Oracle® Exadata X8-2 Database Server Service Manual

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Oracle^® Exadata X8-2 Database Server Service Manual

July 2020

Describes how to troubleshoot and maintain the Oracle Exadata X8-2 Database Server.

Document Information
Using This Documentation
- Product Documentation Library
- Feedback
About the Oracle Exadata X8-2 Database Server
- Product Description
- Server Physical Specifications
- Front and Back Panel Components
  - Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  - Back Panel Components and Cable Connections
- About System Components
  - Illustrated Parts Breakdown
  - Replaceable Components
Installation Procedure
- Installation Procedure Overview
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Troubleshooting Server Component Hardware Faults
- Troubleshooting With Diagnostic Tools
  - Diagnostic Tools
  - Diagnostic Tool Documentation
- Attaching Devices to the Server
- Getting Help
Preparing for Service
- Safety Precautions
- Safety Symbols
- Electrostatic Discharge Safety
- FRU Key Identity Properties (KIP) Automated Update
- Required Tools
- Preparing the Server for Component Replacement
Servicing Storage Drives
- Storage Drives Hot-Plug Conditions
- Storage Drive Locations and Numbering
- Removing and Replacing a Storage Drive
  - Remove a Storage Drive
  - Install a Storage Drive
Servicing Fan Modules
- Remove a Fan Module
- Install a Fan Module
Servicing Power Supplies
- Power Supply Overview
- Remove a Power Supply
- Install a Power Supply
Servicing the DIMMs
- DIMM and Processor Physical Layout
- DIMM Population Scenarios
- DIMM Population Rules
- DIMM Operating Speeds
- Inconsistencies Between DIMM Fault Indicators and the BIOS Isolation of Failed DIMMs
- Using the Server Fault Remind Button
- Identify and Remove a DIMM
- Install a DIMM
Servicing PCIe Risers
- PCIe Riser Location and Differences
- Remove a PCIe Riser From PCIe Slot 1 or 2
- Install a PCIe Riser Into PCIe Slot 1 or 2
- Remove the PCIe Riser From PCIe Slots 3 and 4
- Install the PCIe Riser Into PCIe Slots 3 and 4
Servicing PCIe Cards
- PCIe Slot Characteristics
- Remove a PCIe Card From PCIe Slot 1 or 2
- Install a PCIe Card in PCIe Slot 1 or 2
- Remove a PCIe Card From PCIe Slot 3
- Install a PCIe Card in PCIe Slot 3
Servicing the Battery
- Remove the Battery
- Install the Battery
Servicing Processors
- Identify and Remove a Processor
- Install a Processor
Servicing the Disk Backplane
- Remove the Disk Backplane
- Install the Disk Backplane
Servicing the Front LED Indicator Module
- Remove the Front LED Indicator Module
- Install the Front LED Indicator Module
Servicing the Temperature Sensor
- Remove the Temperature Sensor
- Install the Temperature Sensor
Servicing the Internal HBA Card and HBA Super Capacitor
- Remove the Internal HBA Card and HBA Super Capacitor
- Install the Internal HBA Card and HBA Super Capacitor
Servicing the Internal HBA Cables
- Remove the Internal HBA Cables
- Install the Internal HBA Cables
Servicing Other Cables
- Remove the Power, FIM, Temperature Sensor, and Disk Backplane Data Cables
- Install the Power, FIM, Temperature Sensor, and Disk Backplane Data Cables
Servicing the Motherboard Assembly
- Remove the Motherboard
- Install the Motherboard
Returning the Server to Operation
- Server Filler Panel Requirements
- Remove and Install Filler Panels
- Install the Server Top Cover
- Remove Antistatic Measures
- Reinstall the Server Into the Rack
- Return the Server to the Normal Rack Position
- Reconnect Data Cables and Power Cords
- Power On the Server
Identifying the Server Ports
- Gigabit Ethernet Ports
  - RJ-45 10GbE Ports
  - SFP+ 10/25GbE Ports
- Network Management Port
- Serial Management Port
- USB Ports
Setting Up BIOS Configuration Parameters
- Manage the BIOS Configuration
- Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility
- Using UEFI BIOS
- Common BIOS Setup Utility Tasks
BIOS Setup Utility Menu Options
- BIOS Main Menu Selections
- BIOS Advanced Menu Selections
- BIOS IO Menu Selections
- BIOS Boot Menu Selections
- BIOS Exit Menu Selections
Monitoring Components and Identifying SNMP Messages
- Monitoring Component Health and Faults Using Oracle ILOM
- Monitoring System Components
- Identifying SNMP Trap Messages
- Environmental Events
- Hard Disk Drive Events
- Power Events
- Fan Events
- Memory Events
- Entity Presence Events
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