Oracle Server X7-2
 

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Goal

How to Replace an Oracle Server X7-2 M.2 Flash SSD.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

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

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: An Oracle Server X7-2 M.2 Flash SSD 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. Locate and Remove the failed M.2 Solid State Drive from the PCEe riser for PCIe slots 3/4. 

1. Remove the PCIe riser that contains pcie slots 3 and 4 from the server.
2. Locate any PCIe cards in PCIe slot 3 and the internal HBA in PCIe slot 4.
3. Extract the PCIe cards (with cables attached) from the PCIe slots and set them aside.
4. Using a T10 Torx screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the M.2 mezzanine to the PCIe riser.
5. Lift and remove the M.2 mezzanine from the PCIe riser connector.
6. Place the M.2 mezzanine on an antistatic mat. 

3. Remove an M.2 Flash SSD from the mezzanine.

1. Using your fingers, push the plastic retainer clip through the M.2 mezzanine to release the M.2 flash SSD from the mezzanine.
2. Remove the plastic retainer clip from the M.2 flash SSD.
3. Remove the M.2 flash SSD from the mezzanine by lifting up on the end of the M.2 flash SSD where the plastic retainer clip was removed by one-half to one inch.
4. Gently slide the M.2 flash SSD card rearward and out of the connector to disengage the SSD contacts from the mezzanine socket.
5. Place the M.2 flash SSD on an antistatic mat.

4. Install an M.2 Flash SSD onto the mezzanine.

1. Unpack the replacement M.2 flash SSD.
2. Install the M.2 SSD by aligning and then inserting the plastic retainer clip into the slot on the M.2 flash SSD.
3. Hold the M.2 flash SSD so that the end of the card containing the plastic retainer clip is approximately one-half to one inch above the M.2 mezzanine and the other end is adjacent to the riser SSD socket.
4. Gently slide the M.2 flash SSD forward and into the connector to engage the flash SSD contacts with the M.2 mezzanine socket.
5. Using your fingers, push down on the end of the card containing the plastic retainer clip until the M.2 flash SSD snaps into place on the mezzanine.
6. You will hear an audible click when the M.2 flash SSD is secured to the mezzanine.

5. Install an M.2 Mezzanine onto PCIe riser.

1. Ensure that you have installed the M.2 flash SSDs on to the M.2 mezzanine before installing the mezzanine on to the PCIe riser. 
2. Align the M.2 mezzanine with the connector and screw holes on the PCIe riser and then insert the mezzanine into the connector.
3. Using a T10 Torx screwdriver, install the screws that secure the M.2 mezzanine to the PCIe riser.
4. Install the internal HBA card in PCIe slot 4 and any PCIe card in PCIe slot 3 onto the PCIe riser.
5. Install the PCIe riser onto the motherboard.

6. Return the Server to operation

1. Replace the top cover
2. Remove any anti-static measures that were used.
3. Return the server to it's normal operating position within the rack.
4. Re-install the AC power cords and any data cables that were removed but not yet replaced.
5. Login to the ILOM and check to see if any faults were logged against the PCIe slot. If so clear the fault by logging into the fault management shell. -  
   > start /SP/faultmgmt/shell
   Are you sure you want to start /SP/faultmgmt/shell (y/n)? y
   
   faultmgmtsp> fmadm faulty
   ...
   FRU : /SYS/MB/PCIE3
   ...
   faultmgmtsp> fmadm repaired /SYS/MB/PCIE3
   faultmgmtsp> fmadm faulty -a
   No faults found
   faultmgmtsp> exit
6. 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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