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Oracle® Flash Accelerator F160 PCIe Card User Guide

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Updated: April 2016
 
 

Install a New Oracle F160 Flash Card (Server Power-On)

To install a new Oracle Flash Accelerator F160 PCIe Card into a supported server when the card is hot plug inserted into an empty PCIe carrier:

Note -  Refer to the server's service manual for PCIe card installation instructions.
  1. Prepare the Oracle F160 Flash Card for installation.

    See Preparing the Oracle F160 Flash Card for Installation.

  2. Back up your data, as required, before changing your server configuration.
  3. Identify a supported and available PCIe carrier in the server.

    Refer to the server's service manual for PCIe carrier and slot locations in the server.

    Refer to Supported Hardware and Software in Oracle Flash Accelerator F160 PCIe Card and Oracle 1.6 TB NVMe SSD Product Notes at:

    http://www.oracle.com/goto/oracleflashf160/docs

  4. Prepare the server for service.
    1. Refer to the server's service manual for instructions.
    2. Remove the domain from active operation, as required.
    3. Ensure that you have already taken antistatic measures.

      See ESD Safety Measures.

  5. Remove the carrier from the server slot.
    Note -  Your server chassis might require a PCIe carrier extension for each installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F160 PCIe Card to facilitate air flow. Your server chassis might contain a card carrier or other configuration. Refer to the server's service manual for PCIe card installation instructions.
  6. Record the serial number of the Oracle F160 Flash Card and PCIe slot number where the card will be installed.

    This server slot information can be used at a later time for identifying Oracle F160 Flash Cards from the console.

    Refer to the server's service manual.

  7. Install the Oracle F160 Flash Card in the carrier.
    image:An illustration showing a PCIe single carrier.
    1. Unlatch and swing open the arm of the PCIe card carrier, and insert the new Oracle F160 Flash Card until the bottom connector is firmly seated in the carrier's connector.

      The card is correctly seated only when the notch at the top of the card bracket fits around a guide post on the carrier.

      Caution

      Caution  -  Do not twist or turn the PCIe card as you insert it into the carrier. The card's connector must be fully seated in the carrier's slot before you attempt to close the top cover.

      Note -  If the PCIe card includes a mounting screw, do not use the mounting screw. The carrier does not accept mounting screws.
    2. Close the top of the carrier.

      The green latch should click into place. If the top is difficult to close, verify that the notch of the card bracket or filler panel fits around the guide post.

  8. Insert the carrier into the server chassis.
  9. Return the server to service.

    Refer to the server's service manual.

  10. Configure the server for the new Oracle F160 Flash Card.

    Refer to the server's administration guide.

    1. If applicable, perform any required commands for your system to install the device driver for the new Oracle F160 Flash Card.
    2. If applicable, perform any required commands for your system to recognize the new Oracle F160 Flash Card.
    3. Verify successful installation of the Oracle F160 Flash Card through your system's OS.

      When the installation is complete, the Oracle Flash Accelerator F160 PCIe Card is visible to your server operating system.

    4. Configure the system to maximize flash technology.

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