Oracle Server X7-2
 

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Goal

How to Replace an Oracle Server X7-2 NVMe Cable.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

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

TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: An Oracle Server X7-2 NVMe 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:

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. Remove the top cover.

2. Remove all the server fan modules.

3. Remove the mid-wall from the server chassis.

1.  Using a Torx T10 screwdriver, loosen the four green captive screws that secure the mid-wall to the server chassis.
2.  Lift the mid-wall from the server chassis and set it aside.

4.  Disconnect each NVMe cable from the disk backplane by pressing the latch on the cable connector and then pulling out the connector.

5.  Disconnect the NVMe cables from the motherboard NVMe connectors.

6.  Carefully lift the NVMe cables from the center cable trough and remove them from the server.

7.  Carefully install the NVMe cables through the center cable trough.

8.  Connect the NVMe cables to the motherboard NVMe connectors. Each NVMe cable contains a matching label that corresponds to connectors on the motherboard and the disk backplane. For example, the NVMe cable labeled A, plugs into motherboard NVMe A connector and the disk backplane NVMe A connector.

Use the following table to ensure proper NVMe cable connections.

9. Connect the NVMe cables to the disk backplane

10. Install the mid-wall into the server chassis.

1. Lower the mid-wall into the chassis. Ensure that the green captive screws are aligned with the screw holes on the bottom of the chassis.
2. Using a Torx 10 screwdriver, tighten the four green captive screws to secure the mid-wall to the server chassis.

11. Install all of the server fan modules.

12. Return the server to operation.

1. Install the server top cover,
2. Return the server to the normal operating position within the rack.
3. Re-install the AC power cords and any data cables that were removed.
4. Power on 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 X7-2 Documentation

https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E72435_01/index.html

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