How to Replace a Sun Fire X4275 Cable Kit

Asset ID:	1-71-1332545.1
Update Date:	2018-05-21
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Solution Type Technical Instruction Sure

Solution 1332545.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4275 Cable Kit

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 Cable Kit.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

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

TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Fire X4275 Cable Kit 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

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

Follow standard ESD procedures
1. Power off the server and unplug (REMOVE) the power cords from power supplies
2. Remove the top cover
3. Review wiring diagram at below reference location for cable connections between IO connector board, fan board and disk backplane
4. Replace top cover
5. Re-attach power cords to power supplies

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:
Wiring Diagram
https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SunFireX4275/wiring_1.html

Front Connector Assembly
https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Devices/I_O/IO_SunFireX4275_Connector_Assy.html

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

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