PCI-X Technology
Novell NetWare Configuration Manager Console
The Novell NetWare Configuration Manager Console (NCMCON) user interface
enables you to view status information on PCI-X slots and control features, such as
removing and adding PCI-X Hot Plug expansion boards all from one focal point.
Navigating the NCMCON Menus
The NCMCON interface constantly retrieves and displays the status of all the slots. If
any errors occur, the appropriate error message displays. To navigate through these
menus, follow these guidelines:
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From the
Main
menu, use the arrow keys to move up and down the list of slots.
The current line is highlighted.
Press the
Enter
key to go to the
Slot Options
menu. Use the arrow keys to
highlight the correct option and press the
Enter
key to select that option. If you
press the
Enter
key when a non-hot-plug slot is highlighted, the
Slot Detail
screen displays.
If at any point you want to return to the
Main
menu, press the
Esc
key.
Press the
F1
key for online help.
Hot replacement of expansion boards
This option enables you to replace a failed expansion board with an identical
expansion board. This action applies power to and configures the slot.
Hot addition of expansion boards
This option enables you to add an expansion board into an empty slot.
Viewing Slot Detail Information
To view slot detail information:
1.
From the
Main
menu, highlight the slot and expansion board information to be
viewed.
2.
Press the
Enter
key.
3.
Select
Slot Detail Information
from the
Slot Options
menu.
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