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Update Date:2018-05-11
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Solution  2323797.1 :   How to Replace an Oracle Server X7-2L Disk Backplane [VCAP]  

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Goal


Solution



Oracle Confidential PARTNER - Available to partners (SUN).

Reason: FRU part cap   


Applies to:  

Oracle Server X7-2L - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.



Goal


 How to Replace an Oracle Server X7-2L Disk Backplane.


Solution




DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS


WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:
Oracle Server X7-2L Training


TIME ESTIMATE: 45 minutes


TASK COMPLEXITY: 1


FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:


PROBLEM OVERVIEW: An Oracle Server X7-2L Disk Backplane 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:


1. Prepare the server for service.


    

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

  2. Extend the server to the maintenance position in the rack.
    3. 

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

  4. Remove the server top cover.
    5. 

  5. Remove the air baffle.
    6. 



2. Remove the Fan Modules and Fan Tray:


    

  1. For each of the fan modules using your forefinger and thumb, lift the fan module straight up and out of the chassis and set them aside on an antistatic mat.
    2. 

  2. With all fan modules removed, using a Torx T25 screwdriver, loosen the three spring-mounted screws that secure the fan tray to the server chassis.
    3. 

  3. Lift the fan tray from the server and set aside.
    4. 



3. Remove the Disk Backplane from the server.


    

  1. Pull all storage drives out far enough to disengage them from the disk backplane. Note - It is not necessary to completely remove the storage drives from the server; simply pull them out far enough to disengage them from the disk backplane. If you do remove the storage drives from the server, record their locations so that you can re-install them in the same locations.
    2. 

  2. Disconnect the power cable from the disk backplane.
    3. 

  3. Disconnect the data cables from the disk backplane by pressing the latch on the cable connector and then pulling out the connector. For configurations with SAS drives there will be 3 SAS cables. For configurations with NVMe drives there will be 12 NVMe cables. Note the cable connection locations so that the cables may be reconnected to their original locations.
    4. 

  4. Disconnect the temperature sensor cable from the disk backplane.
    5. 

  5. Disconnect the auxiliary signal cable from the disk backplane.
    6. 

  6. Using a Torx T15 screwdriver, loosen the right-side and left-side spring-mounted screws that secure the disk backplane to the chassis.
    7. 

  7. Using a Torx T25 screwdriver, loosen the spring-mounted screws that secure the backplane bracket to the chassis, then lift the bracket from the server.
    8. 

  8. Lift the disk backplane up to release it from the standoff hooks and out of the chassis.
    9. 

  9. Place the disk backplane on an antistatic mat.
    10. 



4. Install the replacement Disk Backplane.


    

  1. Unpack the replacement disk backplane.
    2. 

  2. Lower the disk backplane into the server, and position it to engage the standoff hooks.
    3. 

  3. Lower the backplane bracket into the server, then using a Torx T25 screwdriver, tighten the spring-mounted screws to secure the bracket to the chassis.
    4. 

  4. Using a Torx T15 screwdriver, tighten the right-side and left-side spring-mounted screws to secure the disk backplane to the chassis.
    5. 

  5. Reconnect the auxiliary signal cable to the disk backplane.
    6. 

  6. Reconnect the temperature signal cable to the disk backplane.
    7. 

  7. Reconnect the data cables to the disk backplane. For configurations with SAS drives there will be 3 SAS cables. For configurations with NVMe drives there will be 12 NVMe cables. Make sure the cables are reconnected to their original locations.
    8. 

  8. Re-install all of the storage drives into the server making sure that they are installed into their original locations.
    9. 



5. Replace the Fan Modules and Fan Tray:


    

  1. Lower the fan tray into the server.
    2. 

  2. Using a Torx T25 screwdriver, tighten the three spring-mounted screws that secure the fan tray to the server chassis.
    3. 

  3. Install each of the fan modules into the server. The fan modules are keyed to ensure that they are installed in the correct orientation.
    4. 

  4. Press down on each fan module to fully seat the fan module.
    5. 



6. Return the Server to operation


    

  1. Install the air baffle.
    2. 

  2. Install the server top cover.
    3. 

  3. Remove any anti-static measures that were used.
    4. 

  4. Return the server to it's normal operating position within the rack.
    5. 

  5. Re-install the AC power cords and any data cables that were removed but not yet replaced.
    6. 



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 X7-2L Documentation:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E72463_01/index.html



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