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Printed in March 1999
HP NetServer LXr 8000
PCI Card Installation and Replacement
and Hot-Plug Operations
(revised March 1999)
(this addendum replaces Chapter 6 of the
HP NetServer LXr 8000 Installation Guide , October 1998)

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The guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots LAN servers. Hewlett-Packard Company
assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products
with hazardous energy levels and are familiar with weight and stability precautions for rack installations.

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Introduction
This chapter describes how to install I/O accessory boards into the HP NetServer LXr 8000’s I/O baseboard.
The LXr 8000 supports ten PCI board slots and one ISA board slot shared with the first PCI slot. Slots P1 through
P6 are reserved for accessory boards without the hot-plug compliant drivers. Slots P7 through P10 are reserved for
PCI accessory boards using the PCI Hot-Plug (PHP) option and hot-plug-compliant drivers. However, the capabilities
of the PCI Hot-Plug boards are Network Operating System (NOS) and NetServer dependent.
The HP NetServer LXr 8000 only supports PCI Hot-Plug Replacement in two NOSs: Microsoft’s Windows NT 4.0
and Novell’s NetWare 5. The PCI Hot-Plug Replacement procedures for Windows NT 4.0 are described in this
chapter. Refer to the hot-plug Help files or the appropriate NOS Help files.
Refer to HP NetServer LXr 8000 on the Information Assistant CD-ROM for the hot-plug replacement (NetWare)
procedures using Novell’s NetWare 5.
The procedure described in the section "Installation for Non-Hot-Plug Boards" is applicable to all supported Network
Operating Systems (NOSs).
Tested PCI Boards and Drivers
For a list of tested PCI boards, check for compatibility in Configuration Assistant on the Navigator CD-ROM, or
look for the Hardware Tested Products link for the LXr 8000 under the NetServers’ Service and Support topic for the
specific NOS used in the NetServer at HP’s website:
http://www.hp.com/netserver/servsup/compatibility
For current PCI Hot-Plug information regarding NOS support and the availability of PCI Hot-Plug compliant
drivers, search for pcihotplug on HP's website at:
http://www.hp.com/netserver/products/lxr8000
CAUTION Some accessory board outputs may exceed U.S. National Electrical code (NFPA 70) Class 2 or
limited power source limits and must use appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance with
the National Electrical Code. (All Hewlett-Packard boards comply with Class 2.)
Tools Required
The following tools are required for removal and installation of accessories boards in the HP NetServer LXr 8000:
•Phillips screwdriver
•T-15 and T-25 Torx screwdrivers
•An anti-static service kit (3M™8501/8502/8503 or equivalent). This kit includes a static-dissipating work
surface, a chassis clip lead, and a wrist strap with ground lead.

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Boot Priority
This section details the NetServer’s boot order by highest to lowest priority. See Figure 6-1 and the boot order list on
the following page.
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Slots Amber LED Green LED PCI (Non-Hot Swap) Slots
PCI Hot-Swap Shared PCI/ISA
Slot
Figure 6-1. Boot Priority Sequence
The HP NetServer’s boot order (BIOS search order for a boot drive) should be considered when selecting a slot on the
I/O baseboard. This is especiallyimportant if you are installing a SCSI controller board. The controller’s boot
priority is set by the board’s slot location. See Figure 6-1.

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By default the NetServer searches for boot devices in this order:
1. IDE CD-ROM drive
2. Flexible (Floppy) disk drive
3. PCI Slot P1
4. SCSI A bus
◊SCSI device ID 0
◊SCSI device ID 1
◊SCSI device ID 15
5. SCSI B bus
◊SCSI device ID 0
◊SCSI device ID 1
◊SCSI device ID 15
6. PCI slot 2
7. PCI slot 3
8. PCI slot 4
9. PCI slot 5
10. PCI slot 6
11. PCI slot 7
12. PCI slot 8
13. PCI slot 9
14. PCI slot 10
NOTE The NetServer can be configured to boot by default from a PCI accessory board instead of the
onboard SCSI channels byputting the board in slot P1. The NetServer can also be configured to
boot from a PCI-based DAC inserted into a PCI slot in the I/O baseboard. The SCSI
Configuration Utility can be used to configure the server to skip over the onboard SCSI channels
and select a different PCI slot when scanning for boot devices. For instructions, refer to the SCSI
Configuration Utility on the Information Assistant CD-ROM under LXr 8000/Configure/
Hardware Configuration Utility/SCSI Configuration Utility.

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I/O Baseboard
All accessory boards plug into the I/O baseboard at the rear of the server’s chassis. The I/O Baseboard supports the
following accessory board types in the respective slots. See Figure 6-2.
•IDE and SCCI interface connectors – These interfaces provide the connections for the CD-ROM, floppy disk
drives, and hard drives used in the NetServer.
•System I/O slot – This slot is used for an I/O (riser) connector board, which contains all video, mouse, and
keyboard support and connects to the related connectors on the rear of the chassis. All models of the server
include the I/O connector board.
•One PCI/ISA shared slot – The two connectors are located close together to provide an additional PCI slot or
a single ISA bus slot. The PCI slot is a full-length 32-bit slot and supports +5 VDC power and 33 MHz
signaling.
•Five PCI full-length 32-bit slots (P2-P6) – These slots support +5 VDC power and 33 MHz signaling.
NOTE All models of the server include the HP TopTools Remote Control card. The HP TopTools Remote
Control card must be in PCI slot 2. Its cable connects to the I2C connector J1D1 on the I/O
baseboard. See Figure 6-2.
•Four 64-bit full-length PCI slots (P7-P10) – These slots also support 32-bit accessory boards (hot-plug or
non-hot-plug). These four slots are primarily used for PCI boards with hot-plug compliant software drivers.
Special LED indicators are provided on the I/O baseboard for each of the four hot-plug slots to indicate power
and activity status of the PCI Hot-Plug board. These slots support +5 VDC power and 33 MHz signaling.
If PCI boards without hot-plug compliant drivers are used in these slots, the boards cannot take advantage of
the PCI Hot-Plug feature.
CAUTION Some accessory board outputs may exceed U.S. National Electrical code (NFPA 70) Class 2 or
limited power source limits and must use appropriate interconnect cabling in accordance with the
National Electrical Code.

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Remote Control Card
The HP TopTools Remote Control card must be in slot 2 and requires a cable connection to I/O baseboard. The
TopTools Remote Control cable connects to the I2C connector J1D1 on the I/O baseboard. For more information on
use of the Remote Control card, see Server Management for the LXr 8000. See Figure 6-2.
Use the Non-Hot-Plug Board Installation procedure to install the HP TopTools Remote Control card into the I/O
baseboard slot.
NOTE The cable for the HP TopTools Remote Control card must be connected to the I2C connector,
J1D1, on the I/O baseboard.
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PG10-P9
+3.3 VDC
33/66 Mhz
P8-P7
+3.3 VDC
33/66 Mhz
P6-P3
+5 VDC
33 Mhz
(includes
Programmable
Interrupt
Device)
P2-P1
+5 VDC
33 Mhz
(Primary PCI bus,
includes SCSI, video,
and IDE/ISA bridge)
Figure 6-2. NetServer I/O Baseboard

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Installation for Non-Hot-Plug Boards
Use this procedure to install all accessory boards, including PCI boards, for all of the following situations:
•All new accessory boards (slots P1 through P10)
•All accessory boards installed or removed in non-hot-plug-capable slots
(P1 through P6), including the I/O riser card
•All PCI boards with non-compliant hot-plug drivers installed or removed in hot-plug slots (P7 through P10)
NOTE These steps also apply to all PCI boards with hot-plug drivers installed in slots P7-P10 since the
initial installation of a PCI Hot-Plug board must be done with power off to the system.
1. Read the documentation included with each board and follow any special instructions provided.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the PCI board or the slot, never remove/insert a PCI board from/into a slot
with the NetServer powered on. Always turn power off to the NetServer before performing any
installation or removal operations.
2. Log off all users and back up all files.
3. Follow the instructions in the respective NOS (network operating system) documentation to gracefully shut
down all networking software and applications.
4. Press the power switch on the HP NetServer’s control panel when prompted by the operating system.
Normally, this completes the shutdown procedure.
NOTE The power supplies will continue to provide standby current to the NetServer until the power
cable is disconnected.

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5. At the front of the NetServer, extend the anti-tip foot out of the installation rack. See Figure 6-3.
6. Remove the bezel from the front of the NetServer.
7. Use a T-25 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the NetServer’s flanges to the rack front columns.
CAUTION To prevent damage to cables or a disruption in service due to a disconnection of cables, check for
short cables at the rear of NetServer and disconnect before proceeding.
8. Pull the NetServer out from the rack on its slides. See Figure 6-3.
Use anti-tip foot Use handle to
pull out NetServer
Rack front columns
Flanges
Figure 6-3. Sliding Out the NetServer

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9. Determine which covers to remove from the NetServer.
◊If installing a board in slots P7-P10 only, lift off the hot-plug access panel covering these slots.
See Figure 6-4.
◊If installing a board in slots P1-P6, you must remove the Top Cover and the Shield. See Figure 6-4.
Top Cover
Hot Plug
Access Panel
Shield
Figure 6-4. NetServer LXr 8000 Covers

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10. Consider the boot priority before any installing any accessory board.
If installing a SCSI controller board, the controller’s priority (BIOS search order for a boot drive) is set by the
board’s slot location. For details, refer to the section "Boot Priority" earlier in this chapter.
11. Identify the desired slot, before installing the accessory board. See Figure 6-5.
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Slots Amber LED Green LED PCI (Non-Hot Swap) Slots
PCI Hot-Swap Shared PCI/ISA
Slot
Figure 6-5. I/O Slot Layout
12. If installing a new board into an unused slot, remove its slot cover on the NetServer’s rear panel after
selecting the slot.
CAUTION Do not bend the PCI board to install it into the slot. If full-length PCI boards have a handle on
the end of the board that prevents its installation, remove the handle before installing the board.
13. If the PCI board is a full-length board with a handle attached to it, remove the handle before installing the
board into the slot.

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14. Align the board along its slot and position it in the slot.
15. Push the board down into its connector on the I/O baseboard.
Figure 6-6. Installing the Accessory Board
16. Insert the screw in the accessory board’s bracket and secure it to the HP NetServer’s rear panel.
See Figure 6-6.
17. If the installed accessory board requires a connection to the I/O baseboard, system board, or chassis, ensure
that the cable is properly attached.
Refer to the accessory board documentation for connection requirements.
18. If all desired accessory boards have been installed, re-install all covers.
CAUTION To prevent damage to cables, or a disruption in service due to a disconnection of cables, use
caution when sliding the chassis into the rack.
19. If chassis work is complete, slide it back into the rack. See Figure 6-7.
20. Use a T-25 screwdriver to screw the flanges to the rack front columns. See Figure 6-7.
21. Re-install the bezel onto the front of the NetServer.

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Press in the release latch on
each slide and push the
server into the rack
Flanges
Figure 6-7. Sliding the NetServer Back into the Rack
22. Reconnect any cables you may have removed, including cables to the accessory boards, before continuing.
23. If all installation work is complete, return power to the NetServer according to the respective NOS power up
instructions.
24. Use the respective NOS software utility to ensure the correct software drivers for the PCI board are loaded.
25. Restore the NetServer to normal operation.

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Hot-Plug Replacement (Windows NT)
Use this section for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 PCI Hot-Plug (PHP) replacement. The procedures listed under this
section provide the steps to power off/on the PCI Hot-Plug slots before removing and replacing a PCI Hot-Plug-
capable board. If the PCI board is not hot-plug-capable, refer to the section in this chapter, "Installing Non-Hot-Plug
Boards," for the procedure to remove and replace the board.
The HP NetServer LXr 8000 supports the hot-plug replacement (or online replacement) under Microsoft’s Windows
NT 4.0 with a special interface utility.
NOTE This procedure only applies to HP NetServer LXr 8000s operating with Windows NT 4.0 and the
PCI Hot-Plug utility.
Microsoft’s Windows NT 4.0, by itself, does not support hot-plug operations, but HP Configuration Assistant on the
Navigator CD-ROM installs a special hot-plug interface utility on NT servers, along with the system software and
drivers for the HP-supported PCI Hot-Plug boards. Through this special hot-plug interface utility, Windows NT 4.0
does support hot replacement of identical boards. It is used to turn power off to the hot-plug slot before removing the
PCI board and then, after replacing the PCI board, it is used to turn power back on to the slot.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the PCI board or the slot, never remove or insert a PCI board from or into
a slot with power on. Always use the hot-plug utility to turn power off to the hot-plug slot before
performing any replacements.
Opening the PCI Hot-Plug Utility
Use this procedure to open the PCI Hot-Plug utility in Windows NT 4.0.
1. In Windows NT 4.0, click the Start button and then select the Programs menu.
2. From Programs menu, select PCI Hot-Plug and then select the PCI Hot-Plug Utility.
A display similar to the example shown in Figure 6-8 appears.
This example has four PCI boards in hot-plug slots. Slot 9 shows power on (left LED green) but with a fault
condition indicated by the right LED (red) and its status field displays Link Fault and suggests corrective
action. Slot 8 is turned Off (left LED grayed with Not Ready in status field) and Slots 7 and 10 are turned on
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Figure 6-8. PCI Hot-Plug Utility
3. If Unsupported appears under Board in the utility’s window instead of the desired PCI board, one of the
following conditions might be true:
◊The PCI Hot-Plug board is not supported by a hot-plug compliant software driver.
◊The software driver for the PCI Hot-Plug board is not properly installed and loaded. See Windows NT
Help for loading drivers.
◊The PCI board may be defective.
NOTE If you have a board without a hot-plug compliant driver in one of the hot-plug slots, the board will
show up on the interface utility as unsupported, but the interface will not allow you to power down
the slot.
4. Identify the physical location of the desired PCI Hot-Plug board, using the PCI Hot-Plug Utility and
Figures 6-9 and 6-10.

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PCI Hot Plug
Slots(P10-P7) Standard PCI
Slots(P6-P1) ISA or PCI
Slot(P1)
Figure 6-9. PCI Slot Locations (Rear view)
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PCI Hot-Swap Shared PCI/ISA
Slot
Figure 6-10. PCI Slot Locations (I/O Baseboard Top View)

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Powering Down the PCI Slot
1. Select the desired PCI slot (slot P9) to change by pointing to it with the mouse cursor. See Figure 6-11.
2. Left-click the desired slot (slot P9) with the mouse.
Figure 6-11. PCI Hot-Plug Utility – Turn Power Off
CAUTION Turning off power to any slot will render all devices or services associated with the board in the
unavailable while power is turned off to the slot.
3. Click the Power button in the upper right of the menu. See Figure 6-11.
A pop-up prompt appears requesting conformation of this action. See Figure 6-12.
You may also right-click the slot (slot P9) and the pop-up prompt will appear.

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Figure 6-12. Pop-up Menu
4. Confirm your selection by clicking Yes.
As soon as confirmation is complete, the Power LED (left) on the Utility screen turns off (gray) and the slot
status changes from Normal to Not Ready. The corresponding green LED on the I/O Baseboard turns off.
This means power to this slot is turned off. See Figure 6-13.
CAUTION If the LED for the desired hot-plug slot does not turn off, do not attempt to remove the PCI Hot-
Plug board. Return to Step 1 in this procedure to ensure you have selected the correct slot to
power down.

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Figure 6-13. PCI Hot-Plug Utility – Power Turned Off
5. If the Power LED in the Hot-Plug Utility window stays green, then consider these steps:
a. Re-install the software driver and then repeat this procedure.
Refer to the Windows NT Help file to re-install the driver.
b. Power down the NetServer, re-seat the PCI board, power the system up, and then repeat Steps 2 to 4 in
this procedure.
c. Write down the part number and revision level of the PCI board and then contact the board’s manufacturer
to determine if a new software driver is required.
6. If the green Power LED stays turned off (gray), go to the section in this chapter, "Removing a PCI Hot-Plug
Board," for the procedure to remove the PCI Hot-Plug board.

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Removing a PCI Hot-Plug Board
Use this procedure to physically remove a PCI Hot-Plug Board from the slot.
1. At the front of the NetServer, extend the anti-tip foot out of the installation rack. See Figure 6-14.
2. Remove the bezel from the front of the NetServer.
3. Use a T-25 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the NetServer’s flanges to the rack front columns.
CAUTION To prevent damage to cables, or a disruption in service due to a disconnection of cables, check
for short cables at the rear of NetServer and disconnect before proceeding.
4. Extend the NetServer chassis from the rack.
Use anti-tip foot Use handle to
pull out NetServer
Rack front columns
Flanges
Figure 6-14. Sliding the NetServer out of the Rack