Remove and Replace Controller Card
$DEV_NAME, $FRU has been selected.Note: If these procedures have been linked from an Event Grid/Event Advisor Alarm skip step 2.
Before starting this service action enable the reserve cabinet(s) function.
a)
b) Enter a description of the service action (i.e. replacing controller card).
c) Select the estimated amount of time of the service action from the pull-down.
d) Select the Reserve Cabinet(s) button.
e) Other users will be alerted that this service action is in progress when they log in.
f) Close the pop-up screen.
If the correct controller card has been selected proceed to step 3 or return to the previous screen to select another controller card.
Observe all
a) Close the pop-up screen.
If needed, to help locate the correct tray, activate the
blinking white locator LED:
a) Close the pop-up screen.
The controller card is located in the middle of the tray when facing the rear of the tray.
a) View the
b) Close the pop-up screen.
Locate the controller card that needs to be replaced with the blue LED ON, indicating a ready to remove state. If the blue LED is NOT ON, still proceed to step 6.
Verify that the controller card is ready to remove:
a) The FRU Stat Status-State should be "offline-disabled" or "ready-disabled".
b) If the controller card is NOT "offline-disabled" or "ready-disabled" call your Sun Service provider to assist with this service action.
c) Close the pop-up screen.
If the controller card IS "offline-disabled" or "ready disabled" and ready for removal, remove the Ethernet cable from the connector.
Remove the fiber optic cable from the connector.
Loosen the Phillips screw to unlock the latch handle.
Pull the latch handles to release the controller card from the connector and remove it from the tray.
a) View the
b) Close the pop-up screen.
Place the removed controller card in an antistatic bag.
Insert the new controller card all the way in the chassis. Use care not to bend any pins.
Push in the latch handles to secure the controller card with the connector.
Tighten the retaining screw.
Insert the fiber optic cable into the connector.
Insert the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet connector.
Allow enough time for the controller to boot, then check the controller LEDs to determine when the controller is operational. When the controller is operational, the green LED is On.
Note: During a controller boot process, if the Power-On-Self-Test detects a fatal problem with the controller, the system prevents the controller from going online. If this happens, the amber LED, which normally indicates a controller failure, will not light.
Verify that the controller card is ready-enabled:
a) The FRU Stat Status-State should now be "ready-enabled".
b) Close the pop-up screen.
A new inventory will need to be created for the new controller card:
a) From the Inventory Maintenance screen, select the Generate New Inventory button at the bottom of the screen.
b) After the Generate New Inventory has completed, select the Save New Inventory button at the bottom of the screen.
c) Close the pop-up screen.
The revision level of the new card must be checked to confirm
compatibility:
a) Select the Update Revisions link from the Revision Maintenance Menu.
b) Select the Create New Patch Report button from the bottom of the page.
c) Select and apply any patches as required.
d) Close the pop-up screen.
Turn the tray LED Off:
a) Close the pop-up screen.
Disable the reserve cabinet(s) function.
a)
b) Select the Release Cabinet(s) button.
c) Close the pop-up screen.