How to Replace a Sun Fire X2270 M2 PCIe Riser Card

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Update Date:	2018-05-10
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Solution 1349252.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X2270 M2 PCIe Riser Card

Applies to:

Sun Fire X2270 M2 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 X2270 M2 PCIe Riser Card.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
- WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:
- TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes
- TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

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

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

Then power down the system and disconnect the Power Cord.

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS:
- PROBLEM OVERVIEW:
The PCIe riser installed in the server is a low-profile, half-length x16 connector card, supporting up to 35–watt cards.
- WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE
RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?:
- WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

INSTALL
1 Prepare the server for service. See How to Prepare for Service.
2 Remove the air duct. See How to Remove the Air Duct.
3 Align the riser card in the PCIe slot on the motherboard.
4 To install the riser card, gently push the card downward into the slot.
5 If you are installing a PCIe card, see How to Install a PCIe Card.
6 Install the air duct. See How to Install the Air Duct.
7 Prepare the server for operation. See How to Prepare for Operation.

REMOVE
1 Prepare the server for service. See How to Prepare for Service.
2 Remove the air duct. See How to Remove the Air Duct.
3 If a PCIe card is connected to the PCIe riser, remove the PCIe card. See How to Remove a PCIe Card.
4 Pull the PCIe riser upward to disengage the riser card from the connector on the motherboard.
5 Install the air duct. See How to Install the Air Duct.
6 Prepare the server for operation. See How to Prepare for Operation.

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

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19902-01/821-1345/

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