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Chapter 6
Removing and Replacing Components
Removing and Replacing PCI/PCI-X Cards
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Step 11. If the PCI/PCI-X card is full size, close the slider gate latch to secure the end of the card. (Figure
6-30)
CAUTION When inserting the PCI/PCI-X card, be careful you do not accidentally touch an
attention button on the other OLX dividers—this will initiate an undesired
shutdown of another PCI/PCI-X card/slot. If you do this, push the doorbell again
within five seconds to cancel the shutdown.
Also, ensure that you fully seat the card into the slot, or undesired results can occur
after power is reapplied to the slot.
NOTE Ensure that you fully seat the card into the slot, or undesired results can occur after
power is reapplied to the slot.
Step 12. Push the MRL down until it seats against the chassis wall.
Step 13. Turn the PCI/PCI-X card latch on the chassis to the closed position. This locks the PCI/PCI-X card
into its slot and the MRL into the closed position.
Step 14. Press the attention button. The power LED starts to blink.
Step 15. Wait for the power LED to stop blinking; the PCI/PCI-X card is now active.
Step 16. Reconnect all the cables.
Step 17. Replace the top cover. (See “Replacing the Top Cover” on page 183.)
Step 18. Push the server all the way back into the rack until it stops.
Removing a PCI/PCI-X Card Offline
WARNING Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources have been disconnected
from the server before removing a PCI card from the server.
Voltages are present at various locations within the server whenever an ac power
source is connected. This voltage is present even when the main power switch is in
the off position.
Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or damage to
equipment.
CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions can result in damage to the server.
CAUTION Record the slot location of all PCI cards as they are removed. Depending on the operating
system, replacing the PCI cards in a different location might require system reconfiguration
and can cause boot failure.
To remove a PCI card from the server with power off, follow these steps: