How to Remove and Replace an X6240 Fabric Expansion Module (FEM):ATR:2272:0

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Update Date:	2012-08-02
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Solution 1333636.1 : How to Remove and Replace an X6240 Fabric Expansion Module (FEM):ATR:2272:0

Applies to:

Sun Blade X6240 Server Module - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Blade 6000 System - Version Not Applicable and later
Sun Blade 6048 System - Version Not Applicable and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Remove and Replace a X6240 Fabric Expansion Module

Fix

CAP PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Replacing a Fabric Expansion Module (FEM)

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:(IS A SITE ENGINEER AVAILABLE?)
Experience replacing the X6240 Fabric Expansion Module.

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

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

* Orderly shutdown of applications on server
* Full backup is recommended as a precaution
* Shutdown of OS and power down of server
* Caution - Do not operate the system with empty slots. Always insert a filler panel into an empty slot to reduce the possibility of system shut down.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

* Power off the server and remove the server module from the chassis
* Remove the main cover
* Remove the existing FEM board or the cap from the FEM connector if either is present.
The cap should only be present if you are adding a FEM board to a server module without one.
* Slide the FEM board at an angle into the support bracket, then press it carefully
into the connector.
* Installation is the reverse of this procedure.

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

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Sun Blade X6240 Server Module Service Manual

http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19045-01/blade.x6240/820-3971-11/index.html

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