Oracle® Exadata Storage Server X8-2 EF, HC, and XT Service Manual

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Oracle^® Exadata Storage Server X8-2 EF, HC, and XT Service Manual

June 2021

This service manual describes how to troubleshoot and maintain Oracle Exadata Storage Server X8-2.

Document Information
Using This Documentation
- Product Documentation Library
- Feedback
About the Oracle Exadata Storage Server X8-2
- Product Description
- Server Physical Specifications
- Front and Back Panel Components
- 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
- 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
- Remove the Fan Tray
- Install the Fan Tray
Servicing Power Supplies
- Power Supply Overview
- Remove a Power Supply
- Install a Power Supply
Servicing the Internal M.2 Flash SSDs
- Remove a Flash Riser Board
- Install a Flash Riser Board
- Identify and Remove an M.2 Flash SSD
- Install an M.2 Flash SSD
Servicing the Air Baffle
- Remove the Air Baffle
- Install the Air Baffle
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 Faulty DIMMs
- Using the Server Fault Remind Button
- Identify and Remove a DIMM
- Install a DIMM
Servicing PCIe Cards
- PCIe Slot Locations
- Remove a PCIe Card
- Install a PCIe Card
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 SAS Cables
- Remove SAS Storage Drive Cables
- Install SAS Storage Drive Cables
Servicing the Motherboard Assembly
- Remove the Motherboard Assembly
- Install the Motherboard Assembly
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 Power and Data Cables
- Power On the Server
Identifying the Server Ports
- Gigabit Ethernet Port
- 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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