How to remove and replace a SPARC T5-4/SPARC T5-8 Server Rear I/O Module:ATR:1527628.1:0

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Update Date:	2017-03-29
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Solution 1527628.1 : How to remove and replace a SPARC T5-4/SPARC T5-8 Server Rear I/O Module:ATR:1527628.1:0

Applies to:

SPARC T5-4 - Version All Versions and later
SPARC T5-8 - Version All Versions and later
Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 Full Rack - Version All Versions and later
Oracle SuperCluster T5-8 Half Rack - Version All Versions and later
Oracle Exalytics T5-8 - Version All Versions and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to remove and replace a SPARC T5-4 and/or SPARC T5-8 Server Rear I/O Module

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Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED:

No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure

Time Estimate: 60 minutes

Task Complexity: 0

REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: replace a faulty SPARC T5-4/SPARC T5-8 Server Rear I/O Module

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :
The customer should conduct an orderly software system shutdown. Then power down system and disconnect the power cords. A data backup is not a pre-requisite but is a wise precaution.

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 old part to avoid any damages during shipping.

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED:

A) Remove the Rear I/O Module

The rear I/O module is a cold-service component that can be replaced by a customer.

1. Take the necessary ESD precautions.

2. Locate the failed rear I/O module. The System Service Required LED on the rear I/O module will light when a rear I/O module fault is detected

3. Power off the server.

4. Label the cables connected to the ports on the rear I/O module, then disconnect the cables from the ports.
You will reconnect the cables to the same ports on the replacement rear I/O module.

5. Press the green buttons on the rear I/O module ejection levers, and spread the levers open to eject the rear I/O module.

6. Pull the module away from the server to remove it.

B) Install the Rear I/O Module

1. Take the necessary ESD precautions.

2. With the levers in the extended position, insert the rear I/O module into the slot at the rear of the server.

3. Close the extraction levers until they click into place to fully seat the rear I/O module into the server.

4. Connect the cables to the appropriate ports on the rear I/O module.

5. Power on the server.

6. Verify the rear I/O module functionality.
a. Verify that the System Service Required LED on the rear I/O module is not lit.
b. If no faults have been detected, then the rear I/O module has been replaced successfully. No further action is required.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED 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:
For SPARC T5-4 refer to: https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SPARC_T5_4/components.html#I/O

For SPARC T5-8 refer to: https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SPARC_T5_8/components.html#I/O

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
SPARC T5-4 Service Manual: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E29659_01/pdf/E29663.pdf

SPARC T5-8 Service Manual: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E35078_01/pdf/E35082.pdf

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