How to Remove and Replace a Netra SPARC T3-1 or T4-1 Power Distribution Board (PDB):ATR:1458568.1:1

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Update Date:	2016-04-25
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Solution 1458568.1 : How to Remove and Replace a Netra SPARC T3-1 or T4-1 Power Distribution Board (PDB):ATR:1458568.1:1

Applies to:

Netra SPARC T4-1 Server - Version All Versions and later
Netra T3-1 - Version All Versions and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Service the Power Distribution Board.

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Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED: Netra SPARC T3-1 & T4-1 Trained

TIME ESTIMATE: 40 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Power Distribution Board failure

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

* The server must be fully shut down and the power cords disconnected.
* Take ESD Precautions.
* Components inside the chassis might be hot. Use caution when servicing components inside the chassis.

DAMAGE ALERT: Perform a visual inspection of the replacement part to make sure that there are no damaged components, connectors, bent pins, damaged packages during shipping, etc. If the part is damaged, don't install it into the system, order a new part. Handle with caution and package carefully the return part to avoid any damages during shipping.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

A. Remove the Power Distribution Board

1. Remove the system from the rack.

2. Remove the power supplies.

3. Remover top cover.

4. Remove the ribbon cable from the signal interface board to the power distribution board

5. Remove the two screws from each bus bar of the power distribution board.

6. Fully loosen the two captive screws from the power distribution board.

7. Lift the power distribution board straight up and out of the chassis

B. Install the Power Distribution Board

1. Align the power distribution board to the location where it installs into the chassis. The bus bars point down and the power connectors are toward the rear of the chassis.

2. Lower the power distribution board straight down into the chassis. Ensure that the board slides into the guides.

3. Install and tighten the four bus bar screws and tighten the captive screws. Ensure that the bus bar screws are securely tightened.

4. Attach the ribbon cable from the signal interface board to the power distribution board.

5. Install the power supplies.

6. Install top cover.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE FE/CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

Boot system and monitor boot sequence for errors. Test functionality of system:
1. Run the Solaris "fmadm faulty" and SP/ILOM "show faulty" command (if only ALOM is supported run "showfaults -v" command) to verify that the fault has been cleared.
2. Perform one of the following tasks based on your verification results:
   * If the previous steps did not clear the fault, refer to doc 1004229.1 for information about the tools and methods you can use to diagnose and clear component faults.
   * If the previous steps indicate that no faults have been detected, the component has been replaced successfully. No further action is required
3. Restart software applications per applicable administration guides to resume system operation.

PARTS NOTE: 371-4938 [F] Power Distribution Board   (same part for both Netra T3-1 & T4-1)

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_partner/Systems/Netra_T3_1/components.html#Power

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_partner/Systems/Netra_T4_1/components.html#Power

REFERENCE INFORMATION: Netra SPARC T3-1 Service Manual, p/n E20689 or Netra SPARC T4-1 Service Manual, p/n E23206-xx

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