Oracle Server X6-2
 
Oracle Server X5-2
 

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Goal

How to Replace an Oracle Server X5-2, X6-2 PCIe NVMe Switch Card and/or Cable.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:
Oracle Server X5-2, X6-2 Training

TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: An Oracle Server X5-2, X6-2 PCIe NVMe Switch Card and/or Cable needs replacement

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.  Then power off the server and remove the AC power cords from the system.

A data backup is not a prerequisite but is a wise precaution.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

PCIe Riser Location and Differences:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E41059_01/html/E48312/napsm.z40000f91037240.html#scrolltoc

1. Prepare the server for service.

1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cords from the power supplies.
2. Extend the server to the maintenance position in the rack.
3. Attach an anti-static wrist strap.
4. Open the fan door.
5. Remove the top cover.

2. Locate and remove the PCIe riser from slot 1.

1. Lift the green-tabbed latch on the rear of the server chassis next to the applicable PCIe slot to release the rear bracket on the PCIe card.
2. Lift the green-tabbed riser release lever on the PCIe riser with one hand and use your other hand to remove the riser from the motherboard connector.
3. Disconnect the internal cables that connect the switch card to the disk backplane.
4. Hold the riser in one hand and use your other hand to carefully remove the card from the riser.
5. Place the riser on the antistatic mat.

3. Remove fan module FM1 and FM2.

1. Using your thumb and forefinger, grasp the fan module in the finger recesses located in the plastic between the fans.
2. Lift the fan module straight up and out of the chassis.
   Caution  -  When removing a fan module, do not rock it back and forth. Rocking a fan module can cause damage to the motherboard connectors.
3. Set the fan module aside. 

4. Removing the NVMe cables.

1. To disconnect the switch card cables from the disk backplane, press the latches on the cable connectors and pull the connectors out.
2. Remove the PCIe riser that contains the switch card from PCIe slot 1, if not already removed.
3. Disconnect the cables from the switch card, if not already removed in step 2.
4. Carefully pull the switch card cables through the chassis mid-wall and remove them from the server.

5. Installing the NVMe cables.

1. Guide the switch card cables through the chassis mid-wall and place them in cable trough in the air baffle and in the cable trough in the metal bracket just to the rear of the DIMMs.
2. Connect the switch card cables to the disk backplane.

6. Install the new switch card and PCIe Riser in slot 1.

1. Unpack the replacement PCIe NVMe switch card and retrieve the slot 1 PCIe riser.
2. Reconnect the cables from the disk backplane to the switch card.
3. When connecting the cables, be sure to match the labels on the cables (2/3 and 0/1) with the connectors on the switch card.  2/3 connect to the upper connector, and 0/1 connect to the lower connector closest to the PCI connector.  On the backplane side 2/3 connects to NVMe A, and 0/1 connects to NVMe B.
4. Hold the riser in one hand and use your other hand to carefully insert the switch card connector into the Riser.
5. Install the PCIe riser into the server.:
1. Raise the green-tabbed release lever on the PCIe riser to the open (up) position.
2. Making sure to install the riser into the same position from which it was removed, gently press the riser into the motherboard connector until it is seated, and then press the green-tabbed release lever on the PCIe riser to the closed (down) position.
3. Close the green-tabbed latch on the rear of the server chassis next to the applicable PCIe slot to secure the rear bracket on the PCIe card to the server chassis.

7. Reinstall fan module FM1 and FM2.

1. With the fan door open, position the replacement fan module into the server.  The fan modules are keyed to ensure that they are installed in the correct orientation.
2. Press down on the fan module and apply firm pressure to fully seat the fan module.
3. Close the fan door.

8. Return the Server to operation:

1. Replace the top cover.
2. Remove any anti-static measures that were used.
3. Return the server to it's normal operating position within the rack.
4. Re-install the AC power cords and any data cables that were removed but not yet re-attached.
5. Power on the server. Verify that the Power/OK indicator led lights steady on.

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:

Oracle Server X5-2 Documentation:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E41059_01/index.html

Oracle Server X6-2 Documentation:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E62159_01/index.html

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