Servicing External Interconnect Assemblies - Oracle SPARC M8 Service Manual

Servicing External Interconnect Assemblies

In Oracle's SPARC M7-16 server, eight external interconnect assemblies connect the CMIOUs
in the top chassis and the CMIOUs in the bottom chassis to the switch units in the switch
chassis. One half of an assembly is installed in the switch chassis, and the other half of the
assembly is installed in a CMIOU chassis.
For the location of the external interconnect assemblies, see
(SPARC M7-16)" on page
This procedure requires that you handle components that are sensitive to electrostatic
Caution -
discharge. This discharge can cause server components to fail. Follow antistatic precautions to
prevent electrostatic damage. See
These topics explain how to service external interconnect assemblies.
Step Description
1. Understand external interconnect slot labels and
configuration.
2. Replace an external interconnect assembly.
Related Information
"Identifying Components" on page 15
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"Detecting and Managing Faults" on page 35
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"Preparing for Service" on page 57
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"Controlling the Server and Domains" on page 67
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"Understanding Server Configurations and Failover Behavior" on page 79
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23.
"Prevent ESD Damage" on page
"Switch Chassis Front Components
61.
Links
"External Interconnect Assembly
Configuration" on page 306
"Remove an External Interconnect
Assembly" on page 307
"Install an External Interconnect
Assembly" on page 311
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