Network Connection Planning; Setup And Network Connections; Serial Connection; Ethernet Connections - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire E6900 Site Planning Manual

2.4

Network Connection Planning

This section provides network setup information for system startup and network
connections for the Sun Fire E6900/E4900 systems and domains.
2.4.1

Setup and Network Connections

For system setup and continued administrative tasks, one serial cable and one RJ-45
Ethernet cable are required. Once the system has been set up, the Ethernet port can
be used for most system administration tasks.
2.4.1.1

Serial Connection

The initial system setup requires an ASCII terminal device connected to the serial
port of the main system controller with a null modem cable or a network terminal
server (NTS) connection.
2.4.1.2

Ethernet Connections

Once the system is set up, most system administration tasks can be performed
through the network via the Ethernet port, using a Category-5 Ethernet cable.
Table 2-7
each system and domain.
TABLE 2-7
Sun Fire System
2-12 Sun Fire E6900/E4900 Systems Site Planning Guide • May 2006
provides information on the number of Ethernet connections required for
Ethernet Connections
System Controllers
Max
E6900
E4900
Solaris Domains
Min.
2 1
2 1
Max
4
2