How to Replace an x4200 PCI Card:ATR:1446:0

Asset ID:	1-71-1305723.1
Update Date:	2011-04-25
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Solution Type Technical Instruction Sure

Solution 1305723.1 : How to Replace an x4200 PCI Card:ATR:1446:0

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4200 Server - Version: Not Applicable and later [Release: N/A and later ]
Sun Fire X4200 M2 Server - Version: Not Applicable and later [Release: N/A and later]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace an x4200 PCI Card

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

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

Nothing beyond basic partner training to be qualified as a Sun Service Delivery Partner

DELIVERY REQUIREMENT:

Schedule with customer within contractual terms

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

PROBLEM OVERVIEW:

Defective PCI Card

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.

System needs to be shutdown by customer

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

1. Power off the server
2. Disconnect all power cables
3. Disconnect any data cables connected to the PCI Card being serviced
4. Remove the Top Cover
-Press down on the cover release button and, using the indent for leverage, slide the main cover toward the rear of the chassis approximately 0.5 inch
-Grasp the cover by its rear edge and lift it straight up from the chassis
5. Remove the PCI card from the slot
-Working from the rear of the chassis, pivot open the PCI card latch that covers the PCI card's rear connector panel
-Pull the PCI card out of the PCI slot
6. Install new PCI card
-Insert the PCI card into the PCI card slot
-Pivot the PCI card latch closed over the rear connector panel of the PCI card until it locks
7. Install the top cover
8. Connect any data cables you removed to service the PCI card
9. Connect all power cables

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

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

Customer might need to consult the PCI card specific manual for procedure to bring the card into operation

PARTS NOTE:

N/A

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/

TIME ESTIMATE:

30 Minutes
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