Configuring the PCIe Hardware Topology

You can configure the Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) links for the managed system. You can also view attributes of the cables comprising the link, the indicators few the specific link, and reset a link for a recovery operation.

You can configure the PCIe hardware topology, such as the link type, link status and link width

To configure the PCIe hardware topology, your authority level must be an authorized service provider.

To configure the PCIe hardware topology, do the following steps:

  1. On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and click Log In.
  2. In the navigation area, expand System Configuration.
  3. Click PCIe Hardware Topology.
  4. In the right pane, update the available options as required. To view additional details for the links, select the link and click the following options:
    Identify Indicators

    Activate or deactivate the identify indicators for the FRUs and connectors associated with the selected link.

    Cable Attributes
    View the attributes of the cables associated with the specific link.
  5. Click Save.
Parent topic: Changing system configuration


Last updated: Tue, September 18, 2018