Installing A Hot-Plug Adapter - IBM eserver xSeries 350 User Reference Manual

Installing a hot-plug adapter

To install a hot-plug PCI adapter:
Attention: When you handle static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see "Handling
static sensitive devices" on page 40.
1. Remove the top cover (see "Removing the server top cover and bezel" on page
41).
2. Determine which expansion slot you will use for the adapter.
Note: All six PCI slots support hot-plug PCI adapters.
3. Disable the selected PCI slot from your operating system. (See the documentation
that comes with your operating system for information about disabling a hot-plug
PCI slot.) Disabling the PCI slot turns off the power-on light for that PCI slot.
Attention: Make sure that the power-on light for the hot-plug PCI slot is off
before you continue with the next step.
4. Remove the expansion-slot cover:
a. Rotate the adapter-retention latch counterclockwise.
b. Lift the tab on the top of the expansion-slot cover; then, remove the
expansion-slot cover from the server. Store it in a safe place for future use.
c. Press on the rear of the adapter-retention assembly, and lift the adapter-
retention cover.
Attention: Expansion-slot covers must be installed on all empty slots. This
maintains the electronic emissions characteristics of the system and ensures
proper cooling of system components.
5. See the documentation that comes with your adapter for any cabling instructions.
It might be easier for you to route any cables before you install the adapter.
6. Remove the adapter from the static-protective bag.
Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold-edge connectors on the
adapter.
7. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, static-protective surface.
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