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How to Replace a Sun Server X4-4 PCIe Card.

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DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED:
No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure

TIME ESTIMATE: 45 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: A Sun Server X4-4 PCIe Card needs replacement

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

Data backup not required but recommended as a precaution
Orderly shutdown of applications
Shutdown of OS and power down of server

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

Remove a PCIe Card.

1. Locate the PCIe card that you want to remove.
2. If necessary, make a note of where the PCIe cards are installed.
3. Unplug all data cables from the PCIe card.Note the location of all cables for reinstallation later.
4. To disengage the PCIe card retaining bar, push down on the bar, move it away from the server back wall, and lift it to an upright position.
5. Carefully remove the PCIe card from the PCIe card slot.
 NOTE: - Whenever you remove a PCIe card, you should replace it with another PCIe card or a filler panel; otherwise, the server might overheat due to improper airflow.

Install a PCIe Card.

1. Return the PCIe card slot crossbar to its closed and locked position.
2. Return the server to operation:
1. Install the top cover.
2. Return the server to the normal rack position.
3. Reconnect all power cords to the server power supplies and power on the server.
3. If the PCIe card being installed is replacing a faulty PCIe card, manually clear the PCIe card fault using Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM).For instructions on clearing server faults, refer to theOracle ILOM User's Guide for System Monitoring and Diagnostics at the following link: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E37444_01/html/E37447/z4000a12165586.html#scrolltoc.
4. Refer to the documentation shipped with the PCIe card for information about configuring the PCIe card, including installing required operating systems.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

Verify access to the new PCI card and any peripheral attached to PCI card

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REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Sun Server X4-4 Service Manual

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