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Removing a pci-x hot plug expansion board – HP ProLiant DL580 G3 Server User Manual

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5.

Unlock the retaining clip (for full-length expansion boards), and install the

PCI-X 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.

Press the PCI-X Hot Plug button, and wait for the power LED to illuminate

green without flashing.

9.

Replace the access panel, and resume normal server operations.

Removing a PCI-X Hot Plug expansion board

1.

Extend or remove the server from the rack ("Extending the server from the

rack" on page

38

).

2.

Remove the access panel ("Removing the access panel" on page

40

).

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.

4.

Unlock the retaining clip (for full-length expansion boards).

5.

Lift the latch, and remove the board from 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.