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How to remove and replace a Sun Ultra 20 Workstation SATA Backplane

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
- WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:
- TIME ESTIMATE: 10 minutes
- TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS:
- PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Replacing the SATA Backplane.

- 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.

- WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:
Remove
1. Turn off the power button on the back panel open the chassis, and locate the SATA backplane
2. Remove all installed hard drives.
See Section 4.5.1.1, Removing a Hard Disk Drive.
3. Set the hard drive(s) on an antistatic mat.
4. Disconnect the cables (see FIGURE 4-8).
a. Disconnect the power cable from the SATA backplane.
b. Disconnect the SATA data cables from the SATA backplane.
c. Temporarily mark the cables to ensure proper orientation when replacing the part.
5. Unfasten the SATA backplane from the chassis (see FIGURE 4-8).
Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws that secure the SATA backplane to the chassis. Set the screws aside in a container.
6. Slide the SATA backplane out of the hard drive bracket and set it aside.
7. Proceed to Section 4.5.2.2, Installing the SATA Backplane to install the new SATA backplane.

Install
1. Open the chassis.
2. Remove the new SATA backplane from its packaging.
3. Slide the SATA backplane under the hard drive bracket.
Position the screw holes over the holes in the chassis.
4. Fasten the SATA backplane to the hard drive bracket.
Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, install the four screws that secure the SATA backplane to the hard drive bracket. Torque the screws to inch pounds.
5. Connect and route the cables (see FIGURE 4-9).
a. Connect the SATA interface cables to the SATA backplane connector.
b. Connect the power supply power cable to connector P4.
Refer to the cabling diagram in the service label on the side of the chassis for information on cable routing.
6. Slide the hard drive bracket into the hard drive bay until the latch clicks.
You are finished replacing the SATA backplane.
7. Install all hard drives into the hard drive bracket.
See Section 4.5.1.2, Installing a Hard Disk Drive.
8. Inspect the SATA backplane and the related component fasteners.
* Be sure that the hard drive handles are flush and locked.
* Be sure that the hard drives are seated the backplane connector.
9. Inspect the SATA backplane and the related component cabling.
* Be sure that the power cable is seated in the SATA backplane.
* Be sure that the SATA interface cable is seated in the SATA backplane connector.
* Be sure that the interface cable is routed through the routing clip on the SATA backplane cover.
10. Replace the left-side panel of the workstation.

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

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Ultra 20 Workstation User Guide
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19127-01/ultra20.ws/819-2146-13/index.html

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