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Figure 4-4 shows the Flex Cable installation.
Figure 4-4 Flexible Service Processor (FSP) Flex cables
4.2.1 Adapters
To take advantage of CHARM, RAS, or high-availability features, the number of adapters
connected to the server is important. For example, PCIe adapters are hot swappable, but the
devices on the slot are not available when the adapter is maintained. You must have
redundant adapters to avoid losing service. Many publications, including the IBM PowerHA
publications, provide advice about the number of adapters, types, and placement of the
adapters to take adv ...