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CAP PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Mx-32 - How to Replace a Faulty Lower Fan Cage Assembly 

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Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
   WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:
   TIME ESTIMATE: 120 minutes
   TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:
   PROBLEM OVERVIEW:
   WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?:
   WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE?:

1. Halt the server and turn off all AC power:

• Turn the key switch on the Front Panel of the server to the Service position.
• Gracefully shutdown the server by running the ILOM command "stop /System" (requires Oracle ILOM Reset and Host Control (r) user role).
• Turn off all external breakers for the server.
• For maximum safety, disconnect all six power cords from their respective AC outlets.

2. Verify that it is safe to disconnect the faulty power cord:

• All six external breakers for the server must be in the Off position.
• All six power cords for this server must be unplugged from their respective AC outlets.
• No LEDs on the server should be lighted.
• You should not hear any fans running in the server.

3. Use a grounding strap to protect the equipment from ESD damage.

4. On the front of the platform identify the lower Fan Cage Assembly:

• Remove the Fan modules from the lower Fan Cage Assembly by pressing the Green button to release the module and place them on a grounded mat.
• Loosen the 4 captive screws on the corners of the Fan Cage Assembly.
• Pull the Assembly until about 1 inch/25mm until it is free of the guide pin inside the slot.
• Pull the Assembly down about 15 degrees to clear the bottom of the scalability card cage.

5. Unpack the replacement Fan cage Assembly and insert it into the slot:

• Insert the Fan Cage Assembly down at about 15 degrees to clear the scalability card cage.
• Push the assembly on to the 1 inch/25mm guide pin inside the slot.
• Tighten the 4 captive screws around the four corners.
• Insert the Fan modules into the Assembly.

6. Verify all six external breakers are still in the Off position.

7. Warn bystanders that you are preparing to restart the server.

8. Turn on all AC power and start the server:

• Connect all six AC cords to their respective AC outlets.
• Turn on all external breakers for the server.
• Turn the key switch on the Front Panel of the server to the On position.
• Start the server by running the ILOM command "start /System" (requires Oracle ILOM Reset and Host Control (r) user role).

13. Prepare the failed Fan Cage Assembly outside the datacenter for return to Oracle.

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

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION: Service Manual: https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/documentation/oracle-sparc-ent-servers-189996.html

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