HP ProLiant ML570 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

HP ProLiant ML570 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide 4-1
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PCI-X Technology
This chapter provides the following information:
• A brief discussion of the enhanced performance delivered by Peripheral
Component Interconnect Extended (PCI-X) technology over Peripheral
Component Interconnect (PCI) technology
• An explanation of how to operate PCI Hot Plug technology
For more information specific to hot-plug technology, refer to the following
resources:
• The online PCI Hot Plug Administration Guide
• The PCI Hot Plug animation and additional information on the Documentation
CD
The server contains seven expansion slots using the new Peripheral Component
Interconnect Extended (PCI-X) protocol. These seven slots include four with PCI-X
Hot Plug capability.