How to Replace a Sun Fire X4600, X4600 M2 Fan Module

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Update Date:	2018-05-17
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Solution 1429463.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4600, X4600 M2 Fan Module

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4600 M2 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Fire X4600 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.
***Checked for relevance on 02-SEP-2013***

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4600, X4600 M2 Fan Module.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED:
No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure

TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Fire X4600, X4600 M2 Fan Module needs replacement

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

This Fan Module is a hot-swappable CRU

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

Reference Doc:
Sun Fire X4600 and Sun Fire X4600 M2 Servers Service Manual
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19121-01/sf.x4600m2/819-4342-18/html/index.html

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Caution - Do not operate the server for more than 60 seconds without all four fans in place. Always replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.
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1. Identify the Fan Module (FT1- FT4) which requires replacement
Refer to the Service Manual for the specific position of Fan.

2. Remove the Fan Module from the chassis
Pinch both plastic securing buttons toward the center of the fan tray, and simultaneously lift the fan tray up and out of the chassis

3. Insert the new Fan Module into the chassis within 60 seconds after removal of the faulty fan module.

Push down gently until the connector is fully engaged and the plastic securing buttons snap into place.

How to verify the Fan Module working properly.

log in ILOM to confirm if any error related Fan Module.

-> show -l all /SYS/FTx
note:the "x" means which Fan Module number your replaced

Sample:

-> show -l all /SYS/FT0

/SYS/FT0
Targets:
FM0

Properties:
type = Front Fan Board

/SYS/FT0/FM0
Targets:
F0
PRSNT
SERVICE

Properties:
type = Front Fan

/SYS/FT0/FM0/F0
Targets:
SPEED

Properties:
type = Fan

/SYS/FT0/FM0/F0/SPEED
Targets:

Properties:
type = Fan
ipmi_name = FT0/FM0/F0/SPEED
class = Threshold Sensor
value = 2600.000 RPM
upper_nonrecov_threshold = 12000.000 RPM
upper_critical_threshold = N/A
upper_noncritical_threshold = N/A
lower_noncritical_threshold = N/A
lower_critical_threshold = N/A
lower_nonrecov_threshold = 1000.000 RPM
alarm_status = cleared

/SYS/FT0/FM0/PRSNT
Targets:

Properties:
type = Entity Presence
ipmi_name = FT0/FM0/PRSNT
class = Discrete Sensor
value = Present
alarm_status = cleared

/SYS/FT0/FM0/SERVICE
Targets:

Properties:
type = Indicator
ipmi_name = FT0/FM0/LED
value = Off

-> show /SP/faultmgmt
-> show /SP/logs/event/list

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