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Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4170 M2 Fan Module.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
- WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED: General Sun X64 Servers Knowledge
- TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes
- TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS:
- PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Fan Module Replacement
- WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE
RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?:
Caution - Hazardous moving parts*.* Unless the power to the server is completely shut down, the only service permitted in the fan compartment is the replacement of the fan modules.
Removing the fan modules
Caution – Hazardous moving parts. When removing the fans, be careful of the fan blades.

- WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

Removing Fan Module

1. Get the new part ready.

a. Obtain box that new part came in.
b. Open box, unwrap the part from any packing material, and lay the new part on an anti-static pad near the server that you are servicing.

2. Extend the server into the maintenance position.

3. To access the fans:

a. open the top cover fan door.
b. To release the fan door, push the top cover release tabs toward the back of the server and lift the door to the open position.

4. Identify the faulty fan module(s):

a. Each fan module has a status LED on top.
b. If the LED is amber, the fan has failed.

5. Remove the faulty fan module(s):

     a. Using your thumb and forefinger, grasp the fan module in the finger recesses located in the white plastic between the fans and compress the fan module release latch.
     b. Lift the fan module straight up and out of the fan board.

Installing Fan Module

1. With the top cover door open

a. Install the replacement fan module into the server.
b. The fan modules are keyed to ensure that they are installed in the correct orientation.

2. Press down on the fan module and apply firm pressure to fully seat the fan module.

3. Verify that the Fan status LED on the replaced fan module is lit green.

4. Close the top cover door.

5. Verify that the TOP FAN LED on the front of the server and the Service Action
Required LEDs on the front and rear of the server are extinguished.

6. Return the server to the normal rack position.

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

N/A

PARTS NOTE:
https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SunFireX4170_M2/components.html#Fan

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Fire X4170 M2 Server Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19762-01/E22369-02/index.html

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