SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN WHEN PCI CARD is REMOVED OR ADDED


Subject: SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN WHEN PCI CARD is REMOVED OR ADDED
New Netfinity server RETAIN Tip: 

    Record number:       H165703
    Device:              D/T8680
    Model:               M
    Hit count:           UHC00000
    Success count:       USC0000
    Publication code:    PC50
    Tip key:             013
    Date created:        O98/12/29
    Date last altered:   A99/01/15
    Owning B.U.:         USA


Abstract: SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN WHEN PCI CARD is REMOVED OR ADDED


TEXT:

System shuts down when PCI Card is removed or added.


SYMPTOMS:

System shuts down when hot adding or removing a PCI Card, especially in slot 3 or 5.


PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:


WORKAROUND:

Remove the PCI card(s) by pulling directly upward and not at any angle.


DETAILS:

This problem presents itself because the metal bracket at the end of the card touches against
a two-pin jumper on the I/O Backplane and shorts out the power supply if the card is pulled out at an angle.
The system is not damaged by this short, but the power supply does remove all power until the short
is removed (i.e. the bracket is no longer causing a short).

NOTE: This issue should not arise if the plastic cover is left in place on the planar as it is shipped from the factory.


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