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12 Sun Crypto Accelerator 6000 Board User’s Guide for Version 1.1 • February 2013
Once you have installed the hardware and software of the board, you must initialize
the board with configuration and keystore information. See
“Initializing the Board
With
scamgr
” on page 38 for information on how to initialize the board.
Handling the Board
Each board is packed in a special antistatic bag to protect it during shipping and
storage. To avoid damaging the static-sensitive components on the board, reduce
any static electricity on your body before touching the board by using one of the
following methods:
■
Touch the metal frame of the computer.
■
Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist and to a grounded metal surface.
Caution – To avoid damaging the sensitive components on the board, wear an
antistatic wrist strap when handling the board, hold the board by its edges only, and
always place the board on an antistatic surface (such as the plastic bag it came in).
Installing the Board on Oracle Solaris
Platforms
Installing the Sun Crypto Accelerator 6000 board involves inserting the board into
the system and loading the software tools. The hardware installation instructions
include only general steps for installing the board. Refer to the documentation that
came with your system for specific installation instructions.
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Install the Hardware
1. As superuser, follow the instructions that came with your system to shut down
and power off the computer, disconnect the power cord, and remove the
computer cover.
2. Locate an unused PCI slot (preferrably an x8 PCI Express slot).
3. Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist, and attach the other end to a
grounded metal surface.