Replace Oracle F160 Flash Card (Server Power-Off)
Caution -
Hazardous voltages are present. To reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to
personal health, follow the instructions.
Note -
Your server chassis might require a PCIe carrier extension for each installed Oracle Flash
Accelerator F160 PCIe Card to facilitate air flow. Your server chassis might contain a card
carrier or other configuration. Refer to the server's service manual for PCIe card removal and
replacement instructions.
The following task describes an example procedure. Follow the server's service manual detailed
instructions.
1.
Prepare the server operating system, as required, before you remove drives.
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Follow the server's service manual instructions for orderly shutdown during NVMe storage
drive insertion and removal service actions.
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Unmount the Oracle F160 Flash Cards. Refer to the server's service manual for instructions.
2.
Observe the status indicators (LEDs) on the rear panel of the server to verify
which Oracle F160 Flash Card in the server requires replacement.
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Amber (IO), Red (Fail), Yellow (Pre-fail), Green (operational) See
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If necessary, make a note of where the PCIe cards are installed.
3.
Prepare the server for service.
Refer to the server's service manual for instructions.
Caution -
Hazardous voltages are present. Disconnect the server from the main power and from
any networks before installing the card to avoid electrical shock.
a.
Remove the server from active operation.
Caution -
Possible data loss. Exceeding the maximum number of Oracle 1.6TB NVMe PCIe
Flash Cards or placing cards in unsupported slots results in host platform error report and
shutdown.
b.
Turn off the server.
Power down the system.
c.
Disconnect all power cords from the server power supplies.
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