Pci-X Technology; Pci And Pci-X Expansion Boards - HP ProLiant DL580 Setup And Installation Manual

This chapter provides the following information:
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A brief discussion of the enhanced performance delivered by Peripheral
Component Interconnect Extended (PCI-X) technology over Peripheral
Component Interconnect (PCI) technology
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An explanation of how to operate PCI-X Hot Plug technology
For more information specific to hot-plug technology, refer to the following
resources on the Documentation CD:
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The PCI Hot Plug Administration Guide
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The PCI-X Hot Plug animation and additional information
The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server contains six expansion slots using the new
PCI-X protocol. These six slots include four with PCI-X Hot Plug capability.

PCI and PCI-X Expansion Boards

The ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server supports the installation of both PCI and
PCI-X expansion boards.
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PCI 33-MHz, 66-MHz
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PCI-X 66-MHz, 133-MHz
NOTE: PCI-X 133-MHz expansion boards operate at 100-MHz.
HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

PCI-X Technology

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