How to Replace a Sun Fire X4275 Connector Board

Asset ID:	1-71-1319306.1
Update Date:	2018-05-22
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Solution 1319306.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4275 Connector Board

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4275 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Exadata Database Machine V2 - Version All Versions and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4275 Connector Board.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:
Sun Fire X4275 Training

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Fire X4275 Connector Board needs replacement

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

If the system is still up and functioning, 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

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

1. Powering off the system and disconnect the power cords from the system

2. Remove the top cover

3. Remove the connector board

a) Remove the three power distribution cables

b) Remove the two No. 2 Phillips screws securing the top cover interlock to the connector break out board

c) Remove the No. 2 Phillips screw securing the connector break out board to the chassis

d) Lift the connector break out board up and out of the chassis

4. Install new connector board

a) Position the connector break out board against the chassis wall

b) Secure the connector break out board with the No. 2 Phillips screws

c) Install the three power distribution cables

d) Position the top cover interlock on the connector break out board and install the two No. 2 Phillips screws to secure it

5. Install the top cover

6. Connect the power cords and power on the system

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

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

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

Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Service Manuals
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19477-01/
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19269-01/
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19871-01/

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