Oracle X7-8 Service Manual page 212

Replace the SAS Cable
Replace the SAS Cable
This is an internal component that is accessible from the back of the server by removing the
SMOD. Perform this procedure to replace the SAS cables on the SMOD.
Prepare the server for cold service.
1.
This is a cold-service component. Power down the system and disconnect the AC power cables
from the server before performing this procedure.
See "Preparing the Server for Component Replacement" on page
2. Remove the SMOD. See
Set the SMOD on a flat surface with the front side facing toward you.
3.
4. Close the SMOD handles.
5. Rotate the SMOD 180 degrees so the back (connector) side is facing toward you.
Turn the SMOD upside down and locate the HBA.
6.
Note -
The HBA card is located inside the SMOD and is accessible through the an upward-facing
opening on the right side.
Remove the HBA card and disconnect the SAS cables. See
7.
Card" on page
Disconnect the SAS cables from the drive backplane.
8.
9. Carefully route and remove the SAS cables from the SMOD.
Connect the replacement Mini-SAS4I cables to the drive backplane.
10.
11. Route the replacement SAS cables from the backplane to the SMOD
motherboard.
12. Ensure that the connectors are routed under the support bracket.
Install the HBA card. See
13.
14. Install the SMOD. See
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"Remove an SMOD" on page
The connector (back) side of the SMOD should still be facing you.
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"Install the HBA Card" on page
"Install an SMOD" on page
101.
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"Remove the HBA
203.
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