Network Card User Manual

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CHAPTER
3
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
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 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.