Servicing Sas Cables; Remove Sas Storage Drive Cables - Oracle Exadata X10M Service Manual

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Servicing SAS Cables

This section describes how to service SAS cables.
SAS interface cables are replaceable components that require you to power off the server
before servicing. For more information about replaceable components, see
Breakdown
Caution:
The system supplies power to the cables even when the server is powered off. To
avoid personal injury or damage to the server, you must disconnect power cords
before servicing the cables.
Caution:
These procedures require that you handle components that are sensitive to
electrostatic discharge. This sensitivity can cause the component to fail. To avoid
damage, ensure that you follow electrostatic discharge safety measures and
antistatic practices. See

Remove SAS Storage Drive Cables

Prepare the server for service.
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and Replaceable Components.
Electrostatic Discharge
Power off the server.
See Powering Down the Server.
Disconnect the power cords from the power supplies.
See Disconnect Cables From the
Extend the server to the maintenance position.
See Extend the Server to the Maintenance
Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist, and then to a metal area on the chassis.
See Take Antistatic Measures.
Remove the server top cover.
See Remove the Server Top
Remove the air baffle.
See Remove the Air Baffle.
Remove fan modules.
See Remove a Fan Module.
Safety.
Server.
Position.
Cover.
Illustrated Parts
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