HP Cluster Platform Server and Workstation Overview

Table 5-2 HP xw8200 Workstation PCI Slots
CommentMaximum Slot PowerAssignmentSlot
10WPCI1
Graphics adapter150WPCI Express X162
25WPCI3
PCI Express interconnect25WPCI Express X44
PCI interconnect25WPCI-X 1335
25WPCI-X 1006
External Gigabit Ethernet25WPCI-X 1007
5.1.2 Replacing or Installing a PCI Card
Use the following procedures to install and replace PCI cards.
Replacing a PCI Card
To replace a PCI or PCI Express card from an HP xw8200 workstation, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and then from the workstation.
2. Disconnect all peripheral device cables from the workstation.
3. Remove the access panel by pulling up on the handle and lifting it off the chassis.
4. Lay the workstation on its side with the system board facing up.
5. Remove the PCI retainer, as shown in Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-3 PCI Retainer
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6. Remove the PCI card support, if necessary.
7. Lift the PCI levers by first pressing down, then out. If you are removing a PCI Express card,
remove the power supply cable, if required, and move the “hockey stick” lever to release
the card. Figure 5-4 shows the procedure for a PCI card, and Figure 5-5 shows the procedure
for a PCI Express card.
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