How to Replace a Sun Fire X4600, X4600 M2 PCI Card

Asset ID:	1-71-1313780.1
Update Date:	2018-05-17
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Solution 1313780.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4600, X4600 M2 PCI Card

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4600 Server - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4600, X4600 M2 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 X4600, X4600 M2 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.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:
Ensure standard ESD procedures are followed
1. 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.

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Sun Fire x4600 and Sun Fire x4600 M2 Servers Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/

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