Interface Card OL* Support Guide

Mixing OL* Methods
OL* tools enable you to complete an operation using a different method than the one you used
to initiate the operation. Table 5-1 describes the consequences of mixing OL* tools in single
operation.
Table 5-1 Consequences of Mixing OL* Methods
Comments and Actions to Bring the Slot Power ONComplete
Replace
Process
Start
Replace
Process
You are in the middle of a sequence of pdweb screens. Select Cancel or Defer when
you return to pdweb. Both options return you to the pdweb main screen without issuing
the olrad -R command. If you return to pdweb and select OK, the olrad -R
command runs again, and gracefully fails because the slot power is already ON.
olradpdweb
Attention
Button
1
pdweb
Launch pdweb and select Bring Card Online to complete the operation. The Add Card
or Replace Card actions usually used to complete the operation (with the new card
selected) are grayed out.
pdwebolrad
pdweb
Attention
Button
Works with no additional actions needed.
Attention
Button
1
olrad
olrad
Attention
Button
1. If you accidentally press the Attention Button before installing the card, be sure to power OFF
the slot before installing the card using the same method you used initially.
76 Comparing and Combining OL* Methods