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Sun Fire V880z Server and Sun XVR-4000 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2003
Installing the Hardware in the
Sun Fire V880z Server
The Sun Fire V880z server supports up to two Sun XVR-4000 graphics accelerators.
With two Sun XVR-4000 graphics accelerators installed, the system supports up to
four video display devices. The Sun XVR-4000 graphics accelerators are installed in
the Sun Fire V880z CPU slots (B and C). A Sun Fire V880z server with one
Sun XVR-4000 graphics accelerator may have up to six CPUs. A Sun Fire V880z with
two Sun XVR-4000 graphics accelerators may have up to four CPUs.
Caution –
The Sun XVR-4000 graphics accelerator is not hot-swappable.
1. Turn off the power to your system.
2. Disconnect the monitor cabling on the system back panel.
Caution –
The chassis AC power cord must remain connected to ensure a proper
ground. Leave at least one power cord connected.
3. Remove the system back panel covers for the slots to be used for the Sun
XVR-4000 graphics accelerator (
).
The back panel filler slot covers are secured by four Phillips screws. Remove them
and retain them for later use.
FIGURE 4-1
Sun Fire V880z Server Back Panel Covers for Slots B and C
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Slot C cover
Slot B cover
Power cord
