Replace an existing Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe Card if the drive fails or the usable drive life has been exceeded. This procedure can be performed by a customer while the server is running.
![]() | 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 report 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.
See ESD Safety Measures.
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. 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. Some Oracle F320 Flash Cards are hot-service components that can be replaced at any time if the card is not currently in use.
Your server chassis might contain a card riser or other configuration. Refer to the servers service manual for instructions.
See Status Indicators.
Green (Transfer Speed), Amber (Fail, disk status), Green (Activity)
If necessary, make a note of where the PCIe cards are installed.
![]() | Caution - Avoid twisting, tilting, or pulling unevenly on the PCIe card, which could damage the carrier slot or components on the PCIe carrier circuit board. |
If necessary, remove the PCIe filler panel from the slot.
Save the bracket screw, if applicable.
Engage the server retention mechanism to secure the card to the carrier.
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.
For example:
# hotplug list /SYS/CMIOU0/PCIE1 [/SYS/CMIOU0/PCIE1] ENABLED network@0 <pci.0,0> ONLINE network@0,1 <pci.0,1> ONLINE network@0,2 <pci.0,2> ONLINE network@0,3 <pci.0,3> ONLINE
Green (Transfer Speed), Amber (Fail, disk status), Green (Activity) See Status Indicators.