How to Replace a Sun Fire X4275 SAS Expander Card

Asset ID:	1-71-1332334.1
Update Date:	2018-05-21
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Solution 1332334.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4275 SAS Expander Card

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 SAS Expander Card.

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 SAS Expander Card 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 fan module

4. Remove the fan board

5. Remove the SAS expander card assembly

6. Install new SAS expander card assembly

7. Install fan board

8. Install the fan module

9. Install the top cover

10. 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:

Service Manual : http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19871-01/

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

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