How to Replace a Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 Memory DIMM [VCAP]

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Update Date:	2018-05-29
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Solution 1306349.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 Memory DIMM [VCAP]

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4200 Server - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Sun Fire X4200 M2 Server - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Sun Fire X4100 Server - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Sun Fire X4100 M2 Server - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 Memory DIMM.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

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

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Fire X4100, X4100 M2, X4200, X4200 M2 Memory DIMM 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.
System needs to be shutdown by the customer.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

1. Power off the server.

2. Remove the Top Cover.

-Press down on the cover release button and, using the indent for leverage, slide the main cover toward the rear of the chassis approximately 0.5 inch.
-Grasp the cover by its rear edge and lift it straight up from the chassis

3. Locate the DIMM slot on the motherboard from which you will replace a DIMM, as DIMMs must be installed in pairs you'll also need to replace the companion DIMM to the one being replaced. DIMM 0 and 1 are a pair as are DIMM 2 and 3, position of the DIMMs differ in the x4200 from the x4200M2.

4. Rotate both DIMM slot ejectors outward as far as they will go. The DIMM is partially ejected from the socket.

5. Carefully lift the DIMMs straight up to remove it from the socket.

6. Install the DIMMs.

-Ensure that the DIMM slot ejectors at each end of the memory socket are fully open (rotated outward) to accept the new DIMM
-Align the notch in the bottom edge of the DIMM with the key in the DIMM socket
-Press down evenly on both top corners of the DIMM until the ejectors snap over the cutouts in the left and right edges of the DIMM

7. Install the top cover.

8. Connect all power cables.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

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

None

PARTS NOTE:
N/A

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/sf.x4200/index.html

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