Asset ID:	1-71-1299291.1
Update Date:	2011-03-04
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Solution Type  Technical Instruction Sure

Solution  1299291.1 :   How to replace a SPARC T3-1 XFP, XAUI Card Optical Single Port:ATR:2565:0  

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  Goal
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Applies to:

SPARC T3-1 - Version: Not Applicable and later   [Release: N/A and later ]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

PCIe/XAUI/XFP Card Replacement

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:(IS A SITE ENGINEER AVAILABLE?)
No Skills Required

DELIVERY REQUIREMENT:

Estimate AP Duration = 0.5 hours

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

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

Caution – This procedure involves handling circuit boards that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ensure that you follow ESD preventative practices to avoid damaging the circuit boards.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

Remove a XFP, PCIe or XAUI Card,

1. Perform the preliminary steps required for cold service procedures.

2. Extend the server to the maintenance position.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.

5. Disconnect any cables connected to the card.

Note – If the riser has cards installed in both slots, disconnect all cables connected to both cards.

Tip – Label the cables to ensure proper connection to the replacement card.

6. Remove the riser that contains the card to be removed.

7. With the riser placed on an antistatic surface, disengage the card from its connector and place it on an antistatic surface.

8. If you are not replacing the XFP, PCIe or XAUI card, install a filler panel in the slot.

Install a XFP, PCIe or XAUI Card,

1. Perform the preliminary steps required for cold service procedures.

2. Locate the proper PCIe/XAUI/XFP slot for the card you are replacing.

3. Remove the PCIe/XAUI/XFP riser.

4. If a PCIe filler panel is installed, remove it.

5. Install the XFP, PCIe or XAUI card into the riser.

6. Reinstall the XFP/PCIe/XAUI riser.

7. Connect any data cables required to the PCIe/XAUI/XFP card. Route data cables through the cable management arm.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Restart the server, and check functionality.

PARTS NOTE:

REFERENCE INFORMATION: SPARC T3-1 Service Manual, p/n E21416



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