Remove SAS Expander Cable
198 Oracle Database Appliance Service Manual • June 2017
Remove SAS Expander Cable
Note - Information in this appendix does NOT apply to Oracle Database Appliance X3-
2, Oracle Database Appliance X4-2, Oracle Database Appliance X5-2 or Oracle Database
Appliance X6 series. Refer to the preceding chapters in this document for information on
servicing those systems.
This section describes removing the SAS expander cable from Oracle Database Appliance
Version 1.
1.
Prepare the server node for service.
a.
Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
See “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention
Measures” on page 112.
b.
Remove the server node from the system.
Power is removed from the server node when you remove it from the system. See
“Removing Server Nodes From the System Chassis” on page 113.
c.
Remove the server node top cover.
See “Removing the Server Node Top Cover” on page 114.
d.
Remove the PCIe riser.
See “Remove PCIe Riser From Server Nodes” on page 144.
2.
Disconnect the SAS expander cable and remove it from the server node.
a.
Loosen the three green, captive Phillips screws that secure the server
node's front cover and remove the cover [1].
b.
Disconnect both cable connectors from the motherboard and remove the
cable [2].