ASM PCI ADAPTER OPTION: MUST USE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY


Subject: ASM PCI ADAPTER OPTION: MUST USE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
New Netfinity server RETAIN Tip: 

    Record number:       H201072
    Device:              D/T8664
    Model:               M
    Hit count:           UHC00000
    Success count:       USC0000
    Publication code:    PC50
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    Date created:        O99/12/13
    Date last altered:   A99/12/17
    Owning B.U.:         USA


Abstract: ASM PCI ADAPTER OPTION: MUST USE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY


SYMPTOM:

Any of the following behavior may be experienced if the external Power Supply that ships with the adapter is not installed:


PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:


FIX:

Install the External Power supply that ships with the Advanced Systems Management PCI Adapter.

Note: Plug in the External Power supply to the Advanced Systems Management PCI Adapter BEFORE reconnecting the power cord(s) to the system power supply(s).

See the Advanced Systems Management PCI Adapter Installation Instructions that come with the option for instructions on installation.
Look under 'Completing the Installation'.

The referenced User Guides (in .PDF format) are available from the following URL:

http://www.pc.ibm.com/searchfiles.html
search on "Advanced Systems Management PCI Adapter Installation Instructions" and".pdf"


DETAILS:

The External Power supply is required to provide sufficient power to the Advanced Systems Management PCI Adapter in systems that have the Advanced Systems Management Processor onboard.
You do not have to use the External Power supply on the 7000-M10 or 8500 that come standard with the ASM PCI Adapter.


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