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Update Date:2015-12-14
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Solution  2019164.1 :   How to Replace the RAID HBA Supercap on an Netra Server X5-2  

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Reason: product RR'd   


Applies to:  

Netra Server X5-2 - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.



Goal


How to Replace the RAID HBA Supercap on an Netra Server X5-2


Solution


CAP PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Oracle Storage 12 Gb/s SAS PCIe RAID HBA Supercap replacement
 
 DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
 
 WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:
 Netra Server X5-2 Training.
 
 TIME ESTIMATE: 15 minutes
 
 TASK COMPLEXITY: 3-FRU 
 
 FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS
 
 WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :
 
 If the system is still up and functioning, customer should perform an orderly and graceful shutdown of applications and OS.  A data backup is not a prerequisite but is a wise precaution. 


Replacing the HBA Supercap is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server and  and remove the AC power cords from the system before you remove the supercap  


1. Consider your first step.


    

  •  If you have not prepared for service, do so now. See “Preparing for Service”.
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2. Review this information and complete these prerequisites in this order.


    

  • Remove HBA Super Cap
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 WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:



1. Prepre the system for service


    

  1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cords from the power supplies.
    2. 

  2. Remove  the server from the rack.
      

    1. 4-Post, 19-inch Hardmount Rack Instructions
        

      1. Support the weight of the server for removal.
        2. 

      2. Loosen the center captive screw on the left and right rear support brackets.
        3. 

      3. Remove the two screws securing each hardmount bracket at the front of the rack.
        4. 

      4. Lift the server from the rack and set it aside on an antistatic mat.
        5. 

      2. 

    2. 2-Post, 19-inch Hardmount Rack
        

      1. Support the weight of the server for removal.
        2. 

      2. Remove the two screws that secure each rear plate to the back of the post.
        3. 

      3. Loosen the two screws that secure each rear plate to the eyelets of the side bracket.
        4. 

      4. Slide each rear plate out of the eyelets and set them aside.
        5. 

      5. Remove the two screws from each side bracket at the front of the posts.
        6. 

      6. Lift the server from the rack and set it aside on an antistatic mat.
        7. 

      3. 

    3. 

  3. Attach an anti-static wrist strap.
    4. 



2. Remove the top cover.


    

  1. Fully loosen the two captive screws at the rear of the top cover.
    2. 

  2. Slide the top cover backward about .50 inch (13mm), lift top cover straight up and off from chassis.   

      

    Note: If the top cover will not slide back, you may have to loosen or remove the top two screws on both the left and right rack support backet.  These top screws cause the support backet to press against the top cover.
    
  
    
  
    3. 

  3. Remove the super capacitor from the center clear container attached to the middle of the air baffle (if the system is using 12Gbs SAS PCIe RAID HBA card). Place the super capacitor on an antistatic mat.
    4. 



3. Replace the HBA super capacitor


    

  1. Grasp both ends of the HBA super capacitor cable connector, press in on the release latch, and then unplug the connector.
    2. 

  2. Press on the side release latches of the ESM top cover and lift up to remove the top cover.
    3. 

  3. Remove the faulty super capacitor and place aside.
    4. 

  4. Install the replacement super capacitor, the text is on the top, the vecro spacers are on the bottom.
    5. 

  5. Install the ESM top cover, the cable slot will be on the front right on the cover.
    6. 

  6. Connect the super capacitor's cable.
    7. 

  7. Install the top cover
      

    1. Position the top cover on the chassis, with the front edge of the top cover 0.5 in. (13 mm) rearward of the front edge of the chassis.
      2. 

    2. Slide the top cover forward into place.
      3. 

    3. Secure the top cover with the two captive screws at the rear.
      4. 

    8. 

  8. Reinstall or tighten the side bracket support screws.
    9. 



4. Return the Server to operation.


    

  1. Remove any anti-static measures that were used.
    2. 

  2. Return the server to it's normal operating position within the rack.
    3. 

  3. Re-install the power cords and any data cables that were removed.
    4. 

  4. Power on server. Verify that the Power/OK indicator led lights steady on.
    5. 



 


OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
 
 WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
 
 Boot up system and verify full functionality.
 
REFERENCE INFORMATION:


Netra Server X5-2 Documentation
 http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E53596_01/index.html


Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.2 Documentation
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E37444_01/index.html



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