Remove NVMe Cables

Replacing the cable assembly is a cold-service procedure that must be performed by qualified service personnel. The server must be completely powered down before performing this procedure.

1. Prepare for service.

   See Preparing for Service.

2. Disconnect the NVMe cables from the motherboard and front storage drive backplane.

   ---

   Tip  -  Take a photograph or note the cable routing and order, for use later when installing the cables.

   ---

   Press each latch, then pull out to disengage the cable from each connector.

   
   
3. Remove the SAS cables from the backplane.

   See Remove the SAS Drive Signal Cable and Remove HBA SAS Cables.

4. Remove the air duct.

   See Remove the Air Duct.

5. Remove the NVMe cables from the server.

   Carefully remove the NVMe cable bundle from the server. Be careful not to snag the cables on the server components.

Related Information

• Oracle 1.6TB NVMe SSD Documentation Library

• Component Locations (Storage, Power, NVMe, and Fan Modules)

• Component Locations (Motherboard, Memory, and PCIe Cards)

• Preparing for Service

• Install NVMe Cables

• Returning a Server to Operation