All systems:
If PCI I/O assemblies are to be mixed with CompactPCI I/O
assemblies, install the CompactPCI I/O assemblies only in IB8 or IB9 for
cooling purposes.
Sun Fire™ E6900/6800 systems only:
When you install PCI I/O assemblies,
you can install them in either the top or bottom I/O locations. Populate the
I/O assemblies from right to left.
Location of I/O Assemblies
Installing a PCI I/O Assembly
Note –
The PCI I/O assembly can be inserted into a powered-on system.
However, the assembly will not be recognized by the system until the domain
has been dynamically reconfigured to include the assembly, or re-initialized
and rebooted. Refer to the system administration manual for your product for
complete procedures for initializing a domain. Refer to the dynamic
reconfiguration manual for your product for complete DR procedures.
1. Place a grounded ESD mat close to the system.
2. Wear an ESD strap and connect it to the system.
System
Slot Numbers
Slot Location
Sun Fire E6900/6800 System
IB6, IB7, IB8, and IB9
Rear—bottom right and
left, top right and left
Sun Fire E4900/4800 System
IB6, IB8
Rear—bottom and top
Sun Fire
™
E6900/E4900/6800/4810/
4800 Systems PCI I/O Assembly
Installation Guide
