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Add a PCI Hot-Plug Adapter
Allows the user to add a new PCI hot-plug-capable adapter to the slot with the system
turned on. You will be asked to identify the PCI slot that you have selected prior to the
actual operation. The selected PCI slot will go into the Action state and finally into the
On state.
Note: The system will indicate the slot holds an "Unknown" device until you perform
the Install/Configure Devices Added After IPL option to configure the adapter.
Replace/Remove a PCI Hot-Plug Adapter
Allows the user to remove an existing adapter, or replace an existing adapter with an
identical one. For this option to work, the adapter must be in the Defined state (see
"Unconfigure a Device" option below).
You will be asked to identify the PCI slot prior to the actual operation. The selected PCI
slot will go into the Action state.
Identify a PCI Hot-Plug Slot
Allows the user to identify a PCI slot. The selected PCI slot will go into the Identify
state. See "I/O Drawer PCI Slot LED Definitions" on page 430.
Unconfigure a Device
Allows the user to put an existing PCI adapter into the Defined state if the device is no
longer in use.
This step must be completed successfully before starting any removal or replacement
operation. If this step fails, the customer must take action to release the device.
Configure a Defined Device
Allows a new PCI adapter to be configured into the system if software support is
already available for the adapter. The selected PCI slot will go into the On state.
Install/Configure Devices Added After IPL
The system attempts to configure any new devices and tries to find and install any
required software from a user-selected source.
The add, remove, and replace functions return information to the user indicating
whether the operation was successful. If additional instructions are provided on the
screen, complete the recommended actions. If the instructions do not resolve the
problem, do the following:
v If the adapter is listed as Unknown, perform the Install/Configure Devices Added
After IPL option to configure the adapter.
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Chapter 9. Removal and Replacement Procedures
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