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Oracle® Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card v2 User Guide

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Updated: June 2020
 
 

Component Serviceability

The following service actions can be performed on an Oracle F640 Flash Card.

  • Unmount an NVMe storage drive

  • Remove an NVMe storage drive from the server

  • Verify removal of an NVMe storage drive

  • Install an NVMe storage drive in the server

  • Power on an NVMe storage drive and attach a device driver


Caution

Caution  -  Hazardous voltages are present. Disconnect the server from the main power and from any networks before servicing the card to avoid electrical shock.


Refer to the server documentation for additional service information. Late-breaking information and known issues for this product are included in the Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card v2 Product Notes in Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card v2 and Oracle 6.4 TB NVMe SSD v2 Product Notes.

Components are either hot serviceable or cold serviceable. Hot-service capability allows you to safely remove this component while the server is running. Cold-service capability requires a powered off state, therefore you need to remove power from the server.

Components are designated either CRU (customer-replaceable unit) or FRU (field-replaceable unit). CRU service capability allows trained technicians and authorized field service personnel to service this component. FRU service capability allows only authorized service personnel to service this component.

Oracle F640 Flash Card is a CRU.

The following table lists the serviceability of NVMe components and directs you to replacement instructions.

Component
Serviceability
Replacement Instructions
Oracle Flash Accelerator F640 PCIe Card v2
Cold for servers with motherboard PCIe connections or Hot for servers with PCIe carriers.
CRU

Note -  Your server chassis might contain a card carrier or other configuration. Refer to the server service manual for PCIe card removal and replacement instructions.

For instructions on safe installation and removal of Oracle F640 Flash Cards, refer to the server service manual.

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