Sun Microsystems SUN FIRE 280R User Manual

Chapter 2 System Setup 57
How to Connect a Twisted-Pair Ethernet
(TPE) Cable
Before You Begin
If you are connecting a twisted-pair Ethernet (TPE) cable to the system’s standard
Ethernet interface, you must perform the following task:
■ Install the system hardware and software; complete the prerequisite network-
related preparations at the beginning of the section “How to Install the Sun Fire
280R Server” on page 15
If you are installing an additional Ethernet interface, you must perform the
following tasks:
■ Install the system hardware and software; complete the prerequisite network-
related preparations at the beginning of the section “How to Install the Sun Fire
280R Server” on page 15
■ Install a PCI Ethernet interface card; see the Sun Fire 280R Server Service Manual
What to Do
1. Locate the RJ-45 connector for the appropriate Ethernet interface.
Note – Select the correct TPE connector for the interface you are installing. The
system comes with one system TPE connector on the back panel, and one TPE
connector on the back panel of the RSC card. Your system may also include one or
more TPE connectors provided via PCI Ethernet interface cards.

Sun Microsystems SUN FIRE 280R Specifications

General

Brand	Sun Microsystems
Model	SUN FIRE 280R
Category	Server
Language	English