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Power supply installation
The following information describes the steps to install a power supply.
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Hot-plug PCI adapters
The xSeries 380 server has eight hot plug PCI I/O slots in the I/O Baseboard.
Note: You can determine if IBM has validated an adapter for hot-plug operation at
You can replace a hot plug PCI I/O board without shutting down the server.
However, you must use the operating system or a resident GUI to shut down or
power off the PCI I/O slot before you replace it. This section provides instructions on
replacing a hot-plug PCI adapter.
Note: Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the
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Attention: Do not remove covers of power supplies. They contain no serviceable
parts.
Remove the new power supply from the protective packaging, and place it on a
clean ESD-protected surface.
With the handle in the open position, slide the replacement power supply into the
power supply bay until it stops.
Rotate the handle up to lock the power supply into place.
Check the new power supply LEDs to verify the power supply is functioning
properly.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/compat/hotplug/index.shtml. Otherwise,
contact the adapter vendor for information and support.
electromagnetic emission characteristics of the server and to ensure proper
cooling of the system.
Review the information in "Before you begin" on page 136.
If the server is operating, use the operating system or GUI application to power
down the PCI slot that contains the board you are going to remove.
Slide the server out of the rack.
Loosen the thumbscrews on the rear cover and open the cover.
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