How to Replace a Sun Fire X4270 M2 Coin Cell Battery

Asset ID:	1-71-1316214.1
Update Date:	2018-05-23
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Solution Type Technical Instruction Sure

Solution 1316214.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4270 M2 Coin Cell Battery

Applies to:

Exadata Database Machine X2-2 Qtr Rack - Version All Versions and later
Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 Half Rack - Version -Not Applicable- and later
SPARC SuperCluster T4-4 Full Rack - Version -Not Applicable- and later
Exadata Database Machine X2-2 Hardware - Version All Versions and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4270 M2 Coin Cell Battery.

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 X4270 M2 Coin Cell Battery needs replacement

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :

Customer should perform an orderly and graceful shutdown of applications and OS
A data backup is not a pre-requisite but is a wise precaution

Note:

If this server is part of an Exadata, please follow shutdown instructions in DOC ID: 1188080.1

If this server is part of a Big Data Appliance, please follow shutdown instruction in DOC ID: 2099858.1

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:
1. Prepare the server for service.
   a. Power off the server and disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies).
   b. Remove the server from the rack.
   c. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
   d. Remove the top cover.

Removing the Battery.
2. Remove the battery.
   a. Place you finger between the battery and side wall of the server chassis and push the battery away from the side wall.
   b. Twist the battery (either clockwise or counter-clockwise) and lift it out.
Installing the Battery.
1. Unpack the replacement battery and place it on an antistatic mat.
2. Press the new battery into the battery holder with the positive side (+) facing the server chassis side wall.
3. If the service processor is configured to synchronize with a network time server using the Network Time Protocol (NTP), the ILOM clock will be reset as soon as the server is powered on and connected to the network. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.
4. If the service processor is not configured to use NTP, you must reset the ILOM clock using the ILOM CLI or the web interface.
5. Return the server to operation.
   a. Install the top cover.
   b. Return the server to the normal rack position.
   c. Reconnect the power cord(s) to the power supply (or supplies) and power on the server. Verify that the AC Present LED is lit.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

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

Boot up system and verify full functionality

Note:

If this server is part of an Exadata, please follow restart instructions in step 7 of DOC ID: 1188080.1

If this server is part of a Big Data Appliance, please follow restart instructions in DOC ID: 2099858.1

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Netra X4270 Server Service Manual here is the link to documentation

Steps to shut down or reboot an Exadata storage cell without affecting ASM (Doc ID 1188080.1)

Steps to Gracefully Shutdown and Power on a Single Node on Oracle Big Data Appliance Prior to Maintenance (Doc ID 2099858.1)

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