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| Document ID: | I0502-1 |
| Title: | Visual identification of -02 and -03 GBICs without physically removing from system. |
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| Last Updated Date: | 1999-06-18 |
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FIELD INFORMATION NOTICE
(For Authorized Distribution by SunService)FIN #: I0502-1
Synopsis: Visual identification of -02 and -03 GBICs without physically removing from system.Create Date: Jun/17/99
Keywords:
Visual identification of -02 and -03 GBICs without physically removing from system.
Top FIN/FCO Report: Yes
Products Reference: -02 and -03 GBIC Identification
Product Category: Storage / A5000
Product Affected:
Mkt_ID Platform Model Description Serial Number
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Systems Affected
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- A14 - Ultra Enterprise 2 -
- E450 - Ultra Enterprise 450 -
- E3000 - Ultra Enterprise 3000 -
- E3500 - Ultra Enterprise 3500 -
- E4000 - Ultra Enterprise 4000 -
- E4500 - Ultra Enterprise 4500 -
- E5000 - Ultra Enterprise 5000 -
- E5500 - Ultra Enterprise 5500 -
- E6000 - Ultra Enterprise 6000 -
- E6500 - Ultra Enterprise 6500 -
- E10000 - Ultra Enterprise 10000 -
X-Options Affected
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Sun StorEdge A5000 14-Drive FC-AL Arrays
SG-XARY513A-764G A5000 - A5000, 764GB 84 Drive 72" Exp Rack -
SG-XARY012A-509G A5000 - A5000, 509GB 56 Drive 56" Exp Rack -
SG-XARY012A-254G A5000 - A5000, 254GB 28 Drive 56" Exp Rack -
SG-XARY513A-254G A5000 - A5000, 254GB 28 Drive 72" Exp Rack -
SG-XARY010A-45G A5000 - A5000, 45GB 5 Drive TableTop -
SG-XARY510A-45G A5000 - A5000, 45GB 5 Drive TableTop -
SG-XARY010A-127G A5000 - A5000, 127GB 14 Drive TableTop -
SG-XARY510A-127G A5000 - A5000, 127GB 14 Drive TableTop -
SG-XARY011A-127G A5000 - A5000, 127GB 14 Drive Rackmount -
SG-XARY511A-127G A5000 - A5000, 127GB 14 Drive Rackmount -
SG-XARY512A-127G A5000 - A5000, 127GB 14 Drive Rackmount -
X2652A E3500 - FC-AL Interface Board -
X6731A - - FC-AL GBIC Module 100MB/s -
Sun StorEdge A5100 14-Drive FC-AL Arrays
SG-XARY533A-509G A5100 - A5100, 509GB 84 Drive 72" Exp Rack -
SG-XARY533A-1019G A5100 - A5100, 1019GB 56 Drive 72" Exp Rack -
SG-XARY533A-1528G A5100 - A5100, 1528GB 28 Drive 72" Exp Rack -
SG-XARY531A-254G A5100 - A5100, 254GB 14 Drive 72" Rack Mnt, no skins -
SG-XARY532A-254G A5100 - A5100, 254GB 14 Drive 56/68" Rack Mnt,no skins-
SG-XARY530A-91G A5100 - A5100, 91GB 5 Drive TableTop -
SG-XARY530A-254G A5100 - A5100, 254GB 5 Drive TableTop -
Sun StorEdge A5200 22-Drive FC-AL Arrays
SG-XARY523A-1200G A5200 - A5200, 1200GB Exp Rack -
SG-XARY523A-800G A5200 - A5200, 800GB Exp Rack -
SG-XARY523A-400G A5200 - A5200, 400GB Exp Rack -
SG-XARY520A-200G A5200 - A5200, 200GB TableTop -
SG-XARY521A-200G A5200 - A5200, 200GB Rackmount for StorEDGE cab -
SG-XARY522A-200G A5200 - A5200, 200GB Rackmount for Enterprise Sys -
SG-XARY520A-63G A5200 - A5200, 127GB TableTop -
Parts Affected:
Part Number Description Model
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370-2303-02 OE Module, GBIC, TRIDENT -
370-3975-01 OE Module, GBIC, TRIDENT IBM -
370-2303-03 OE Module, GBIC, TRIDENT -
References:
FCO: A0144-2
URL: http://storageweb.eng/techmark_site/aces/aces.list.html
URL: http://storageweb.eng/techmark_site/tiger/index.html
Issue Description:
INFORMATIONAL ONLY
The Factory phased in shipments of -03 GBICS beginning early April 1999.
A5X00s with chassis s/n greater than 9917 will have the -03 GBIC, or an
IBM -02 CD GBIC. These modules appear physically identical to the -02
modules. Field personnel cannot differentiate between module revisions
without physically removing them to read the revision level on the connector
label. This would require an unacceptable maintenance downtime for host
systems.
FCO A0144-2 provides for proactive replacement of Vixel GBICs revision -02 and
below to address an early wear out of the laser component observed on some
parts in their second year of operation. The Vixel -03 GBIC incorporates
a new, longer life laser technology. The -03 GBICs are reliable and
acceptable for use. All IBM GBIC revisions have proven reliable in the field.
This FIN documents field identification of Vixel -03 GBICs.
The Vixel -03 Vertical cavity GBICS can be identified as follows:
Parts are marked as a -03; this marking can be found on the
GBIC connector (system interface connector) as "03a" for
-03 revision a.
The inside if the cable connector housing will be silver
in color on the Vixel vertical cavity (-03) parts; black on
the -02 cd lazer versions.
ON A LIMITED QUANTITY ONLY (aprox 3-5K of aprox 20k shipped)
of -03 vertical cavity vixel GBICS, the lettering on the
cable connector (visible from the outside of the system with
the cables installed) will be red or rust in color.
Implementation:
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No action is required by Enterprise Services Support Reps or Enterprise
Customers. This FIN serves as information only.
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