Sun Microsystems FASTETHERNET 6U, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 2 Installing the Rear-Access Adapter 21
16. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist.
See “Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition Card” on page 26 for instructions
on connecting the cables to the rear transition card.
Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in
Cold-Swap Mode
Note –
When installing the adapter in a server in cold-swap mode, you must consult
the documentation that shipped with the server. The server’s documentation will
describe the specific software commands required to power off and power on the
server.
Installing the rear-access adapter in cold-swap mode involves the following
procedures:
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“To Power Off the Server” on page 21
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“To Install the Rear Transition Card” on page 22
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“To Install the Rear-Access Front Card” on page 23
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“To Power On the Server” on page 25
After installing the adapter, see “Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition Card”
on page 26 for instructions on connecting the cables to the rear card.
Caution –
Do not use excessive force when installing the adapter’s front or rear
transition card into the CompactPCI slot. You may damage the card’s connector or
the pins on the midplane, causing permanent damage to the card or to the system. If
a card does not seat properly when you apply even pressure, remove the card and
carefully reinstall it.
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To Power Off the Server
This procedure describes a general overview of powering off the server. Refer to
your system’s documentation for the exact procedure.
1. Before shutting down the operating environment and halting the system, ensure
that all significant application activity on the server has stopped.