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FCO #: A0115-1

Status: inactive

Date: Dec/15/97

Keywords: 

350Watt Power Supply experiencing slightly higher than desired failure rate

Product Category: Desktop / Power

Product Affected: 

Mkt_ID    Platform   Model   Description           Serial Number
------    --------   -----   -----------           -------------
SMC-A14   Ultra 2    2170    SMC500 Media Server         -
A14       Ultra 2    ALL     Ultra Enterprise 2          -
Netra-I   Ultra 2    2/1300  Netra I Server              -
Netra-J   Ultra 2    2/1300  Netra J Server              -

Parts Affected: 

Part Number   Description
-----------   -----------
300-1315-01   Power Supply, 350Watt, A14, Ultra 2


Type    Vendor    Model     SerialNumber(Min)    SerialNumber(Max)    Firmware
----    ------    -------   ------------------   ------------------   --------
n/a

References: 

ECO# WO_10986
ECO# WO_10788
LEAP# 802
PA# 2524

Issue Description: 

In order to improve return rates on the Ultra 2 350Watt Power Supply 
(p/n 501-1315-01) a new part number (p/n 501-1342-01) has been released 
incorporating several product quality improvements.  Some of the failure 
symptoms that these improvements address are;

1. Fan may contact internal parts causing fan noise.

2. Power supply may fail with no outputs.

3. Floppy drive may have read errors because of a "common mode noise" problem
   caused by the PCB layout in the power supply.

The Ultra 2 350W Power Supply is still a good quality power supply and will
continue to be used in the SunService Logistics inventory since there is no
need to purge it.  Only under the special circumstances, as listed under
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS, should the new power supply (p/n 501-1342-01) be 
ordered.

Implementation: 

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  	|   |  	MANDATORY (Fully Pro-Active)
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  	|   | 	CONTROLLED PRO-ACTIVE (per Sun Geo Plan) 
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  	| X | 	UPON FAILURE
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Replacement Time Estimate: 

30 minutes

Special Considerations: 

In situations where a customer is expressing a strong distrust for the 
quality and reliability of the 300-1315-01 power supply then it may be
reasonable to replace the 300-1315-01 with the newer 300-1342-01 power
supply, but then only upon failure.  Engineers should not take it upon
themselves to substitute part numbers as a general practice without
just cause.

Corrective Action: 

Upon failure replace 300-1315-01 with 300-1315-01.

The 300-1342-01 may be used to replace the 300-1315-01 but only when
the 300-1315-01 is not available OR in situations as stated above under
the Special Considerations section.

Do not use a 300-1315-01 to replace a 300-1342-01.

Billing Type: 

Warranty: Sun will provide parts at no charge under Warranty 
           Service. On-Site Labor Rates are based on how the
           system was initially installed.

 Contract: Sun will provide parts at no charge. On-Site Labor Rates
           are based on the type of service contract.

 Non Contract: Sun will provide parts at no charge. Installation by
               Sun is available based on the On-Site Labor Rates 
               defined in the Price List.

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Implementation Footnote: 

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i)   In case of Mandatory FCOs, SunService will attempt to contact all known
     customers to recommend the part upgrade.

ii)  For controlled proactive swap FCOs, SunService mission critical support
     teams will initiate proactive swap efforts for their respective accounts,
     as required.

iii) For Replace upon Failure FCOs, SunService partners will implement the
     necessary corrective actions as and when they are required.

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