How to remove and replace a Storage Drive Cable in an X4270 M2:ATR:2128:0

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Update Date:	2011-11-03
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Solution 1316238.1 : How to remove and replace a Storage Drive Cable in an X4270 M2:ATR:2128:0

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server - Version: Not Applicable and later [Release: N/A and later ]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to remove and replace a Storage Drive Cable in an X4270 M2

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:(IS A SITE ENGINEER AVAILABLE?)
X64 Server Experience

TIME ESTIMATE: 30 minutes

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :
1. Prepare the server for service.
   a. Power off the server and disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies).
   b. Remove the server from the rack.
   c. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
   d. Remove the top cover.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:
Storage Drive Cable Replacement

Removing Storage Drive Cable in a SAS Configuration

2. Determine the applicable cabling configuration diagram for your server.
- Cable configuration in a server without the rear-mounted disk drive cage installed.
Note - In the above link, the numbered call outs (1, 2) highlight that the cable that connects to the left connector [1] on the SAS expander board (as viewed from the from the front of the server) connects to right connector [1] on the HBA card, and vice versa.
- Cable configuration in a server with the rear-mounted disk drive cage installed.
Note - In the above link, the numbered call outs (1, 2) highlight that the cable that connects to the left connector [1] on the SAS expander board (as viewed from the from the front of the server) connects to right connector [1] on the HBA card, and vice versa.
3. Disconnect the SAS cables from the PCIe card.
   a. Untwist the cable tie down to release the cables.
   b. To disconnect the cables from the HBA PCIe card, press the latch, push in toward the connector, and then pull out to remove the cables.
4. Remove the SAS expander board and disconnect the SAS cables.
5. Remove the SAS cables from the server: Be careful not to snag the cables on the server components.

Install Storage Drive Cable in a SAS Configuration

1. Reconnect the SAS cables to the SAS expander board .
2. Route the cables through the server as shown in the applicable cabling diagram (According to the related configuration in the Step 2 from Remove Storage Drive Cable before)
3. Plug the cable connectors into the connectors on the HBA card from which the SAS cables were removed.
4. Press the cables in the cable tie down and secure the cable with the tie down.
5. Return the server to operation.
   a. Install the top cover.
   b. Return the server to the normal rack position.
   c. Reconnect the power cord(s) to the power supply (or supplies) and power on the server. Verify that the AC Present LED is lit.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

PARTS NOTE:
Caution - The system supplies power to the cables even when the server is powered off. To avoid personal injury or damage to the server, you must disconnect power cords before servicing the cables.

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Fire X4270 M2 Server Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19245-01/E21671-02/index.html

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