IBM 86807RY Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 184

Installing a Hot-Plug PCI Adapter: This section gives the procedure for installing a hot-plug PCI adapter. If you want to remove a hot-plug adapter, reverse the steps. If your operating system supports hot-replace PCI adapters, you can replace a failing hot-plug PCI adapter with a new adapter of the same type without turning off power to the server. If your operating system and adapter also support the hot-add feature, you can install a new adapter without turning off the power to the server. Note You do not need to turn the server off to install or remove a hot-plug PCI adapter. Before you begin: Read "Safety Information" on page 226 and "Working Inside a Server with Power On" on page 171. Read the documentation that comes with your adapter for any special requirements or restrictions. Read the documentation that comes with your operating system. Attention Do not remove a hot-plug adapter before performing the operating-system-defined procedure for disabling the hot-plug PCI slot that contains the adapter. Failure to do so might cause your system to lock up. Refer to your operating system documentation. 176 Netfinity Server HMM