Sun Microsystems FASTETHERNET 6U - Manual (Page 8)

viii Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter Installation and User’s Guide • June 2000
Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode 21
▼ To Power Off the Server 21
▼ To Install the Rear Transition Card 22
▼ To Install the Rear-Access Front Card 23
▼ To Power On the Server 25
Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition Card 26
▼ To Connect the Cables to the Rear Ethernet Ports 26
3. Installing the Front-Access Adapter 27
Preparing for the Installation 28
Tools and Equipment Needed 28
Contents of the Ship Kit 28
Selecting a CompactPCI Slot in the System 28
Determining the Installation Type 29
Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode 29
▼ To Install the Front-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode 29
Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode 36
▼ To Power Off the Server 36
▼ To Install the Front-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap Mode 37
▼ To Power On the Server 38
Connecting the Cables to the Front-Access Adapter 40
▼ To Connect the Cables to the Front-Access Ethernet Ports 40
4. Configuring the Network Software 41
Attaching the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to the Network 42
▼ To Attach the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to the Network 42
Autonegotiation Protocol 45
Setting the local-mac-address Property 46
▼ To Set the local-mac-address Property to the Network Interfaces 46