How to Replace a SPARC T3-1 or Netra T3-1 System Battery:ATR:2441:0

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Update Date:	2016-04-28
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Solution 1299326.1 : How to Replace a SPARC T3-1 or Netra T3-1 System Battery:ATR:2441:0

Applies to:

SPARC T3-1 - Version Not Applicable and later
Netra T3-1 - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Service System Battery

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED
No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure

Time Estimate: 60 minutes

Task Complexity: 0

REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: battery failure

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

DAMAGE ALERT: Perform a visual inspection of the replacement part to make sure that there are no damaged components, connectors, bent pins, damaged packages during shipping, etc. If the part is damaged, don't install it into the system, order a new part. Handle with caution and package carefully the return part to avoid any damages during shipping.

The customer should conduct an orderly software system shutdown. Then power down system and disconnect the power cords. A data backup is not a pre-requisite but is a wise precaution.

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED:

A. Replace the System Battery

The system battery is in a spring-loaded carrier that is located between riser 0 and the power supply housing.

1. Shut down the system for service, Take ESD Precautions.

2. Extend the server out of the rack.

3. If you can access the rear area of the server without removing the server from the rack, go to Step 4, otherwise remove the server from the rack:

* Unplug all cables from the server.

4. Remove the top cover.

5. (Netra only) Remove the PCI Mezzanine board.

6. Remove riser 0 leftmost riser as viewed from the rear of the server.

7. Push the top edge of the battery against the spring and lift it out of the carrier.

8. Insert the new battery into the battery carrier with the negative side (-) facing out.

9. (Netra only) Install the PCI Mezzanine board.

10. Replace the top cover.

11. Return the server to its operational position in the rack.

12. Restore power to the server.

13. Use the ILOM clock command to set the day and time.

B. Verify the System Battery

1. Run show /SYS/MB/BAT/V_BAT to check the status of the system battery. In the output, the /SYS/MB/BAT/V_BAT status should be “OK”.

2. Verify that the value in the Voltage column shows an approximate voltage of 2.8V.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

Verify functionality, no service LEDs or messages

PARTS NOTE:

Netra T3-1 https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/Netra_T3_1/components.html#Batteries

SPARC T3-1 https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SPARC_T3_1/components.html#Batteries

REFERENCE INFORMATION: SPARC T3-1 Service Manual, p/n E21416-01 or Netra SPARC T3-1 Service Manual, p/n E20693-xx

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