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Sun Microsystems SunFastEthernet Adapte User Manual

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SunFastEthernet Adapter User GuideNovember 1994

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Use the onboard transceiver RJ45 connector for Category 5, data grade
UTP wiring (100M maximum).

The external transceiver MII Interface connector can be used for
Category 5, data grade UTP or for other wiring types (dependent upon
the transceiver type). For example: Category 3 voice grade (UTP), fiber
optic, STP, etc.

5. Verify SunFastEthernet installation by testing the card as indicated in the

following section.

2.2 Testing the SunFastEthernet Adapter Card Before Booting the System

Note – To utilize the SunFastEthernet Adapter card, the system needs to
contain OpenBoot™ PROM (OBP) level 2.3 or later.

After the SunFastEthernet Adapter card is installed, and before booting the
system
, verify installation by performing the following procedure:

1. Power on the system and when the banner appears press the L1-A key to

get to the ok prompt.