How to Prepare for Service

1. Review the service task table for service sequencing and important safety information. See Service Task Table.
2. Review the Sun Server X2-8 (formerly Sun Fire X4800 M2) Product Notes document for up-to-date information about hardware-, software- and firmware-related issues.
3. If necessary, quiesce the OS.

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   Note - Removal of some hot-plug components might cause disruption to network or storage access. Take the necessary precautions to prepare the OS for the inaccessibility of network communications or storage access.

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4. If necessary, place the server in standby power mode or power off the server. See Power Modes.

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   Note - Before powering off the server to perform the removal or installation of a component, review the removal and installation procedures. Some components are hot-pluggable, and it might not be necessary to power off the server (see Hot-Plug Components).

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Next Steps

Removal and Installation Procedures