Oracle Database Appliance User Manual

Remove PCIe Card Cables From Primary HBA PCIe Card
124 Oracle Database Appliance Service Manual • February 2016
Servicing the PCIe Card Cables (FRU)
The Oracle Database Appliance (original version) PCIe card cables are used to connect the
internal PCIe card, the primary HBA and a riser-mounted PCIe card, and the secondary HBA to
the motherboard. See the following sections for instructions.
The PCIe card cables are FRUs and can only be replaced by an Oracle-qualified service
technician.
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“Remove PCIe Card Cables From Primary HBA PCIe Card” on page 124
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“Install PCIe Card Cables for Primary HBA PCIe Card” on page 125
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“Remove PCIe Card Cables From Secondary HBA PCIe Card” on page 126
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“Install PCIe Card Cables for Secondary HBA PCIe Card” on page 127
Remove PCIe Card Cables From Primary HBA PCIe Card
1.
Prepare the server node for service.
a.
Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
See “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention Measures” on page 34.
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 34.
c.
Remove the server node top cover.
See “Removing the Server Node Top Cover” on page 35.
2.
Disconnect the primary HBA PCIe card cables and remove them 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 the two cables from the primary HBA PCIe card and remove the
cables [2].

Oracle Database Appliance Specifications

General

Product Type	Database Appliance
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Storage Type	SSD
RAID Support	RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
Storage Expansion	Yes
Maximum Disk Drives	Varies by model (e.g., 12, 18, 36)