Sun Fire V250 Server
 

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Goal

Fix

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Reason: SCSI Backplanbe is a FRU as per SSH

Applies to:

Goal

 Sun Fire V250 - How to Remove and Replace a Sun Fire V250 SCSI Backplane

Fix

 DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
   WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:

Sun Fire V250 product training is desirable but not required.

   TIME ESTIMATE: 45 mins

   TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:
   PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Faulty SCSI 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.

   WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE?:

SCSI Backplane

The SCSI backplane is located at the front of the internal section of the server.

To Remove the SCSI Backplane

1. Power off the server.

2. Ensure the server is properly grounded.

3. Remove all hard disk drives.

 - Make a note of which slot you remove each hard disk drive from.

4. Place the server on its side.

5. Remove the service panel.

6. Disconnect all power and data cables from the SCSI backplane.
 - The cable at the bottom of the server is secured by two retaining hooks. Bend these back to release the cable

7. Unscrew the ten screws that secure the SCSI backplane to the chassis.
 - There are nine screws at the top edge of the board (closest to the service panel), and one at the bottom edge (closest to the system board).

8.Remove the SCSI backplane from the server body and place on an antistatic surface or bag.

To Replace the SCSI Backplane

1. Power off the server.

2. Ensure the server is properly grounded.

3. Locate the bottom of the SCSI backplane into the clips on the server body.

4. To help position it correctly, align the LEDs on the top edge of the SCSI backplane with the lightpipes on the server body.

5. Replace and tighten the screws.

6. Replace all power and data cables.

7. Replace the hard disk drives.
 - Refer to the notes you took when you removed the hard disk drives to ensure each is returned to its correct bay.

8. Replace service panel.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
   WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE?:

Restart software applications per applicable administration guides to resume system operation.

PARTS NOTE:

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SunFireV250/components.html

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Please refer to the Sun Fire V250 Parts Replacement Manual: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19088-01/v250.srvr/817-0901-10/817-0901-10.pdf

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