Sun Netra CP2000 and CP2100 CompactPCI Boards Programming Guide

About this manual

This guide provides detailed programming information for the Sun Netra CP2000 and CP2100 series CompactPCI boards running the Solaris operating environment. It includes sections on watchdog timer configuration, user flash driver usage, advanced system management (ASM), LED control, and hot‑swap device handling.

The document also describes the Reconfiguration Coordination Manager (RCM) integration, OpenBoot PROM commands, and IPMI support, offering example scripts and troubleshooting tips for safe board extraction and system shutdown procedures.

What's inside

• Watchdog Timer
• User Flash
• Advanced System Management (ASM)
• Programming the User LED
• Programming Netra CP2100 Series Board Controlled Devices
• Reconfiguration Coordination Manager
• OpenBoot PROM Interface
• IPMI Command Examples

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How can I avoid error messages when extracting devices in basic hot‑swap mode?

Use the -f option with the cfgadm command when unconfiguring hardware devices.

How do I set the watchdog timer at the OpenBoot PROM prompt?

Enter the appropriate watchdog timer commands at the OpenBoot PROM prompt as described in the guide.

What is required to program the user LED on the Netra boards?

Files and packages for the alarm/user LED are listed, and the API provides functions to control the LED.