Sun Microsystems 3U - Manual (Page 34)

12 SunATM 3U CompactPCI Adapter Installation and User’s Guide • February 2001
Preparing for the Installation
Before installing the adapter, prepare for the installation by assembling the
appropriate tools, unpacking the ship kit, verifying the system software, and
selecting an I/O slot.
Tools and Equipment Needed
■ Number 0 Phillips screwdriver
■ Antistatic wrist strap
■ Multimode fiber-optic cable
■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) mat (optional)
Contents of the Ship Kit
The ship kit should contain the following items:
■ SunATM CompactPCI card
■ Antistatic wrist strap
■ This manual
■ A product note document (if needed)
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.
Determining the Type of Adapter Installation
The adapter is a hot-swappable component that can be installed into a hot-swap-
compliant system without interrupting the operation of the system. The adapter can
also be installed in a cold environment, where you power down the system before
you install the adapter.
Determine whether you want to perform a hot swap installation of the adapter or a
cold installation.