Remove and Replace an Interconnect Card (Loop 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 interconnect 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 interconnect card has been selected proceed to step 3 or return to the previous screen to select another interconnect 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.
Locate the interconnect card with the blue LED ON, indicating a ready to remove state. If the blue LED is NOT ON, still proceed to step 5.
a) Interconnect card number one is located on the left and interconnect card number two is located on the right when facing the rear of the tray.
b) View the
c) Close the pop-up screen.
Verify that the interconnect card is ready to remove:
a) The FRU Stat Status-State should be "offline-disabled", "fault-disabled" or "ready-disabled".
b) If the interconnect card is not "offline-disabled", "fault-disabled" or "ready-disabled" call your Sun Service provider to assist with this service action.
c) Close the pop-up screen.
If the interconnect card is ready for removal, remove the interconnect cable from the failed interconnect card.
a) Note whether the removed cable is from either the left or the right interconnect card receptacle.
Loosen the Phillips retaining screw to unlock the latch handle.
Caution: The latch handle on the interconnect card is operated by a gear at the base of the card. To avoid injury, keep your fingers away from this gear when removing the card and opening or closing the latch handle.
Pull the latch handles to release the interconnect card from the connector and remove it from the tray.
a) View the
b) Close the pop-up screen.
Place the removed interconnect card in an antistatic bag.
Insert the new interconnect card all the way in the chassis. Use care not to bend any pins.
Lock the new interconnect card in place by pushing in on the latch handle.
Tighten the retaining screw.
Reconnect the interconnect cable to the interconnect card.
Verify that the green LEDs on the interconnect card shows that it has initialized properly.
Verify that the interconnect 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 interconnect 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 buttom 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.