How to Replace an Oracle Server X5-2L, X6-2L PCIe Card

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Solution 2083434.1 : How to Replace an Oracle Server X5-2L, X6-2L PCIe Card

Applies to:

Oracle Server X6-2L - Version All Versions and later
Oracle Server X5-2L - Version All Versions and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace an Oracle Server X5-2L, X6-2L PCIe Card.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

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

TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: An Oracle Server X5-2L, X6-2L PCIe Card 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 Slot Characteristics:

There are six PCIe slots available for PCIe cards, and are numbered 1-6 from left to right when you view the server from the rear.

NOTE:

PCIe slot 1 is nonfunctional in single-processor systems.
PCIe slot 2 is nonfunctional in single-processor systems.
PCIe slot 3 is nonfunctional in single-processor systems. Primary slot for the optional Oracle PCIe NVMe switch card
PCIe slot 6 is the primary slot for the Oracle Storage 12 Gb/s SAS PCIe RAID HBA card

Remove a PCIe Card:

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

2. Extend the server to the maintenance position

3. Attach an antistatic wrist strap

4. Remove the server top cover

5. Swivel the air baffle into the upright position to allow access to PCIe cards

6. Locate the PCIe card that you want to remove

7. Record where the PCIe cards are installed

8. Unplug all data cables from the PCIe card that you want to remove, taking note of the cable connections so they can be connected back to original ports

9. Rotate the PCIe card locking mechanism, and then lift up on the PCIe card to disengage it from the motherboard connectors

10. Place the PCIe card on an antistatic mat

Install a PCIe Card:

1. Unpack the replacement PCIe card, and place it on an antistatic mat

2. Locate the proper PCIe slot for the card you are replacing

3. Insert the PCIe card into the correct slot, and rotate the PCIe locking mechanism to secure the PCIe card in place

4. Lower the air baffle to the installed position

5. Install the top cover

6. Return the server to the normal rack position

7. Connect any data cables to the PCIe card

8. Reconnect the power cords to the power supplies and power on the server

9. If the PCIe card fault message in Oracle ILOM is not cleared under Open Problems, you must manually clear the fault in Oracle ILOM. For instructions on how to do this refer to Doc ID 1381773.1 How to clear FMA logs on the ILOM or Solaris on x86 platforms.

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 X5-2L Documentation:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E41033_01/index.html

Oracle Server X6-2L Documentation:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E62172_01/index.html

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