Replace an FBS PCB
This task can take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Before You Begin
You can identify a faulty FBS PCB (also known as FBN) location with diagnostics.
If the FBS PCB fault cannot be corrected, replace the FBS PCB as follows. The PCB is a unit within the FBS that gets replaced when there is a fault.
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Follow safety and ESD precautions.
See Safety and ESD Precautions.
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From the front, locate the node corresponding to the location of the FBS PCB you are replacing.
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Power down the host.
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Power down the node by performing one of the following.
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From the rear of the modular system, remove the faulty FBS PCB and install a replacement.
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Remove the FBS cover.
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Disconnect the cables that are connected to the PCB.
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Loosen the two thumbscrews on the PCB unit.
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Remove the PCB unit.
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Install the replacement PCB unit.
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Tighten the two thumbscrews on the PCB unit.
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Connect the cables to the replacement PCB.
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Replace the FBS cover.
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Reboot the FMM.
The system management software automatically configures the replacement PCB.
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Wait until the FMM is back online and the LED on the PCB stops blinking before continuing.
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Install the node into the corresponding slot.
For detailed instructions, see Install an Oracle Server X5-2M or Install an Oracle Server X6-2M.