe device.

You can either type boot and the full path name to the qfe device, or you can type boot and press the Control-Y key sequence. In this example, the Control-Y key sequence would be replaced by:

ok boot /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@d/SUNW,qfe@3,1

6. Press the Return key to boot the system over the qfe device.

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APPENDIX

Specifications

This appendix defines the connector pin descriptions and lists the specifications for the rear- and front-access versions of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter.

This appendix contains the following sections:

■ “Ethernet Port Locations and Descriptions” on page 52

■ “Operation Specifications” on page 53

■ “Physical Dimensions” on page 54

■ “Environmental Specifications” on page 55

■ “Power Requirements” on page 56

Ethernet Port Locations and Descriptions

FIGURE A-1 shows the four Ethernet port connectors of both the rear-access and

front-access versions of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter.

TABLE A-1 lists the pin descriptions for the four RJ-45 Ethernet ports.

Rear-access Front-access

Port 3 Port 2 Port 1 Port 0

Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3

FIGURE A-1 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Locations

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TABLEA-1 Pin Descriptions for the Four 8-Pin RJ-45 Connectors (Ports 0 to 3)

Description Port 0 Port 1 Port 2 Port 3

Not Used 1 1 1 1 Not Used 2 2 2 2 TD+ 3 3 3 3 Not Used 4 4 4 4 TD– 5 5 5 5 RD+ 6 6 6 6 RD– 7 7 7 7 Not Used 8 8 8 8

Operation Specifications

TABLEA-2 Operation Specifications

Specification Performance

Maximum Ethernet transfer rate 10/100 Mbps per channel Host interface • 256-pin PBGA PCI to PCI bridge with a 64-bit primary and 32-bit

secondary interface.

• Operates transparently in either 64-bit or 32-bit slots.

• Supports both 3.3v and 5v signalling environments.

• Fully compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification, Rev. 2.1.

Network interface 100BASE-TX using Category 5 (data-grade) cable;

10BASE-T using Category 3 (voice-grade) cable or better

Single UTP RJ-45 for both 10 and 100 Mbps per channel Ethernet version Conforms to IEEE 802.3u PCI clock 33 MHz max. PCI data burst transfer rate 133 Mbps PCI data/address Lines AD63-0 PCI modes Master/slave

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Physical Dimensions

Physical Dimensions of the Rear-Access Adapter

TABLEA-3 Physical Dimensions (Rear-Access)

Dimension Measurement

Front card:

Length 233.35 mm (9.19 in.) Width 160 mm (6.3 in.) Height

Primary component side Meets the CompactPCI specs of 13.71 mm (0.54 in.) Back side Meets the CompactPCI specs of 1.52 mm (0.06 in.)

Weight 312 g (10.4 oz)

Rear transition card:

Length 233.35 mm (9.19 in.) Width 80 mm (3.15 in.) Height

Primary component side Meets the CompactPCI specs of 13.71 mm (0.54 in.) Back side Meets the CompactPCI specs of 1.52 mm (0.06 in.)

Weight 195 g (6.5 oz)

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Physical Dimensions of the Front-Access Adapter

TABLEA-4 Physical Dimensions (Front-Access)

Dimension Measurement

Length (with the card guide) 233.35 mm (9.19 in.) Length (without the card guide) 100.00 mm (3.94 in.) Width 160 mm (6.3 in.) Height

Primary component side Meets the CompactPCI specs of 13.71 mm (0.54 in.) Back side Meets the CompactPCI specs of 1.52 mm (0.06 in.)

Weight 312 g (10.4 oz)

Environmental Specifications

TABLEA-5 Environmental Specifications

Condition Operating Specification Nonoperating Specification

Temperature -5˚ to 50˚ C (23˚ to 122˚ F) -40˚ to 70˚ C (-40˚ to 158˚ F) Relative humidity 5 to 95% RH noncondensing

(maximum wet bulb temperature 40 C)

Altitude -392 m to 4000 m

(-1,285 ft to 13,123 ft) Shock 10 g, 11 msec, 1/2 sine wave 100 m drop Vibration (sine) 0.2 g, 5 to 500 Hz 1.5 g, 5 to 500 Hz Vibration (random) Zone 4 Earthquake 0.01 g

95% RH noncondensing

4000 m (13,123 ft)

/Hz, 10 to 200 Hz

0.003 g

/Hz, 200 to 2000 Hz

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Power Requirements

TABLEA-6 Power Requirements

Specification Measurement

Maximum power dissipation 14 watts Maximum power consumption 2.8 amps @ 5V Voltage tolerance 5V +/- 5% Ripple Maximum 100 mV Operational current 5V, 2.0 amps

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APPENDIX

Configuring the Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters

The qfe(1M) device driver controls the four Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter SUNW,qfe Ethernet devices. You can manually set the qfe device driver parameters to customize each SUNW,qfe device in your system. This appendix lists the available qfe device driver parameters and describes how you can set these parameters.

This appendix contains these sections:

■ “Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters” on page 58

■ “Hardware Overview” on page 58

■ “Device Driver Parameter Values and Definitions” on page 59

■ “Parameters that Define the Current Status” on page 60

■ “Interpacket Gap Parameters” on page 60

■ “Defining an Additional Delay Before Transmitting a Packet” on page 61

■ “Operational Mode Parameters” on page 62

■ “Defining the Number of Back-to-Back Packets to Transmit” on page 63

■ “Parameters That Report Transceiver Capabilities” on page 63

■ “Parameters That Report the Link Partner Capabilities” on page 64

■ “Setting the qfe Device Driver Parameters” on page 65

■ “Using the ndd Utility to Set and Display Parameters” on page 65

■ “Setting Parameters Using the qfe.conf File” on page 72

Note – The configuration procedures in this chapter are correct for the Solaris 8

6/00 operating environment. If your system is running a future compatible operating environment, refer to the Platform Notes: The Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver document for the latest configuration procedures. You can view this manual on the http://docs.sun.com website.

Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters

This section describes the hardware overview of the local transceiver used in the adapter and defines the qfe device driver parameters.

Hardware Overview

The four SUNW,qfe channels each provide 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX networking interfaces, using the PCI FastEthernet and Expansion (PFEX) ASIC and a local transceiver. The device driver automatically sets the link speed to 10 or 100 Mbps and conforms to the 100BASE-T IEEE 802.3u Ethernet standard. The PFEX ASIC provides the PCI interface and medium access control (MAC) functions. The local transceiver, which connects to an RJ-45 connector, provides the physical-layer functions.

The local transceiver is capable of all the operating speeds and modes listed below:

■ 100 Mbps, full-duplex

■ 100 Mbps, half-duplex

■ 10 Mbps, full-duplex

■ 10 Mbps, half-duplex

The local transceiver performs autonegotiation with the remote end of the link (the link partner) to select a common mode of operation. See “Autonegotiation Protocol” on page 45 for more information.

The local transceiver also supports a forced mode of operation. You can set the speed and mode using the ndd utility, or, to make sure the changes persist after a system reboot, you can create a qfe.conf file. See “Setting the qfe Device Driver Parameters” on page 65 for more information about setting driver parameters.

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Device Driver Parameter Values and Definitions

TABLE B-1 lists the qfe device driver parameters.

TABLEB-1 qfe Driver Parameters, Status, and Descriptions

Parameter Status Description

transceiver_inuse Read only Defines the current status link_status Read only Defines the current status link_speed Read only Defines the current status link_mode Read only Defines the current status ipg1 Read and write Interpacket gap parameter ipg2 Read and write Interpacket gap parameter use_int_xcvr Read and write Operational mode parameter pace_size Read and write Operational mode parameter adv_autoneg_cap Read and write Operational mode parameter adv_100fdx_cap Read and write Operational mode parameter adv_100hdx_cap Read and write Operational mode parameter adv_10fdx_cap Read and write Operational mode parameter adv_10hdx_cap Read and write Operational mode parameter autoneg_cap Read only Local transceiver autonegotiation capability 100fdx_cap Read only Local transceiver capability of the hardware 100hdx_cap Read only Local transceiver capability of the hardware 10fdx_cap Read only Local transceiver capability of the hardware 10hdx_cap Read only Local transceiver capability of the hardware lp_autoneg_cap Read only Link partner autonegotiation capability lp_100fdx_cap Read only Link partner capability lp_100hdx_cap Read only Link partner capability lp_10fdx_cap Read only Link partner capability lp_10hdx_cap Read only Link partner capability instance Read and write Device instance lance_mode Read and write Additional delay before transmitting a packet ipg0 Read and write Additional delay before transmitting a packet

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Parameters that Define the Current Status

The read-only parameters described in TABLE B-2 explain the operational mode of the interface. The following parameters display the current status of an interface.

TABLEB-2 Read-Only Parameters Defining the Current Status

Parameter Description

link_status Current link status

0 = Link down 1 = Link up

link_speed Current link speed (valid only if the link is up)

0 = 10 Mbps 1 = 100 Mbps

link_mode Current link mode (valid only if the link is up)

0 = Half duplex 1 = Full duplex

Interpacket Gap Parameters

The adapter’s PCI fast Ethernet and expansion (PFEX) ASIC supports programmable Interpacket Gap (IPG) parameters ipg1 and ipg2. The total IPG is the sum of ipg1 and ipg2. The total IPG is 9.6 microseconds when the link speed set by the autonegotiation protocol is 10 Mbps. When the link speed is 100 Mbps, the total IPG is 0.96 microseconds.

TABLE B-3 lists the default values and allowable values for the IPG parameters ipg1

and ipg2.

TABLEB-3 Read-Write Interpacket Gap Parameter Values and Descriptions

Parameter

ipg1 0 to 255 ipg1 = 8 (default at initialization) ipg2 0 to 255 ipg2 = 4 (default at initialization)

Values (Byte-time) Description

By default, the driver sets ipg1 to 8-byte time and ipg2 to 4-byte time, which are the standard values. (Byte time is the time it takes to transmit one byte on the link, with a link speed of either 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps.)

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If your network has systems that use longer IPG (the sum of ipg1 and ipg2), and if those systems seem to be slow when accessing the network, increase the values of ipg1 and ipg2 to match the longer IPGs of the other systems.

Defining an Additional Delay Before Transmitting a Packet

The adapter’s PFEX ASIC supports a programmable mode called local area network controller for Ethernet (LANCE) mode, which is set with the lance_mode parameter.

When a driver receives a packet with lance_mode enabled (the default), it adds an additional time delay before transmitting the packet. This delay, set by the ipg0 parameter, is in addition to the delay set by the ipg1 and ipg2 parameters. The additional ipg0 delay helps to reduce collisions.

If lance_mode is disabled, the value of ipg0 is ignored and no additional delay is set. Only the delays set by ipg1 and ipg2 are used. Disable lance_mode if other systems keep sending a large number of back-to-back packets. Systems that have lance_mode enabled might not have enough time to transmit a large number of back-to-back packets on the network.

You can add an additional delay by setting the ipg0 parameter to a value from 0 to 31, which is the nibble time delay. Note that nibble time is the time it takes to transfer four bits on the link. If the link speed is 10 Mbps, nibble time is equal to 400 ns. If the link speed is 100 Mbps, the nibble time is equal to 40 ns.

For example, if the link speed is 10 Mbps, and you set ipg0 to 20, multiply 20 by 400 ns to get 8000 ns. If the link speed is 100 Mbps, and you set ipg0 to 30, you would multiply 30 by 40 ns to get 1200 ns.

TABLE B-4 defines the lance_mode and ipg0 parameters.

TABLEB-4 Parameters Defining lance_mode and ipg0

Parameter Values Description

lance_mode 0

ipg0 0 to 31 Additional media byte time delay before

0=lance_mode disabled 1=lance_mode enabled (default)

transmitting a packet (after receiving a packet)

Note – The default value of ipg0 is 16, which is 6.4 microseconds for 10 Mbps and

0.64 microseconds for 100 Mbps.

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Operational Mode Parameters

TABLE B-5 describes the operational mode parameters and their default values.

TABLEB-5 Operational Mode Parameters

Parameter Description

adv_autoneg_cap Local transceiver capability advertised by the hardware

0 = Forced mode 1 = Autonegotiation (default)

adv_100fdx_cap Local transceiver capability advertised by the hardware; read/write parameter

0 = Not 100 Mbit/sec full-duplex capable 1 = 100 Mbit/sec full-duplex capable (default)

adv_100hdx_cap Local transceiver capability advertised by the hardware; read/write parameter

0 = Not 100 Mbit/sec half-duplex capable 1 = 100 Mbit/sec half-duplex capable (default)

adv_10fdx_cap Local transceiver capability advertised by the hardware; read/write parameter

0 = Not 10 Mbit/sec full-duplex capable (default) 1 = 10 Mbit/sec full-duplex capable

adv_10hdx_cap Local transceiver capability advertised by the hardware; read/write parameter

0 = Not 10 Mbit/sec half-duplex capable 1 = 10 Mbit/sec half-duplex capable (default)

Note – The priority (in descending order) for these parameters is:

adv_100fdx_cap, adv_100T4_cap, adv_100hdx_cap, adv_10fdx_cap, and adv_10hdx_cap.

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Defining the Number of Back-to-Back Packets to Transmit

The pace_size parameter (see TABLE B-6) defines the maximum number of back-toback packets you can transmit at one time. If the value is zero, there will be no limit to the number of back-to-back packets that can be transmitted.

TABLEB-6 Back-to-Back Packet Transmission Capability

Parameter Values

pace_size 1 to 255 = Number of back-to-back packets transmitted at one time

0 = No limit to the number of back-to-back packets that can be transmitted (default)

Parameters That Report Transceiver Capabilities

TABLE B-7 describes the read-only transceiver capabilities. These parameters define

the capabilities of the local transceiver.

TABLEB-7 Read-Only Transceiver Capabilities

Parameter Description

autoneg_cap Local transceiver capability of the hardware

0 = Not capable of autonegotiation 1 = Autonegotiation capable

100fdx_cap Local transceiver capability of the hardware; initialized at startup

0 = Not 100 Mbit/sec full-duplex capable 1 = 100 Mbit/sec full-duplex capable

100hdx_cap Local transceiver capability of the hardware; initialized at startup

0 = Not 100 Mbit/sec half-duplex capable 1 = 100 Mbit/sec half-duplex capable

10fdx_cap Local transceiver capability of the hardware; initialized at startup

0 = Not 10 Mbit/sec full-duplex capable 1 = 10 Mbit/sec full-duplex capable

10hdx_cap Local transceiver capability of the hardware; initialized at startup

0 = Not 10 Mbit/sec half-duplex capable 1 = 10 Mbit/sec half-duplex capable

Appendix B Configuring the Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters 63

Parameters That Report the Link Partner Capabilities

TABLE B-8 describes the read-only link partner capabilities.

TABLEB-8 Read-Only Link Partner Capabilities

Parameter Values

lp_autoneg_cap 0 = No autonegotiation

1 = Autonegotiation

lp_100fdx_cap 0 = No 100 Mbit/sec full-duplex transmission

1 = 100 Mbit/sec full-duplex

lp_100hdx_cap 0 = No 100 Mbit/sec half-duplex transmission

1 = 100 Mbit/sec half-duplex

lp_10fdx_cap 0 = No 10 Mbit/sec full-duplex transmission

1 = 10 Mbit/sec full-duplex

lp_10hdx_cap 0 = No 10 Mbit/sec half-duplex transmission

1 = 10 Mbit/sec half-duplex

If the link partner is not capable of autonegotiation (when lp_autoneg_cap is 0) the information described in equals 0.

TABLE B-8 is not relevant and the parameter value

If the link partner is capable of autonegotiation (when lp_autoneg_cap is 1), the speed and mode information are displayed when you use autonegotiation and get the link partner capabilities.

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Setting the qfe Device Driver Parameters

This section describes how to set the qfe device driver parameters in three ways:

■ Using the ndd utility

■ Using the qfe.conf file

To set device driver parameters dynamically while the system is running, use the ndd utility. For example, on a hot-swap system, you can use the ndd utility to display and set parameters for qfe devices without rebooting the system. However, if you reboot the system, or if the system shuts down, the parameters revert back to their default settings. Using the ndd utility is a good way to display the current configuration and to test different parameter settings.

To set parameters for a single qfe device (or a subset of qfe devices) in the system permanently, set the parameters in the /kernel/drv/qfe.conf file. While the parameters values set in the qfe.conf file persist after the system is rebooted, you do not need to reboot the system in order for the parameter changes to take effect. You can use your system’s hot-swap commands to apply the qfe.conf changes to the qfe devices.

Using the ndd Utility to Set and Display Parameters

The following sections describe how you can use the ndd utility to modify (with the

-set option) or display (without the -set option) the parameters for each SUNW,qfe device.

Identifying Device Instances

Before you use the ndd utility to display or to set a parameter for a qfe device, you must specify the device instance number for the utility, because there will be at least four SUNW,qfe devices. You can find the instance numbers of the qfe devices in the /etc/path_to_inst file.

Appendix B Configuring the Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters 65

▼ To Specify the Device Instance for the ndd Utility

1. Check the /etc/path_to_inst file to identify the instance number associated with a particular SUNW,qfe device.

For example:

In the preceding example, the four SUNW,qfe@x,1 instances are from a Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter. For clarity, the instance numbers are shown in boldface type.

2. Use the ndd command to select the SUNW,qfe device using the instance number.

# ndd -set /dev/qfe instance instance-number

The device instance will remain selected until you change the selection.

Using the ndd Utility in Noninteractive and Interactive Modes

You can use the ndd utility in two modes:

■ Noninteractive

■ Interactive

In the noninteractive mode, you can invoke the utility to set or display a single device driver parameter. Once you execute the ndd command, the utility will exit back to the terminal prompt. In the interactive mode, you can display or set more than one driver parameter value using the utility’s prompt. Refer to the ndd(1M) man page for more information about using the ndd utility.

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Using the ndd Utility in Noninteractive Mode

This section describes how to modify a parameter value and how to display a parameter value using the ndd utility in noninteractive mode.

● To modify a parameter value, use the -set option.

If you invoke the ndd utility with the -set option, the utility will set the specified device driver parameter to value:

# ndd -set /dev/qfe parameter value

For example, if you want to disable LANCE mode, you would type:

# ndd -set /dev/qfe lance_mode 0

● To display the value of a parameter, specify the parameter name, omitting the

-set option.

When you omit the -set option (and omit the parameter value), the utility assumes that you want to display the current parameter value.

# ndd /dev/qfe parameter

For example, if you wanted view the link speed of the device, you would type:

# ndd /dev/qfe link_speed 1

In the preceding example, the link speed is set to 100 Mbps.

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● To list all the parameters supported by the qfe driver, type ndd /dev/qfe \? at

a terminal prompt.

# ndd /dev/qfe \? ? (read only) transceiver_inuse (read only) link_status (read only) link_speed (read only) link_mode (read only) ipg1 (read and write) ipg2 (read and write) use_int_xcvr (read and write) pace_size (read and write) adv_autoneg_cap (read and write) adv_100fdx_cap (read and write) adv_100hdx_cap (read and write) adv_10fdx_cap (read and write) adv_10hdx_cap (read and write) autoneg_cap (read only) 100fdx_cap (read only) 100hdx_cap (read only) 10fdx_cap (read only) 10hdx_cap (read only) lp_autoneg_cap (read only) lp_100fdx_cap (read only) lp_100hdx_cap (read only) lp_10fdx_cap (read only) lp_10hdx_cap (read only) instance (read and write) lance_mode (read and write) ipg0 (read and write) #

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Using the ndd Utility in Interactive Mode

● To modify a parameter value in interactive mode, start the utility as shown below.

The ndd utility prompts for the name of a parameter:

# ndd /dev/qfe name to get/set? (Enter the parameter name or ? to view all parameters)

After you type the parameter name, the ndd utility prompts for the parameter value. For example, if you want to disable LANCE mode, you would type:

# ndd /dev/qfe name to get/set ? lance_mode value ? 0 name to get/set ? q #

● To display a parameter value, start the ndd utility, type a parameter name, and

press the Return key until the value is displayed.

Press the Return key at the value and length prompts to display the current value of a selected parameter. For example, to display the value of the lance_mode parameter, you would type:

# ndd /dev/qfe name to get/set ? lance_mode value ? length ? 0 name to get/set ? q #

● Type q to exit interactive mode.

name to get/set ? q #

Appendix B Configuring the Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters 69

Setting Forced Mode Using the ndd Utility

This section describes how to force a network speed over an interface (forced mode) and to disable autonegotiation.

▼ To Set Forced Mode and Disable Autonegotiation

1. Use the ndd utility to select the qfe instance that you want to set.

# ndd -set /dev/qfe instance instance-number

See “Identifying Device Instances” on page 65 for more information.

2. Select one of the four operational mode parameters (adv_100fdx_cap, adv_100hdx_cap, adv_10fdx_cap,oradv_10hdx_cap), and use the ndd utility

to set its value to 1.

For example, to set the 10 Mbps, half-duplex mode, you would set the

adv_10hdx_cap parameter to 1.

# ndd -set /dev/qfe adv_10hdx_cap 1

If you set more than one of the operational mode parameters to 1, the driver will select the mode that is highest in the priority order (see “Operational Mode Parameters” on page 62 for more information).

3. Use the ndd utility to disable autonegotiation by setting the adv_autoneg_cap parameter to 0.

# ndd -set /dev/qfe adv_autoneg_cap 0

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To Enable Autonegotiation Using the ndd Utility

This section describes how to set at least one of the four operational modes and enable autonegotiation. See “Autonegotiation Protocol” on page 45 for more information about the autonegotiation and operational modes.

▼ To Enable Autonegotiation

1. Use the ndd utility to select the qfe instance that you want to set.

# ndd -set /dev/qfe instance instance-number

See “Identifying Device Instances” on page 65 for more information.

2. Select at least one of the four operational mode parameters ( adv_100fdx_cap, adv_100hdx_cap, adv_10fdx_cap, adv_10hdx_cap) that you want to advertise

to the remote link partner, and set its value to 1.

For example, to make the interface advertise a 10 Mbps, full-duplex mode, you would type:

# ndd -set /dev/qfe adv_10fdx_cap 1

3. Use the ndd utility to enable autonegotiation mode by setting the adv_autoneg_cap parameter to 1.

# ndd -set /dev/qfe adv_autoneg_cap 1

Appendix B Configuring the Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters 71

Setting Parameters Using the qfe.conf File

To set the qfe driver parameters for qfe devices so that the parameter variables stay in effect after rebooting the system, create a qfe.conf file in your system’s /kernel/drv directory.

You can also create a qfe.conf file when you need to set parameters for a specific qfe device in the system. The parameters you set are read and write parameters listed in “Device Driver Parameter Values and Definitions” on page 59, and in

TABLEB-9 qfe.conf File Parameters

qfe Driver Parameter Description

ipg1 Interpacket gap delay parameter ipg2 Interpacket gap delay parameter use_int_xcvr Force the use of the internal transceiver pace_size Set the maximum number of back-to-back packets that can be

transmitted at one time

adv_autoneg_cap Advertise to the link partner whether or not the local transceiver is

capable of autonegotiation

adv_100fdx_cap Advertise to the link partner whether or not the local transceiver is

capable of 100 Mbps, full-duplex

adv_100hdx_cap Advertise to the link partner whether or not the local transceiver is

capable of 100 Mbps, half-duplex

adv_10fdx_cap Advertise to the link partner whether or not the local transceiver is

capable of 10 Mbps, full-duplex

adv_10hdx_cap Advertise to the link partner whether or not the local transceiver is

capable of 10 Mbps, half-duplex

lance_mode Allow an additional interpacket gap delay to be set by the ipg0

parameter

ipg0 Additional interpacket gap delay parameter

TABLE B-9.

The man pages for prtconf(1M), system(4) and driver.conf(4) include additional details about driver configuration files.

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▼ To Set Driver Parameters By Creating a

qfe.conf File

1. Log in to the system.

Refer to the server’s documentation for the procedure.

2. Obtain the hardware path names for the qfe devices in the device tree.

The path names and the associated instance numbers are in the

/etc/path_to_inst file.

# grep qfe /etc/path_to_inst "/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a/SUNW,qfe@0,1" 0 "qfe" "/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a/SUNW,qfe@1,1" 1 "qfe" "/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a/SUNW,qfe@2,1" 2 "qfe" "/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a/SUNW,qfe@3,1" 3 "qfe"

In the preceding lines:

■ The first part within the double quotes specifies the hardware node name in the

device tree.

■ The second number is the instance number.

■ The last part in the double quotation marks is the driver name.

■ In the device path name, the last component after the last / character and before

the @ character is the device name.

■ The path name before the last component is the parent name.

■ The comma-separated numbers after the @ character at the end represent the

device and function numbers, which are together referred to as the unit-address.

To identify a qfe device unambiguously in the qfe.conf file, use the name, the parent name, and the unit-address for the device. Refer to the pci(4) man page for more information about the PCI device specification.

In the first line of the previous example:

■ Name = SUNW,qfe

■ Parent = /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a

■ Unit-address = 0,1

In the second line of the previous example:

■ Name = SUNW,qfe

■ Parent = /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a

■ Unit-address = 1,1

Appendix B Configuring the Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters 73

In the third line of the previous example:

■ Name = SUNW,qfe

■ Parent = /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a

■ Unit-address = 2,1

In the fourth line of the previous example:

■ Name = SUNW,qfe

■ Parent = /pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a

■ Unit-address = 3,1

3. Using a text editor, create a /kernel/drv/qfe.conf file.

4. Add entries to the qfe.conf file that follow this format:

name="name" parent="parent" unit-address="address" parameter=value;

For example, to set the ipg1 and ipg2 parameters for the four devices listed in Step 2, you would add these lines:

name= "SUNW,qfe" parent="/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a" unit-address="0,1" ipg1=20 ipg2=10; name= "SUNW,qfe" parent="/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a" unit-address="1,1" ipg1=20 ipg2=10; name= "SUNW,qfe" parent="/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a" unit-address="2,1" ipg1=20 ipg2=10; name= "SUNW,qfe" parent="/pci@1f,0/pci@1/pci@1/pci@a" unit-address="3,1" ipg1=20 ipg2=10;

5. Save the qfe.conf file.

After editing the qfe.conf file, you can either reboot the system or use a hot-swap command to disconnect and connect the interface to the system. For example, the cfgadm command used by the Netra ct systems will access the qfe.conf file when it attaches the qfe devices to the system. See your system’s documentation for more information about using hot-swap commands.

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APPENDIX

Removing and Replacing the Adapter

This appendix describes how to disable the adapter’s qfe interfaces prior to removing the adapter from a system, and how to activate the interfaces after replacing the adapter.

This appendix contains the following sections:

■ “Disabling the Network Interfaces and Removing the Adapter” on page 76

■ “Replacing the Adapter and Activating the Network Interfaces” on page 78

These procedures apply to both the rear-access and front-access versions of the adapter.

Note – The procedures for removing and replacing the adapters are system-specific

and are beyond the scope of this manual. If you are required to reinstall the cards, you must follow the instructions outlined in your system’s service manual for the removal and replacement of network interface I/O cards.

Disabling the Network Interfaces and Removing the Adapter

This procedure describes how to disable the adapter’s qfe interfaces before removing the adapter from a hot-swap server. This procedure also lists cautions that must be read before removing the adapter from the server.

▼ To Disable the Network Interfaces and Remove

the Adapter

Before starting this procedure, make sure that all network activity over the adapter’s network interfaces has stopped.

1. Log in to the system as superuser.

Refer to the system’s documentation for the correct procedure.

2. Use the ifconfig command to disable the qfe interfaces.

To disable each active qfe interface on the adapter, use the following command to disable and unplumb each interface (replace instance with the instance number of the interface):

# ifconfig qfeinstance unplumb

For example, if the adapter had four active qfe devices named qfe0, qfe1, qfe2, and qfe3, you would type:

# ifconfig qfe0 unplumb # ifconfig qfe1 unplumb # ifconfig qfe2 unplumb # ifconfig qfe3 unplumb

The preceding commands will stop the system from transmitting messages through qfe devices, which will allow you to safely remove the adapter from the system.

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3. Remove the adapter from the system as documented in the system’s service manual.

Caution – You must follow the instructions outlined in your system’s service

manual for the removal of network interface I/O cards. If you do not follow the procedures in the service manual, you may cause your system to panic.

In addition to the procedures documented in the server’s service manual, consider the following caution statements when removing faulty adapters, or when moving adapters to other slots, in hot-swap mode:

■ If you are removing a rear-access version of the adapter, you must always remove

the adapter’s front card before removing the rear transition card. If you remove the rear transition card first, you may panic the system.

■ Do not trust the hot-swap LED on the adapter when removing the card from the

system. On some systems, the hot-swap LED may turn on before the software has completely detached from the adapter. Use the LEDs on the system, as documented in the system’s service manual, when removing the adapter.

■ If the server is set to full hot-swap mode, do not rapidly open and close the

ejection levers. When you open the ejection levers, you will begin the software detachment process. This detachment process must end before you can safely close the ejection levers, which begins the software attachment process. If you open and close the levers rapidly, you can panic or hang the system.

■ When moving more than one adapter to different slots in the system, move the

adapters one at a time. If you move multiple adapters in rapid succession and at the same time, you may panic or hang the system.

Appendix C Removing and Replacing the Adapter 77

Replacing the Adapter and Activating the Network Interfaces

This procedure describes how to activate the qfe interfaces after replacing the adapter into the system.

▼ To Replace the Adapter and Activate the

Network Interfaces

1. Replace the adapter as documented in your system’s service manual.

Caution – You must follow the instructions outlined in your system’s service

manual for the replacement of network interface I/O cards. If you do not follow the procedures in service manual, you may cause your system to panic.

2. Log in to the system as superuser.

Refer to the system’s documentation for the procedure.

3. Activate the qfe interfaces using the ifconfig command.

For each adapter interface, type the following at the terminal prompt, replacing instance with the interface’s instance number and ip_address with the interface’s IP address:

# ifconfig qfeinstance ip_address plumb up

For example, if you want to activate four qfe devices named qfe0, qfe1, qfe2, and qfe3, you would type:

# ifconfig qfe0 129.144.10.83 plumb up # ifconfig qfe1 129.144.10.41 plumb up # ifconfig qfe2 129.144.10.67 plumb up # ifconfig qfe3 129.144.10.30 plumb up

Note – The IP addresses shown above are examples. Your interfaces will have

different IP addresses.

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APPENDIX

Testing the Adapter

This appendix describes how to test the adapter using either the SunVTS diagnostic application or the onboard FCode self-test.

This appendix contains the following sections:

■ “Using the SunVTS Diagnostic Software” on page 80

■ “Using the OpenBoot PROM FCode Self-Test” on page 81

Using the SunVTS Diagnostic Software

The SunVTS software executes multiple diagnostic hardware tests from a single user interface. It is used to verify the configuration and functionality of most hardware controllers and devices. The SunVTS software operates primarily from a user interface that enables you to set test parameters while diagnostic operations are being performed.

The SunVTS nettest diagnostic can be used to test all of the networking interfaces on the system, including the interfaces on the adapter.

To use the nettest diagnostic, you must have the SunVTS software installed on your system. Refer to the Solaris on Sun Hardware Platform Guide for SunVTS installation instructions.

Refer to the SunVTS documentation (listed in

TABLE D-1) for instructions on how to

run and monitor the nettest diagnostic. These SunVTS documents are available on the Solaris on Sun Hardware Collection, which is provided on the Solaris Supplement CD for the Solaris release on your system.

TABLED-1 SunVTS Documentation

Title Description

SunVTS User’s Guide Describes the SunVTS diagnostic environment

SunVTS Test Reference Manual Describes each SunVTS test (including the nettest)

and describes the various test options and command-line arguments

SunVTS Quick Reference Provides an overview of the user interface

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Using the OpenBoot PROM FCode Self-Test

The Sun Quad FastEthernet adapter’s self-test verifies the correct operation of the adapter and identifies any hardware problems with the adapter. The self-test is a suite of tests that reside in the adapter’s FCode PROM.

You can only invoke the FCode self-test diagnostics using the OpenBoot PROM test or test-all commands. In order to access the OpenBoot PROM, you must shut down and halt your system to display the ok prompt.

You can use the adapter’s self-test any time you want to determine the status of the hardware. If you encounter an error while running the diagnostic test, the self-test displays appropriate error messages.

Note – Although the self-test does not require the adapter’s interface to be

connected to an active network, you will see failing error messages if it is not connected.

▼ To Run the FCode Self-Test Diagnostic

For more information about the OpenBoot commands (including test) in this section, refer to the OpenBoot Command Reference manual.

1. Make sure that all significant application and network 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 shutdown procedure. After shutting down the system, you should see the OpenBoot PROM’s ok prompt

on the system console.

3. At the ok prompt, set the auto-boot? configuration variable to false.

ok setenv auto-boot? false

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4. Set the diag-switch? parameter to true to see the diagnostic power-on self-test (POST) messages.

ok setenv diag-switch? true

5. Reset the system to activate these parameter changes.

ok reset-all

6. Use the show-nets command to display the list of network devices on the system.

Among the list of devices, you should see the four SUNW,qfe devices specific to the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter you want to test, as shown in the following example.

Note – The preceding device paths are examples. The actual device paths on your

system may be different from the examples shown here.

7. Use the test command, and the device paths found in Step 6, to test the adapter when you use the FCode self-test.

ok test device_path

Refer to the appropriate OpenBoot Command Reference Manual for more information on the test command.

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Sun Microsystems FASTETHERNET 6U User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC Class ANotice

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

FCC Class BNotice

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

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Contents

Figures

Tables

Preface

How This Book Is Organized

Using UNIX Commands

Typographic Conventions

Shell Prompts

Related Documentation

Accessing Sun Documentation Online

Ordering Sun Documentation

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Product Description

Features

Overview of the Installation Procedure

Installation Methods

Models of Hot Swap

Installing the Rear-Access Adapter

Installing the Front-Access Adapter

Installing the Rear-Access Adapter

Preparing for the Installation

Tools and Equipment Needed

Contents of the Ship Kit

Selecting a CompactPCI Slot Pair in the System

Determining the Installation Type

Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode

▼ To Install the Rear Transition Card

1. Retrieve the wrist strap from the adapter’s ship kit.

5. With the card resting on the mat, press the levers outward to open the ejection levers.

7. Push the card all the way in the slot until the two ejection levers move inward.

8. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the card.

▼ To Install the Rear-Access Front Card

1. Walk to the front of the server.

2. Confirm or reattach your wrist strap to the system’s chassis and to your wrist.

3. Locate the slot where you plan to install the front card.

6. With the card resting on the on the mat, press the levers outward to open the ejection levers.

8. Push the card all the way into the slot until the two ejection levers move inward.

9. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the card.

11. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist.

12. Log in to the server.

14. Reattach the wrist strap to the chassis and your wrist.

16. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist.

Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode

▼ To Power Off the Server

▼ To Install the Rear Transition Card

1. Retrieve the wrist strap from the adapter’s ship kit.

5. With the card resting on the mat, press the levers outward to open the ejection levers.

7. Push the card all the way into the slot until the two ejection levers move inward.

8. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the card.

▼ To Install the Rear-Access Front Card

1. Walk to the front of the server.

2. Confirm or reattach your wrist strap to the system’s chassis and to your wrist.

3. Locate the slot where you plan to install the front card.

6. With the card resting on the on the mat, press the levers outward to open the ejection levers.

8. Push the card all the way into the slot until the two ejection levers move inward.

9. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the card.

11. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist.

▼ To Power On the Server

Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition Card

▼ To Connect the Cables to the Rear Ethernet Ports

1. Locate the adapter’s rear transition card that you installed in the system.

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to an active Ethernet network.

Installing the Front-Access Adapter

Preparing for the Installation

Tools and Equipment Needed

Contents of the Ship Kit

Selecting a CompactPCI Slot in the System

Determining the Installation Type