C H A P T E R  3

Servicing Customer Replaceable Devices

This chapter describes how to replace the hot-swappable and hot-pluggable customer replaceable units (CRUs) in the Sun Fire X4150 Server.

The following topics are covered:


3.1 Hot-Pluggable or Hot-Swappable Devices



Note - Some of the procedures in this section are for customer-replaceable units (CRUs) and some are for field-replaceable units (FRUs), as noted in the procedures and in the following list. FRU components should be replaced only by trained service technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance with FRU replacements.


3.1.1 Hot-Pluggable Devices

Hot-pluggable devices are those devices that you can remove and install while the server is running, but you must perform administrative tasks before or after installing the hardware (for example, mounting a drive).

In the Sun Fire X4150 Server, hard drives and SSD drives are hot-pluggable. To hot-plug a drive you must take the drive offline (to prevent any applications from accessing it, and to remove the logical software links to it) before you can safely remove it. See Section 3.2, Servicing the Drives.

3.1.2 Hot-Swappable Devices

Hot-swappable devices are those devices that can be removed and installed while the server is running without affecting the rest of the server’s capabilities.

In the Sun Fire X4150 Server, the following devices are hot-swappable:



Note - The chassis-mounted drives can be hot-swappable, depending on how they are configured. See Section 3.2, Servicing the Drives.



3.2 Servicing the Drives

The following topics are covered for hard drive or SSD:



Note - These are customer-replaceable units.


3.2.1 Sun Fire X4150 Server Drive Guidelines

FIGURE 3-1 shows the front panel of a server with 8 hard drives.

FIGURE 3-1 Server Front


Figure showing server front panel.


TABLE 3-1 Drive Physical Drive Locations

HD1

HD3

HD5

DVD drive

HD0

HD2

HD4

HD6

HD7


3.2.2 Sun Fire X4150 Server SSD Guidelines

The X4150 server supports installing SSDs in the drive bays. Each SSD provides at least 32Gb of SATA capacity.

TABLE 3-2 shows drive numbers for a server with 4 SSDs and 4 hard drives. FIGURE 3-1 shows the front panel of a server with 8 drives.


TABLE 3-2 Physical Drive Locations- SSD and Hard Drive Configuration

SSD1

SSD3

HD5

DVD drive

SSD0

SSD2

HD4

HD6

HD7


The Sun Fire X4x50 servers support solid-state drives (SSDs) under the following conditions:

Sun Fire X4150 with on-board controller:

Sun Fire X4150 with both HBA and on-board controller:

The remaining slots can be filled with up with hard drives that can equal up to 4.



Note - You can create RAID volumes with SAS hard drives and SATA SSDs, as long as you do not mix them in a same volume.


The following cable kits are used for the HBA controller when using hard drives and SSDs:


TABLE 3-3 Sun Fire X4150 Cable Kits

Cable Kit

Order Number

Comments

SSD without HBA

6389A

Connects up to 4 SSDs

SAS/SATA with HBA

6388A

Connects up to 8, no more than 4 can be SSDs


3.2.2.1 SSD Minimum Required Firmware

BIOS/ILOM Firmware

Adaptec Firmware

SSD firmware

3.2.3 Drive Status LED Reference

FIGURE 3-2 shows the hard drive and SSD LED status indicators.

FIGURE 3-2 Drive Status LEDs


Figure showing drive status LEDs.


Figure Legend

Legend

LED

Symbol

Color

Lights when

1

OK to Remove


Blue

A drive can be removed safely during a hot-plug operation.

2

Service Required


Amber

The system is running and the drive is faulty. The front and rear panel Service Required LEDs are also lit if the system detects a drive fault.

3

OK/Activity


Green

Data is being read from or written to the drive.


3.2.4 Removing a Hard Drive or SSD

Hard drives or SSD drives can be hot-plugged or cold-plugged. Drives in the Sun Fire X4150 Server might be hot-pluggable, depending on the drive configuration.

To hot-plug a drive you must take the drive offline (to prevent any applications from accessing it, and to remove the logical software links to it) before you can safely remove it.

To remove a drive from a Sun Fire X4150 Server:

1. Identify the drive you wish to remove.

The amber Service Required LED might be lit. For specific drive locations, see Section 3.2.1, Sun Fire X4150 Server Drive Guidelines.

2. Determine if the drive can be hot-plugged, or cold-plugged.

The following conditions might prevent you from hot-plugging a drive. You must power off the server, if the drive:

3. Do one of the following:

a. Unconfigure the drive, as required. You must take the drive offline (to prevent any applications from accessing it, and to remove the logical software links to it) before you can safely remove it.

See one of the following HBA documents:

For Sun StorageTek: Sun StorageTek RAID Manager Software User's Guide

For LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM): x64 Server Utilities Reference Manual

4. On the drive you plan to remove, push the drive release button to open the latch ([1] FIGURE 3-3).

5. Grasp the latch [2] and pull the drive out of the drive slot [3].



caution icon Caution - The latch is not an ejector. Do not bend it too far to the right. Doing so can damage the latch.


FIGURE 3-3 Locating the Drive Release Button and Latch


Figure showing drive removal.

3.2.5 Installing an Hard Drive or SSD

Installing a hard drive or SSD drive into the Sun Fire X4150 Server is a two-step process. You must first install a drive into the drive slot, and then configure that drive to the server.

To install a drive or SSD drive into a Sun Fire X4150 Server:

1. If necessary, remove the blank panel from the chassis.

The Sun Fire X4150 Server might have as many as seven blank panels covering unoccupied drive slots.

2. Determine the drive slot location for the replacement drive.

If you removed an existing drive from a slot in the server, you must install the replacement drive in the same slot as the drive that was removed. Drives are physically addressed according to the slot in which they are installed. See TABLE 3-1 for drive locations.

3. Slide the drive into the drive slot until it is fully seated (FIGURE 3-4).

FIGURE 3-4 Installing a Drive


Figure showing how to insert a drive. With latch open, slide drive into its bay. Close latch to secure drive.

4. Close the latch to lock the drive in place.

5. Do one of the following:

Configure the drive. See one of the following HBA documents:

For Sun StorageTek: Sun StorageTek RAID Manager Software User's Guide

For LSI MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM): x64 Server Utilities Reference Manual

Restore power to the server. Do the procedure described in Section 6.4, Powering On the Server.

3.2.6 Using Drive Fillers

All drive slots in the Sun Fire X4150 Server must have drive fillers in place during operation to maintain airflow. To remove fillers, pull the ejector and pull the filler out of the chassis.


3.3 Servicing Fan Modules

The following topics are covered:



Note - This is a customer-replaceable unit.


3.3.1 About Sun Fire X4150 Server Fans

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 as soon as possible to maintain server availability.

3.3.2 Fan Module LED Reference

Each fan module contains LEDs that are visible when you open the fan tray access door. TABLE 3-4 describes fan tray module LEDs and their functions. FIGURE 3-6 shows fan tray module LED locations.


TABLE 3-4 Fan Module Status LEDs

LED

 

Color

Lights when...

Power/OK


Green

The system is powered on and the fan module is functioning correctly.

Service Required


Amber

The fan module is faulty.

The front and rear panel Service Required LEDs are also lit if the system detects a fan module fault.


FIGURE 3-5 Fan Module Status LEDs


Figure showing how to identify a bad fan module

See Section 1.2, Sun Fire X4150 Server Chassis Overview for more information about system status LEDs.

3.3.3 Detecting Fan Module Failure

The following LEDs are lit when a fan module fault is detected:

If an overtemperature conditions occurs, the front panel CPU overtemperature LED becomes lit and a message is displayed on the console and logged by the ILOM.

The system Overtemp LED might be lit if a fan fault causes an increase in system operating temperature. See Section 1.3, Sun Fire X4150 Server Front Panel Features for more information about identifying and interpreting system LEDs.

3.3.4 Removing a Fan Module



caution icon Caution - Hazardous moving parts. Unless the power to the server is completely shut down, the only service permitted in the fan compartment is the replacement of the fan modules by trained personnel.


1. Extend the server into the maintenance position.

See Section 2.5, Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position.

2. Unlatch the fan module door.

Pull the release tabs back to release the door. Open the top cover toward the rear of the server.



Note - Close the top cover door after about 60 seconds to maintain airflow in the server. Leaving the door open for more than 60 seconds while the server is running might cause the server to overheat and shut down.


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

The Fan Fault LEDs are located on the fan board.

4. Using thumb and forefinger in between the two fans, pull the fan module up and out of the connector (FIGURE 3-6).



caution icon Caution - When changing the fan modules, note that only the fan modules can be removed or replaced. Do not service any other components in the fan compartment unless the system is shut down and the power cords are removed.


FIGURE 3-6 Removing a Fan Module.


Figure showing how to remove a fan module.

3.3.5 Installing a Fan Module

1. With the top cover door open, install the replacement fan module into the server (FIGURE 3-7).

The fan modules are keyed to ensure that they are installed in the correct orientation.

FIGURE 3-7 Installing a Fan Module


Figure showing how to install a fan module.

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.

See Section 1.2, Sun Fire X4150 Server Chassis Overview for more information about identifying and interpreting system LEDs.


3.4 Servicing Power Supplies

Some versions of the Sun Fire X4150 Servers are equipped with redundant hot-swappable power supplies. Redundant power supplies enable you to remove and replace a power supply without shutting the server down, provided that the other power supply is online and working.

If a power supply fails and you do not have a replacement available, leave the failed power supply installed to ensure proper air flow in the server.



Note - This is a customer-replaceable unit.


The following topics are covered:

3.4.1 Detecting Power Supply Failure

The following LEDs are lit when a power supply fault is detected:

See Section 3.4.2, Power Supply LED Reference for power supply LED information.

See Section 1.3, Sun Fire X4150 Server Front Panel Features and Section 1.4, Sun Fire X4150 Server Rear Panel Features for more information about identifying and interpreting server LEDs.

3.4.2 Power Supply LED Reference

Each power supply contains LEDs on the back panel of the system.

FIGURE 3-8 Power Supply Status LEDs



Figure Legend

Legend

LED

Symbol

Color

Lights when

1

OK to Remove


Green

A power supply can be removed safely during a hot-swap operation.

2

Service Required


Amber

The power supply is faulty. The front and rear panel Service Required LEDs are also lit if the system detects a power supply fault.

3

AC Present


Green

The power supply is plugged in and AC power is available, regardless of system power state.


3.4.3 Removing a Power Supply



caution icon Caution - Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to personal health, follow the instructions.


1. Identify which power supply (0 or 1) requires replacement.

A lit (amber) failure LED on a power supply indicates that a failure was detected.

2. Gain access to the rear of the server where the faulty power supply is located.

3. Release the cable management arm (CMA) (FIGURE 3-9).

The CMA is located at the rear of the server rack.

FIGURE 3-9 Releasing the Cable Management Arm


Figure showing how to rotate the cable management arm to access the power supply.

a. Press and hold the tab.

b. Rotate the cable management arm out of the way so that you can access the power supply.

4. Disconnect the power cord from the faulty power supply.

5. Grasp the power supply handle and press the release latch (FIGURE 3-10).

6. Pull the power supply out of the chassis.

FIGURE 3-10 Power Supply Release Handle


Figure showing how to remove a power supply. Sun Fire X4150 Server.

3.4.4 Installing a Power Supply

1. If you are installing a second power supply in a one power supply system, remove the filler panel. Grasp the vertical wall, and pull the filler panel straight out.

2. Align the replacement power supply with the empty power supply chassis bay.

3. Slide the power supply into the bay until it is fully seated (FIGURE 3-11).

FIGURE 3-11 Installing a Power Supply


Figure showing how to insert a power supply (Sun Fire X4150 Server).

4. Reconnect the power cord (or cords) to the power supply (or supplies).

Verify that the AC Present LED is lit.

5. Close the CMA, inserting the end of the CMA into the rear left rail bracket (FIGURE 3-9).

6. Verify that the following LEDs are not lit:



Note - See Section 1.3, Sun Fire X4150 Server Front Panel Features and Section 1.4, Sun Fire X4150 Server Rear Panel Features for more information about identifying and interpreting system LEDs.


7. Verify the status of the power supplies.

Solaris OS: At the -> prompt, type the show environment command.


3.5 Servicing the DVD/USB Module

The DVD-ROM drive and front USB board are mounted in a removable module that is accessible from the front panel of the system. The DVD/USB module must be removed from the drives cage to service the drives backplane.



Note - This is a customer-replaceable unit.


3.5.1 Removing the DVD/USB Module

1. Remove media from the drive.

2. Power off the server.

See Section 2.4, Powering Off the Server.

3. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.

See Section 2.7, Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures.

4. Remove the Sun Fire X4150 Server HD7 hard drive.

See Section 1.2, Sun Fire X4150 Server Chassis Overview for drives locations.

5. Release the DVD/USB module from the drives backplane (FIGURE 3-12).

Use the finger indent in the drives bay below the DVD/USB module to detach the module from the backplane.

6. Slide the DVD/USB module out of the drives cage.

7. Place the module on an antistatic mat.

FIGURE 3-12 Removing the DVD/USB Module


Figure showing how to remove a DVD drive (Sun Fire X4150 Server).

3.5.2 Installing the DVD/USB Module

1. Slide the DVD/USB module into the front of the chassis until it seats (FIGURE 3-13).

2. Install the drive you removed during the DVD/USB module removal procedure.

3. Power on the server.

See Section 6.4, Powering On the Server.

FIGURE 3-13 Installing the DVD/USB Module


Figure showsing installation of the DVD/USB module.