Private Cloud Appliance X7-2 Server Upgrade
 

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Goal

How to Replace a PCA Oracle Upgrade Server X7-2 Disk Backplane

Solution

CAP PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Disk Backplane Replacement

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:
Oracle Server X7-2 Server Training.
OVCA and/or PCA trained.

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

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. (The customer MOS note for this is listed below.)
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:

Make sure the customer has prepared the node for service.
If needed, use Steps to Gracefully Shutdown and Power Off a Node in Oracle Private Cloud Appliance Prior to Maintenance (Doc ID 2256834.1)

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 the Disk Backplane from the server.

1. Lift up the super capacitor to release the capacitor from the reclosable fasteners that secure it to the chassis. Set the super capacitor aside (leaving the super capacitor cable attached) until you are ready to install the replacement storage drive backplane.
2. 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 reinstall them in the same locations.
3. Disconnect the SAS cables or the NVMe cables (if present) from the disk backplane by pressing the latch on the cable connector and then pulling out the connector.
4. Disconnect the disk backplane data cable and the temperature sensor cable from the disk backplane.
5. Disconnect the disk backplane power cable from the disk backplane.
6. Using a Torx T10 screwdriver, loosen the three captive screws that secure the disk backplane to the chassis.
7. Lift the backplane up and tilt it toward the rear of the server to free it from the hooks and right-side metal bracket, and lift it out of the server
8. Place the disk backplane on an antistatic mat.

3. Install the replacement Disk Backplane.

1. Unpack the replacement disk backplane
2. Install the disk backplane into the server so that it engages the three metal hooks and also sits behind the metal tab located on the right-side chassis wall.
3. Using a Torx T10 screwdriver, tighten the three storage drive backplane captive screws clockwise until the disk backplane is secure.
4. Reconnect the disk backplane power cable to the disk backplane.
5. Reconnect the disk backplane data cable and temperature sensor cable to the disk backplane.
6. Reconnect the SAS cables or the NVMe cables (if present) to the disk backplane.  Make sure that the cables are connected to the proper connectors. The sas cable connected to C0 on the HBA should connect to the disk backplane connector SAS 0-3 and the sas cable connected to C1 on the HBA should connect to the disk backplane connector SAS 4-7. For the NVMe cables match the systemboard connectors to their proper backplane connectors. MB NVMe connector A should connect to DBP connector NVMe A, MB connector B connects to DBP connector NVMe B, MB connector C connects to DBP connector NVMe C, and MB connector D connects to DBP connector NVMe D.
7. Reinstall the super capacitor by pressing down on the capacitor to secure it to the reclosable fastener in the chassis.
8. Reinstall all of the storage drives into the server making sure that they are installed into their original locations.

4.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. 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

The customer will need to follow the steps under "Returning the node to operation" in the same MOS note:
Steps to Gracefully Shutdown and Power Off a Node in Oracle Private Cloud Appliance Prior to Maintenance (Doc ID 2256834.1)

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Oracle Server X7-2 Documentation

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

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