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Basic Troubleshooting Process
To investigate a hardware fault, see the following:
"Basic Troubleshooting Process" on page 26
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"Troubleshoot Hardware Faults Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface" on page 27
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Basic Troubleshooting Process
Use the following process to address a hardware fault. For the step-by-step procedure, see
"Troubleshoot Hardware Faults Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface" on page
1. Identify the server subsystem containing the fault.
You can use Oracle ILOM to identify the failed component.
2. Review the Oracle Server X7-2 Product Notes and the Oracle Exadata Database
Machine Release Notes at https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E80920_01/index.htm.
The release notes contain up-to-date information about the server, including hardware-related
issues.
3. Prepare the server for service using Oracle ILOM.
Prepare for hot service if the component supports it.
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To hot service components (such as storage drives, fan modules, and power supplies), see
the removal, installation, and replacement procedures in this document.
Prepare for cold service if hot service is not supported for the component.
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Prepare the service work space.
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Before servicing the server, prepare the work space, ensuring Electrostatic Discharge Safety
(ESD) protection for the server and components.
See "Preparing for Service" on page
5. Service the components.
To service the components, see the removal, installation, and replacement procedures in this
document.
6. Clear the fault in Oracle ILOM.
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Use Oracle to power off the system or server module.
Use Oracle ILOM to set the OK to Remove status for a server module that you must
remove. This prevents any power or update processes from being initiated before you
can remove the server module from the chassis.
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