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Oracle F320 Flash Card Service Overview
The Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe Card requires no periodic maintenance. For data
protection, the Oracle F320 Flash Card is equipped with energy storage components that allow
it to complete buffered writes to the persistent flash storage in case of a sudden power loss.
These energy storage components are designed for the life of the Oracle F320 Flash Card and
do not require periodic maintenance.
Note - Your server chassis might contain a card carrier or other configuration. Refer to the
servers service manual for PCIe card removal and replacement instructions.
Note -
Refer to the server documentation for additional Oracle F320 Flash Card service and
firmware download information.
Component Serviceability
The following service actions can be performed on an Oracle F320 Flash Card.
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Unmount an NVMe Storage Drive
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Remove an NVMe Storage Drive From the Server
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Verify Removal of an NVMe Storage Drive
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Install an NVMe Storage Drive in the Server
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Power On an NVMe Storage Drive and Attach a Device Driver
Refer to the server documentation for additional service information.
Components are either hot serviceable or cold serviceable. Hot service capability allows you
to safely remove this component while the server is running after a device orderly shutdown.
The Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe Card supports PCIe presence detect and link-up detect.
Cold service capability requires a powered off state, so you need to remove power from the
server.
Components are designated either CRU (customer-replaceable unit) or FRU (field-replaceable
unit). CRU service capability allows trained technicians and authorized field service personnel
to service this component. FRU service capability allows only authorized service personnel to
service this component.
Caution -
Hazardous voltages are present. Disconnect the server from the main power and from
any networks before servicing the card to avoid electrical shock.
The following table lists the serviceability of NVMe components and directs you to
replacement instructions.
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