How to Replace a Sun Fire X4170 M2 Internal SAS Cable

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Update Date:	2018-05-30
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Solution 1347764.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4170 M2 Internal SAS Cable

Applies to:

Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud X2-2 Hardware - Version X2 and later
Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud X2-2 One-Eighth Rack - Version X2 and later
Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud X2-2 Qtr Rack - Version X2 and later
Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud X2-2 Half Rack - Version X2 and later
Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud X2-2 Full Rack - Version X2 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4170 M2 Internal SAS Cable.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:
Sun Fire X4170 M2 Training

TIME ESTIMATE: 75 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Fire X4170 M2 Internal SAS Cable needs replacement

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

NOTE - 'If this is an Engineered system then the system administrator should prepare the system for service by performing any application related functions required to shutdown the node. This might include but is not limited to performing a system backup, failover of application or services, and finally a system shutdown.'

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

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:

Removing the SAS cable

1. Disconnect all power cables
2. Determine the applicable cabling configuration diagram for your server.
3. Disconnect the SAS cables from the PCIe card.
a. Untwist the cable tie down to release the cables.
b. To disconnect the cables from the HBA PCIe card, press the latch, push in toward the connector, and then pull out to remove the cables.
4. Remove the SAS expander board and disconnect the SAS cables.
5. Remove the SAS cables from the server. Be careful not to snag the cables on the server components.

Installing the SAS cable
1. Reconnect the SAS cables to the SAS expander board.
2. Route the cables through the server as shown in the applicable cabling diagram.
3. Plug the cable connectors into the connectors on the HBA card from which the SAS cables were removed.
4. Press the cables in the cable tie down and secure the cable with the tie down.

Return the server to the normal rack position.
- Reconnect the power cord (or cords) to the power supply (or supplies) and power on the server.
Verify that the Power/OK LED is lit.

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

Verify server 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:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

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