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Goal

CAP PROBLEM OVERVIEW: HDD Replacement
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DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED:
No specific training required

TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

Time Estimate: 30 minutes

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :

Caution: If a hard disk drive cannot be inserted smoothly, do not forcibly push the
hard disk drive into the slot. If the HDD is forcibly inserted despite the presence of
any obstruction in a slot or any problems with the connector pin, serious damage
may result.

Caution: Do not insert a hard disk drive into a slot when the eject/lock lever is
closed. If an HDD is inserted in this condition, it stops halfway and becomes difficult
to pull out.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE:

Active Replacement:

1. Prepare for replacement.
   From the OS, cfgadm -a command to verify Ap_Id.
   Stop the use of HDD by the application and disconnect the HDD from the OS.
   This procedure varies depending on disk mirroring software.
   If you are not using disk mirroring software, use the cfgadm command to disconnect the target from the OS.
   $ cfgadm -c unconfigure <Ap_Id>
   If you are using disk mirroring software, see the manual of that software for how to disconnect the disk.
2. Blink the CHECK LED of the HDD to be replaced.
   From the OS, cfgadm -x led=fault,mode=blink <Ap_Id>
3. Remove the HDD unit to be replaced.
4. Mount the replacement HDD.
   ***  Caution: Do not forcibly push the HDD when inserting it.  ***
5. Configure the HDD into the system.
   From the OS, cfgadm -x led=fault,mode=off <Ap_Id>
   The procedure of configuring the HDD into the OS varies depending on whether or not using the disk mirroring software or other supporting software.
   When you are not using such kind of software, you can use the cfgadm command to configure the target into the OS.
   $ cfgadm -c configure Ap_Id
   After configured, conduct the necessary operation such as format, as required.
   When you are using the above software, see the manual of that software for how to configure the disk.

Cold Replacement

1. Enter the "poweroff -a" command on the XSCF prompt.
2. Confirm POWER LED on OPNL is off.
3. Disconnect all the power cords from the power outlet
4. Remove the HDD unit to be replaced.
5. Mount the replacement HDD by aligning the HDD with the slot guides, insert it carefully, and secure it firmly.
   *** Caution: Do not forcibly push the HDD when inserting it. ***
6. Once replacement is complete reconnect power cord.
7. Check status to ensure no fru's are degraded or faulted.
8. Confirm that the XSCF STANDBY LED on OPNL remains lit.
9. Return mode switch on OPNL to its original position.
10. Enter the "poweron -a" command at the XSCF prompt.

Confirm hardware fix by running the following commands:
XSCF> showhardconf -M
XSCF> showstatus

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19867-01/index.html
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19867-01/E21618/Managing_Disks.html#50503696_pgfId-1013202

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