Remove and Replace Storage Switch Fabric Card (SFC)

$DEV_NAME, $FRU has been selected

    Note: If these procedures have been linked from an Event Grid/Event Advisor Alarm skip step 3.

  1. Before starting this service action enable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Reserve the cabinet(s) for maintenance.

    b) Enter a description of the service action (i.e. replacing SFC 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.

  2. Observe all ESD precautions.

    a) Close the pop-up screen.

  3. If the correct SFC card has been selected proceed to step 4 or return to the previous screen to select another SFC card.

  4. Check the LEDs to determine if the card is in a faulted state.

    a) If the Ready LED (Green) is blinking and the Power LED (Green) is On solid, the card is booting.

    b) If the Ready LED (Green) is On solid and the Power LED (Green) is On solid, the card is in normal operation.

    c) If the card is NOT in state A or B, it is in a faulted state.

  5. Verify that the SFC card is ready to remove: $DEV_NAME - $FRU.

    a) The Show Chassis screen State should be "fault" or "powered off".

    b) If the SFC card is NOT "fault" or "powered off" call your Sun Service provider to assist with this service action.

    c) Close the pop-up screen.

  6. If the SFC card is in a "fault" or "powered off" state, loosen the SFC card's one captive screw from the left side of the face plate. A Phillips screw driver may be required to loosen the screw.

    a) View the SFC card removal illustration.

    b) Pull the lock and ejector handles outward completely to release the card from the chassis mid-plane.

    c) Close the pop-up screen.

  7. Slide the card out of its slot until it is completely removed from the chassis.

  8. To maintain proper cooling do not leave the card slot empty for an extended length of time.

  9. Place the removed SFC card in an antistatic bag.

  10. Insert the new SFC card making sure that the lock and ejector handles are completely open and slide the card into the slot until it connects with the chassis mid-plane. Alignment pins located on the edge of the card should be aligned with the guide holes in the chassis. Use care not to bend any pins.

  11. Push in the lock and ejector handles to secure the SFC card in place. The card face plate should be flush with the adjoining cards in the chassis.

  12. Secure the card by tightening the captive screw on the card face plate.

  13. The Power LED (Green) and Ready LED (Green) should now be On.

  14. The card may take up to 10 minutes to become ready for the system.

  15. Verify that the SFC card is "Normal" or "Standing By": $DEV_NAME - $FRU.

    a) The Show Chassis screen State should be "Normal" or "Standing By".

    b) Close the pop-up screen.

  16. A new inventory will need to be created for the new SFC card: Generate new inventory.

    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.

  17. The revision level of the new card must be checked to confirm compatibility: $DEV_NAME - $FRU.

    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.

  18. Disable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Release the cabinet(s).

    b) Select the Release Cabinet(s) button.

    c) Close the pop-up screen.