Installation Guide, Third Edition - HP Integrity rx2620 (August 2006)

Chapter 3
Installing Additional Components
Installing Additional PCI Cards
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Step 4. Unscrew the bulkhead screw that holds the accessory card in place. The PCI slots are now
accessible for the installation of additional cards.
Installing PCI Cards
The server may contain up to four PCI cards. PCI cards are located in the PCI cage.
CAUTION There are restrictions on the number of PCI-X cards that can be installed in the rx2620 server
at any given time, depending on the cards being used.
Maximum quantity for any I/O configuration using 337972-B21, AB287A, or A9890A cards:
• Three A9890A cards maximum plus one unpopulated slot
• Two 337972-B21 cards maximum plus two unpopulated slots
• One AB287A card maximum plus three unpopulated slots
Failure to observe this caution will result in system degradation or system failure.
The HP Integrity rx2620 server has the following accessory card sockets:
• Four 64-bit, 133 MHz PCI-X card sockets
CAUTION Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to follow ESD
safety precautions could result in damage to the server.
Carefully read the following information concerning PCI slot configuration. Inserting a PCI card into a slot
that is not configured to accept it may cause operation failure or the PCI card to operate at less than optimum
speed. PCI slots are numbered 1 (top of cage) through 4 (bottom of cage). See the labels on the rear panel of
the chassis for correct PCI slot number identification.
Installing a PCI Card
Step 1. Remove the top metal cover if not already removed. See “Removing the Top Metal Cover” on
page 35.
Step 2. Remove the PCI cage. See “Removing the PCI Cage” on page 44.
Step 3. Remove and open the PCI cage. Refer to “Removing the PCI Cage” on page 44.