Sun Microsystems GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter User Manual
Sun™GigaSwift Ethernet
Adapter Installation and
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Contents
Preface xix
1. Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter Overview 1
Hardware Overview 1
Sun GigaSwift Ethernet MMF Adapter 1
LED Displays on the MMF Adapter 2
Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP Adapter 2
LED Displays on the UTP Adapter 3
Hardware and Software Requirements 4
Patch Requirements 4
Product Features 5
Key Protocols and Interfaces 5
Diagnostic Support 6
Support for Solaris 9 x86 Operating System 6
2. Installing the Adapter 7
Installing the Adapter With Dynamic Reconfiguration 7
Installing the Adapter Without Dynamic Reconfiguration 8
▼ To Install the Adapter 8
▼ To Verify the Hardware Installation 9
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Setting the local-mac-address? Variable 13
Rebooting the System 14
Using the Installation Script 14
▼ To Install the Software Using the Installation Script 15
Verifying the Software Installation 21
Configuring the Network Host Files 22
3. Network Configuration 25
Configuring the Network Host Files 25
Setting Up a GigaSwift Ethernet Network on a Diskless Client System 27
▼ To Set Up a GigaSwift Ethernet Port on a Diskless Client 27
Installing the Solaris Operating System Over a GigaSwift Ethernet Network 28
▼ To Install the Solaris Operating System Over a GigaSwift Ethernet
Network 29
Booting Over the GigaSwift Ethernet Network 32
4. Configuring Driver Parameters 37
GigaSwift Ethernet Device Driver Parameters 37
GigaSwift Ethernet Driver Parameter Values and Definitions 38
Operational Mode Parameters 39
Flow Control Parameters 40
Gigabit Link Clock Mastership Controls 41
Interpacket Gap Parameters 41
Interrupt Parameters 43
Random Early Drop Parameters 43
PCI Bus Interface Parameters 44
Jumbo Frames 45
Setting ce Driver Parameters 46
Setting Parameters Using the ndd Utility 47
▼ To Specify Device Instances for the ndd Utility 47
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Setting Parameters Using the ce.conf File 50
▼ To Set Driver Parameters Using a ce.conf File 51
Usability Enhancements to the Driver 52
GigaSwift Ethernet Driver Operating Statistics 54
Reporting the Link Partner Capabilities 55
5. Configuring VLANs 63
Overview of VLANs 63
Configuring VLANs 66
▼ To Configure Static VLANs 67
A. Installing the Software Manually 69
Installing the Driver Software Manually 69
▼ To Install the Driver Software Manually 69
Verifying Patches 74
▼ To Install Patches 74
▼ To Install a Sun VLAN Utility Patch 76
B. Using the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Driver in Solaris 9 x86 Operating Systems
79
Hardware and Software Requirements 79
Patch Requirements 80
Product Features 80
Key Protocols and Interfaces 80
Features Not Currently Supported 81
Using the Installation Script 81
▼ To Install the Software Using the Installation Script 81
Installing the Software Manually 84
▼ To Install the Software Manually 84
Verifying the Software Installation 87
Contents v
Configuring Driver Parameters 87
Configuring VLANs 87
C. Specifications 89
Connectors 89
Performance Specifications 91
Physical Characteristics 91
Power Requirements 91
D. Diagnostic Software and Troubleshooting Issues 93
SunVTS Diagnostic Software 93
Using the SunVTS netlbtest 94
▼ To Use the netlbtest 94
Using the OpenBoot PROM FCode Self-Test 95
▼ To Run the FCode Self-Test Diagnostic 95
Troubleshooting Issues 98
Known Incompatibilities With Pre-IEEE 802.3z Network Switches 98
▼ To Set Autonegotiation to off for a SunSwitch or an Alteon ACE 110
Switch 98
▼ To Set Autonegotiation to off for Other Noncompliant Network
Equipment 100
Failure to Configure GigaSwift Ethernet Instance 100
Nonspecific Issues 101
Problem With DR Attach on Sun Enterprise Platforms 102
Index 103
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Figures
FIGURE 1-1 Sun GigaSwift Ethernet MMF Adapter 2
FIGURE 1-2 Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP Adapter 3
FIGURE 5-2 Ethernet Tag Header Format 66
FIGURE C-1 Sun GigaSwift Ethernet MMF Adapter Connector 89
FIGURE C-2 Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP Adapter Connector 90
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Tables
TABLE 1-1 Front Panel Display LEDs for the MMF Adapter 2
TABLE 1-2 Front Panel Display LEDs for the UTP Adapter 3
TABLE 3-1 Device Link Parameters 33
TABLE 3-2 link-clock Capabilities for Link Up 34
TABLE 4-1 ce Driver Parameter, Status, and Descriptions 38
TABLE 4-2 Operational Mode Parameters 39
TABLE 4-3 Read-Write Flow Control Keyword Descriptions 40
TABLE 4-4 Forced Mode Parameters 41
TABLE 4-5 Parameters Defining enable_ipg0 and ipg0 42
TABLE 4-6 Read-Write Interpacket Gap Parameter Values and Descriptions 42
TABLE 4-7 RX Blanking Register for Alias Read 43
TABLE 4-8 RX Random Early Detecting 8-Bit Vectors 43
TABLE 4-9 PCI Bus Interface Parameters 44
TABLE 4-10 accept-jumbo Parameters 45
TABLE 4-11 Read-Only ce Device Capabilities 54
TABLE 4-12 Read-Only Link Partner Capabilities 55
TABLE 4-13 Transmit and Receive Parameters 56
TABLE A-1 Files and Directories on the CD-ROM 70
TABLE A-2 Patch Versions 74
TABLE B-1 Files and Directories on the CD-ROM 84
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TABLE C-1 SC Connector Link Characteristics (IEEE P802.3z) 89
TABLE C-2 Cat-5 Connector Link Characteristics 90
TABLE C-3 Performance Sepcifications 91
TABLE C-4 Physical Characteristics 91
TABLE C-5 Power Requirements 91
TABLE D-1 SunVTS Documentation 94
TABLE D-2 Troubleshooting the GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter 101
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Declaration of Conformity
Compliance Model Number: GCS
Product Family Name: Sun GigaSwift Copper Ethernet PCI Adapter Card (X4050A)
EMC
USA - FCC Class A
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2) This equipment must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
European Union
This equipment complies with the following requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC:
As Telecommunication Network Equipment (TNE) in both Telecom Centers and Other Than Telecom Centers per
(as applicable):
EN300-386 V.1.3.1 (09-2001) Required Limits:
EN55022/CISPR22 Class A
EN61000-3-2 Pass
EN61000-3-3 Pass
EN61000-4-2 6 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air)
EN61000-4-3 3 V/m 80-1000MHz, 10 V/m 800-960 MHz and 1400-2000 MHz
EN61000-4-4 1 kV AC and DC Power Lines, 0.5 kV Signal Lines,
EN61000-4-5 2 kV AC Line-Gnd, 1 kV AC Line-Line and Outdoor Signal Lines, 0.5 kV
Indoor Signal Lines > 10m.
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As Information Technology Equipment (ITE) Class A per (as applicable):
EN55022:1998/CISPR22:1997 Class A
EN55024:1998 Required Limits:
EN61000-4-2 4 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air)
EN61000-4-3 3 V/m
EN61000-4-4 1 kV AC Power Lines, 0.5 kV Signal and DC Power Lines
EN61000-4-5 1 kV AC Line-Line and Outdoor Signal Lines, 2 kV AC Line-Gnd, 0.5 kV DC
Power Lines
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Safety
This equipment complies with the following requirements of Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC:
EC Type Examination Certificates:
EN 60950:2000, 3rd Edition TÜV Rheinland Certificate No.
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Evaluated to all CB Countries
UL 60950, 3rd Edition, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00 File: Vol. Sec.
Supplementary Information: This product was tested and complies with all the requirements for the CE Mark.
________________/S/____________________________ _____________/S/_______________________________
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Declaration of Conformity
Compliance Model Number: GFS
Product Family Name: Sun GigaSwift Fiber Ethernet PCI Adapter Card (X4051A)
EMC
USA - FCC Class A
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2) This equipment must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
European Union
This equipment complies with the following requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC:
As Telecommunication Network Equipment (TNE) in both Telecom Centers and Other Than Telecom Centers per
(as applicable):
EN300-386 V.1.3.1 (09-2001) Required Limits:
EN55022/CISPR22 Class A
EN61000-3-2 Pass
EN61000-3-3 Pass
EN61000-4-2 6 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air)
EN61000-4-3 3 V/m 80-1000MHz, 10 V/m 800-960 MHz and 1400-2000 MHz
EN61000-4-4 1 kV AC and DC Power Lines, 0.5 kV Signal Lines,
EN61000-4-5 2 kV AC Line-Gnd, 1 kV AC Line-Line and Outdoor Signal Lines, 0.5 kV
Indoor Signal Lines > 10m.
EN61000-4-6 3 V
EN61000-4-11 Pass
As Information Technology Equipment (ITE) Class A per (as applicable):
EN55022:1998/CISPR22:1997 Class A
EN55024:1998 Required Limits:
EN61000-4-2 4 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air)
EN61000-4-3 3 V/m
EN61000-4-4 1 kV AC Power Lines, 0.5 kV Signal and DC Power Lines
EN61000-4-5 1 kV AC Line-Line and Outdoor Signal Lines, 2 kV AC Line-Gnd, 0.5 kV DC
Power Lines
EN61000-4-6 3 V
EN61000-4-8 1 A/m
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EN61000-4-11 Pass
EN61000-3-2 Pass
EN61000-3-3 Pass
Safety
This equipment complies with the following requirements of Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC:
EC Type Examination Certificates:
EN 60950:2000, 3rd Edition TÜV Rheinland Certificate No.
IEC 60950:2000, 3rd Edition, CB Scheme Certificate No.
Evaluated to all CB Countries
UL 60950, 3rd Edition, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-00 File: Vol. Sec.
Supplementary Information: This product was tested and complies with all the requirements for the CE Mark.
________________/S/____________________________ _____________/S/_______________________________
Dennis P. Symanski DATE Donald Cameron DATE
Manager, Compliance Engineering Program Manager
Sun Microsystems, Inc. Sun Microsystems Scotland, Limited
4150 Network Circle, MPK15-102 Blackness Road, Phase I, Main Bldg
Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Springfield, EH49 7LR
Tel: 650-786-3255 Scotland, United Kingdom
Fax: 650-786-3723 Tel: +44 1 506 672 539
Fax: +44 1 506 670 011
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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Note: This equipment has beentested and found to complywith the limitsfor a ClassA digitaldevice, pursuant toPart 15 of
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is operated in a commercialenvironment. This equipmentgenerates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energy,and ifit is
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the
authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
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Note: This equipment hasbeen testedand foundto complywith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant toPart 15of
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installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
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Preface
The Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter Installation and User’s Guide provides installation
instructions for both the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP adapter and the Sun GigaSwift
Ethernet MMF adapter. This manual also describes how to configure the driver
software.
These instructions are designed for enterprise system administrators with experience
installing network hardware and software.
How This Book Is Organized
Chapter 1 provides a description of the adapter, including hardware and software.
Chapter 2 describes how to install the adapter in your system and how to verify that
it has been installed correctly. It then describes how to install the driver software
using the automated script. Finally, the chapter describes how to edit the network
host files after installing the adapter on your system.
Chapter 3 describes how to edit the network host files after the hardware and
software have been installed on your system.
Chapter 4 describes how to configure the driver parameters used by the Sun
GigaSwift Ethernet adapter.
Chapter 5 explains VLANs in detail and provides configuration instructions and
examples.
Appendix A describes how to install the driver software manually.
Appendix B describes the features and limitations of using the Sun GigaSwift
Ethernet driver software in the Solaris 9 x86 Operating System.
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Appendix C lists the specifications for the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter.
Appendix D provides an overview of the SunVTS diagnostic application and
instructions for testing the adapter using the onboard FCode selftest. There is also a
section outlining some common troubleshooting issues.
Using UNIX Commands
This document might not contain information on basic UNIX®commands and
procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring
devices. See the following for this information:
■ Software documentation that you received with your system
■ Solaris™ Operating System documentation, which is at
http://docs.sun.com
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and directories; on-screen
computer output
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with on-screen computer output
words to be emphasized.
Replace command-line variables
with real names or values.
Use ls -a to list all files.
% You have mail.
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Password:
Read Chapter 6 in the User ’s Guide.
These are called class options.
You must be superuser to do this.
To delete a file, type rm filename.
Shell Prompts
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Installation
Diagnostic Software SunVTS User’s Guide
OpenBoot™ Commands OpenBoot 4.x Command Reference Manual
Sun Enterprise 6x00, 5x00, 4x00, and 3x00 Systems
Dynamic Reconfiguration User’s Guide
SunVTS Test Reference Manual
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CHAPTER
1
Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter Overview
This chapter provides a description of the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP and MMF
adapter hardware and software. This chapter includes the following sections:
■ “Hardware Overview” on page 1
■ “Hardware and Software Requirements” on page 4
■ “Patch Requirements” on page 4
■ “Product Features” on page 5
Hardware Overview
The adapter relieves congestion experienced at the backbone and server levels by
today’s networks, while providing a future upgrade path for high-end workstations
that require more bandwidth than Fast Ethernet can provide.
Sun GigaSwift Ethernet MMF Adapter
The Sun GigaSwift Ethernet MMF adapter is a low-profile, single-port gigabit
Ethernet fiber optics PCI bus card. It operates in 1000 Mbps Ethernet networks only.
1
LINK
FDX
TX
RX
FIGURE 1-1 Sun GigaSwift Ethernet MMF Adapter
LED Displays on the MMF Adapter
Four LEDs are displayed on the front panel of Sun GigaSwift Ethernet MMF adapter.
They are labeled on the front panel as shown in
TABLE1-1 Front Panel Display LEDs for the MMF Adapter
Label Meaning if Lit Color Source
LINK Link is up. Green* MAC
FDX Link is in full-duplex mode. Green MAC
TX Link is transmitting. Green MAC
RX Link is receiving. Green MAC
*LED will not light until the latest version of the driver software is installed.
TABLE 1-1.
Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP Adapter
The Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP adapter is a low-profile, single-port gigabit
Ethernet copper-based PCI bus card. It can be configured to operate in 10, 100, or
1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet networks. At 10 or 100 Mbit/sec the adapter can be set to
either half or full-duplex. At 1000 Mbit/sec, the adapter must operate at full-duplex.
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A
C
T
1000/100/10
BASE - TX
FIGURE 1-2 Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP Adapter
LED Displays on the UTP Adapter
Two LEDs are displayed on the front panel of the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP
adapter. They are labeled on the front panel as shown in
TABLE1-2 Front Panel Display LEDs for the UTP Adapter
Label Meaning if On/Active Color Source
LINK Gigabit link is up. Green PHY
ACT Link is transmitting or receiving data. Yellow PHY
TABLE 1-2.
Chapter 1 Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter Overview 3
Hardware and Software Requirements
Before using the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter, make sure your system meets the
following hardware and software requirements:
Hardware and Software Requirements
Hardware Sun Ultra™ 60, 80
Sun Enterprise™ 280, 420, 3000/3500, 4000/4500, 5000/5500,
6000/6500/6800, 15000
Netra™ 20, 100 T1, 200 T1, 240, 1280 (lw8T8), 1405
Sun Fire™ 4900, 4800, 280R, v1280, v880, V480, v440, v240, v20Z*
Sun Blade™ 1000, 100
OpenBoot PROM** Revision 4.x for SPARC platforms only
Operating System SPARC Solaris 7, 8, and 9 releases
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*Opteron platforms such as the Sun Fire v20Z are the only platforms that currently support the Sun GigaSwift
Ethernet adapter with the Solaris 9 x86 Operating System.
**the Solaris 9 x86 Operating System does not support OpenBoot PROM.
Sun Enterprise 3000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 series systems using the Sun GigaSwift
Ethernet adapter require a shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable.
Caution – Installing the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter on the Sun Enterprise 3000,
4000, 5000, and 6000 series systems is prohibited if option (X)1080A Sun Enterprise
Systems interface card is already installed on the 2632A PCI I/O board for these
platforms. Install the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter on the next available 2632A
PCI I/O card.
Patch Requirements
The software driver package provided on the CD-ROM has the following patches
preinstalled.
■ Solaris 7 Operating System Patch-ID Number 112327-18
■ Solaris 8 Operating System Patch-ID Number 111883-24
■ Solaris 9 Operating System Patch-ID Number 112817-17
■ Solaris 9 x86 Operating System Patch-ID Number 117714-01
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The Solaris 8 2/02 release includes Patch-ID Number 111883-05. Subsequent versions
of the Solaris operating system may include the correct version.
Following are the current driver patch versions (at the time this document was
created):
■ Patch-ID Number 112327-18 for Solaris 7 Operating System
■ Patch-ID Number 111883-24 for Solaris 8 Operating System
■ Patch-ID Number 112817-17 for Solaris 9 Operating System
■ Patch-ID Number 117714-01 for Solaris 9 x86 Operating System
Install the latest version of the Patch-ID number. For example, the Patch-ID number
for the Solaris 9 OS is 112817-17. The dash number -17 becomes higher with each
new version of the patch.
If you install Solaris 8 2/02 or any previous version of the Solaris Operating System
after installing the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet driver software, you must install the
latest version of the patch from the following web site:
http://sunsolve.sun.com
If the patch is not available on SunSolve, contact your local sales or service
representative.
Product Features
You can install or replace the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter. You can also diagnose
a failure using the built-in diagnostic tools.
Key Protocols and Interfaces
The Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter is interoperable with existing Ethernet
equipment, assuming standard Ethernet minimum and maximum frame size (64 to
1518 bytes), frame format, and compliance with the following standards and
protocols:
■ SNMP (limited MIB)
■ Full-duplex gigabit Ethernet interface
■ Low CPU utilization—Frees up server system resource and bandwidth
■ Dynamic reconfiguration (DR) and redundancy/failover support
■ Full flow control support
■ Duplex SC fiber connector (850 nm, SX)
■ 33/66-MHz, 32- or 64-bit bus master
■ Universal dual voltage signaling (3.3V and 5V)
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■ PCI Local Bus Rev 2.2-compliant (6.6-inch x 2.5-inch short card)
■ IPv4 and IPv6 support
■ Load balancing for RX packets among multiple CPUs
■ Jumbo frames enables the Ethernet interfaces to send and receive packets of up to
9216 bytes
■ IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
■ IEEE 802.1P/802.1D Priority Tagging/Quality Of Service
■ RAS support
■ Energy Star® support
Diagnostic Support
■ User-executable self-test using OpenBoot PROM
■ SunVTS™ diagnostic tool
Support for Solaris 9 x86 Operating System
The Sun GigaSwift Ethernet MMF/UTP adapter supports the Solaris 9 x86
Operating System in the Sun Fire v20Z.
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CHAPTER
2
Installing the Adapter
This chapter describes how to install the adapter in your system and verify that it
has been installed correctly. It then describes how to install the driver software using
the automated script. Finally, this chapter describes how to edit the network host
files after installing the adapter on your system.
This chapter contains the following sections:
■ “Installing the Adapter With Dynamic Reconfiguration” on page 7
■ “Installing the Adapter Without Dynamic Reconfiguration” on page 8
■ “Using the Installation Script” on page 14
■ “Verifying the Software Installation” on page 21
■ “Configuring the Network Host Files” on page 22
Note – If you are installing the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter in a machine
running the Solaris 9 x86 Operating System, the following features are not
supported: diskless client, installing the Solaris Operating System over this adapter,
using this adapter as the primary boot device.
Installing the Adapter With Dynamic Reconfiguration
If you have a Sun Enterprise system that supports dynamic reconfiguration (DR),
you do not have to reboot your system after installing the adapter.
The process of adding and configuring an adapter with DR involves connecting the
attachment point and configuring its occupant. I n most cases, the cfgadm(1M)
command can perform both steps at once.
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Note – Dynamic reconfiguration (DR) is a system-specific feature. If you have a Sun
Enterprise system that supports DR, refer to the Sun Enterprise Dynamic
Reconfiguration User’s Guide and your system’s documentation for further
information about DR.
Installing the Adapter Without Dynamic Reconfiguration
▼ To Install the Adapter
Note – The following instructions describe the basic tasks required to install the
adapter. Refer to your system installation or service manual for detailed PCI adapter
installation instructions.
1. Halt and power off your system.
2. Power off all of the peripherals connected to your system.
3. Open the system unit.
4. Attach the adhesive copper strip of the antistatic wrist strap to the metal casing of
the power supply. Wrap the other end twice around your wrist, with the adhesive
side against your skin.
5. Holding the PCI adapter by the edges, unpack it and place it on an antistatic
surface.
6. Using a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the PCI filler panel from the slot in
which you want to insert the PCI adapter.
Save the filler panel screw for Step 9.
7. Holding the PCI adapter by the edges, align the adapter edge connector with the
PCI slot. Slide the adapter face plate into the small slot at the end of the PCI
opening.
8. Applying even pressure at both corners of the adapter, push the PCI adapter until
it is firmly seated in the slot.
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