Converting an SIO-8 Card to an SIO Combo Card

$DEV_NAME $FRU_NAME, has been selected.

Note: Make sure that all host activity to the SIO card being converted has been stopped.

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. Converting to an SIO combo 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.

2. If the correct SIO card has been selected proceed to step 3 or select another SIO card from the index on the left-side of the screen.

3. Observe all ESD precautions.

4. From the rear of the cabinet unscrew the captive fasteners on the right side of the service processor and I/O panel and then open the panel.

5. Check the SIO card LEDs to confirm there is "NO" I/O to the card being converted.

   a) The Act LED (Amber) should be "Off" for all active ports.

6. The SIO card that is being converted to the new SIO combo card will now need to be shutdown before removal: shutdown the SIO card.

7. Verify that the SIO card is ready to remove: $DEV_NAME - $FRU_NAME.

   a) The Show Chassis screen State should be "Powered Off".

   b) If the SIO card is NOT "Powered Off" call your Sun Service provider to assist with this service action.

8. Remove all of the fibre optic cables from the SIO card. Be sure to label all cables and their port locations.

9. Loosen the SIO card's captive screws, one on each side of the face plate. A Phillips screw driver may be required to loosen the screw.

   a) View the SIO card removal illustration.

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

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

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

13. Place the removed SIO card in an antistatic bag.

14. Insert the new SIO combo 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.

    Note: The new SIO combo card uses an SFP transceiver and the SIO-8 uses the larger GBIC.

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

16. Secure the card by tightening the captive screws on the card face plate.

17. Because of the SFP transceiver the fibre optic cables connecting the tray controllers and the I/O panel to the DSP will need to be replaced or added.

    a) Replace or add the fibre optic cables that connect the tray controllers (alternate and master) to the DSP. Start with port 6 on the left side of the card. After the cables have been routed, insert the cables into the SFP transceivers.

    b) Replace or add the fibre optic cables that provide the host connections from the I/O panel to the DSP. Start with port 1 on the right side of the card. After the cables have been routed, insert the cables into the SFP transceivers.

18. The new SIO combo card will need to be started: Start the SIO combo card.

    a) The card boot process will take 3-5 minutes to complete.

    b) After the card has completed it's boot process the Link LEDs (Green) will be On for all connected ports.

19. Verify that the SIO combo card is "Normal": $DEV_NAME - $FRU_NAME.

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

20. Using a host based utility verify that the 6920 volumes are available to the host.

21. Repeat steps 2 through 20 for any remaining SIO combo cards to be installed.

    Note: Make sure that the new SIO combo card is being used by the customer before stopping I/O to the next card that will be converted.

22. Close the service processor and I/O panel and tighten the captive fasteners.

23. A new inventory will need to be created for the new SIO combo cards: Generate new inventory.

    a) Select the Generate button on the right.

    b) After the Generate New Inventory has completed, select the Save button on the right.

24. The revision level of the new cards must be checked to confirm compatibility: $DEV_NAME - $FRU_NAME.

    a) Select the Generate Upgrade Report button from the Revision Analysis Menu.

    b) Select OK in response to the pop-up screen.

    c) Select and apply any patches as required.

25. Disable the reserve cabinet(s) function.

    a) Release the cabinet(s).

    b) Select the Release Cabinet(s) button.