How to Remove and Replace a Sparc T5-2 HDD Backplane

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Update Date:	2017-04-04
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Solution 1525507.1 : How to Remove and Replace a Sparc T5-2 HDD Backplane

Applies to:

SPARC T5-2 - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace a SPARC T5-2 Hard Disk Drive Backplane

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Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER /ADMINISTRATOR NEED:(IS A SITE ENGINEER AVAILABLE?)
Sparc T5-2 product and field service training.

Time Estimate: 90 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 2

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: SPARC T5-2 Server, Disk Backplane replacing.

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

ESD Caution:

Circuit boards and drives contain electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static electricity from clothing or the work environment can destroy the components located on these boards. Do not touch the components along their connector edges.
Use a Antistatic Wrist strap. Attach one end of the strap to your wrist and the other end to the chassis, depending on what type of strap you use, with the adhesive end or the metal plug.
Use an Antistatic Mat. Place ESD-sensitive components such as motherboards, memory, and other PCBs on an antistatic mat

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.

1. Prepare for servicing:
    a. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
    b. Power off the server and unplug power cords from the power supplies.
    c. Remove the server from the rack.
    d. Remove the top cover.

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

Remove the Hard Disk Drive Backplane

1. Remove all hard disk drives and fillers.

NOTE: Note the positions of the hard disk drives so you can return them to the correct slots.

2. Remove the DVD drive.
3. Remove one or more memory risers to have easier access to components in the disk drive area.
4. Remove the System Remind button assembly (air divider) by lifting it up and away from the power supplies.
5. Remove the hard disk drive backplane:
    a. Unplug the two SAS cables, power cables, and ribbon cable from the hard disk drive backplane.
    b. Push up on the wire tab in the upper corner of the hard disk drive backplane.
    c. Swing the hard disk drive backplane back and out of the chassis.

Install the Hard Disk Drive Backplane

1. Unpack the replacement hard disk drive backplane and place it on an antistatic mat.
2. Insert the hard disk drive backplane into the chassis (Verify that the hard disk drive backplane is seated properly at the bottom, in the small slot near the DVD drive).
3. Lift up the metal hook and press the drive backplane to the front until it snaps into place.
4. Replace the power cable, ribbon data cable, and SAS cables to their original locations.

NOTE: You must insert the mini-SAS plug into the upper mini-SAS connector on the drive backplane. This short cable connects the DVD drive to its USB bridge on the motherboard. The longer SAS cable connects drive bays 4 and 5 to a storage device in the rear of the system. The lower mini-SAS connector on the disk backplane requires the standard, four-channel mini-SAS cable for drive bays 0 to 3.

5. Replace the System Remind button assembly (air divider).
6. Replace all memory risers you removed
7. Replace the DVD drive.
8. Replace all hard disk drives and filler panels.
9. Return the server to operation:
    a. Install the top cover.
    b. Return the server to the normal rack position.
    c. Power on the server.

NOTE: The product serial number used for service entitlement and warranty coverage might need to be reprogrammed on the disk backplane by authorized service personnel with the correct product serial number located on the chassis EZ label.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE FE/ADMINISTRATOR 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 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:

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_partner/Systems/SPARC_T5_2/components.html

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

SPARC T5-2 Service Manual
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E28853_01/html/E28854/gentextid-6869.html#scrolltoc

Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager 3.2 Documentation
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E37444_01/

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