Bull Escala E5-700 User manual

PCI Adapters for the E5-700
ESCALA Power7
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PCI Adapters for the E5-700
The ESCALA Power7 publications concern the following models:
- Bull Escala E1-700 (Power 710 / 8231-E2B)
- Bull Escala E1-705 (Power 710 / 8231-E1C)
- Bull Escala E2-700 / E2-700T (Power 720 / 8202-E4B)
- Bull Escala E2-705 / E2-705T (Power 720 / 8202-E4C)
- Bull Escala E3-700 (Power 730 / 8231-E2B)
- Bull Escala E3-705 (Power 730 / 8231-E2C)
- Bull Escala E4-700 / E4-700T (Power 740 / 8205-E6B)
- Bull Escala E4-705 (Power 740 / 8205-E6C)
- Bull Escala E5-700 (Power 750 / 8233-E8B)
- Bull Escala M6-700 (Power 770 / 9117-MMB)
- Bull Escala M6-705 (Power 770 / 9117-MMC)
- Bull Escala M6-715 (Power 770 / 9117-MMD)
- Bull Escala M7-700 (Power 780 / 9179-MHB)
- Bull Escala M7-705 (Power 780 / 9179-MHC)
- Bull Escala M7-715 (Power 780 / 9179-MHD)
References to Power 755 / 8236-E8C models are irrelevant.
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Contents
Safety notices ................................vii
Installing, removing, and replacing PCI adapters ..................1
Model 33E/8B and 36E/8C PCI adapters ..........................1
Installing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server ...................1
Installing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server with the power off ...........1
Installing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the power on in an AIX environment . . . 3
Installing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the power on in a Linux environment . . . 6
Removing a PCI adapter from an 33E/8B and 36E/8C server ..................9
Removing a PCI adapter from the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server with the power off ..........9
Removing a PCI adapter from the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the power on in the AIX environment . 11
Removing a PCI adapter from the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the power on in the Linux environment 13
Replacing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server ..................15
Replacing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server with the power off ...........15
Removing and replacing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the power on in the AIX
environment .................................17
Replacing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server with the power on in the Linux environment . . 21
Model 33E/8B and 36E/8C PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapters ..................22
Installing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server ...........22
Installing a PCI RAID and SSD SAS adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server with the power off ....23
Installing a PCI RAID and SSD SAS adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the power on in the
AIX environment ...............................25
Installing a PCI RAID and SSD SAS adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the power on in the
Linux environment ...............................28
Removing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter from an 33E/8B and 36E/8C server ..........31
Removing a PCI RAID and SSD SAS adapter from the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server with the power off . . . 31
Removing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter from the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the power on in
the AIX environment ..............................33
Removing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter from the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the power on in
the Linux environment .............................36
Replacing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server ...........38
Replacing a PCIe RAID and SSD SAS adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server with the power off....38
Removing and replacing a PCI RAID and SSD SAS adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the
power on in the AIX environment ..........................40
Replacing a PCI RAID and SSD SAS adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server with the power on in the
Linux environment ...............................44
Model 33E/8B and 36E/8C PCI adapter dividers .......................46
Removing a PCI adapter divider from the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server ...............46
Installing a PCI adapter divider in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server ................49
Model 57/96 expansion units, PCI adapters and cassettes ....................52
Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette ......................52
Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette with the power off ...............52
Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette with the power on in the AIX environment ......56
Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette with the power on in the Linux envirnoment ......60
Removing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the system ................64
Removing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the system with the power off .........64
Removing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the system with the power on in the AIX environment 66
Removing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the system with the power on in the Linux
environment .................................69
Replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette in the system .................71
Replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette in the system with the power off ..........72
Removing and replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette in the system with the power on in the AIX
environment .................................75
Replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette in the system with the power on in the Linux environment 79
PCI adapter single-width, third generation cassette .....................82
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Placing a PCI adapter in a single-width, third generation cassette ...............82
Placing a 4-Port USB PCI Express Adapter in a single-width, third generation cassette ........89
Removing an adapter from the PCI adapter single-width, third generation cassette .........92
PCI adapter double-wide cassette ...........................95
Removing an adapter from the PCI adapter double-wide cassette ...............95
Placing an adapter in the PCI adapter double-wide cassette .................98
Model 58/02 and 58/77 expansion units, PCI adapters, and cassettes................102
Preparing to install, remove, or replace a PCI adapter cassette .................102
Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette ......................103
Installing a PCI adapter cassette ..........................103
Installing a PCI adapter cassette with the power off ...................105
Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette with the power on in the AIX environment ......105
Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette with the power on in the Linux environment .....106
Removing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit .............107
Removing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit with the system power off . . . 107
Removing a PCI adapter cassette from the expansion unit .................107
Removing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit with the power on in AIX . . . 109
Removing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit with the power on in Linux . . . 110
Replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit .............111
Replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit with the power off ......111
Replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit with the power on in AIX . . . 111
Replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit with the power on in Linux . . . 113
PCI adapter single-width and double-width cassettes ....................114
Removing an adapter from the PCI adapter single-width cassette ...............114
Placing a PCI adapter in a single-width cassette .....................117
Removing an adapter from the PCI adapter double-wide cassette ...............124
Placing an adapter in the PCI adapter double-wide cassette .................127
Related procedures for installing and removing PCI adapters ..................132
Before you begin ................................132
Identifying a part ................................135
Control panel LEDs ..............................135
Identifying a failing part in an AIX system or logical partition ................137
Locating a failing part in an AIX system or logical partition ................137
Activating the indicator light for the failing part....................137
Deactivating the failing-part indicator light .....................137
Identifying a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition ................138
Locating a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition ...............138
Finding the location code of a failing part in a Linux system or logical partition .........138
Activating the indicator light for the failing part....................138
Deactivating the failing-part indicator light .....................139
Locating a failing part in a Virtual I/O Server system or logical partition ............139
Identifying a part by using the Virtual I/O Server ...................139
Safety notices .................................140
Handling static-sensitive devices ...........................145
Installing or replacing a PCI adapter with the system power on in Virtual I/O Server .........146
Getting started ................................146
Installing a PCI adapter .............................147
Replacing a PCI adapter.............................147
Unconfiguring storage adapters ..........................148
Preparing the client logical partitions ........................148
Shutting down logical partitions ...........................149
PCI hot-plug manager access for AIX .........................150
Accessing hot-plug management functions ......................150
PCI hot-plug manager menu ...........................151
Component LEDs ...............................152
Resetting the LEDs in AIX ...........................152
Prerequisites for hot-plugging PCI adapters in Linux ....................153
Verifying that the hot-plug PCI tools are installed for Linux ..................153
Updating the worldwide port name for a new 2766, 2787, 280E, 5735, 576B, or 5774 IOA. ........154
Installing a part by using the HMC ...........................154
Removing a part by using the HMC...........................155
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Replacing a part by using the HMC ...........................155
Replacing a part by using the SDMC ..........................156
Removing a part by using the SDMC ..........................156
Installing a part by using the SDMC...........................157
Notices ...................................159
Trademarks ...................................160
Electronic emission notices ..............................160
Class A Notices.................................160
Class B Notices.................................164
Terms and conditions................................166
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Safety notices
Safety notices may be printed throughout this guide.
vDANGER notices call attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to
people.
vCAUTION notices call attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some
existing condition.
vAttention notices call attention to the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data.
World Trade safety information
Several countries require the safety information contained in product publications to be presented in their
national languages. If this requirement applies to your country, a safety information booklet is included
in the publications package shipped with the product. The booklet contains the safety information in
your national language with references to the U.S. English source. Before using a U.S. English publication
to install, operate, or service this product, you must first become familiar with the related safety
information in the booklet. You should also refer to the booklet any time you do not clearly understand
any safety information in the U.S. English publications.
Laser safety information
The servers can use I/O cards or features that are fiber-optic based and that utilize lasers or LEDs.
Laser compliance
The servers may be installed inside or outside of an IT equipment rack.
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DANGER
When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions:
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To
avoid a shock hazard:
vConnect power to this unit only with the provided power cord. Do not use the provided power
cord for any other product.
vDo not open or service any power supply assembly.
vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration
of this product during an electrical storm.
vThe product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages,
disconnect all power cords.
vConnect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet
supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
vConnect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before
you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration
procedures.
vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving,
or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
4. Remove all cables from the devices.
To Connect:
1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
2. Attach all cables to the devices.
3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
5. Turn on the devices.
(D005a)
DANGER
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Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system:
vHeavy equipment–personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled.
vAlways lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet.
vAlways install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
vTo avoid hazardous conditions due to uneven mechanical loading, always install the heaviest
devices in the bottom of the rack cabinet. Always install servers and optional devices starting
from the bottom of the rack cabinet.
vRack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top
of rack-mounted devices.
vEach rack cabinet might have more than one power cord. Be sure to disconnect all power cords in
the rack cabinet when directed to disconnect power during servicing.
vConnect all devices installed in a rack cabinet to power devices installed in the same rack
cabinet. Do not plug a power cord from a device installed in one rack cabinet into a power
device installed in a different rack cabinet.
vAn electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of
the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to
ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
CAUTION
vDo not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperatures will exceed the
manufacturer's recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.
vDo not install a unit in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not
blocked or reduced on any side, front, or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.
vConsideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that
overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To
provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the
equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.
v(For sliding drawers.) Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets
are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might
become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
v(For fixed drawers.) This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless
specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the
rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack.
(R001)
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CAUTION:
Removing components from the upper positions in the rack cabinet improves rack stability during
relocation. Follow these general guidelines whenever you relocate a populated rack cabinet within a
room or building:
vReduce the weight of the rack cabinet by removing equipment starting at the top of the rack
cabinet. When possible, restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the rack cabinet as you
received it. If this configuration is not known, you must observe the following precautions:
– Remove all devices in the 32U position and above.
– Ensure that the heaviest devices are installed in the bottom of the rack cabinet.
– Ensure that there are no empty U-levels between devices installed in the rack cabinet below the
32U level.
vIf the rack cabinet you are relocating is part of a suite of rack cabinets, detach the rack cabinet from
the suite.
vInspect the route that you plan to take to eliminate potential hazards.
vVerify that the route that you choose can support the weight of the loaded rack cabinet. Refer to the
documentation that comes with your rack cabinet for the weight of a loaded rack cabinet.
vVerify that all door openings are at least 760 x 230 mm (30 x 80 in.).
vEnsure that all devices, shelves, drawers, doors, and cables are secure.
vEnsure that the four leveling pads are raised to their highest position.
vEnsure that there is no stabilizer bracket installed on the rack cabinet during movement.
vDo not use a ramp inclined at more than 10 degrees.
vWhen the rack cabinet is in the new location, complete the following steps:
– Lower the four leveling pads.
– Install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
– If you removed any devices from the rack cabinet, repopulate the rack cabinet from the lowest
position to the highest position.
vIf a long-distance relocation is required, restore the rack cabinet to the configuration of the rack
cabinet as you received it. Pack the rack cabinet in the original packaging material, or equivalent.
Also lower the leveling pads to raise the casters off of the pallet and bolt the rack cabinet to the
pallet.
(R002)
(L001)
(L002)
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(L003)
or
All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class
1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser
product. Consult the label on each part for laser certification numbers and approval information.
CAUTION:
This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive,
DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1 laser products. Note the following information:
vDo not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
vUse of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
(C026)
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CAUTION:
Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules
that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical
fiber cable or open receptacle. (C027)
CAUTION:
This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. (C028)
CAUTION:
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following
information: laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical
instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. (C030)
CAUTION:
The battery contains lithium. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn or charge the battery.
Do Not:
v___ Throw or immerse into water
v___ Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
v___ Repair or disassemble
Exchange only with the approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local
regulations. (C003a)
Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System)
GR-1089-CORE
The following comments apply to the servers that have been designated as conforming to NEBS
(Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE:
The equipment is suitable for installation in the following:
vNetwork telecommunications facilities
vLocations where the NEC (National Electrical Code) applies
The intrabuilding ports of this equipment are suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed
wiring or cabling only. The intrabuilding ports of this equipment must not be metallically connected to the
interfaces that connect to the OSP (outside plant) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as
intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) and require isolation
from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection to connect
these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
Note: All Ethernet cables must be shielded and grounded at both ends.
The ac-powered system does not require the use of an external surge protection device (SPD).
The dc-powered system employs an isolated DC return (DC-I) design. The DC battery return terminal
shall not be connected to the chassis or frame ground.
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Installing, removing, and replacing PCI adapters
Learn about installing, removing, and replacing Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI), PCI-X, and PCI
Express®(PCIe) adapters.
About this task
Model 33E/8B and 36E/8C PCI adapters
You can remove, replace, or install PCI adapters in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C.
If you are installing a new adapter, you will also need to refer to PCI adapter placement for slot
placement information.
Installing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server
You can install a PCI adapter.
About this task
Installing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server with the power off
You can install a PCI adapter with the system power off.
About this task
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to complete the
steps for installing a PCI adapter.
If your system is managed by the Systems Director Management Console (SDMC), use the SDMC to
install a PCI adapter in the server. For instructions, see Installing a feature by using the Systems Director
Management Console.
If you are installing a PCI-X double-wide, quad-channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Controller (FC 5739 or 5778,
CCIN 571F and 575B), remove the lower, right standoff from between the two sides of the adapter before
installing it in the system unit.
If you do not have an HMC or SDMC, complete this procedure to install a PCI adapter with the system
power off:
Procedure
1. Take appropriate precautions for avoiding electric shock and handling static-sensitive devices. For
information, see “Safety notices” on page 140 and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 145.
2. Determine in which slot to place the PCI adapter. For system-specific adapter placement information,
see the PCI adapter placement.
3. Perform the prerequisite tasks described in “Before you begin” on page 132.
4. Stop the system or logical partition. See Stop the system or logical partition.
5. Disconnect the power source from the system by unplugging the system.
6. If you are installing, removing, or replacing a PCI adapter in a rack-mounted system, follow these
steps to remove the service access cover.
a. Open the front rack door.
b. Place the system unit in the service position.
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c. Remove or open the service access cover.
7. If necessary, remove the adapter from the antistatic package.
Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold connectors on the adapter.
8. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, antistatic surface.
9. Some PCI adapters are shipped from the manufacturer with a blue handle or support bracket along
the back edge of the card. To use adapters of this type in this system, you must remove the blue
handle or support bracket from the card.
10. Slide the adapter latch (A) into the open position, as shown in the following figure.
11. If necessary, remove the adapter expansion slot filler.
12. Ensure that the slot is empty. If you are installing a double-wide adapter, remove the PCI adapter
divider if one is present. See “Removing a PCI adapter divider from the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server”
on page 46.
13. Carefully grasp the adapter (A) by its top edge, and align the adapter with the expansion slot and its
connector on the system backplane. See the following figure.
14. Press the adapter firmly into its connector.
15. Slide the adapter latch (B) back into place as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. PCI adapter or filler plate removed from the rack-mounted system unit
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16. Connect any adapter cables.
17. If you are servicing a rack-mounted system, route the cables through the cable-management arm.
18. Replace or close the service access cover and, if applicable, return the system to the operating
position.
19. Reconnect the power source to the system.
20. Start the system or logical partition. Refer to Start the system or logical partition.
21. Verify that the new resource is functional.
Installing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the power on in an
AIX environment
You can install a PCI adapter with the system power on in an AIX®environment.
About this task
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to complete the
steps for installing a PCI adapter.
If your system is managed by the Systems Director Management Console (SDMC), use the SDMC to
install a PCI adapter in the server. For instructions, see Installing a feature by using the Systems Director
Management Console.
If you are installing a PCI-X double-wide, quad-channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Controller (FC 5739 or 5778,
CCIN 571F and 575B), remove the lower, right standoff from between the two sides of the adapter before
installing it in the system unit.
If you do not have an HMC or SDMC, complete the following steps to install a PCI adapter with the
system power on in the AIX environment:
Figure 2. PCI adapter replaced in the rack-mounted system unit
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Procedure
1. Take appropriate precautions for avoiding electric shock and handling static-sensitive devices. For
information, see “Safety notices” on page 140 and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 145.
2. Determine in which slot to place the PCI adapter. For system-specific adapter placement information,
see the PCI adapter placement.
3. Perform the prerequisite tasks described in “Before you begin” on page 132.
4. If you are installing, removing, or replacing a PCI adapter in a rack-mounted system, follow these
steps to remove the service access cover.
a. Open the front rack door.
b. Place the system unit in the service position.
c. Remove or open the service access cover.
5. If necessary, remove the adapter expansion slot shield.
6. If necessary, remove the adapter from the antistatic package.
Attention: Avoid touching the components and gold connectors on the adapter.
7. Place the adapter, component-side up, on a flat, antistatic surface.
8. Some PCI adapters are shipped from the manufacturer with a blue handle or support bracket along
the back edge of the card. To use adapters of this type in this system, you must remove the blue
handle or support bracket from the card.
9. If you are installing a double-wide adapter, remove the PCI adapter divider if one is present. See
“Removing a PCI adapter divider from the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server” on page 46.
10. Refer to “PCI hot-plug manager access for AIX” on page 150, and follow the steps in the access
procedure to select PCI Hot Plug Manager. Then return here to continue.
11. From the PCI Hot-Plug Manager menu, select Add a PCI Hot-Plug Adapter and press Enter. The
Add a Hot-Plug Adapter window displays.
12. Select the appropriate empty PCI slot from the ones listed on the screen, and press Enter.
13. Slide the adapter latch (A) into the open position, as shown in the following figure.
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14. Remove the adapter filler plate if one is present.
15. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the adapter until the LED for the specified PCI slot is
set to the Action state. See “Component LEDs” on page 152.
16. When you are instructed to install the adapter in the adapter slot, carefully grasp the adapter by the
edges and align the adapter (A) in the slot guides. Insert the adapter fully into the adapter slot
connector. If you are installing a full-length adapter, ensure that both ends of the adapter engage the
card guides.
17. Press the adapter firmly into its connector.
18. Slide the adapter latch (B) back into place as shown in the following figure.
Figure 3. PCI adapter or filler plate removed from the rack-mounted system unit
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19. Connect any adapter cables.
20. Replace or close the service access cover and, if applicable, return the system to the operating
position.
21. Run the cfgmgr command to configure the adapter.
22. Verify that the new resource is functional. See Verify the installed part.
Installing a PCI adapter in the 33E/8B and 36E/8C server, with the power on in a
Linux environment
You can install a PCI adapter with the system power on in the Linux environment.
About this task
If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to complete the
steps for installing a PCI adapter.
If your system is managed by the Systems Director Management Console (SDMC), use the SDMC to
install a PCI adapter in the server. For instructions, see Installing a feature by using the Systems Director
Management Console.
If you are installing a PCI-X double-wide, quad-channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Controller (FC 5739 or 5778,
CCIN 571F and 575B), remove the lower, right standoff from between the two sides of the adapter before
installing it in the system unit.
If you do not have an HMC or SDMC, complete the following steps to install a PCI adapter with the
system power on in the Linux environment:
Procedure
1. Ensure that the system meets the “Prerequisites for hot-plugging PCI adapters in Linux” on page
153.
Figure 4. PCI adapter replaced in the rack-mounted system unit
6PCI adapters for the 33E/8B or 36E/8C