Servicing The Sas Expander Cable (Fru) - Oracle Database Appliance X7-2M Service Manual

Servicing the SAS Expander Cable (FRU)

Note - Information in this appendix does NOT apply to Oracle Database Appliance X3-
2, Oracle Database Appliance X4-2, Oracle Database Appliance X5-2 or Oracle Database
Appliance X6 series. Refer to the preceding chapters in this document for information on
servicing those systems.
The Oracle Database Appliance Version 1 SAS expander cable runs from a connector on the
front of the motherboard to a connector near the rear of the motherboard. See the following
sections for instructions.
The SAS expander cable is a FRU and can only be replaced by an Oracle-qualified service
technician.
The following topics are covered in this section:
"Remove SAS Expander Cable" on page 235
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"Install SAS Expander Cable" on page 236
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Remove SAS Expander Cable
Note - Information in this appendix does NOT apply to Oracle Database Appliance X3-
2, Oracle Database Appliance X4-2, Oracle Database Appliance X5-2 or Oracle Database
Appliance X6 series. Refer to the preceding chapters in this document for information on
servicing those systems.
This section describes removing the SAS expander cable from Oracle Database Appliance
Version 1.
1. Prepare the server node for service.
a. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
See "Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention
Measures" on page
b. Remove the server node from the system.
Power is removed from the server node when you remove it from the system. See
"Removing Server Nodes From the System Chassis" on page
Remove the server node top cover.
c.
146.
Appendix A • Servicing the Oracle Database Appliance Version 1
Remove SAS Expander Cable
147.
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