Sun Fireplane Switch Boards
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Sun Fireplane Switch Boards
The Sun Fireplane switches are used for data and address transfers across
boards.
They are alternatively known as level 2 (L2) switches and repeaters,
although the preferred name is the Sun Fireplane switch.
In the F3800, the equivalent of two Sun Fireplane switch board is
integrated into an active centerplane.
platform
Fireplane switch numbering
Location
F6800
RP2, RP3, RP0, RP1
Rear
F4810
RP0, RP2
Front
F4800
RP0, RP2
Rear
F3800
The equivalent of two Sun Fireplane
switch boards are integrated into the
active centerplane
Centerplane