1-14 Netra CP3260 Blade Server User’s Guide • April 2009
1.5 Hot-Swap Support
There are three hot-swap models described in the PICMG ATCA specification: basic
hot-swap, full hot-swap, and high-availability (HA) hot-swap. Refer to the PICMG
ATCA Specification, which provides a detailed description of this subject.
The Netra CP3260 blade server supports basic hot-swap. The hot-swap process uses
hardware connection control to disconnect and connect the hardware in an orderly
sequence.
1.6 System Requirements and Options
This section contains the system-level hardware and software requirements and
options for the Netra CP3260 blade server.
1.6.1 Hardware Requirements and Options
Sun provides the following items for customer order:
■ Netra CP3260 blade server
■ The Netra CT 900 server fan tray upgrade kit (part number: 594-4953)
This upgrade kit must be installed in the Netra CT 900 server chassis to provide
adequate cooling. Refer to the Netra CT 900 Server Upgrade Guide (820-3255) for
more information. (Also see Section 2.7, “Installing the Netra CP3260 Blade
Server” on page 2-21 for fan tray upgrade verification information.)
■ (Optional) Netra CP32x0 ARTMs
An RTM enables rear system I/O access to the network, to a boot device, or to a
console terminal. The Netra CP32x0 ARTMs also provide a variety of I/O and
storage solutions, an AMC-like interface, and hot-swap capability.
The Netra CP32x0 ARTMs are optional and must be ordered separately. Contact
your Sun representative for information on the Netra CP32x0 ARTMs and
compatibility with the Netra ATCA node boards.
■ (Optional) Compact Flash card
An IDE Compact Flash card is optional and must be ordered separately.
Acquire the following components, if needed: