Preparing the Server Module for Component Replacement

This procedure describes how to prepare the server module for service, so you can:

• Remove or replace the server module

• Remove or install server module internal components

• Add new server module components

• Use the motherboard DIMM and processor Fault Remind circuitry

Before You Begin

• Important: Before performing removal and installation procedures, review the Sun Blade X4-2B Product Notes .

• If necessary, back up BIOS and SP/ILOM configurations. For configuration back up options, refer to http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs

• For troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting the Server Module.

• You need a server module filler panel or a replacement server module or storage module. For more information, see Install Server Module Filler Panels.

To prepare the server for service:

1. Power down the server module to standby power.

   See Powering Down the Server Module for detailed instructions.

   1. Access Oracle ILOM web interface.

      Type the IP address into a web browser and log in as a user with root or administrator privileges. For CLI log-in instructions, see Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.1 Documentation Collection.

   2. In the Actions section of the Summary screen, click the Power State Turn Off button.

      This action powers off the server to standby power mode.

2. (Optional) In the Actions section of the Summary screen, click the Locate Indicator Turn On button

   This action activates the Locate indicator on the server front panel.

   See Turning the Locate Indicator On and Off.

   The following sample screen shows the Actions section of the Summary screen with the server power off and the Locate indicator turned on.

   
   
3. Take the server module offline.

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   Note - Taking the server module offline prevents any low level tasks (such as an SP update) from being initiated on the server module while it is waiting to be accessed and serviced. An interruption of such a task could render the server unusable.

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   1. Access the server module SP Oracle ILOM CLI prompt.

      Open a terminal window.

      Type: ssh root@ipaddress

      where ipaddress is the IP address of the server module SP.

      Type the password.

   2. Remove the server from operation by typing the following command:

      -> set /System/ action=prepare_to_remove

      This command takes the server offline and activates the blue Ready to Remove indicator on the server module front panel.

   3. Verify the state of the server by typing the following command:

      -> show /System/ health

      In the command output, view the health property. The value should appear as Offline. For example:

      /System

      Properties:

      health = Offline

      ->

   The server module can be accessed locally and removed from the chassis.

4. Set up an ESD-safe service location.

   Before removing the server module from the chassis, prepare the service location. See Set Up for ESD Prevention.

5. Remove the server module from the chassis.

   See Remove the Server Module from the Sun Blade Chassis.

6. Insert a server module filler panel into the the vacant server module slot immediately.

   See Install Server Module Filler Panels.

7. Remove the server module cover.

   See Remove the Server Module Top Cover.

Next Steps

• Servicing Server Module Components

• Returning the Server Module to Operation