Split Backplane Configurations - Sun Microsystems fire V880 Setup Instructions

Split Backplane Configurations

Note – This document is intended for use by authorized Sun service providers, and
the procedures described in this document should be performed only by authorized
Sun service providers.
Two new backplane configurations are available for Sun Fire V880 servers that are
equipped with both a base backplane and an expansion backplane:
Split backplane single-loop configuration
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Split backplane dual-loop configuration
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The new configurations provide customers with enhanced hardware redundancy
and data availability. See
description of the new configurations.
This document includes the following sections, which provide the setup instructions
for the new configurations and useful reference information:
"Related Documentation" on page 2
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"About the Split Backplane Configurations" on page 2
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"Firmware Patches Required" on page 3
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"Hardware Parts Required" on page 3
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"How to Set Up the Split Backplane Single-Loop Configuration" on page 4
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"How to Set Up the Split Backplane Dual-Loop Configuration" on page 10
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"Reference for Connector Locations" on page 19
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"Reference for PCI Slot Locations" on page 21
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"About the Split Backplane Configurations" on page 2 for a
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