How to Replace a Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 Front I/O Board

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Update Date:	2018-05-29
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Solution 1306330.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 Front I/O Board

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4200 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Fire X4200 M2 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Fire X4100 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Fire X4100 M2 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 Front I/O Board.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:
Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 Training

TIME ESTIMATE: 75 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 Front I/O Board needs replacement

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.
The customer should conduct an orderly software system shutdown.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:
1. Power off the server as described in Powering Off the Server.

2. Disconnect any external cables from the front I/O board's USB connectors.

3. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove the main cover and front cover. If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

4. Remove the main cover as described in Removing the Main Cover of the Sun Fire X4100/X4100 M2 Server or Removing the Main Cover of the Sun Fire X4200/X4200 M2 Servers.

5. Remove the front bezel as described in Removing the Front Bezel of the Sun Fire X4100/X4100 M2 Server or Removing the Front Bezel of the Sun Fire X4200/X4200 M2 Servers.

6. Remove the front cover as described in Removing the Front Cover of the Sun Fire X4100/X4100 M2 Server or Removing the Front Cover of the Sun Fire X4200/X4200 M2 Servers.

7. Remove all six fan modules by lifting each fan module by its plastic strap to disconnect it from its fan connector board.

8. Visibly inspect the fans and all air openings for dirt, and clean if necessary.

9. Remove both the fan connector boards.

10. Remove the front panel indicator board. For details, see Replacing the Front Panel Indicator Board

11. Disconnect any external cables from the front I/O board's USB connectors.

12. Disconnect the front I/O interconnect cable that connects the front I/O board to the motherboard.

13. Unfasten the screw that secures the front I/O board to the chassis.

14. Gently push the front I/O board toward the rear of the chassis approximately 0.25 inch (6 mm), freeing the board from the two locating tabs at its bottom-left and bottom-right corners.

15. Lift the front I/O board straight up and out of the chassis.

16. Installation is the reverse of this procedure

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Restart system and have the System administrator verify functionality of system.

PARTS NOTE:
Nil

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Sun Fire X4100/X4100 M2 and X4200/X4200 M2 Servers Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/sf.x4200/819-1157-23/index.html

Sun Fire X4100/X4100 M2 and X4200/X4200 M2 Servers Diagnostics Guide
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/sf.x4200/819-3284-17/index.html

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