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WZT-6509 version B

Sun Fire Nehalem and Westmere Rack-Mount Server

Installation and Replacement

Welcome to the installation and replacement module. This content will cover the installation and replacement procedures of the X2270, X4170, X4270 and X4275 rack-mount servers and their M2 models.

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Objectives

• Prepare the server for installation

• Prepare the server for component replacement

• Name the key steps of replacing the server or its

components

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

1Prepare the server for installation

2Prepare the server for component replacement and

3Name the key steps of replacing the server or its components

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Additional Resources

• Sun Microsystems, Inc., Sun Fire X2270 Server Service Manual ,

Revision A, March 2009 Part Number 820-5607-xx.

• Sun Microsystems, Inc., Sun Fire X4170, X4270 and X4275 Servers

Service Manual , Revision A, March 2009 Part Number 820-5830-xx.


Installation Guide, Revision A, March 2009, Part Number 820-5827-xx.


Solaris and Linux OS Installation Guide, Revision A, March 2009, Part

Number 820-5828-xx.


Windows OS Installation Guide, Revision A, March 2009, Part Number

820-5829-xx.

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The following references provide additional information on the servers and their components.1

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Additional Resources

• Sun Microsystems, Inc., Sun Fire X2270 M2 Server Service Manual,

Revision A, April 2010, Part Number 821-1345-xx.

• Sun Microsystems, Inc., Sun Fire X4170 M2 Servers Service Manual,

Revision A, April 2010, Part Number 821-0486-xx.

• Sun Microsystems, Inc., Sun Fire X4270 M2 Servers Service Manual,

Revision A, April 2010, Part Number 821-0488-xx

• Sun Microsystems, Inc., Sun Fire X4170 and X4270 M2 Servers

Installation Guide, Revision A, April 2010, Part Number 821-0481-xx

• Sun Microsystems, Inc., Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)

3.0 Supplement for Sun Fire X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 Servers,

Revision A, April 2010, Part Number 821-0489-xx

• http://panacea.central.sun.com/twiki/bin/view/WebHome


The following references provide additional information on the M2 servers and their components 1along

with the links to the TOI presentations that served as the source information for this module.2

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Rack Mount Server Configurations

Sun Fire X4170 and X4170 M2Server

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2U

Sun Fire X4275 and X4275 M2 Server

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1U


This presentation will cover the installation and replacement procedures for the rack mount servers displayed here and their replaceable components. Any procedures that apply to a specific model or models will be noted in the presentation.

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Rack Mounting the Server

Rack mount server

Rack mount Kit

Getting Started

Documentation

Dongle cable

and adapter

Key installation steps:

Step 1: Inventory the components


Once you unpack the rack mount server, do an inventory to verify you have all the components listed here before you start any other tasks.

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Rack Mounting the Server

Key installation steps:

Step 2. Register the server serial number on:http://www.sun.com/service/warranty/index.xml#reg

Step 3. Install the optional components

Step 4. Install rack mount kit

Step 5. Install the rack mount server

Step 6. Cable the power and data cables on the rack mount server


NOTE: For the specific steps these procedures refer to:

• Service Manual for the X2270 and X4x7x and M2 models

• Installation Manual for the X2270 and X4x7x and M2 models

CAUTION: For any unit that exceeds 60 lbs, consider using a

mechanical lift or multiple personnel to lift the unit.

Once all the components are accounted for, make sure you register the server serial number on the website listed here.

1The next step is to install any optional components in the server, that were shipped

separately. 2The following step is to install the rack mount kit on the rack and on the sides of the server.

3You can now mount the rack mount server

4and connect its cables.

5Caution, for any unit that exceeds 60 lbs, consider using a mechanical lift or multiple personnel to lift the

unit. 6Note, for the specific steps for these procedures refer to the documents listed here.

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Replacing the HDDs and SSDs (X2270/X2270 M2)

If you are replacing an hard disk drive on the X2270 or X2270 M2 server all you need to do is 1to push on

the HDD handle button to pop out the handle then use the handle to pull the HDD out of its slot. 2To install a replacement HDD, just slide the HDD into the open slot until it engages the disk backplane

connector then secure the it to the slot by locking the handle against the front faceplate of the HDD.

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Replacing the HDDs and SSDs (X4x7x/X4x7x M2)

NOTE: This procedure is the same on any HDD or SSD

on a X4170, X4270 or X4275 server or its M2 models


On the X4170, X4270 and X4275 servers and the M2 models, after identifying the HDD or SSD to replace, 1push on the disk handle button to pop the handle

2and use the handle to remove the drive.

3Following the

opposite procedure, install the replacement disk and finish the installation by locking the disk drive handle against the drive. 4Note, this procedure is the same on any HDD or SSD on these servers. Click on the attachment tab and

select HDD Configurations Rules Table for these servers.6

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Replacing the Power Supplies (X4x7x/X4x7x M2)

Can be

HOT SWAPPED

X427x / X427x M2X4170 / X4170 M2

The power supplies of all the servers, except for the X2270 and X2270 M2, can be hot swapped without disturbing the operation of the server if the redundant power supply is functioning.

1The power supplies

support a green Power OK LED, an amber Service Action Required LED and a green AC OK LED from top to bottom on the X4270, X4275 servers and their M2 models.

2The X4170 and X4170 M2 servers

have the same LEDs arranged in the opposite direction, from bottom to top. 3To remove X4170 power supply you first need to release the cable management arm, if present. Then

make sure that the redundant power supply is functional before unlatching and pulling the failed power supply out of its slot using its front handle.

4The X4270 server has a sight difference in the handle lock, as

you can see. 5To replace the power supply, slide the replacement power supply into the open slot until it engages its

slot connector and is flush with the chassis. Remember to re-engage the cable management arm.

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Replacing Server Top Cover (X2270 / X2270 M2)

NOTE: Before handling any of the internal

components make sure that have an anti-

static strap on for proper grounding.

After removing the X2270 or X2270 M2 server from the rack and placing it on an anti-static mat, you need to remove its top cover to access the internal components. To remove the top cover loosen the holding screw then just lift off its cover vertically. 1Note, before handling any of the internal components, make sure that have an anti-static strap on for

proper grounding.

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Replacing Server Top Cover (X4170 / X4170 M2)

NOTE: Before handling any of the internal components make

sure that have an anti-static strap on for proper grounding.

After removing the X4170 or the X4170 M2 server from the rack and placing it on an anti-static mat, you need to remove its top cover to access its internal components. To remove the top cover

1you need to

unlatch the fan module door, 2press the top cover release button

3then lift the cover vertically off the

server. 4Note, before handling any of the internal components make sure that have an anti-static strap on for

proper grounding.

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Replacing Server Top Cover (X427x / X427x M2)

NOTE: Before handling any of the internal components make

sure that have an anti-static strap on for proper grounding.

After removing the X4270 or X4275 server or an M2 model from the rack and placing it on an anti-static mat, you need to remove its top cover to access its internal components. To remove the top cover

1you

need to unlatch the fan module door, 2release the top cover by moving the green latch to the leftmost

position 3then slide the cover to the back of the server

4and lift the cover vertically off the server.

5Note, before handling any of the internal components make sure that have an anti-static strap on for

proper grounding.

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Replacing the Power Supply (X2270 / X2270 M2)

The replacement of the X2270 and X2270 M2 server power supply requires the server powered down, removed from its slot and placed on an anti-static mat with its cover removed. The power supply removal process requires

1the three power supply cables disconnected from the motherboard, with the disk drive

power cable disconnected and threaded out of the chassis metal cutout. 2Then with the removal of the

mounting screw, you can lift the power supply out of the chassis. 3The installation of the replacement power supply uses the opposite procedure making sure that all three

cables are routed and connected properly and that the mounting screw is replaced.

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Replacing the Blowers (X2270 / X2270 M2)

The blowers on the X2270 and X2270 M2 servers can be replaced 1by simply disconnecting the power

cable 2and lifting the blower vertically our of the chassis while making sure that the cable does not get

caught within the chassis metal cutout. 3To replace the blower just thread the replacement’s cable through the metal cutout on the chassis,

connect the power cable and then install the blower in the open slot.

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Replacing the Fan Module (X4170 / X4170 M2)

X4170 X4170 M2

Each fan module on the X4170 server has two LEDs located on top of each fan module. 1One amber

Service Action Required LED that lights when either of the fan pair have failed and one green Power OK LED that is lit when the fans are operating correctly. The X4170 M2 server, on the other hand,

2has one

bi-color LED that can display either an amber or green color. 3In either case, to replace the fan module just lift the fan module vertically out of its slot. Note, X4170 M2

server has a latch that you need to release. 4To install a replacement just slide a replacement module

vertically into the open slot.

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Replacing the Fans (X427x / X427x M2)

X4270 M2X4270

Each fan module on the X4270 and X4275 servers have two LEDs located on top of each fan module. 1One amber Service Action Required LED that lights when either of the fan pair have failed and one

green Power OK LED that is lit when the fans are operating correctly. The X4270 M2 and X4275 M2 servers, on the other hand,

2have one bi-color LED per fan model that can display either an amber or

green color. These LEDs are located on the edge of the chassis as you see here. 3In either case, to remove the fan module just lift the fan module vertically out of its slot.

4To install a

replacement just slide a replacement module vertically into the open slot.

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Replacing the Air Duct (X2270 / X2270 M2)

The X2270 and X2270 M2 servers have an air duct that routes the cool air over the CPUs and DIMMs and out the rear of the server. This air duct can be removed by lifting it off the motherboard to access the components like the CPUs and DIMMs that are underneath.

1Replacement is just as easy, just lay it back

on the motherboard as you see here.

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Replacing the Air Baffle (X427x)

NOTE: The X4270 M2 and X4275 M2 do not have

air baffles.

The X4270 and X4275 servers have an air baffle that routes the cool air over the CPUs and DIMMs and out the rear of the server blade.

1This air baffle can be removed by pressing the air baffle connectors

outward and lifting it off the motherboard to access the components like the CPUs and DIMMs that are underneath. Replacement is just as easy, just engage it to the motherboard as you see here.

2Note, the

X4270 M2 and X4275 M2 do not have air baffles.

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Locations of Memory DIMMs (X2270 / X2270 M2)

NOTE: There is no fault remind button on the X2270 or X2270 M2 server

and the DIMM and CPU amber fault LEDs are controlled by ILOM.

CPU1

CPU0

After removing the top cover of the X2270 or X2270 M2 server blade, you can see 6 memory DIMM slots associated with each CPU. A failed DIMM may be identified within an error message which contains a CPU and DIMM slot number. Notice that DIMM slot D0 is closest to the CPU it corresponds to. 1Note, there is no fault remind button on the X2270 or X2270 M2 server and the DIMM and CPU amber

fault LEDs are controlled by ILOM.

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Locations of Memory DIMMs (X4x7x / X4x7x M2)

NOTE: DIMM slot D0 is closest to the CPU it corresponds to and

that each set of 3 DIMM slots corresponds to memory channel.

0 1 22 1 0

After removing the top cover of the X4170, X4270 or X4275 server or any of the M2 models, you can see 9 memory DIMM slots associated with each CPU. A failed DIMM may be identified within an error message by the CPU and DIMM slot number or by pressing the fault remind button to see which DIMM fault LED displays.

1Note, DIMM slot D0 is closest to the CPU it corresponds to and each set of 3 DIMM

slots corresponds to memory channel.

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Replacing a Memory DIMM (X2270 / X2270 M2)

CPU1CPU0


CPU1CPU0

When you go to replace a failed DIMM or add new DIMMs, make sure you follow the DIMM population rules to avoid configuring the memory incorrectly and to maintain the highest possible performance. Once this slide completes, select the X2270 DIMM Population Rules entry on the attachments tab to view the correct method of populating the memory. 1To remove a DIMM push down on the two side handles to disengage the DIMM then lift it out of its

socket. 2Reverse the process to install a replacement DIMM making sure the side handles lock the DIMM

into the socket.3

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Replacing a Memory DIMM (X4x7x / X4x7x M2)


On the X4170, X4270, X4275 servers or any of the M2 models, when you go to replace the failed DIMM or add new DIMMs, make sure you follow the DIMM population rules to avoid configuring the memory incorrectly and to maintain the highest possible performance. Once this slide completes, select X4x7x DIMM Population Rules entry to view the correct method of populating the memory. 1To remove a DIMM push down on the two side handles to disengage the DIMM then lift it out of its

socket. 2Reverse the process to install a replacement DIMM making sure the side handles lock the DIMM

into the socket.3

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Replacing a CPU (X2270, X4x7x and M2 models)

NOTE: The X2270 server has four heat sink

screws while the other servers have only two.

This CPU replacement procedure applies to all the server models so we are using the X4170 server diagrams as an example.

1The first step is to make sure you are replacing the correct CPU by confirming

the CPU ID in the error message or pressing the fault remind button and to see which CPU fault LED lights. 2Now using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the heat sink’s two screws and springs then twist the heat

sink slightly to break the adhesion before removing the heat sink. 3Unlock the socket cover and open the

cover so that you can remove the CPU. 4Note , the X2270 server has four heat sink screws while the

other servers have only two.

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Replacing a CPU (X2270, X4x7x and M2 models)

Now, align and install the replacement CPU in the socket, then install the CPU in the socket 1and secure

it by closing the socket cover over the CPU and locking it using the socket lever. Remember to apply the thermal grease in as an X on top of the CPU before

2you replace the heat sink and tighten the heat sink

screws.

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Replacing the SP Module (X2270 and X2270 M2)

The service processor module is an optional card, on the X2270 and X2270 M2 servers, that contains the server management hardware and software. To access the card, the air duct needs to be removed from the chassis and SP cables need to disconnected from the SP card. 1To remove the SP card, loosen the holding screw

2then disengage its motherboard connector by lifting

the card up. Make sure to slide the card forward before lifting it out of the chassis. 3To install the SP card, first install the alignment pin on the screw hole then install the card, making sure

that the card’s connectors are oriented towards the rear chassis openings. Finally, secure the card by tightening the holding screw.

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Replacing the RTC Battery (X2270, X4x7x and M2 models)

X2270 X2270 M2

X4x7x and

X4x7x M2

CR2032

CR2032

CR2032

Every server covered in this presentation has a real time clock that is used to maintain the system clock running when the server is not powered. The differences are in the location of the RTC battery and whether the battery stands vertically or lays flat on the motherboard. 1The vertical real time clock battery can be removed by pushing the disc away from the socket wall and

against the metal lead then lifting it vertically out of the socket. 2The horizontal real time clock battery can

be removed by pulling then quickly releasing the battery retaining click to pop the battery out if its socket, then just lift the battery out of the socket.

3The installation of the RTC battery is performed by orienting the

disc’s positive side away from the socket back wall while the disc is slid vertically or placed horizontally into the socket, depending on the socket type.

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Replacing the PCIe Riser (X2270 / X2270 M2)

On the X2270 and X2270 M2 server, the PCIe riser card plugs into a motherboard connector. To remove the riser card, assuming there is no PCIe board installed, all you need to do is pull the riser card vertically out of the motherboard socket.

1To install a replacement riser card plug the riser card into the

motherboard socket.

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Replacing the PCIe Riser (X4170 / X4170 M2)

There are 3 single slot riser cards on the X4170 and X4170 M2 servers so their replacement is different than the dual slot riser cards on the X4270 and X4275 servers and their M2 models. To replace a PCIe riser card, assuming the server blade is already on an anti-static mat with its cover off,

1you need to

loosen the two captive screws of the back panel crossbar 2then lift it out of the chassis.

3Now, disconnect any internal cables to the PCIe board, if present, disengage the PCIe card from the

riser and lift it out of the chassis. 4Now, loosen the riser card’s holding screw, disengage the riser card

and lift it of the chassis. 5The installation of a replacement riser card follows the reverse of this procedure

making sure the riser card is properly secured by tightening the holding screw and returning the PCIe card to the riser, if one was present.

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Replacing the PCIe Riser (X427x / X427x M2)

The riser cards on the X4270 and X4275 server and the M2 models are dual slot riser cards. Before removing the PCIe riser card, the server needs to be powered off and on an anti-static mat with its cover removed. 1Once inside the chassis make sure that all internal cables to the riser card or its PCIe boards are

disconnected. Now remove the 2 captive Phillips screws on the ends of the PCI crossbar and lift the crossbar out of the chassis.

2Remove the captive Phillips screws that holds the riser card to the

motherboard. You can now remove the riser card from the motherboard. 3To install a replacement riser card, install the riser card on the motherboard connector and secure it with

Phillips screws. 4Now install the crossbar and secure it with two screws on the ends of the crossbar.

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Replacing a PCIe Card (X2270 / X2270 M2)

On the X2270 and X2270 M2 server there is only one PCIe slot available. To remove a PCIe board from this slot, disconnect any cables that care connected to the PCIe board, unlatch the PCIe card and slide the card from PCIe slot in the back panel of the server chassis.

1Then disengage the PCIe card from the

riser card connector and lift it out of the chassis. 2Reverse the procedure to install a replacement PCIe

card, making sure you re-engage the latch.

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The PCIe cards on the X4170 and X4170 M2 servers can be installed into three possible PCIe slots off of 3 separate riser cards.

1First, unplug all cables connected to the PCIe card. Then loosen the Phillips

screws to the riser card and lift the riser card along with the PCIe card off the chassis. 2Now disengage

the PCIe card from the riser card. To install a replacement PCIe board, just reverse the procedure.

3If no PCIe board replacement will be

performed make sure to install a filler panel in the open chassis slot.

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The PCIe cards on the X4270 and X4275 servers and the M2 models can be installed into six possible PCIe slots off of three dual slot riser cards.

1First, unplug all cables connected to the PCIe card, then

remove the two Phillips screws to the PCI crossbar and lift the crossbar out of the chassis. 2Now, loosen

the captive screw on the riser card and lift the riser card and PCIe card out of the chassis. 3Finally,

disengage the PCIe card from the riser card. To install a replacement PCIe board, just reverse the procedure.

4If no PCIe board replacement will be

performed make sure to install a filler panel in the open chassis slot.

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Replacing the Front I/O Board (X2270 / X2270 M2)

The I/O board on the X2270 and X2270 M2 servers can be removed from its chassis by first removing the three screws securing the I/O board to the HDD cage then lifting the I/O board out of the chassis and disconnecting any cables attached to the I/O board. 1To install the replacement I/O board, connect the internal cables, slide the I/O board forward until the

front connectors are flush with their chassis cutout then align the I/O board screw holes with their corresponding standoffs. Finally, fasten the three screws to secure the I/O board.

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Replacing the Disk Backplane (X2270 / X2270 M2)

NOTE: Record which drive slot each disk drive came out of.

The disk backplane on the X2270 and X2270 M2 servers can be replaced once its disks are removed. 1Note, make sure to record which drive slot each disk drive came out of.

2First, remove all power and data cables from the disk backplane,

3then remove the 8 Phillips screws that

fasten the disk backplane to the motherboard. You can now lift the disk backplane out of the chassis. 4Reverse this process to install a replacement disk backplane.

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Remove:

• disks

• DVD

• storage drive cage

Replacing the Disk Backplane (X4170 / X4170 M2)


The disk backplane on the X4170 and X4170 M2 servers can be replaced once its disks, DVD and storage drive cage along with the disk backplane are removed from the chassis.

1Note, make sure to

record which drive slot each disk drive came out of. 2To separate the disk backplane from the storage drive cage, remove the two Phillips screws holding the

backplane to the cage then slide the disk backplane off the storage drive cage retention hooks. 3To install

a replacement disk backplane, reverse the procedure and reinstall the assembly in the chassis then return the disks and DVD.

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Replacing the Disk Backplane (X427x / X427x M2)


To access the disk backplane on the X4270 and X4275 servers as well as the M2 models, you need to remove the fan module, the SAS expander board and the disk drives.

1Note, make sure to record which

disk slots each drive came out of. 2In addition, the disk backplane two power cables, signal cable and light

pipe cable need to be disconnected. 3To remove the disk backplane from the storage drive cage, remove the two Phillips screw holding the

backplane to the cage then use the backplane handles to remove the disk backplane from the storage drive cage.

4To install a replacement disk backplane, reverse the procedure and reinstall cables, SAS

expander board and fan modules.

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Replacing a Flash Module (X2270 / X2270 M2)

CAUTION: Do not attempt a replacement procedure while the flash module

green power LED, on the motherboard located next to the slot, is lit.

NOTE: The X2270 does not support FMODs but does support flash cards.

The X2270 and X2270 M2 servers have a pair of flash modules referred to as FMODs. 1Note, the X2270

does not support FMODs but does support flash cards. 2Caution, do not attempt a replacement procedure

while the flash module slot LED, located on the motherboard next to the slot, is lit. After the server is powered down it should take approximately 10 seconds for the flash module slot LED to turn off. 3To remove a flash module push down its two handles which will disengage the module from its socket

then lift it vertically out of its socket. 4To install a replacement flash module, seat the device in the socket

and push down on it until its handles lock it in.

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Replacing a Flash Module (X4x7x / X4x7x M2)

CAUTION: Do not attempt a replacement procedure while the flash

module slot LED, on the motherboard located next to the slot, is lit.

The X4170, X4270 and X4275 servers and its M2 models have a pair of flash modules referred to as FMODs. To locate a failed FMOD press the fault remind button, then determine if the FMOD’s amber fault LED, pointed out by the white arrow, is lit.

1Caution, do not attempt a replacement procedure while the

flash module slot LED, located on the motherboard next to the slot, is lit. After a server is powered down it should take approximately 10 seconds for the flash module slot LED to turn off. 2To remove a flash module push down its two handles which will disengage the module from its socket

then lift it vertically out of its socket. 3To install a replacement flash module, seat the device in the socket

and push down on it until its handles lock it in.

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Replacing an ESM and Riser (X4170 / X4170 M2)

The ESM and its riser, on the X4170 and X4170 M2 servers, are located 1between the DIMM slots and

the PCIe slots next to the power supplies. To remove the ESM and riser, 2remove the three Phillips

screws that secure the assembly to the motherboard then lift the assembly out of the chassis. To remove the ESM,

3disconnect the ESM power cable, lift off the ESM plastic case cover,

4then lift the ESM out of

its plastic casing. To install the ESM and its riser,

5just reverse the procedure making sure you

6secure it using the three

Phillips screws.

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Replacing an ESM Riser (X427x / X427x M2)

The ESM and its riser, on the X4270 and X4275 servers and the M2 models, are located 1between the

DIMM slots and the PCIe slots next to the power supplies. To remove the ESM and riser, 2remove the

three Phillips screws that secure the assembly to the motherboard then lift the assembly out of the chassis. To remove the ESM,

3disconnect the ESM power cable, lift off the ESM plastic case cover,

4then

lift the ESM out of its plastic casing. To install the ESM and its riser,

5just reverse the procedure making sure you secure the ESM and its riser

using the three Phillips screws.

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Replacing the Light Pipe Assembly (X4170 / X4170 M2)

Remove:


• disk backplane

Install:

• disk backplane


To remove the light pipe assembly from the X4170 and X4170 M2 servers you first need to remove the storage drive cage and disk backplane.

1Once these components have been removed, remove the two

Phillips screws that secures the light pipe assembly to the storage drive cage. 2Then slide the light pipe

assembly out of the storage drive cage. 3To install a replacement light pipe assembly, secure it in the storage drive cage using the two Phillips

screws. 4Then install the disk backplane and storage drive cage back in the chassis.

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Replacing the Light Pipe Assembly (X427x / X427x M2)

The light pipe assembly on the X4270 and X4275 servers and the M2 models does not require the removal of any components prior to its removal.

1First, remove the Phillips screw that secures the light

pipe assembly to the server front panel. 2Then disconnect light pipe assembly cable from the disk

backplane and pull the cable gently through the side wall of the chassis. Now remove the light pipe assembly from the server front panel. To install a replacement light pipe assembly, reverse this procedure making sure

3you carefully pull the

assembly’s cable through the chassis side wall 4and secure the assembly using the Phillips screw.

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Replacing the Paddle Board (X4170 / X4170 M2)

Remove:

• motherboard

• disk backplane

Install:

• disk backplane

• motherboard

The paddle board, on the X4170 and X4170 M2 servers, is an infrastructure board that is powered once AC power is applied to the server.

1To access the paddle board, remove the motherboard, the power

distribution board and the fan module next to the paddle board. Start the paddle board removal

2by disconnecting its fan power and signal cables. Remove the two

screws holding the board and its support bracket to the chassis mid wall. 3Slide the assembly towards the

rear of the chassis to disengage the paddle board edge connector from the disk backplane and lift it out of the chassis. To separate the paddle board from the support bracket, remove its two supporting screws. 4To install a replacement paddle board, connect the paddle board to its support bracket using the two

Phillips screws, install the assembly into the chassis, connect the fan power and signal cables and secure the assembly using the other two Phillips screws.

5You can now reinstall the disk backplane and

motherboard.

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Replacing the Paddle Board (X427x / X427x M2)

Remove:

PDB and

fan modules

Install:

PDB and

fan modules

1. Disk backplane power cable

2. Fan board power cable

3. Fan board ribbon cable

4. Disk backplane ribbon cable

The paddle board, on the X4270 and X4275 servers and the M2 models, is an infrastructure board that is powered once AC power is applied to the server.

1To access the paddle board remove the power

distribution board and the two fan modules next to the paddle board. Start the paddle board removal

2by labeling and disconnecting all of the cables from the paddle board.

3Remove the two Phillips screws holding the paddle board and bracket to the chassis mid wall, slide the

paddle board and bracket towards the rear of the chassis and lift it out of the chassis. Separate the paddle board from its support bracket by removing the two holding screws. 4To install a replacement paddle board, install the paddle board to its support bracket using the two

Phillips screws, install the assembly into the chassis, connect the disk and fan cables and secure the assembly using the other two Phillips screws.

5You can now reinstall the power distribution board and fan

modules.

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Replacing Internal Cables (X2270 / X2270 M2)

blower power cables (3)

front I/O cable

SATA cable harness

motherboard power cable

blower main

power cable

SATA backplane

power cable

On the X2270 and X2270 M2 servers there are six cable types. 1The blower power cables need to be

routed from one of three blowers through the mid wall cut out to the motherboard power connector. 2The

front I/O cable follow a similar route from the front I/O board through the mid wall to the motherboard. 3The SATA cable harness routs the SATA signals from the disk backplane connectors through the mid

wall cut outs to the designated motherboard connectors. 4The motherboard power cable and blower main

power cable are connected directly from the power supply to the motherboard. 5The SATA backplane

power cable is routed from the power supply through the mid wall cutout to the disk backplane.

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Configuring SAS/SATA Cables (X4x7x / X4x7x M2)

HDD cables in SAS configuration

HDD cables in SATA configuration

NOTE: Review either the corresponding Service Manual for the

individual steps of the replacement procedure.

PCIe HBA 45

The SAS interfaces for the X4170, X4270 and X4275 servers and M2 models are supported through a PCIe SAS HBA

1while SATA interfaces are supported through the ICH SouthBridge chip. So for the SAS

connections, the HDDs are connected 2to PCIe HBA ports, while the SATA connections to the HDDs are

connected 3to SATA port 4 and 5 on the motherboard.

4Note, review the corresponding Service Manual

for the individual steps of the replacement procedure.

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Replacing the DVD (X4x70 / X4x70 M2)

A DVD drive is supported on the X4170 and X4270 servers and the M2 models. To access the DVD drive, 1first remove the disk or filler in the bottom right slot.

2Now, pull out the release tab below the DVD drive

as you disengage the DVD drive from the backplane connector and slide the drive out. 3To install a replacement DVD drive, slide it into the slot until it engages the disk backplane connector.

Keep sliding the DVD drive in until the release tab locks. Now return either the disk drive or filler into the bottom right slot.

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Replacing the Storage Drive Cage (X4170 / X4170 M2)

Remove:

• disk drives (record their slot positions)

• DVD

To access the storage drive cage, you first have to remove all the disk drives and the DVD from the cage recording the slot positions of each disk drive.

1Now you can start the removal of the storage drive cage

2by removing the four Phillips screws that holds the cage and backplane assembly in the chassis and

disconnecting all the disk backplane cables. 3Slide the cage assembly forward to disengage the it from

the paddle board then lift it out of the chassis. Refer to the disk backplane procedure to separate the backplane from the storage drive cage. To install a replacement storage drive cage,

4reverse the procedure by sliding in the cage assembly,

engaging it to the paddle board, 5reconnecting all the disk backplane cables

6and securing it using the

four Phillips screws. Now return all the disk drives and the DVD.

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Replacing the PDB (X4170 / X4170 M2)

On the X4170 and X4170 M2 servers, to access the Power Distribution Board you need to first remove the power supplies and the motherboard. To remove the PDB,

1disconnect the top cover chassis intrusion

switch cable from the PDB 2then remove the Phillips screw that holds the PDB to the chassis.

3Now

disengage the PDB edge connector from the paddle board by pulling the assembly to the right using the bus bar and lift it out of the chassis. 4To install a replacement PDB, reverse the procedure placing the PDB in the chassis,

5sliding it to

engage its edge connector with the paddle board 6then reconnecting the intrusion cable and securing the

PDB with the Phillips screw.

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Replacing the PDB (X427x / X427x M2)

On the X4270 and X4275 servers and the M2 models, to remove the power distribution board from the chassis you need to

1disconnect the power supply ribbon cable,

2the top cover interlock and the

motherboard ribbon cable from the PDB. Now you can 3remove the 4 Phillip screws securing the PDB to

the chassis and the 5 Phillip screws securing the PDB to the bus bar. 4The PDB is then disengaged from

the paddle board by sliding the PDB away from the chassis wall and lifted out of the chassis. To install a replacement PDB, reverse the procedure

5placing the PDB in the chassis, sliding it to engage

its edge connector with the paddle board, 6securing the PDB in the chassis

7and reconnecting all the

cables.

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Replacing the Motherboard (X2270 / X2270 M2)

Remove:

air duct

SP module

PCIe cards

PCIe riser assembly

FMODs,

DIMMs

CPU and heat sink assemblies

All cables attached to the motherboard

To access the motherboard on the X2270 and X2270 M2 servers, you need to remove the air duct, the SP module, any PCIe cards, the PCIe riser assembly, the FMODs, the DIMMs and the CPU and heat sink assemblies. In addition, you need to disconnect all cables attached to the motherboard and keep them clear of the motherboard. 1Now to remove the motherboard

2remove the eight screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis

then lift the motherboard straight up and out of the chassis. 3To install a replacement motherboard, place

it in the chassis with eight screw holes aligned then secure the motherboard in the chassis. Now replace all the components you removed to access the original motherboard.

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Remove:

• SAS cables

• DIMMs

• CPUs

• FMODs

• PCIe riser and card

• ESM

Replacing the Motherboard (X4170 / X4170 M2)

To access the motherboard on the X4170 and X4170 M2 servers, you need to disconnect the SAS cables from the SAS PCIe card or the on-board SATA connectors on the motherboard. Then remove the DIMMs, the CPUs, the FMODs, PCIe risers, the PCIe cards, and the ESM. To remove the motherboard,

1disconnect the power distribution board ribbon cable,

2remove the four

screws that secure the motherboard to the bus bar, loosen the captive screw on the front of the motherboard that secures the motherboard to the chassis.

3Then using the finger loop just below the four

screws that secure the motherboard to the bus bar, carefully slide the motherboard to the rear of the chassis and lift it out of the chassis.

4Also, remove the screw that secures the finger loop/air plenum to the

motherboard and set the it aside. 5To install a replacement motherboard, reverse the procedure starting with the finger loop/air plenum.

6Slide in the motherboard into the chassis

7and secure it to the bus bar using the 4 screws

8then reinstall

the PDB ribbon cable.

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Remove:

• Air Baffle

• SAS cables

• DIMMs

• CPUs

• FMODs

• PCIe riser and card

• ESM

Replacing the Motherboard (X427x / X427x M2)

To access the motherboard on the X4270 and X4275 servers and the M2 models, you need to remove the plastic air baffle, disconnect the SAS storage drive cables from the SAS PCIe card or the on-board SATA connectors located on the motherboard, the DIMMs, the CPUs, the FMODs, the PCIe risers and attached PCIe cards, and the ESM. To install a replacement motherboard,

1disconnect the power distribution board ribbon cable,

2remove the

four screws that secure the motherboard to the bus bar and loosen the captive screw on the front of the motherboard that secures the motherboard to the chassis. Now using the finger loop just below the four screws that secures the motherboard to the bus bar, carefully slide the motherboard to the rear of the chassis and lift it out of the chassis. 3To install a replacement motherboard, reverse the procedure by sliding the motherboard into the chassis

and secure it to the bus bar using the 4 screws 4then reinstall the PDB ribbon cable.

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Summary

• Prepare the server for installation

• Prepare the server for component replacement

• Name the key steps of replacing the server or its

components

Now that you completed this module, you should be able to 1prepare the server and its components for

replacement and name the key steps in the replacement of its components. This completes this module.

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Oracle is the Information Company

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Oracle

Documents

Oracleoukc.oracle.com/static09/opn/sun_09/26543/wzt6509B/data/downloads/...After removing the X4270 or X4275 server or an M2 model from the rack and placing it on an anti-static mat,