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1.2.1 OpenBoot PROM Release 2.26 Required

Your system OpenBoot PROM must be release 2.26 or later if you are installing
the SunFastEthernet Adapter in SPARCserver 1000/1000E or SPARCcenter
2000/2000E systems. Release 2.26 is required on all installed system boards.

If any installed system board PROM is earlier than 2.26, you must replace its
PROM before installing the SunFastEthernet Adapter in your system.

Note – If your OpenBoot PROM is not 2.26 or later, attempting to reboot the
system with the

reboot

,

sync

sync

halt

and

init 0

commands will

cause a system reset and the following error will occur.

Determine the OpenBoot PROM Release of Your System Master Board

Use the

.version

command to check your system OpenBoot PROM

release:

Contact your local service provider for an upgrade kit if your

SPARCserver 1000/1000E or SPARCcenter 2000/2000E OpenBoot PROM
release is earlier than 2.26.

OA>. TEST FAILED - System Reconfiguration .........

OA>Swap to SBI Interrupt Status register caused trap

ok .version

Release 2.26 Version 1203 created 96/04/19 09:44:48

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