PCI-X Technology
Performing PCI-X Hot Plug Operations
Before adding or removing an expansion board, you must install:
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The PCI-X Hot Plug device drivers (installed from the ProLiant Essentials
Foundation Pack)
An operating system that supports PCI-X Hot Plug technology
For information about specific operating systems with PCI-X Hot Plug support, refer
to the operating system support matrix available from the operating system support
page on the HP website.
To install an operating system, refer to Chapter 9, “Server Setup.”
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hazardous energy or of
damage to the equipment when working on energized servers:
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Remove all watches, rings, and any other loose fitting jewelry.
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Avoid the use of conductive tools inside the server that could bridge live
parts.
IMPORTANT:
Illustrations in the following procedures show how to use the PCI-X Hot Plug
button, instead of a utility, to power down and power up the expansion slot. For information
about procedures using utilities and PCI-X Hot Plug applications, refer to “PCI-X Hot Plug
Utilities” in this chapter.
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