Component Service Categories - Oracle SPARC T7-2 Service Manual

Component Service Categories

Drive filler
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PCIe card filler (covering back panel, not filling the connector slot)
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Caution -
new component or filler within 60 seconds to ensure proper system chassis cooling. After
you complete cold-servicing, ensure that all fillers are in place before connecting the server to
power.
Related Information
"Servicing Drives" on page 65
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"Servicing Memory Risers and DIMMs" on page 91
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"Servicing PCIe Cards" on page 125
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"Returning the Server to Operation" on page 171
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Component Service Categories
The server components and assemblies that can be replaced in the field fall into three
categories:
Hot-service, replaceable by customer
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Cold-service, replaceable by customer
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Cold-service, replaceable by authorized service personnel
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Cold service procedures require that you shut the server down and unplug the power cables that
connect the power supplies to the power source.
Although hot service procedures can be performed while the server is running, you should
usually bring it to standby mode as the first step in the replacement procedure. Refer to
Off the Server (Server Power Button - Graceful)" on page 55
The following table identifies the components in each category.
Component service
Category
Hot-service, replaceable by
customer
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When you remove a component while the server is connected to power, insert a
Component Service information
Drive "Servicing Drives" on page 65
Drive filler "Servicing Drives" on page 65
for instructions.
Notes
Drive must be offline.
Needed to preserve proper
interior air flow.
"Power