Sun Microsystems FASTETHERNET 6U - Manual (Page 46)

28 Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter Installation and User’s Guide • June 2000
Preparing for the Installation
Before installing the adapter, prepare for the installation by assembling the
appropriate tools, unpacking the ship kit, selecting a CompactPCI slot, and
determining a mode of installation.
Tools and Equipment Needed
You will need:
■ A No. 0 Phillips screwdriver
■ An antistatic wrist strap (included in the ship kit)
■ Ethernet cables to connect the adapter to an Ethernet network
■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) mat (optional)
Contents of the Ship Kit
The ship kit contains the following items:
■ Front-access adapter
■ Antistatic wrist strap
■ This manual
■ A product note document
Caution – Electrostatic discharge can damage the integrated circuits on the adapter.
Leave the adapter in its antistatic envelope until you are ready to install it in the
system.
Selecting a CompactPCI Slot in the System
The front-access version of the adapter is exclusively designed to be installed in a
front-access system with 6U CompactPCI slots. Before installing the adapter, select a
CompactPCI slot in the server where you want to install the adapter.
Note – Refer to your system’s service manual for the exact locations of the
CompactPCI I/O slots in the system, and to determine the most appropriate slot to
install the adapter.