Chapter 4
Removing and Replacing Components
Removing and Replacing PCI/PCI-X Cards
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Removing and Replacing PCI/PCI-X Cards
The server may contain up to 8 PCI/PCI-X cards. PCI/PCI-X cards are located on the I/O baseboard, under the
top cover.
WARNING
Ensure that the system is powered-down and all power sources have been
disconnected from the server prior to removing or replacing a PCI/PCI-X card.
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 could result in personal injury or damage to
equipment.
This is not a hot-plug operation. Power must be turned off to the entire system prior
to removing and replacing PCI/PCI-X cards in your HP Server.
CAUTION
Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.
NOTE
PCI/PCI-X slots are numbered from 1 through 8, reading left-to-right when looking at the rear
of your HP Server. PCI slots 1 and 2 are dedicated for use by the core I/O cards. The core I/O
functions are shared between two cards; a SCSI HBA card which must be located in slot 1, and
a Gigabit Ethernet LAN which must be located in slot 2. (See Figure 4-23.)
NOTE
If you are installing the Graphics Kit A6150B, use slots 3-8. However, DO NOT install the
included USB card. Your HP Server currently supports USB and the ports are already located
on the rear of your HP Server.
If you are installing the RAID card A7143A, you must install it into slot 8. If you install this
card in any other slot it will interfere with the manual retention latch (MRL) on the OLX
divider in the next higher slot. Because of this interference you are restricted to only two RAID
cards in your system-slot 1 and slot 8.
