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Installing the ExpressModule
This chapter describes how to install the ExpressModule in your system and verify
that it is recognized by the operating system.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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“Installing an Optical Transceiver” on page 13
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“Installing the ExpressModule” on page 16
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“Verifying the Installation” on page 19
Installing an Optical Transceiver
The Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card requires a short-range optical transceiver
in at least one port to create an Ethernet connection. The short-range optical
transceiver (part number X5561A-Z) is available from Sun Microsystems.
Note – Install the optical transceivers into the ExpressModule before installing the
ExpressModule into the system.
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To Install an Optical Transceiver
1. Pull the locking handle into the full horizontal position.
You will feel the handle click into position when it is fully opened.