Install the Card Into a System

1. For system-specific PCIe card installation instructions, see your system service manual and product notes.

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   Note - The ESM takes approximately five minutes to charge during system startup. For more information see Energy Storage Module Overview.

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2. If applicable, perform any required commands for your system to recognize the new card.

   For the Oracle Solaris OS, use the reboot command with the reconfiguration option.

3. Verify successful installation of the card through your systems's OS and the card LEDs.

   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.

4. Download and install the latest firmware for the card.

   See the Sun Flash Accelerator PCIe Card Product Notes for minimum required firmware versions.

5. Configure the system to maximize flash technology.

   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.

Related Information

• FMod Alignment for Optimal Performance

• (Optional) Install Full-Height Bracket