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2.
Extend or remove the server from the rack ("
Extending the server from the rack
" on page
24
).
3.
Remove the access panel ("
Removing the access panel
" on page
26
).
4.
Open the latch, and remove the expansion slot cover.
5.
Unlock the retaining clip (for full-length expansion boards), and install the non-hot-plug expansion
board.
6.
Lock the retaining clip (for full-length expansion boards), and close the latch.
7.
Connect any required internal or external cables to the expansion board.
8.
Replace the access panel, and resume normal server operations.
To remove a non-hot-plug expansion board, reverse the installation procedures.
Installing hot-plug expansion boards
For hot-plug capability, the PCI-X Hot Plug Mezzanine Option (on page
54
) must be installed before
installing PCI-X Hot Plug expansion boards in the server.
CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all expansion slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.
1.
Extend or remove the server from the rack ("
Extending the server from the rack
" on page
24
).
2.
Remove the access panel ("
Removing the access panel
" on page
26
).
3.
Press the PCI-X Hot Plug button to remove power from the slot. When the green power LED on the
slot stops flashing, power has been removed from the slot.
