Asset ID:	1-73-1019599.1
Update Date:	2010-09-22
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Solution Type  FAB (standard) Sure

Solution  1019599.1 :   CLOSED: DVD does not align during installation of the DVD and can cause damage to the DVD and/or backplane  


PreviouslyPublishedAs
241966

Product
Sun Fire X4140 Server
Sun Fire X4150 Server
Sun Fire X4240 Server
Sun Fire X4250 Server
Sun Fire X4440 Server
Sun Fire X4450 Server

Bug Id
<SUNBUG: 6711571>

Date of Preliminary Release
12-Sep-2008

DVD and/or backplane can be damaged during installation of the DVD (see details below).

Affected X-Options:
 
X6323A           DVD-Writer/CD-Writer - USB Board Assembly, RoHS:Y
SESX9DV1Z     DVD-Writer/CD-Writer - USB Board Assembly, RoHS:Y
 
Affected Parts:
 
541-2110    DVD-Writer/CD-Writer - USB Board Assembly, RoHS:Y

Impact

The DVD and/or backplane can be damaged during installation of the DVD.

Contributing Factors

This issue is most likely seen in two different scenarios:

1) Systems built without DVD drives when installing a DVD drive for the first time.
2) When service occurs to replace a defective DVD.

Symptoms

DVD drives don't align with the disk backplane connector during installation of the DVD.

Root Cause

The fit issue is caused by the pressure exerted on the disk backplanes by the HDD's and the Fillers - causing the disk backplane to "bow" at the center. 
 
An ECO is in process to add an alignment block to the back of the DVD assembly.  New X-options and FRU's will be updated with this part as soon as possible.

Corrective Action

Workaround:
 
To remove the pressure from the system disk backplanes, remove the HDD's and fillers before installing the DVD - this will allow the backplane to straighten and provide an accurate alignment of the DVD connector to the backplane. 
 
Resolution:
 
An ECO is in process to add an alignment block to the back of the DVD assembly so that long term the above workaround is not needed. New X-options and FRU's will be updated with this part as soon as possible.

Comments

FAB 265589 supersedes this FAB for the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5120/T5220 and T5140/T5240 platforms.

References:
 
    FAB: 234441 (highlights other known issues with the DVD)
    ECO: TBD

For information about FAB documents, its release processes, implementation strategies and billing information, go to the following URL:

• http://tns.central/fab

For Sun Authorized Service Providers go to:

• http://tns.central/SPE/fab/

In addition to the above you may email:

• FAB-Manager@sun.com

Modification History
Modifications since initial publication.

11-Sep-2009

• Removed T5x20 and T5x40 as affected platforms per new FAB 265589.
  

Internal Contributor/submitter
Jake.Bell@Sun.COM

Internal Eng Responsible Engineer
William.Demeulenaere@Sun.COM Responsible Manager: Sean.White@Sun.COM

Internal Services Knowledge Engineer
Joe.Davis@Sun.COM

Internal Eng Business Unit Group
SSG WGS (Workgroup Systems)

Internal Sun Alert & FAB Admin Info
11-Sep-2008: Completed draft and sent to 1 day Extended Review.
12-Sep-2008: No feedback from fast-track Ext Rvw - sending to Publish.
07-Dec-2009: Corrected Product Name to swoRDFish inconsistency.
22-Sep-2010: Closed as resolved via a shim added to DVD via an ECO per Len Niessen.


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