x86: How to Remove a PCI Adapter Card

1. Become superuser.

2. Determine which slot the controller is in.

   # cfgadm Ap_Id Receptacle Occupant Condition pci1:hpc0_slot0 empty unconfigured unknown pci1:hpc0_slot1 empty unconfigured unknown pci1:hpc0_slot2 empty unconfigured unknown pci1:hpc0_slot3 connected configured ok pci1:hpc0_slot4 empty unconfigured unknown

3. Stop the application that has the device open.

   For example, if this is an ethernet card, use ifconfig(1M) to bring down the interface and unplumb the interface.

4. Unconfigure the device.

   # cfgadm -c unconfigure pci1:hpc0_slot3

5. Confirm the device has been unconfigured.

   # cfgadm Ap_Id Receptacle Occupant Condition pci1:hpc0_slot0 empty unconfigured unknown pci1:hpc0_slot1 empty unconfigured unknown pci1:hpc0_slot2 empty unconfigured unknown pci1:hpc0_slot3 connected unconfigured unknown pci1:hpc0_slot4 empty unconfigured unknown

6. Disconnect the power to the slot.

   # cfgadm -c disconnect pci1:hpc0_slot3

7. Confirm the device has been disconnected.

   # cfgadm Ap_Id Receptacle Occupant Condition pci1:hpc0_slot0 empty unconfigured unknown pci1:hpc0_slot1 empty unconfigured unknown pci1:hpc0_slot2 empty unconfigured unknown pci1:hpc0_slot3 disconnected unconfigured unknown pci1:hpc0_slot4 empty unconfigured unknown

8. Open the slot latches and remove the board.