Sun Fire V440 Server
 
Sun Netra 440 Server
 

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Goal

Solution

Oracle Confidential PARTNER - Available to partners (SUN).
Reason: FRU CAP

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Goal

How to Remove and Replace a V440 CPU

Solution

*DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS*

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:
V440 and Netra 440 Product Training

TIME ESTIMATE: 40 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 3

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW:

CPU Fault

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

A data backup is not a prerequisite but is a wise precaution.
The customer should conduct an orderly software system shutdown.

A replacement part, if not the exact same part number, may require a different Firmware or ALOM version.   Firmware version can be checked with the Solaris command `prtconf -V`.  ALOM version can be checked with the Solaris command`scadm version -v` The firmware and ALOM requirements for each fru can be found in the SSH at this link:

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_partner/Devices/System_Board/SYSBD_SunFireV440_CPU.html

System powered down..

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:
1. Extend and adjust cabinet anti-tip legs.

2. Open or remove front and back cabinet doors.

3. Note each cables' origin and termination connection.

4. Disconnect all external cables from the back panel of the system.

5. Loosen the four captive screws securing the system to the left and right vertical
rails at the front of the cabinet.

6. Slide the system evenly out of the cabinet until the inner glides stop in the slide.

7. Take normal ESD precautions.

8. Open the system doors.

9. Loosen the Phillips No. 2 captive lockdown screw securing the top cover to the
chassis.

10. Pull the latches up to release the top cover from the chassis, then lift the cover up
and off the chassis..

11. Identify the CPU/memory module to be removed.

12. Loosen the two Phillips No. 2 captive screws securing the CPU/memory module to
the CPU cage.

13. Rotate the CPU/memory module ejector levers upward so that the CPU/memory
module connectors disengage from the CPU cage.

14. Pull the CPU/memory module from the chassis by the levers and place it on an
antistatic mat. WARNING: It may be hot.

15. Inspect the CPU/memory module connector and the motherboard connector for
foreign objects..

16. Make sure that the ejector levers on the CPU/memory module are rotated up to a
90-degree angle.

17. Slide the CPU/memory module into the guides in the CPU cage.

18. Push down on both ejector levers, simultaneously, until the levers are completely
pressed into their slots.

19. Tighten the two Phillips No. 2 captive screws that secure the CPU/memory
module to the CPU cage.

20. Insert the back edge of the top cover under the lip on the back panel.

21. Grasp the latches and lower the top cover onto the chassis.

22. Release the latches when the top cover is seated on the chassis.

23. Verify that the latches are engaged by gently pulling up on the sides of the top
cover.

24. Tighten the Phillips No. 2 captive lockdown screw that secures the top cover to
the chassis.

25. Close and lock the system doors.

26. Release the two flat spring catches that lock the system into its current position.

27. Slide the system evenly into the cabinet until the system stops moving.

28. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the system to the left and right vertical
rails at the front of the cabinet.

29. Connect all external cables that were attached to the back panel of the system.

30. Replace, close, and lock the cabinet doors, as appropriate.

31. Power up system.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Reboot system and start applications.

PARTS NOTE:

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SunFireV440/components.html
https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/Netra_440_R/components.html

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Sun Fire V440 Server Parts Installation and Removal Guide
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19088-01/v440.srvr/index.html

Netra 440 Server Service Manual:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19102-01/n440.srvr/817-3883-12/index.html

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