8.3 Installing the Memory Upgrade Kit

In general, installing or replacing memory modules are tasks performed by an Oracle-qualified service technician. DIMMs are not hot-swappable parts, so the server must be powered down for this procedure. This section provides a high-level overview of the steps required for a server memory extension. Links to more detailed information are included for your reference.

Table 8.3 Summary of the Compute Node Memory Extension Procedure

Step	Description	Detailed Instructions
1	Read and follow the safety considerations and prerequisites for component replacement procedures.	Refer to the section “Preparing Oracle Private Cloud Appliance for Service” in the Oracle Private Cloud Appliance Administrator's Guide.
2	Migrate virtual machines to another compute node and place the server in maintenance mode.	Refer to the applicable section in the Oracle Private Cloud Appliance Administrator's Guide: Powering Down Oracle Server X5-2 for Service (When Required) Powering Down Sun Server X4-2 for Service (When Required) Powering Down Sun Server X3-2 for Service (When Required)
3	Power down the server, disconnect all power cords and data cables, and then extend the server to the maintenance position.	Consult the Service Manual for your server model: Refer to the chapter “Preparing for Service” in the Oracle Server X5-2 Service Manual (part no. E48320). Refer to the chapter “Preparing for Service” in the Sun Server X4-2 Service Manual (part no. E38041). Refer to the chapter “Preparing for Service” in the Sun Server X3-2 Service Manual (part no. E22313).
4	Open the server fan door, and then remove the server top cover.	Consult the Service Manual for your server model. These specific instructions are part of the section “Preparing the Server for Component Replacement” in the chapter referenced in step 3.
5	If the compute node is a Sun Server X3-2 or Sun Server X4-2, first remove the installed 16GB DIMMs from their slots.	For these detailed steps, you must navigate to a particular section in the Service Manual of your server model. First, refer to the applicable in the Oracle Private Cloud Appliance Administrator's Guide: Service Procedures for Sun Server X4-2 Components Service Procedures for Sun Server X3-2 Components Click the URL for the service procedures for DIMMs. This opens the Service Manual. Look for the section entitled “Identify and Remove a Faulty DIMM”, which contains the correct steps you must follow to remove a DIMM.
6	Install the new 32GB DIMMs.	For these detailed steps, you must navigate to a particular section in the Service Manual of your server model. First, refer to the applicable in the Oracle Private Cloud Appliance Administrator's Guide: Service Procedures for Oracle Server X5-2 Components Service Procedures for Sun Server X4-2 Components Service Procedures for Sun Server X3-2 Components Click the URL for the service procedures for DIMMs. This opens the Service Manual. Follow the steps in the section entitled “Install a DIMM”.
7	Install the server top cover, and then close the server fan door.	Consult the Service Manual for your server model. Follow the steps in the section “Install the Server Top Cover”, which is near the start of the chapter referenced in step 8.
8	Return the server to its normal rack position, and then reconnect all data cables and power cords.	Consult the Service Manual for your server model: Refer to the chapter “Returning the Server to Operation” in the Oracle Server X5-2 Service Manual (part no. E48320). Refer to the chapter “Returning the Server to Operation” in the Sun Server X4-2 Service Manual (part no. E38041). Refer to the chapter “Returning the Server to Operation” in the Sun Server X3-2 Service Manual (part no. E22313).
9	Power on the server. When it comes back online, take the compute node out of maintenance mode and verify that it resumes all normal operations in the server pool.	Refer to the applicable section in the Oracle Private Cloud Appliance Administrator's Guide: Powering Down Oracle Server X5-2 for Service (When Required) Powering Down Sun Server X4-2 for Service (When Required) Powering Down Sun Server X3-2 for Service (When Required) The steps in this procedure are identical to placing the compute node in maintenance mode, except that you must clear the check box you selected previously.