How To Replace an M3000 PCIe Card:ATR:2461:2

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Update Date:	2016-01-20
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Solution 1290151.1 : How To Replace an M3000 PCIe Card:ATR:2461:2

Applies to:

Sun SPARC Enterprise M3000 Server - Version: Not Applicable and later [Release: N/A and later ]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

CAP PROBLEM OVERVIEW: PCI Card replacement
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Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:(IS A SITE ENGINEER AVAILABLE?)
Mseries training and basic field engineer skills

TASK COMPLEXITY: 2

Time Estimate: 60 minutes

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :

If using cold replacement method the platform will need to be powered off.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

Power off the server using the poweroff -a command at the XSCF command prompt. Verify the POWER LED is off, and disconnect the power cords.
Slide the server out from the equipment rack.
Remove the top cover.

Removing a PCIe Card

Remove the one screw securing the PCIe card.
Pull a PCIe card straight up from the slot, and then place it on a conductive mat.

Mounting a PCIe Card

Insert a PCIe card in a slot.
*** Note – A card must be firmly secured so that it is properly mounted. ***
Install and tighten the one screw to secure the PCIe card in position.

Reassembling the Server

Attach the top cover.
If the equipment rack is supplied with a Quake-Resistant Options Kit or stabilizer, return to its original position
Power on the server.
Connect all the power cords to power outlets.
Verify that the XSCF STANDBY LED on the operator panel is on.
Turn the mode switch on the operator panel to the desired mode position.
Confirm hardware fix by running the following commands:
XSCF> showhardconf -M
XSCF> showstatus

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

Verifying Hardware Operation:
* Verify the state of the status LEDs.
* The POWER LED should be On and the CHECK LED should be off.

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19867-01/820-5683-13/820-5683-13.pdf

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