Sun Blade X8450 Server Module
 

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Goal

 To be able to add or replace a Hard Disk Drive on a Sun Blade X8450

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:
Nothing beyond basic partner training to be qualified as a Sun Service Delivery Partner.

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS:

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

The customer should conduct an orderly software and system shutdown.
System power off is required.

Adding Hard Disk Drives to the Server Module

The Sun Blade server module is shipped without hard disk drives (HDDs). As an
option, you can order and install up to two HDDs per server module. HDDs are
easily installed in the HDD bays (labeled HDD0-1) located on the front panel of the
server module (see figure below).

Figure Legend
1. HDD bay labeled HDD0
2. HDD bay labeled HDD1
20 Sun Blade X8450 Server Module Installation Guide • March 2008
Tools and Supplies Needed
Before installing a hard disk into a server module, you will need to gather the
following items:
■ Installed Sun Blade server module
■ Supported hard disk drive (HDD)
■ 73-Gbyte (10K RPM) SAS Drive
■ 73-Gbyte (15K RPM) SAS Drive
■ 146-Gbyte SAS Drive
■ 200-Gbyte SATA Drive
The server module is shipped with two HDD filler panels in slots labeled HDD0 and
HDD1.
Use the following procedures to remove the HDD filler panel from the server
module and to install the HDD into the vacant HDD slot of the server module.

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▼ Remove HDD Filler Panel
1. Unpack the server module (box labeled Sun Blade).

2. In the front of the server module, locate the HDD filler panel that you want to
remove. Note that the HDD filler panel ejector lever is in the closed position.

3. Push the HDD ejector lever button to unlatch the lever, then tilt the lever up to
release the filler panel.

4. Holding the opened ejector lever, pull the ejector lever toward you and slide
the filler panel from the HDD slot.

▼ Install HDD Into the Server Module
1. Install the Sun Blade server module into a vacant chassis slot.
For details, see “Installing the Server Module Into the Chassis” on page 26.

2. Locate and unpack the new HDD from its antistatic container.

3. Locate the vacant HDD slot on the server module.

4. On the new HDD, push the disk drive ejector lever button on the front to
unlatch the lever, then tilt the lever up.

5. Align the HDD with the vacant HDD slot in the server module. Ensure that the
ejector lever is completely open and the three LEDs appear at the bottom.

6. Slide the new HDD into the vacant HDD slot by pressing on the middle of the
HDD faceplate with your thumb or finger.

7. Ensure that the HDD ejector lever is two-thirds open (approximately 60
degrees with respect to the faceplate) when sliding in the HDD into the slot.
Do not slide the HDD in all the way. Leave the HDD out approximately 0.25 to
0.50 inch from the opening.

8. Using your thumb or finger, press on the middle of the HDD front faceplate
until the ejector lever engages with the server module. Pivot the ejector lever
down until it clicks into place and the lever becomes flush with the HDD
faceplate.

9. To install a second hard disk drive, repeat Steps 1 through 8.

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