x86: How to Remove a PCI Adapter Card

Steps

1. Become superuser.

2. Determine which slot the PCI adapter card is in.

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

3. Stop the application that has the device open.

   For example, if the device is an Ethernet card, use the ifconfig command to bring down the interface and unplumb the interface.

4. Unconfigure the device.

   # cfgadm -c unconfigure pci1:hpc0_slot3

5. Confirm that the device has been unconfigured.

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

6. Disconnect the power to the slot.

   # cfgadm -c disconnect pci1:hpc0_slot3

7. Confirm that the device has been disconnected.

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

8. Open the slot latches and remove the PCI adapter card.