Oracle F160 Flash Card Service Overview
status indicators on the card bracket to indicate activity, drive health, and status. See
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The Oracle Flash Accelerator F160 PCIe Card requires no periodic maintenance. For data
protection, the Oracle F160 Flash Card is designed with energy storage components 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 F160 Flash Card and do not require
periodic maintenance.
Note -
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.
Note -
Refer to the server documentation for additional Oracle F160 Flash Card service and
firmware download information.
Component Serviceability
The following service actions can be performed on an Oracle F160 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. 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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Oracle Flash Accelerator F160 PCIe Card User Guide • April 2016