How to add a hot swappable PCI adapter to AIX server?

How to add a hot swappable PCI adapter to AIX server?

Step 1:  Login into root via the hmc or if vio server padmin, oem_setup_env to go up to root.

Log into the server you wish to add the adapters to. You will need root or padmin when adding to a VIO server. If logging in as padmin do a oem_setup_env to get to the root prompt.

Step 2:  Diag

Step 3:  Task Selection (Diagnostics, Advanced Diagnostics, Service Aids, etc.)

Step 4:  Hot Plug Task

Step 5:  PCI Hot Plug Manager

Step 6:  Add a PCI Hot Plug Adapter

Step 7:  Pick the right location verifying your serial number of the server and correct slot.

Step 8:  After picking the location of the card (as performed in above step 7), the card selected will begin to flash on the back of the server. Verify that the correct slot is linking visually.

Step 9:  If the slot is correct, hit return only once, and let onsite facilities install the card. Once they have installed the card and turn it back over to you, Hit return and let it finish, you should finish with ok.

Step 10: If you are adding more cards repeat the process 1 through 10. If you are finished you can run cfgmgr to pick up the new devices

Step 11: Verify the new devices

# lsslot –C pci

Step 12: Check errpt for any new errors