Sun Microsystems Quad FastEthernet 6U Installation And User Manual

Sun Quad FastEthernet™6U

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Contents

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

Contents ix

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

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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.

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Using UNIX Commands

This document may not contain information on basic UNIX®commands and
procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring
devices.

See one or more of the following for this information:

■ Solaris Handbook for Sun Peripherals

■ AnswerBook2™ online documentation for the Solaris™ operating environment

■ Other software documentation that you received with your system

Typographic Conventions

TABLE P-1 Typographic Conventions

Typeface Meaning Examples

AaBbCc123 The names of commands, files,

and directories; on-screen
computer output

AaBbCc123

AaBbCc123 Book titles, new words or terms,

What you type, when
contrasted with on-screen
computer output

words to be emphasized

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

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.

To delete a file, type rm filename.

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Shell Prompts

TABLE P-2 Shell Prompts

Shell Prompt

C shell machine_name%
C shell superuser machine_name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell $
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser #

Related Documentation

TABLE P-3 Related Documentation

Application Title or Description

Adapter installation, removal, and
replacement

Device driver configuration Platform Notes: The Sun Quad FastEthernet Device

Managing networks Solaris System Administration Guide,

SunVTS™ diagnostic testing SunVTS User’s Guide

OpenBoot™ PROM commands OpenBoot 3.x Command Reference Manual

Your system’s:

• Service Manual

• Installation Manual

• Administrator ’s Guide

Driver

Volumes 1 through 3

SunVTS Test Reference Manual

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CHAPTER

1

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

1

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).

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

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Rear transition cardFront card

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 (

TABLE 1-1 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 (

TABLE 1-2 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

2

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.

7

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

Hard disk drives

CPU 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

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)

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.

6U CompactPCI I/O card
6U CompactPCI I/O card
6U CompactPCI I/O card
Alarm card

I/O rear card
I/O rear card
I/O rear card
Alarm RTC

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Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

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

FIGURE 2-2).

Top of
the card

Ejection levers

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

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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

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).