Replacing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette from the expansion unit with the power on in IBM i

You can replace a PCI adapter cassette from the 5802 or 5877 expansion unit that is running the IBM® i operating system with the system power on.

1. If the adapter needs to be placed in the PCI adapter cassette, see PCI adapter single-width and double-width cassettes.
2. At the back of the system, lift the cassette cover flap and identify the cassette slot you want to use.
3. Install the PCI adapter cassette in the system. Refer to Installing a PCI adapter contained in a cassette.
4. Select Power on domain on the Hardware Resource Concurrent Maintenance display and press Enter.
5. Select Assign to on the resource that has an asterisk (*) on the Work with Controlling Resource display. Press Enter.
6. Wait for the Hardware Resource Concurrent Maintenance display to appear with this message:

   Power on complete

7. Verify the installed part.
   • If you replaced the part because of a service action, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying a repair.
   • If you installed the part for any other reason, verify the installed part. For instructions, see Verifying the installed part.