Attach X8400 Blade Adapter

The Sun Blade X8400 Server Module (blade) is supported in both the Sun Blade 8000 Chassis and the Sun Blade 8000 P Chassis. However, before you can install an X8400 Server Module into a Sun Blade 8000 P Chassis, you might need to attach an adapter to the blade.

The adapter kit is shipped with the Sun Blade 8000 P Chassis. The adapter parts include 10 screws and 10 adapter parts. These parts enable you to adapt 10 blades for the chassis.

There also are other conditions to assess before you move blades between different chassis. For information, see Considerations When Moving Blades Between Different Chassis.

What to Do

  1. Locate the adapter kit in the Sun Blade 8000 P Chassis ship kit.

  2. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.

  3. Locate the adapter screw hole to the right of the midplane connector on the rear of the blade.

  4. Using a Phillips No. 2 screwdriver, secure the adapter to the blade using one screw.