Installing a PCIe adapter in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system with the power turned off

Learn how to install the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters in the system with the system power turned off.

Before you install a feature, ensure that the software that is required to support the feature is installed on your system. For information about software prerequisites, see the IBM® Prerequisite website. If the required software is not installed, see the following websites to download it, and then install it before you continue:

If your system is managed by the Hardware Management Console (HMC), use the HMC to complete the steps for installing a PCIe adapter in the system. For instructions, see Installing a part by using the HMC.

If your system is not managed by an HMC, complete the following steps to install a PCIe adapter in the system:

Note: Installing this feature is a customer task. You can complete this task yourself, or contact a service provider to complete the task for you. You might be charged a fee by the service provider for this service.
  1. Preparing the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system to install a PCIe adapter with the power turned off
    Learn about steps you must complete before you install the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters in the system.
  2. Installing a PCIe adapter in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system with the power turned off
    Learn how to install the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters in the system with the system power turned off.
  3. Preparing the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system for operation after installing a PCIe adapter
    Learn how to prepare the system for operation after you install the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express (PCIe) adapters in the system.
Parent topic: Installing PCIe adapters in the 8247-42L, 8286-41A, or 8286-42A system


Last updated: Mon, November 12, 2018