How to replace a SPARC T3-2 PCI/HBA Card

Asset ID:	1-71-2053932.1
Update Date:	2016-04-26
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Solution 2053932.1 : How to replace a SPARC T3-2 PCI/HBA Card

Applies to:

SPARC T3-2 - Version All Versions and later
Oracle Solaris on SPARC (64-bit)

Goal

How to Replace a T3-2 PCI/HBA Card

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Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED: No special skills required, Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) procedure

TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes

Task Complexity: 0

REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: PCI/HBA card failure

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

DAMAGE ALERT: Perform a visual inspection of the replacement part to make sure that there are no damaged components, connectors, bent pins, damaged packages during shipping, etc. If the part is damaged, don't install it into the system, order a new part. Handle with caution and package carefully the return part to avoid any damages during shipping.

A data backup is not a pre-requisite but is a wise precaution. The system needs to be shutdown by customer.

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED:

*** Follow standard ESD procedures to avoid Electrostatic Discharge

1. Power off the server

2. Disconnect all power cables

3. Disconnect any data cables connected to the HBA being serviced

4. Remove the Top Cover

5. Locate the PCIe card that you want to remove.

6. If necessary, make a note of where the PCIe cards are installed.

7. Unplug all data cables from the PCIe card.

8. Remove the PCIe card filler panel by completing the following tasks:

a. Disengage the PCIe card slot crossbar from its locked position and rotate the

crossbar to an upright position.

b. Carefully remove the PCIe card from the card slot.

9. Place the HBA on an antistatic mat

10. Insert the new HBA into the riser board

11. After replacing reverse the order of fixing as mentioned in above points

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

Boot system and monitor boot sequence for errors. Test functionality of system:

1. Run the Solaris "fmadm faulty" and SP/ILOM "show faulty" command (if only ALOM is supported run "showfaults -v" command) to verify that the fault has been cleared.

2. Perform one of the following tasks based on your verification results:

* If the previous steps did not clear the fault, refer to doc 1004229.1 for information about the tools and methods you can use to diagnose and clear component faults.

* If the previous steps indicate that no faults have been detected, then the component has been replaced successfully. No further action is required

3. Restart software applications per applicable administration guides to resume system operation.

NOTE: Customer might need to consult the PCI/HBA specific manual for procedure to bring the card into operation.

Replacement Fiber Channel HBA have different WWN that the original card, zoning and LUN masking setting may need to be updated

PARTS NOTE: https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/SPARC_T3_2/components.html

REFERENCE INFORMATION: http://download.oracle.com/cd/E19166-01/E20793/E20793.pdf

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