How to Replace a Sun Fire X4270 M2 Fan Module

Asset ID:	1-71-1470266.1
Update Date:	2018-05-23
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Solution 1470266.1 : How to Replace a Sun Fire X4270 M2 Fan Module

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a Sun Fire X4270 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 X4270 M2 Fan Module needs replacement

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

The fan module is hot swappable.

Caution: Leaving the fan module door open for longer than 60 seconds may cause the server to overheat and shutdown.
Caution: Hazardous moving parts.Unless the power to the server is completely shut down, the only service permitted in the fan compartment is the replacement of the fan modules.

- WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:
1. Open the fan module door/cover by pulling the release tabs
2. Identify the faulty fan by the "Service Action required LED" for that fan module (The Fan LEDs are located on the server side wall)
3. Grasp the fan module using thumb and forefinger and lift it straight up and out of the fan power board (DO NOT rock the module back and forth whilst removing)
4. Install the replacement fan module into the slot ensuring correct orientation. Ensure it is fully seated and the LED is not lit
5. Close the fan module door/cover
6. Verify that the Top Fan LED and the Service Action Required LED on the server’s front panel are extinguished.

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

PARTS NOTE:
https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SunFireX4270_M2/components.html

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Sun Fire X4270 Servers Service Manual
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19245-01/E21671/hotswap.html#50503714_pgfId-1089631

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