1 SuperSPARC-II` Module Upgrade



This book contains procedures for installing SuperSPARC-II modules in SPARCstation` 20 systems.

System Software Requirements

Model 71

SPARCstation 20 Model 71 systems require using any of the following system software releases:

Model 712MP

SPARCstation 20 Model 712MP systems require using any of the following system software releases:

Other Models

Contact your authorized technical support provider for system software requirements for other SPARCstation 20 models equipped with SuperSPARC-II modules.

System Hardware Requirements

Do not install SuperSPARC-II (MBus) modules in the same system with any other SPARC modules designated as models 2x, 3x, 4xx, 5xx, or 6xx.

SCD Compliance

The SPARCstation 20 systems have been independently tested and verified to comply with revisions 1.1 and 2.1 of the SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD) developed by SPARC International, Inc. These systems are binary compatible with all other systems and software that conform to SCD versions 1.1 and 2.1.

SuperSPARC-II Module Upgrade Kit

The SuperSPARC-II module upgrade kit contains:

Using This Book

This book shows you how to install and test SuperSPARC-II modules in SPARCstation 20 systems. The procedures are arranged in a sequence of five chapters. Read and perform the procedures in the remainder of this book in sequence, starting with chapter 2, "Opening the System Unit," and ending with
chapter 5.