Sun Microsystems FASTETHERNET 6U - Manual (Page 22)

4 Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter Installation and User’s Guide • June 2000
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-swap-
compliant 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