Preparing The Server For Component Replacement; Powering Down The Server - Oracle Database Appliance X10 Service Manual

• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Torx (6 lobe) T10, T15, T20, and T25 drivers
• Torque driver 12 in-lbf with T20 Torx bit (processor and heatsink installation)
• Small flat blade screwdriver (motherboard light pipe removal)

Preparing the Server for Component Replacement

Note:
When you are replace the storage drives or power supplies, not all of the
procedures in this section are necessary. For more information, see the
replacement procedures for those components.
Before you can remove and install components that are inside the server, you must perform
the procedures in some or all of the following sections.
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Powering Down the Server

• Disconnect Cables From the Server
• Stabilize the Rack
• Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position
• Remove the Cable Management Arm
• Remove the Server From the Rack
• Take Antistatic Measures
• Remove the Server Top Cover
• Remove the Air Baffle
Powering Down the Server
Gracefully shut down the server host to prevent data from being corrupted. Performing a
graceful shutdown ensures that the system is ready for restart. If the server is not responding,
or you must shut down the server quickly, perform an immediate shutdown.
Note:
Some server components, such as storage drives, power supplies, fan modules,
and M.2 flash SSDs are hot-pluggable. Components that are hot-pluggable do not
require the server to be powered down when performing service procedures.
Determine how you want to power down the server by reviewing the following options.
• Power Down the Server Gracefully Using Oracle ILOM CLI
• Power Down the Server Gracefully Using Oracle ILOM Web Interface
• Power Down the Server Gracefully Using the On/Standby Button
Preparing the Server for Component Replacement
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