Prepare the Server for Hot Service

The following hot-service components can be removed and replaced while the server is operating in full power mode:

• Storage drives

• Fan modules

• Power supplies

For more information about component serviceability, see Component Serviceability.

Before You Begin

• Important: Review the server Product Notes document before performing removal and installation procedures.

• For troubleshooting information, see Troubleshooting and Diagnostics.

• This procedure uses the Oracle ILOM web interface. However, the procedure can also be performed using the Oracle ILOM CLI. For more information, refer to the Oracle ILOM documentation.

1. Log in to the Oracle ILOM web interface.

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

   The Summary screen appears.

2. 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.

3. Once at the server, press the Locator indicator button to deactivate the indicator.

   See Manage the Locator Indicator Locally.

4. Set up an ESD-safe space at the service location.

   See Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Static Prevention Measures.

Next Steps

The following components can be hot-serviced:

• Servicing Storage Drives (CRU)

• Servicing Fan Modules (CRU)

• Servicing Power Supplies (CRU)