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SPARC T7-2 Server Service Manual

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Updated: July 2019
 
 

Remove the SPM

Replacing the SPM is a cold-service procedure that must be performed by qualified service personnel. The server must be completely powered down before performing this procedure.


Caution

Caution  -  Ensure that all power is removed from the server before working with the motherboard assembly. You must disconnect the power cables from the server before performing these procedures.



Caution

Caution  -  This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Static discharges can cause the components to fail.


The amber SP Fault LED on the front panel will be lit when an SPM fault is detected.

  1. Back up the Oracle ILOM configuration before removing the SPM.

    At the Oracle ILOM prompt, type:

    -> cd /SP/config
    -> dump -destination uritarget
    

    where acceptable values for uri are: tftp, ftp, sftp, scp, http, https

    and target is the location where you want to store the configuration information. For example:

    -> dump -destination tftp://129.99.99.99/pathname
  2. Prepare for servicing.

    See Preparing for Service.

  3. Locate the SPM.

    See Internal Component Locations.

  4. Grasp the SPM by the two grasp points and lift up to disengage the SPM from the connectors on the motherboard (panel 1).
    image:Figure showing removal of an SPM.

    Note -  If you are removing the SPM because you are replacing the motherboard, set the SPM aside where it is protected from static. You must reinstall the SPM on the new motherboard.
  5. Lift the SPM up and away from the motherboard (panel 2).
  6. Install a new SPM.

    See Install the SPM.

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