How to Populate a X4640 CPU Board

Asset ID:	1-71-1300441.1
Update Date:	2016-01-20
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Solution Type Technical Instruction Sure

Solution 1300441.1 : How to Populate a X4640 CPU Board

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4640 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Requirement to insert filler panel due to defective filler panel or for troubleshooting purposes

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

- WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED: Engineer trained on X4640

- TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes

- TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :
Data backup not required but recommended as a precaution
Orderly shutdown of applications
Shutdown of OS and power down of server

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:
Ensure standard ESD procedures are followed. Ensure that if system is mounted in a rack that the anti tip over bar at the bottom of the rack is fully extended before servicing commences.
1. Power off the server and unplug (REMOVE) the power cords
2. Remove the main cover
3. Locate the CPU filler board that needs to be replaced
4. Remove the CPU filler board by simultaneously rotating the plastic levers on both sides to 90 degree position and gently lift the board straight up. Place on anti static surface.
5. Ensure the plastic levers of the replacement CPU filler board are in the open (vertical) position. Align the module with the guides and gently Insert the replacement CPU filler board into the same bay/slot. Close the levers downwards so they are in flat (horizontal) position
6. Replace the main cover
7. Re-attach power cords
OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Power on and bring up system. Verify no issues (all CPUs are visible to OS)
PARTS NOTE:
REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Sun Fire x4640 Servers Service http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19273-01/

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