Product guide
144 Hotswapping System Components
145MAXDATA PLATINUM 90004R Server System
Installing Hot-plug PCI Add-in Cards
1. Observe the safety precautions, warnings, and cautions described in “Warnings and Cautions”.
2. If your server is operating, use your operating system or GUI application to make sure the PCI
slot that you are installing the board into is powered down.
3. If the system is mounted in a rack, pull the chassis out of the rack as far as it’ll go.
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WARNING
Make sure that the rack is anchored securely so it will not tilt forward when the server chassis is
extended. A crush hazard exists should the rack tilt forward which could cause serious injury.
4. Open the top cover to expose the hot-plug PCI slots.
5. Being careful not to touch the components or gold edge connectors on the add-in board,
remove it from its protective wrapper, and place it on a clean ESD-protected work surface.
6. Record in your log the serial number of the board and any jumpers or switch settings according
to the board manufacturer’s instructions. See Appendix B for the equipment log.
7. Be sure that the plastic latches that secure the ends of the board (A and D in Figure 67) are
open so that they will allow the add-in board to be inserted.
NOTE
Each PCI slot has four indicator LEDs: two on the outside and two on the inside of the system. The
LEDs operate differently depending upon the operating system installed. Please refer to your operating
system’s manual.
8. If necessary, remove the expansion slot cover in the slot you’re using by pushing it out from
inside the chassis.
9. Align and press the add-in board down rmly until it seats in its slot.
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CAUTION
Some accessory/option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source limits and must
use appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance with the national electrical code during
installation.
10. Rotate the retention latch (C in Figure 67) until it clicks into place. This position both secures
the end of the board and allows it to be activated with the operating system or GUI application.
11. If the board is long enough to reach the front of the module. Ensure that it is in the slide, and
that the securing latch is closed (D in Figure 67).