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Solution  1489894.1 :   How to Remove and Replace a Netra 210 SAS PCI Controller Assembly:ATR:1489894.1:1  


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Goal
Fix


Applies to:

Sun Netra 210 Server - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

Netra 210 -  How to Remove and Replace SAS PCI Controller Assembly

Fix

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:

Netra 210 product training is desirable but not required, as the part is a CRU

TIME ESTIMATE: 45 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1


FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Faulty SAS PCI Controller Assembly


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


A data backup is not a pre-requisite but is a wise precaution.
The customer should conduct an orderly software system shutdown.


WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE?:

Removing the SAS Board

1. Power off the server, remove the server from the rack, and remove the top cover and airduct.

2. Locate the SAS board. The SAS board is located under the PCI card at the left rear of the system board.

3. Remove the PCI card.

4. Disconnect the two SAS cables from the SAS board.

5. Lift the SAS cables out of the clamps on the side of the power supply.

6. Disconnect the two SAS cables from the SAS IF assembly at J7.

Note – Remember which color cable attaches to which connector.

7. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw at the left rear of the SAS board.

8. Pinch the plastic standoff at the front left of the SAS board, and lift up on the right front edge of the SAS board.

9. Set the SAS board aside on an antistatic mat.

Caution – Do not power on the server without the SAS board installed.

 

Installing the SAS Board

1. If installed, remove the PCI card.

2. Locate where the SAS board installs.The SAS board installs under the PCI card at the left rear of the system board.

3. Remove the replacement SAS board from its shipping container and antistatic packaging.

4. Align the holes of the SAS board over the plastic and metal standoffs.

6. Press the left edge of the SAS board down onto the plastic standoff.

7. Carefully lower the right edge of the SAS board down onto the system board connectors and press firmly.

8. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, install the screw at the left rear of the SAS board to secure it in place.

9. Remove the two SAS cables from the shipping container and connect them to the SAS IF assembly at J7.

10. Press the SAS cables into the clamps on the side of the power supply.

11. Connect the two SAS cables to the SAS board.

 

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE TO
RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

Bring system back up to a functioning state.
Restart software applications per applicable administration guides to resume system operation.

PARTS NOTE:

https://support.oracle.com/handbook_private/Systems/Netra_210/components.html

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Please refer to the Netra 210 Server Service Manual: http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19102-01/n210.srvr/819-2750-10/819-2750-10.pdf

 


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