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Compaq ProLiant DL580 Server Setup and Installation Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer:
Cynthia Dresden
Project:
Compaq ProLiant DL580 Server Setup and Installation Guide
Comments:
Part Number:
159213-003
File Name:
b-ch1 Server Features.doc
Last Saved On:
4/9/01 5:05 PM
PCI Hot Plug Capability
PCI Hot Plug capability provides the ability to remove and replace, upgrade,
and add PCI expansion boards without having to take the server offline.
Although any PCI board can be placed into a PCI Hot Plug slot, PCI Hot Plug
drivers and operating system support are required to enable PCI Hot Plug
capabilities.
The PCI Hot Plug push button allows hot access directly at each PCI slot
without requiring the PCI Hot Plug utility software. PCI Hot Plug events can
be initiated either from the button or from the software utility.
For more information about PCI Hot Plug capabilities, refer to the
Documentation CD and the Systems Reference CD, both included in the
Reference Information pack with your server.
Hot-Plug System Fans
Compaq ProLiant DL580 servers include hot-plug fans that provide 24 x 7
protection against overheating and heat-related system interruptions.
Under normal operating conditions, the system is served by four dual-fan units
and stays cool with at least seven fans running. A single fan failure does not
affect system performance or slow user access to network applications. When
the administrator receives notification from the system that one fan has failed,
replacement of the failed component can be completed without disruption to
system functioning or unnecessary downtime for network users.