11 replacing a hard disk drive backplane, Replacing a hard disk drive backplane – Sun Microsystems Sun Fire X4100 User Manual

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Sun Fire X4100 and Sun Fire X4200 Servers Service Manual • June 2006

3.4.11

Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Backplane

Follow these steps to remove and replace the HDD backplane.

Note –

This component is a FRU and should be replaced only by qualified service

technicians. Contact your Sun Service representative for assistance.

TABLE 3-11

lists the qualified part numbers for this component. These part numbers

are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable
components, product updates, and downloads, see the following URL:

http://www.sun.com/servers/entry/x4100/downloads.jsp

1. Power off the server as described in

Section 3.2.1, “Powering Off the Server” on

page 3-2

.

2. If the server is in a rack, slide it far enough from the rack so that you can remove

the main cover and front cover. If you cannot safely view and access the
component, remove the server from the rack.

3. Remove the main cover as described in

Section 3.2.2, “Removing the Main Cover”

on page 3-3

.

4. Remove the front bezel as described in

Section 3.2.3, “Removing the Front Bezel”

on page 3-4

.

Note –

Always unfasten the bezel’s securing screw before removing the bezel.

5. Remove the front cover as described in

Section 3.2.4, “Removing the Front Cover”

on page 3-5

.

6. Label the HDDs with adhesive notes or another method so that you will know

where to reinstall them at the end of the procedure.

Note –

When you replace the HDDs to their bays, you must return each HDD to the

bay from which it was removed. Use an adhesive note or another method to
temporarily label the HDDs after you remove them.

TABLE 3-11

Sun Fire X4100 Supported HDD Backplane Part Numbers

Component

Part Number

Hard disk drive backplane (for Sun Fire X4100)

501-6919

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