How to Replace a Sun Fire X4170, X4270 Connector Board (Paddle Card)

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Update Date:	2018-05-24
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Solution 1347331.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4170, X4270 Connector Board (Paddle Card)

Applies to:

Exadata Database Machine V2 - Version All Versions and later
Sun Fire X4270 Server - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Sun Fire X4170 Server - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4170, X4270 Connector Board (Paddle Card).

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED:
No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure

TIME ESTIMATE: 90 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Fire X4170, X4270 Connector Board (Paddle 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 Section 1 of DOC ID: 1539451.1

- 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 Motherboard assembly (X4170 ONLY)

4. Remove the power distribution board

5. Remove the fan power boards

6. Remove the paddle card connector board

7. Install new paddle card connector board

8. Install the fan power boards

9. Install the power distribution board

10. Install the Motherboard assembly (X4170 ONLY)

11. Install the top cover

12. 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 Section 1, step 10 of DOC ID: 1539451.1

PARTS NOTE:
https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SunFireX4170/components.html
https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SunFireX4270/components.html

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 Servers Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19477-01/820-5830-13/index.html

How to shutdown the Exadata database nodes and storage cells in a rolling fashion so certain hardware tasks can be performed. (Doc ID 1539451.1)

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