Removing a PCI/PCI-X/PCIe Card Offline

Observe the following warning and cautions before performing an offline removal of a PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card.

WARNING! Ensure that the system is powered off and all power sources have been disconnected from the server prior to performing this procedure.

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 removing a PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card offline. 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 may require system reconfiguration and may cause boot failure.

To remove a PCI card from the server with the power off, follow these steps:

1.Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering Off the Server” (page 95).

2.If rack installed, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from the Rack” (page 180).

3.Remove the top cover from the chassis. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 181).

4.Pull the gate latch toward the front of the chassis to completely unlock the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card if it is full-length.

5.Open the MRL.

a.Press the indentation on the MRL to release it from the chassis wall.

b.Lift the edge of the MRL, and rotate it upward 90 degrees until it rests against the chassis wall and the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card bulkhead is fully exposed.

6.Disconnect all external and internal cables attached to the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card.

7.Grasp the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card divider by the handle, and pull upward to eject the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card from the slot.

8.Grasp the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card by the edges and lift it out of the chassis.

Installing a PCI/PCI-X/PCIe Card Offline

NOTE: Before installing a PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card, ensure that you install the proper drivers for the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card.

To install a PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card with the server power off, follow these steps:

1.Power off the server and disconnect the power cables. See “Powering Off the Server” (page 95).

2.If rack installed, slide the server completely out from the rack. See “Extending the Server from the Rack” (page 180).

3.Remove the top cover from the chassis. See “Removing the Top Cover” (page 181).

4.Select an empty slot that is appropriate for the card you are installing. For more information see “PCI/PCI-X/PCIe Configurations” (page 194) and Figure 6-10.

5.Open the MRL.

a.Press the indentation on the MRL to release it from the chassis wall.

b.Lift the edge of the MRL, and rotate it upward 90 degrees until it rests against the chassis wall and the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card bulkhead filler is fully exposed.

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INTEGRITY RX3600 specifications

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