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How to Replace a Sun Fire X4440 Disk Backplane.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:
Sun Fire X4440 Training

TIME ESTIMATE: 90 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Fire X4440 Disk Backplane needs replacement

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

Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or installing the drives cage. You must disconnect the power cables before performing this procedure.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:
Removing the Drives Cage

1. Prepare the server for service.

a. Shut down the Solaris OS.

Open an SSH session and log in to the Service Processor.

Type:

stop /SYS

or

cd /SP/CtrlInfo

set powerctrl=off

b. Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies).

c. Attach an antistatic wrist strap and remove the top cover.

2. If you are servicing the drives backplane, remove all drives.

Note - Make a note of the drive locations. You will need to install the drives in the correct locations when reassembling the system.

3. If you are servicing the drives backplane, remove the DVD/USB module.

4. Remove the fan modules.

5. Remove the No. 2 Phillips screws securing the drives cage to the chassis.

Two screws secure the disk cage to each side of the chassis.

6. Slide the drives cage forward to disengage the backplane from the Paddle cards.

7. Lift the drives cage up and disconnect the drives data cables.

Press the connector release button to release the cable.

8. Set the drives cage on an antistatic mat.
Installing the Drives Cage

1. Connect the drives data cables.

Press the connector into its socket until it snaps into place.

2. Position the drives cage in the chassis, over its standoffs.

3. Slide the drives cage back carefully until the drives backplane engages with the Paddle card connector.

Ensure that the drives backplane and Paddle board connectors align and engage. Do not force the cage back and assume connectors are aligned.

4. Replace the No. 2 Phillips screws securing the drives cage to the chassis.

Two screws secure the disk cage to each side of the chassis.

5. Install the fan modules.

6. Install the top cover.

7. Install the server into the rack.

8. Install the drives.

9. Install the DVD/USB module.

10. Return the server to operation.

a. Reconnect the power cord (or cords) to the power supply (or supplies).

Verify that the AC Present LED is lit.

b. Power on the server.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

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

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Servicing the Drives backplane. Chapter 5.3, Sun Fire X4440 Server Service Manual

http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/sf.x4440/820-3836-14/index.html

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