XMCspan Hardware Preparation and Installation
MVME7100 Single Board Computer Installation and Use (6806800E08A)
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2.5.3 XMCspan
The XMCspan is a carrier module that provides PCI Express expansion capability to the
MVME7100. Refer to the XMCspan Installation and Use manual (part number 6806800H03) for
details about the XMCspan and the installation procedure.
2.6 Installing and Removing the Board
This section describes a recommended procedure for installing a board module in a chassis.
The MVME7100 does not support hot swap, you should remove power to the slot or system
before installing the module. Before installing the MVME7100, ensure that the serial ports and
switches are properly configured.
Figure 2-6 Typical Placement of a PMC Module on a VME Module