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Updated: December 2015
 
 

Prepare the Server for Cold Service


Note -  This procedure uses a combination of the Oracle ILOM web and CLI interfaces. However, the procedure can also be performed using only the Oracle ILOM CLI interface. For more information about the Oracle ILOM CLI interface, refer to the Oracle ILOM documentation.

A cold-service component must be serviced when the server is completely powered off. For more information about component serviceability, see Component Serviceability.

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

  • Remove, replace, or install cold-serviceable components

  • Remove, replace, or install internal components

  • Use the motherboard processor and DIMM fault remind circuitry

Before You Begin

  1. To power down the server and activate the front panel Locator indicator, do the following:
    1. Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.

      Type the server SP IP address into a web browser and log in as a user with root or administrator privileges. For more information, refer to the Oracle X5 Series Servers Administration Guide at http://www.oracle.com/goto/x86AdminDiag/docs.

    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. For more power off options, see Powering Off the server.

    3. In the Actions section of the Summary screen, click the Locator Indicator Turn On button.

      This action activates the Locator indicator on the server front panel. For more Locator indicator management options, see Managing the Locator Indicator.

  2. Remove the power cord retainer clips by lifting them up to disengage them from the power cords.
    image:Illustration showing power cable retainer clips being lifted up.
  3. Remove both server power cords.

    Caution

    Caution  -  Data loss. Removing the power cords when the server is in full power mode results in an immediate shut down of the server. Do not remove the power cords if the server is in full power mode.


  4. To slide the server out of the rack to the maintenance position, do the following:

    Most component service procedures can be performed without removing the server entirely from the rack. Instead, the server can be slid out of the rack on its support rails to an extended and locked position called the maintenance position.

    1. At the back of the server, verify that the cables have sufficient length and clearance to extend the server to the maintenance position without damaging or overextending the cables.

      The cable management arm (CMA) that is supplied with the server is hinged to facilitate extending the server to the maintenance position. Ensure the sliding movement does not impede or damage the cables. If necessary, label and remove cables from the back of the server.

    2. (Optional) Release and reposition the CMA to access to the back of the server.

      See Release the CMA.

    3. At the front of the server, release the slide rails by pushing the two green latches inward.
      image:An illustration showing how to position the server in the maintenance position.
    4. Slowly pull the server forward until both slide rails lock at the fully extended maintenance position.

      The locking action is accompanied by an audible click. The server is now in the maintenance position and ready for service.

  5. (Optional) Remove the server entirely from the rack.

    See (Optional) Remove the Server from the Rack.

  6. Set up an ESD-safe service location.

    See Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Static Prevention Measures.

  7. Remove the top cover.

    See Remove the Server Cover.


    Caution

    Caution  -  Component ESD damage. Circuit boards and hard drives contain electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Do not touch or handle components unless you are wearing a properly grounded anti-static wrist strap.


Next Steps

For component cold-service procedures, see: