Flash Module Architecture Overview
Energy Storage Module Overview
Perform ESD Prevention Measures
(Optional) Install Full-Height Bracket
FMod Alignment for Optimal Performance
(Optional) Using the SAS/SATA Controller as a Boot Device
SAS/SATA Controller as a Boot Device
Configure the SAS/SATA Controller as a Boot Device (SPARC Systems)
Configure the SAS/SATA Controller as a Boot Device (x86 Systems)
Replacing FMod Retention Clips
Update the FMod Firmware (Oracle Solaris OS)
Update the FMod Firmware (Windows and Linux OS)
Updating the SAS/SATA Controller Firmware
Update the SAS/SATA Controller Firmware (Oracle Solaris OS)
Update the SAS/SATA Controller Firmware (Linux OS)
Note - The ESM takes approximately five minutes to charge during system startup. For more information see Energy Storage Module Overview.
For the Oracle Solaris OS, use the reboot command with the reconfiguration option.
Upon completed installation, the four FMods on the card will appear to your system as four discrete SSDs.
Verify the card is properly installed by checking the card LED status; power LED = on, ESM ok = on, ESM fault = off.
See the Sun Flash Accelerator PCIe Card Product Notes for minimum required firmware versions.
Solid state flash devices have block alignments typically aligned on 4-Kbyte boundaries, not the 512-byte boundaries of conventional disks. In order to maximize performance, partitions need to be aligned on 4-Kbyte boundaries. For an example of the alignment procedure, see, FMod Alignment for Optimal Performance.