Sun Fire X4640 Server
 

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How to Replace a Sun Fire X4640 PCI Card.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED:
No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure

TIME ESTIMATE: 45 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Fire X4640 PCI Card needs replacement

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
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.
Power off the server and unplug (REMOVE) the power cords
2. Remove the main cover
3. Locate the PCI card to be replaced
4. Label cables and disconnect from existing PCI card
5. Release the PCI card by moving the locking lever upward and carefully remove the PCI card by pulling up
6. Install the replacement PCI card into the slot, ensure it is engage properly
7. Close the locking lever over the rear connector of the PCI card
8. Replace the main cover
9. Re-attach the power cords
OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Verify access to the new PCI card – Ensure card is updated to latest firmwares.
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REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Sun Fire x4640 Servers Service Manual - http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19273-01/

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