Oracle Server X7-2L
 

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Goal

How to Replace an Oracle Server X7-2L Internal SAS Cable.

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 Internal SAS 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:
   1. If the release button latch is in the locked position, use a Torx T10 screwdriver to turn the release button latch clockwise to the unlocked position.
   2. Unlatch the top cover.
       Lift up on the release button on top of the server cover. Lifting the release button causes the server cover to slide toward the rear of the chassis for easy removal.
   3. Lift up and remove the top cover.

2. Remove the Air Baffle

        a. Release the latch for the host bus adapter (HBA) super capacitor tray and rotate the tray in to the upright position.
        b. Remove the air baffle by lifting the baffle up and out of the server.
        c. Set aside the air baffle.

3. Remove the Fan Modules

        a. Using your forefinger and thumb, lift each fan module straight up and out of the chassis and set it aside on an antistatic mat.

4. Remove the fan tray from the server

        a. Using a Torx T25 screwdriver, loosen the three spring-mounted screws that secure the fan tray to the server chassis.
        b. Lift the fan tray from the server.

5. Disconnect the SAS cables from the disk backplane.
    Press the green button on the connector while gently pulling the connector from the disk backplane.

6. Disconnect the SAS cables from the Oracle Storage 12Gb SAS PCIe RAID HBA, Internal card in PCIe slot 11.
    Press each latch, and then pull out to disengage the cable from each connector.

7. Remove the SAS cables from the server.
    Carefully remove the SAS cable bundles from the server. Be careful not to snag the cables on the server components.

8. Install the replacement Internal HBA Cables.

        a. Install the SAS cables between the disk backplane and the rear PCIe slots.
            Route the SAS cable bundle through the cable trough along the left side of the chassis.
        b. Reconnect the SAS cables to the Oracle Storage 12Gb SAS PCIe RAID HBA, Internal card in PCIe slot 11.
            Plug each cable into its SAS connector until you hear an audible click. To ensure proper SAS cable connections, see the SAS cable connections table in Step 3.

        c. Reconnect the SAS cables to the disk backplane [3].
            Plug each cable into its SAS connector until you hear an audible click.
            When attaching SAS cables, ensure that you match the numbers on the SAS cables with the SAS connectors on the disk backplane and on the HBA card.

9. Install the fan tray.

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

10. Install the fan modules.

        a. Remove the replacement fan module from its packaging, and place it on an antistatic mat.
        b. With the server top cover removed, install the replacement fan module into the server.
            The fan modules are keyed to ensure that they are installed in the correct orientation.
        c. Press down on the fan module to fully seat the fan module.
            Verify that the fan module status indicator (LED) on the replacement fan module is not illuminated.

11. Install the air baffle.

        a. Remove the replacement air baffle from its packaging.
        b. Install the air baffle by placing it into the server and lowering it to its inserted position.
        c. Rotate the HBA super capacitor tray down and in to its closed position.
            You will hear an audible click when the tray is properly secured to the air baffle.

12. 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

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
Oracle Server X7-2L Documentation

https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E72463_01/html/E72474/index.html

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