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- Page 1 ® ™ Octane III Deskside Workstation Component Replacement Guide Document Number 007-5650-001...
- Page 2 Contractor/manufacturer is SGI, 46600 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538. TRADEMARKS AND ATTRIBUTIONS SGI and the SGI logo are registered trademarks and Octane is a trademark of Silicon Graphics International Corporation or it’s subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries worldwide.
- Page 3 Record of Revision Version Description -001 August 2010 First Release 007-5650-001...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Component Replacement . . 13 General Precautions . . 13 Manipulating the System Trays . . 15 Accessing the System Trays . 16 Extracting an Installed System Tray . 16 Installing a System Tray . 18 Accessing Components Inside the Tray . . - Page 6 Contents Chassis Power Supply Replacement . . 48 Power Supply Failures . . 48 Accessing the Power Supplies . . 49 Removing a Power Supply . . 51 Installing a Power Supply . 54 007-5650-001...
- Page 7 List of Figures List of Figures System Trays . . 15 Figure 1-1 System Tray Removal . 17 Figure 1-2 System Tray Installation . . 19 Figure 1-3 Removing the Tray Cover . 21 Figure 1-4 Installing the Tray Cover . .
- Page 9 Note: All other components in the system should be upgraded or replaced by an SGI service representative or an SGI authorized service provider. Audience This guide is written for SGI Octane III owners who want to replace or upgrade components in their computer systems. Warning:...
- Page 10 Related Publications The following documents are relevant to and can be used with the SGI Octane III deskside workstation systems: • SGI Octane III Deskside Workstation System User's Guide, (P/N 007-5630-00x) This guide describes the Octane III deskside workstation system features, system operation and troubleshooting, system interfaces, BIOS, and system technical specifications.
- Page 11 Conventions Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this document Convention Meaning This fixed-space font denotes literal items such as commands, files, Command routines, path names, signals, messages, and programming language structures. variable The italic typeface denotes variable entries and words or concepts being defined.
- Page 12 Reader Comments If you have comments about the technical accuracy, content, or organization of this document, contact SGI. Be sure to include the title and document number of the manual with your comments. (Online, the document number is located in the front matter of the manual. In printed manuals, the document number is located at the bottom of each page.) You can contact SGI in any of the following ways: •...
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Page 13: Component Replacement
Chapter 1 Component Replacement This chapter describes basic component replacement for the SGI Octane III deskside workstation. General Precautions Warning: Only personnel with extensive experience repairing server hardware should attempt to replace or upgrade components inside an SGI Octane III deskside workstation enclosure. - Page 14 1: Component Replacement Caution: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs), it is important to handle them very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD discharge: •...
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Page 15: Manipulating The System Trays
Warning: Only personnel with extensive experience repairing server hardware should attempt to replace or upgrade components inside an SGI Octane III deskside workstation enclosure. The system trays are accessed via the rear of the system enclosure; refer to Figure 1-1. You must remove the rear fan assemblies to access the system trays. -
Page 16: Accessing The System Trays
1: Component Replacement Accessing the System Trays Perform the following procedure to access the system trays: Caution: Ensure that you properly shut down the operating system before removing power from the system. Failure to do so can result in data loss. Shut down the operating system, and move the system enable switch on the rear of the enclosure to the OFF position. -
Page 17: Figure 1-2 System Tray Removal
Manipulating the System Trays Remove Remove these three these three screws to screws to access this access this tray. tray. Pull the tray out of the chassis. Figure 1-2 System Tray Removal 007-5650-001... -
Page 18: Installing A System Tray
1: Component Replacement Installing a System Tray Use the following steps to install a system tray into the Octane III deskside enclosure after replacing/upgrading DIMMs, disk drives, and/or PCIe cards in the tray: Warning: Ensure that the workstation is disconnected from site power (by disconnecting the AC power cord[s] from the power outlet or rear of the system) before you attempt to install a system tray. -
Page 19: Figure 1-3 System Tray Installation
Manipulating the System Trays Push the tray into the proper slot in the chassis. Install Install these three these three screws to screws to secure this secure this tray. tray. Figure 1-3 System Tray Installation 007-5650-001... -
Page 20: Accessing Components Inside The Tray
1: Component Replacement Accessing Components Inside the Tray Removing the Tray Cover The following replaceable components are located inside a tray: • Memory DIMMs • Disk drives • PCIe cards Perform the following procedure to access components inside a tray: Remove the tray from the chassis;... -
Page 21: Figure 1-4 Removing The Tray Cover
Accessing Components Inside the Tray Note: If you need to completely remove the cover from the tray, disconnect the cables from the disk drives. Figure 1-4 Removing the Tray Cover 007-5650-001... -
Page 22: Installing The Tray Cover
1: Component Replacement Installing the Tray Cover When you have finished replacing a component, perform the following procedure to install the top cover on the tray: Note: If any cables to the disk drives are disconnected, be sure to reconnect them before installing the tray cover. -
Page 23: Figure 1-5 Installing The Tray Cover
Accessing Components Inside the Tray Note: If any cables to the disk drive are disconnected, be sure to reconnect them before installing the tray cover. Figure 1-5 Installing the Tray Cover 007-5650-001... -
Page 24: Dimm Memory Replacement
DIMM Memory Replacement Warning: Only personnel with extensive experience repairing server hardware should attempt to replace or upgrade components inside an SGI Octane III deskside workstation enclosure. Note: Check with your SGI sales or service representative for approved replacement or upgrade DIMM memory modules. -
Page 25: Figure 1-6 Dimm Removal
DIMM Memory Replacement Figure 1-6 DIMM Removal 007-5650-001... -
Page 26: Installing Memory Modules
1: Component Replacement Installing Memory Modules Insert each memory module vertically into a slot using the information and illustrations in this section. Pay attention to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting it incorrectly. Note: To install memory modules, you must remove the compute tray from the enclosure and remove the tray cover. -
Page 27: Figure 1-7 Dimm Installation
DIMM Memory Replacement Figure 1-7 DIMM Installation 007-5650-001... -
Page 28: Adding/Replacing Pcie Cards
Warning: Only personnel with extensive experience repairing server hardware should attempt to replace or upgrade components inside an SGI Octane III deskside workstation enclosure. Note: PCIe cards cannot be “hot installed.” To install PCIe cards, you must first remove the system tray that contains the PCIe card from the enclosure and the cover from the tray. - Page 29 Adding/Replacing PCIe Cards Perform the following steps to add a PCIe add-on card: Warning: You must disconnect the workstation from site power (by disconnecting the AC power cords from the power outlet) before you attempt to service any internal components. Failure to maintain proper safety measures while accessing internal components can expose you to dangerous power levels, resulting in injury or death.
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Page 30: Figure 1-9 Locations Of Screws That Secure Pcie Cards
1: Component Replacement Screws in these locations secure the PCIe cards or blanks inside the tray. Figure 1-9 Locations of Screws that Secure PCIe Cards 007-5650-001... -
Page 31: Disk Drive Replacement
Disk Drive Replacement Warning: Only personnel with extensive experience repairing server hardware should attempt to replace or upgrade components inside an SGI Octane III deskside workstation enclosure. Up to eight disk drives can be mounted inside the tray; refer to Figure 1-10. -
Page 32: Removing A Drive From A System Tray
1: Component Replacement Removing a Drive from a System Tray Use the following procedure to remove a drive from your system: Warning: You must disconnect the workstation from site power (by disconnecting the AC power cords from the power outlet) before you attempt to service any internal components. Failure to maintain proper safety measures while accessing internal components can expose you to dangerous power levels, resulting in injury or death. -
Page 33: Figure 1-12 Removing The Screws That Secure The Disk Drive To The Drive Bracket
Disk Drive Replacement 5. Remove the tray bracket (with disk drives installed) from the tray cover and place it on an ESD safe surface; refer to Figure 1-11. 6. Remove the six screws that secure the disk drive to the drive bracket; refer to Figure 1-12. Note: Remove the bottom set of screws for the bottom drive. -
Page 34: Installing A Drive In A System Tray
Installing a Drive in a System Tray Check with your SGI sales or service representative to obtain new or replacement hard disk drives for the Octane III deskside workstation. Use the following procedure to install a drive in your system:... -
Page 35: Figure 1-13 Installing The Screws That Secure The Disk Drive To The Drive Bracket
Disk Drive Replacement Note: Use the bottom set of screws for the bottom drive. Figure 1-13 Installing the Screws that Secure the Disk Drive to the Drive Bracket 007-5650-001... -
Page 36: Figure 1-14 Securing The Drive Bracket To The Tray Cover
1: Component Replacement 7. Position the bracket under the tray cover and install the four screws that secure the drive bracket to the tray cover; refer to Figure 1-14. Figure 1-14 Securing the Drive Bracket to the Tray Cover 8. Install the tray cover; refer to “Installing the Tray Cover” on page 22. (Be sure to connect all drive cables before securing the tray cover.) 9. -
Page 37: System Fan Assembly Replacement
Warning: Only personnel with extensive experience repairing server hardware should attempt to replace or upgrade components inside an SGI Octane III deskside workstation enclosure. Each enclosure has two sets of 6-fan assemblies to provide the main cooling for the system. One fan assembly is located on the front of the enclosure (behind the front cover);... -
Page 38: System Fan Failures
1: Component Replacement System Fan Failures If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan). Accessing the Front System Fans Use the following procedure to access the system fan assembly: Caution: Ensure that you properly shut down the operating system before removing power from... -
Page 39: Accessing The Rear System Fans
System Fan Assembly Replacement Accessing the Rear System Fans Use the following procedure to access the rear system fan assembly: Caution: Ensure that you properly shut down the operating system before removing power from the system. Failure to do so can result in data loss. Shut down the operating system, and move the system enable switch on the rear of the enclosure to the OFF position. -
Page 40: Removing The Front Fan Assembly
1: Component Replacement Removing the Front Fan Assembly Use the following procedure to remove the front fan assembly (refer to Figure 1-17 on page 43): Warning: You must disconnect the workstation from site power (by disconnecting the AC power cords from the power outlet) before you attempt to service any internal components. Failure to maintain proper safety measures while accessing internal components can expose you to dangerous power levels, resulting in injury or death. -
Page 41: Figure 1-16 Front Fan Assembly Removal
System Fan Assembly Replacement Figure 1-16 Front Fan Assembly Removal 007-5650-001... -
Page 42: Removing The Rear Fan Assembly
1: Component Replacement Removing the Rear Fan Assembly Use the following procedure to remove the rear fan assembly (refer to Figure 1-18 on page 45): Warning: You must disconnect the workstation from site power (by disconnecting the AC power cords from the power outlet) before you attempt to service any internal components. Failure to maintain proper safety measures while accessing internal components can expose you to dangerous power levels, resulting in injury or death. -
Page 43: Figure 1-17 Rear Fan Assembly Removal
System Fan Assembly Replacement Figure 1-17 Rear Fan Assembly Removal 007-5650-001... -
Page 44: Installing The Front Fan Assembly
1: Component Replacement Installing the Front Fan Assembly Use the following procedure to install the front fan assembly (refer to Figure 1-18 on page 45): Warning: You must disconnect the workstation from site power (by disconnecting the AC power cords from the power outlet) before you attempt to service any internal components. Failure to maintain proper safety measures while accessing internal components can expose you to dangerous power levels, resulting in injury or death. -
Page 45: Figure 1-18 Front Fan Assembly Installation
System Fan Assembly Replacement Figure 1-18 Front Fan Assembly Installation 007-5650-001... -
Page 46: Installing The Rear Fan Assembly
1: Component Replacement Installing the Rear Fan Assembly Use the following procedure to install the rear fan assembly (refer to Figure 1-19 on page 47): Warning: You must disconnect the workstation from site power (by disconnecting the AC power cords from the power outlet) before you attempt to service any internal components. Failure to maintain proper safety measures while accessing internal components can expose you to dangerous power levels, resulting in injury or death. -
Page 47: Figure 1-19 Rear Fan Assembly Installation
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Page 48: Chassis Power Supply Replacement
SGI Octane III deskside workstation enclosure. The Octane III deskside workstation uses two AC-to-DC power supplies. Each power supply has a separate power cord and is rated for a maximum DC output of 1000 watts at 100-120 VAC, or 1200 watts at 200-240 VAC. -
Page 49: Accessing The Power Supplies
Chassis Power Supply Replacement Accessing the Power Supplies Use the following procedure to access the inside of the enclosure to replace a power supply: Caution: Ensure that you properly shut down the operating system before removing power from the system. Failure to do so can result in data loss. Shut down the operating system, and move the system enable switch on the rear of the enclosure to the OFF position. -
Page 50: Figure 1-20 Removing The Top Cover
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Page 51: Removing A Power Supply
Chassis Power Supply Replacement Removing a Power Supply Use the following steps if you need to remove a failed power supply from the workstation: Warning: You must disconnect the workstation from site power (by disconnecting the AC power cords from the power outlet) before you attempt to service any internal components. Failure to maintain proper safety measures while accessing internal components can expose you to dangerous power levels, resulting in injury or death. -
Page 52: Figure 1-21 Power Supply Removal (Part 1 Of 2)
1: Component Replacement Remove these two screws and Remove these retaining bands to two screws and access the left retaining bands to power supply. access the right power supply. Figure 1-21 Power Supply Removal (Part 1 of 2) 007-5650-001... -
Page 53: Figure 1-22 Power Supply Removal (Part 2 Of 2)
Chassis Power Supply Replacement Figure 1-22 Power Supply Removal (Part 2 of 2) 007-5650-001... -
Page 54: Installing A Power Supply
1: Component Replacement Installing a Power Supply Use the following steps to replace a failed power supply or install an additional power supply in the workstation: Warning: You must disconnect the workstation from site power (by disconnecting the AC power cords from the power outlet) before you attempt to service any internal components. Failure to maintain proper safety measures while accessing internal components can expose you to dangerous power levels, resulting in injury or death. -
Page 55: Figure 1-23 Power Supply Installation
Chassis Power Supply Replacement Figure 1-23 Power Supply Installation 007-5650-001... - Page 56 1: Component Replacement Figure 1-24 Top Cover Installation 007-5650-001...
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