[geeks] Sun SSP monkeying - any SSP 'experts' about?

[Phil Stracchino]

On 09/08/14 09:22, JP Hindin wrote:
> To circle back on this one, although I haven't pulled out the one
> complaining about incomplete initialisation, I have made the other work.
> 
> It turns out it takes 10-15 minutes for the SSP to complete negotiation
> with the Control Board in the E10k. You fire the SSP up first, power on
> the E10k, and then you walk away and have a cup of tea, and when you get
> back the fans have spun down somewhat as the SSP has taken control and
> told the E10k to chill out. After it makes 'contact' it will assign MAIN
> status to the SSP.
> 
> I suspect the more domains you have (this machine setup has six
> preconfigured) the longer it takes, and presumably if you have a second CB
> intalled, it takes even longer than that.
> 
> The More You Know.

Useful to know, should I ever get my hands on one (and have the power to
run it).  Thanks for posting it!


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