HP ProLiant DL740 Server - Manual (Page 137)

Installing Hardware Options, Hot-Plug
For information about specific operating systems with PCI-X Hot Plug support, refer
to the operating system support matrix available from the website:
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os%20feature%20matrix%
20103000.pdf
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hazardous energy or
damage to the equipment when working on energized servers:
• Remove all watches, rings, and any other loose-fitting jewelry.
• Avoid the use of conductive tools that could bridge live parts.
IMPORTANT: If any of the three required components are not hot-plug aware, the system is
fully functional but is not PCI-X Hot Plug-capable.
PCI Hot Plug Utility
SmartStart software provides the PCI Hot Plug Utility for each operating system
supported by the server. The PCI Hot Plug Utility is delivered as part of the HP
Support Pack, which is available on the SmartStart CD and at the website:
www.hp.com/servers/proliant/manage
The PCI Hot Plug Utility is the user interface of the PCI Hot Plug architecture. The
application performs the following functions:
• Slot control
• PCI Hot Plug option configuration
• Expansion board status monitoring and reporting
For more information, refer to the SmartStart documentation.
Locating the I/O Expansion Slots
The I/O expansion slots are located in the host module and are accessed by sliding
the server out of the rack and opening the top access panels, as described in Chapter
3. The I/O expansion slots are distributed among three separate PCI-X buses.
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