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Reason: FRU CAP

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Sun Fire V880 - V890 How to Replace a Faulty Graphics Card

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DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
- WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:
Field training in Sun Fire V880/V890 Server

- TIME ESTIMATE: 30 min
- TASK COMPLEXITY:    1

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS:
- PROBLEM OVERVIEW:
Faulty Graphics Card

- WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE
RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?:
A data backup is not a pre-requisite but is a wise precaution.

PCI cards are hot-pluggable and require the use of Dynamic Reconfiguration (DR)
while the system is running Solaris. If customer wishes the PCI card to be replaced using DR,
the task complexity changes to 3 and engineer needs to follow the product notes and DR guide.

Sun Fire V890 Server Dynamic Reconfiguration Guide

- WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:
*** Follow standard ESD procedures to avoid Electrostatic Discharge
If you are not performing a hot-plug procedure, complete the following task (1 - 12) :
1. Power Off the system.
2. Open and remove the side door.
3. Identify the PCI card that needs to be replaced using prtdiag command and /var/adm/messages.
4. Disconnect all external cables connected to the PCI card faceplate.
5. Disconnect all internal cables connected to the PCI card.
6. Pinch the PCI card retaining clip until it releases from the back of the card and rotate the clip outward.
7. Carefully pull the PCI card from the I/O board.
8. Place the PCI card on an antistatic mat.
9. Insert the new PCI card into the appropriate slot on the I/O board.
If you are installing a PCI long card:
    a. Insert the faceplate side of the PCI card into the appropriate opening on the rear panel. At the same
        time, insert the other end of the card into the corresponding groove on the PCI card bracket.
b. Push the card into the slot on the I/O board until it is fully seated.

If you are installing a PCI short card:
a. Align the faceplate side of the PCI card with the appropriate opening on the rear panel.
b. Push the card into the slot on the I/O board until it is fully seated.
10. Rotate the PCI retaining clip over the back of the PCI card faceplate until it snaps into place.
11. If necessary, connect any internal cables to the PCI card's internal connectors.
12. If necessary, connect any external cables to the PCI card.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
- WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO
AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Verify the OS functionality and start the applications.

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:


http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19095-01/sfv880.srvr/index.html
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19095-01/sfv890.srvr/index.html

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