Replace an existing Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe Card if the drive fails or the usable drive life has been exceeded.
Caution - Possible data loss. Exceeding the maximum number of Oracle 3.2 TB NVMe PCIe Flash Cards or placing cards in unsupported slots results in host platform error reports and shutdown. |
Caution - Possible component damage. Circuit boards and drives contain electronic components that are extremely sensitive to static electricity. Ordinary amounts of static electricity from clothing or the work environment can destroy the components located on these boards. Do not touch the components along their connector edges. These procedures require that you handle components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. This sensitivity can cause the components to fail. To avoid damage, ensure that you follow anti-static practices as described in ESD Safety Measures. |
Caution - Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to personal health, follow the instructions. |
The following task describes an example procedure. Follow the servers service manual detailed instructions.
Secure Erase the drive. For Oracle Solaris systems, use the nvmeadm tool to erase all namespace media for the specified controller. See Servicing the Oracle F320 Flash Card Using Oracle Hardware Management Pack.
For example:
# nvmeadm erase --help erase:. Usage: nvmeadm erase [OPTIONS] [Controller Name ...] OPTIONS: -a, --all : Selects all namespaces on the specified controller. -n, --namespace=namespace_id : Selects a namespace on the specified controller.
Unmount the Oracle F320 Flash Cards using the specific procedure before removal. Refer to the servers service manual for instructions.
Follow the servers service manual instructions for orderly shutdown during NVMe storage drive insertion and removal service actions.
See Status Indicators. Green (Transfer Speed), Amber (Fail, disk status), Green (Activity).
If necessary, make a note of where the PCIe cards are installed.
Refer to the servers service manual for instructions.
Caution - Hazardous voltages are present. Disconnect the server from the main power and from any networks before installing the card to avoid electrical shock. |
Caution - Possible data loss. Exceeding the maximum number of Oracle 3.2 TB NVMe PCIe Flash Cards or placing cards in unsupported slots results in host platform error reports and shutdown. |
Power down the system.
Your server chassis might use another configuration. Refer to the servers service manual for instructions.
Your server chassis might require a PCIe carrier extension for each installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe Card to facilitate air flow. Refer to the servers service manual for instructions.
Remove the bracket screw.
Carefully lift the card out of the PCIe slot to remove the card.
Caution - Hot surface. Avoid contact. Surfaces are hot and might cause personal injury if touched. |
If necessary, remove the PCIe filler panel from the slot.
Your server chassis might require a PCIe carrier extension for each installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe Card to facilitate air flow. Your server chassis might contain a card riser or other configuration. Refer to the servers service manual for card installation instructions.
Save the bracket screw, if applicable.
The following figure shows how to insert the card in a PCI Express slot:
Your server chassis might contain a card riser or other configuration. Refer to the servers service manual for card installation instructions.
Engage the server retention mechanism to secure the card to the server chassis.
Or: Install the bracket screw, as required.
Refer to the servers service manual.
Your server chassis might use another configuration. Refer to the servers service manual for instructions.
The card hardware insertion is complete.
Follow the servers service manual instructions for Oracle F320 Flash Card NVMe storage drive configuration and identification.
Use appropriate software commands to return the system to an operational state:
Power on the Oracle F320 Flash Card as required.
Attach a device driver as required.
Re-activate mirror if manual intervention is required.
Re-sync mirror if manual intervention is required.
Green (Transfer Speed), Amber (Fail, disk status), Green (Activity) See Status Indicators.