Attach EM Data Network Cables

The following procedure provides instructions for attaching data network cables to the PCIe ExpressModules (EMs).

Note

EMs are only supported in the Sun Blade 8000 Chassis.

Before You Begin

The following procedure assumes that:

  • You have already recorded the MAC addresses for each EM data port connected to a network. The MAC addresses are printed on the EM board. To view the EM port MAC address, you must remove the EM cover. For more information about viewing the EM MAC address, see the "Add EM to Powered-Off Chassis" procedure in Installing a PCIe ExpressModule.

Note

Later in the installation, as you configure the operating system network information, you may need to know the MAC address for each EM port connected to a network. For more information about EM MAC addresses, see About the NEM and EM External Data Port MAC Addresses.

What to Do

  1. Locate the data network cable.

  2. Plug the data network cable into the appropriate data slot on the rear panel of the EM.

    For more information about a blade connection with an EM, see Blade Connection to EM.

  3. Attach the other end of the data network cable to your local area network.