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Oracle® Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card User Guide

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Updated: June 2020
 
 

Install a New Oracle F640 Flash Card (Server Power-Off)

To install a new Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card into a supported server:


Note -  Refer to the server service manual for PCIe card installation instructions.
  1. Prepare Oracle F640 Flash Card for installation.

    See Preparing Oracle F640 Flash Card for Installation.

  2. Back up your data, as required, before changing your server configuration.
  3. Identify a supported and available PCIe slot in the server.

    Refer to the server service manual for PCIe slot locations in the server.

    Refer to Supported Hardware and Software in Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card and Oracle 6.4 TB NVMe SSD Product Notes.

  4. Prepare the server for service.

    Refer to the server service manual for detailed instructions.


    Caution

    Caution  -  Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to personal health, follow the instructions.



    Note -  Your server chassis might require a PCIe carrier extension for each installed Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card to facilitate airflow. Your server chassis might contain a card carrier or other configuration. Refer to the server service manual for PCIe card installation instructions.
    1. Take antistatic measures.

      See ESD Safety Measures.

    2. Remove the server from active operation.
    3. Power down (turn off) the server.
    4. Disconnect all power cords from the server power supplies.
    5. Remove the cover from the chassis.
  5. Record the serial number of Oracle F640 Flash Cards and the PCIe slot number where the cards will be installed.

    This server slot information can be used at a later time for identifying Oracle F640 Flash Cards from the console. Refer to the server service manual for identification information.

  6. Insert Oracle F640 Flash Card in the supported PCIe slot.
    1. Remove the blank bracket panel on the server chassis that aligns with the empty PCIe slot. Save the bracket screw, if applicable.
    2. Press down gently, but firmly, to properly seat the card in the slot.

    The following figure shows how to insert Oracle F640 Flash Card in a PCI Express slot.


    image:Illustration showing how to insert Oracle F640 Flash Card in a PCI                             Express slot

    Note -  Your server chassis might contain a card carrier or other configuration. Refer to the server service manual for PCIe card installation instructions.
  7. Secure the card bracket to the server chassis.

    Engage the server retention mechanism to secure the card to the server chassis.

    Or, install the bracket screw, as required to secure the card to the server chassis.

  8. Return the server to service.

    Refer to the server service manual for detailed instructions.

    1. Replace the cover, if applicable.
    2. Reconnect the power cord and any network cables.
    3. Power on the system.

      The card hardware insertion is complete.

  9. Configure the server for the new Oracle F640 Flash Card.

    Refer to the server administration guide or the operating system documentation for detailed instructions.

    1. If applicable, perform any required commands for your system to install the device driver for the new Oracle F640 Flash Card.
    2. If applicable, perform any required commands for your system to recognize the new Oracle F640 Flash Card.
    3. Verify successful installation of Oracle F640 Flash Card through your server operating system.

      When the installation is complete, the Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card is visible to your server operating system.

    4. Configure the system to maximize flash technology.

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