1. Oracle Server X9-2 Service Manual
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17 Servicing Other Cables (FRU)

The following section describes how to service the front indicator module (FIM), temperature sensor, and disk backplane data and power cables. These cables are field-replaceable units (FRUs). For more information about FRUs, see Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Field-Replaceable Units.

Caution:

The FIM, temperature sensor, and disk backplane data and power cables must be removed and replaced only by authorized Oracle Service personnel.

Caution:

Ensure that all power is removed from the server before removing or installing these cables. You must disconnect the power cables before performing this procedure.

Caution:

These procedures require that you handle components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. This sensitivity can cause the component to fail. To avoid damage, ensure that you follow electrostatic discharge safety measures and antistatic practices. See Electrostatic Discharge Safety.

This section covers the following procedures:

Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position
Take Antistatic Measures
Remove the Server Top Cover

Remove the FIM, Temperature Sensor, and Disk Backplane Data and Power Cables

  1. Prepare the server for service.
    1. Power off the server and disconnect the power cords from the power supplies.
    2. Extend the server to the maintenance position.
    3. Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist, and then to a metal area on the chassis.
    4. Remove the server top cover.
  2. Remove the disk backplane power cable.
    1. Disconnect the disk backplane power cable from the motherboard by pressing the release latch on the side of the cable connector and pulling out the connector [1].
    2. Disconnect the disk backplane power cable from the disk backplane by pressing the release latch on the side of the cable connector and pulling out the connector [2].

      Figure showing how to remove the power, FIM, temperature sensor, and disk backplane data cables.
  3. Remove the temperature sensor cable.
    1. Remove the FIM from the server.
    2. Disconnect the temperature sensor cable from the disk backplane by pulling the cable from the connector [3].

      Note:

      To ease extraction, you might need to disconnect the disk backplane data cable from the disk backplane before disconnecting this cable.
    3. Remove the temperature sensor and cable from the FIM housing, then pull the cable and sensor through the left-front chassis sidewall [4].
  4. Remove the FIM cable.
    1. Remove the FIM from the server.
    2. Disconnect the FIM cable from the FIM by pulling the cable from the connector [5].
    3. Eject the FIM cable from the motherboard by pulling the cable from the connector [6].

      Note:

      To ease extraction, you might need to disconnect the disk backplane data cable from the motherboard before disconnecting this cable.
  5. Remove the disk backplane data cable.
    1. Eject the disk backplane data cable from the disk backplane by opening both side latches on the connector [7].
    2. Eject the disk backplane data cable from the motherboard by opening both side latches on the connector [8].

Install the FIM, Temperature Sensor, and Disk Backplane Data and Power Cables

  1. Install the disk backplane data cable.
    1. Connect the disk backplane data cable to the motherboard by opening both side latches and plugging the data cable connector into the motherboard connector [8].

      The motherboard connector side latches will close, locking the disk backplane data cable connector in place.

    2. Connect the disk backplane data cable to the disk backplane by opening both side latches and plugging the data cable connector into the disk backplane connector [7].

      The disk backplane connector side latches will close, locking the disk backplane data cable connector in place.

  2. Install the FIM cable.
    1. Install the FIM cable into the motherboard by plugging the FIM connector into the motherboard connector [6].
    2. Connect the FIM cable to the FIM by plugging the cable connector into the FIM [5].
    3. Install the FIM into the server.
  3. Install the temperature sensor cable.
    1. Route the temperature sensor cable through the left-front chassis sidewall and install the sensor into the FIM housing [4].
    2. Connect the temperature sensor cable to the disk backplane by plugging the cable connector into the disk backplane connector [3].
    3. Install the FIM into the server.
  4. Install the disk backplane power cable.
    1. Connect the disk backplane power cable to the disk backplane by plugging the cable connector into the disk backplane connector [2].
    2. Connect the disk backplane power cable to the motherboard by plugging the cable connector into the motherboard connector [1].
  5. Return the server to operation.
    1. Install the server top cover.
    2. Return the server to the normal rack position.
    3. Reconnect the power cords to the power supplies, and power on the server.
    4. Verify that the System OK status indicator is lit.