62 Operating manual RX300 S3
Starting up Hot-Plug PCI Slots Preparation for Use and Operation
5.4 Starting up Hot-Plug PCI Slots
V CAUTION!
Please note the safety instructions in chapter “Important Notes” on
page 23.
In addition to standard slots, the server also has two hot-plug PCI slots. These
hot-plug PCI slots allow boards to be installed and removed during operation
assuming the operating system supports this functionality.
Every hot-plug PCI slot is assigned two indicators that signal the current status
of the slot. The indicators are visible externally on the rear of the server (see
figure 17 on page 54).
The possible indicator modes and their meaning are explained in table 5 on
page 56 and table 6 on page 57.
If it is attempted to remove the relevant board despite the illuminated green
indicator, the slot is automatically powered off to protect the board and the
system from any damage (an NMI is initiated/blue screen, system reboot
necessary).
V CAUTION!
Not all currently available operating systems support the hot-plug
functionality.
The PCI hot-plug software (PCI Card HotReplace) is located on the ServerStart
DVD supplied or is installed with the ServerView agents. You will find additional
information on installation and operation in the file “README for the PCI Hot
Plug Software V3.0” on the ServerStart DVD.
PCI components may only be installed and removed by personnel with the
appropriate technical training.
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