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Solution Type FAB (standard) Sure Solution 1019695.1 : Fan Connectors on the Fan Boards are being damaged upon Fan removal/replacement for systems using the Jake 1U chassis.
PreviouslyPublishedAs 244006 ***Checked for relevance on 20-Jun-2012*** Product Sun Fire X4140 Server Sun Fire X4150 Server Sun SPARC Enterprise T5120 Server Sun SPARC Enterprise T5140 Server Date of Preliminary Release 22-Oct-2008 Fan connectors on the Fan Boards can be damaged (see details below). Affected Parts: 541-2112 Fan Power Board, RoHS:Y 541-2802 Fan Module, RoHS:Y 541-1984 Fan Module, RoHS:Y ImpactFan connectors on the Fan Boards can be damaged upon Fan removal/replacement. If the connector is damaged once the fan module is removed, that location will not be able to be used subsequently. The system may still operate but there is a risk of the system overheating.Contributing FactorsFans should not be rocked back and forth when being removed. Rather they should be pulled straight up, using care to avoid damaging the Fan Board connectors.SymptomsThe fan will not be able to connect properly to the fan board and the system may show the warning message "fan not present in fanbd0/fan1".Root CauseThe fan board connectors cannot withstand the lateral pull forces applied if the fan is removed at an angle.Corrective ActionWorkaround:Care needs to be taken when fans are removed/replaced to avoid damaging the Fan Board connectors. Fans should not be rocked back and forth when being removed. Rather they should be pulled straight up, using care to avoid damaging the Fan Board connectors. Resolution: There is no resolution other than what is listed in the Workaround section above. For information about FAB documents, its release processes, implementation strategies and billing information, go to the following URL: In addition to the above you may email: Internal Contributor/submitter [email protected] Internal Eng Responsible Engineer [email protected] Responsible Manager: [email protected] Internal Services Knowledge Engineer [email protected] Internal Eng Business Unit Group SSG WGS (Workgroup Systems) NSG (Network Systems Group) Internal Sun Alert & FAB Admin Info 20-Oct-2008: Completed draft and sent to Extended Review. 22-Oct-2008: No usable feedback from Ext Rvw - sending to Publish. 01-Dec-2009: Corrected Product Name to swoRDFish inconsistency. Attachments This solution has no attachment |
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