How to Rplace a X4150/X4250 Fan Module:ATR:1686:0

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Update Date:	2011-04-15
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Solution 1310440.1 : How to Rplace a X4150/X4250 Fan Module:ATR:1686:0

Applies to:

Sun Fire X4150 Server - Version: Not Applicable and later [Release: N/A and later ]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Rplace a X4150/X4250 Fan Module

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE ENGINEER NEED:(IS A SITE ENGINEER AVAILABLE?)
Basic Sun hardware FE skills, familiarity or training for X4450 platform.

DELIVERY REQUIREMENT:
Schedule with maintenance window within contractual terms.

FIELD ENGINEER INSTRUCTIONS

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

Seven pairs of fan modules are located under the top cover door, providing N+1 cooling redundancy. Each fan module contains two fans mounted in an integrated, hot-swappable CRU.

If a fan module fails, replace the fan module as soon as possible to maintain server availability.

Fan modules are hot-swappable and can be removed and installed while the server is running without affecting the rest of the server's capabilities.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

Removing a Fan Module
1. Extend the server into the maintenance position.

2. Unlatch the fan module door.

3. Identify the faulty fan module with a corresponding Service Required LED.

4. Using thumb and forefinger in between the two fans, pull the fan module up and out of the connector.

Installing a Fan Module
1. With the top cover door open, install the replacement fan module into the server (FIGURE 3-9).

2. Apply firm pressure to fully seat the fan module.

3. Verify that the Fan Fault LED on the replaced fan module is not lit.

4. Close the top cover door.

5. Verify that the Top Fan LED, Service Required LEDs, and the Locator LED/Locator button are not lit.

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:
Restart system and have the System administrator verify functionality of system.

PARTS NOTE: N/A

REFERENCE INFORMATION: DocID=820-1852 Server Service Manual
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/

Sun Fire X4150, X4250, and X4450 Servers Diagnostics Guide
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19150-01/
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E19121-01/

TIME ESTIMATE:

15 minutes.

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