PCI Hot Plug Technology
5-7
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Gilbert Saldivar
Project:
Compaq ProLiant 6400R Setup and Installation Guide
Comments:
Part Number:
388776-002
File Name:
f-ch05 PCI Hot Plug Technology
Last Saved On:
3/17/00 12:46 PM
Replacing an Adapter
1.
Use the Remove command to remove the adapter from the slot. See
“Removing an Adapter.”
2.
Replace the failed adapter by putting the new adapter in the slot and
closing the slot release lever.
3.
After the new adapter is detected, NCMCON asks if you want to
configure and apply power to the slot. If you answer “Yes,” power is
applied to the slot, the green LED is lit, and the status of the slot on the
console changes to Ready. If you answer “No,” the console status does
not change.
4.
Press
Enter
to go to the Slot Options menu.
5.
Use the arrow keys to select Replace Adapter, and press
Enter
.
NCMCON processes the replace request.
Removing an Adapter
1.
From the Main menu, highlight the slot and adapter to be removed.
2.
Press
Enter
to go to the Slot +Options menu.
3.
Use the arrow keys to select Remove Adapter and press
Enter
.
NCMCON then processes the remove request. After the slot has a status
of Powered Off and the green LED is no longer lit, you can remove the
adapter by opening the slot release lever and taking the adapter out of
the slot. NCMCON updates the status of the slot.
Viewing Slot Detail Information
1.
From the Main menu, highlight the slot and adapter information to be
viewed. Press
Enter
.
2.
Select Slot Detail Information from the Slot Options menu.
