Oracle X8-2L Service Manual

Identify and Remove an M.2 Flash SSD
Identify and Remove an M.2 Flash SSD
In the standard Oracle Server X8-2L configuration, the flash riser board contains an M.2 flash
SSD in socket SSD0.
1.
Prepare the server for service.
a.
Extend the server into maintenance position.
See “Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position” on page 62.
b.
Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist, and then to a metal area on the
chassis.
See “Take Antistatic Measures” on page 65.
c.
Remove the server top cover.
See “Remove the Server Top Cover” on page 65.
2.
Identify and note the location of the failed M.2 flash SSD by pressing the Fault
Remind button on the motherboard.
See “Using the Server Fault Remind Button” on page 127.
Failed SSDs are identified with a corresponding amber LED that is lit on the flash riser board.
■
If the SSD fault LED is off, then the SSD is operating properly.
■
If the SSD fault LED is on (amber), then the SSD is failed and should be replaced [1].
Servicing the Internal M.2 Flash SSDs (CRU) 103

Oracle X8-2L Specifications

General

Brand	Oracle
Model	X8-2L
Category	Server
Language	English

Summary

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Troubleshooting Server Component Hardware Faults

Provides maintenance information and procedures to troubleshoot and repair server hardware issues.

Troubleshooting With Diagnostic Tools

Details diagnostic tools and features to help isolate component problems and monitor system status.

Troubleshooting Server Component Hardware Faults

Troubleshooting Server Hardware Faults

Explains server hardware faults, including LED indicators and ILOM event logs.

Troubleshooting Using the Server Front and Back Panel Status Indicators

Describes status indicators (LEDs) on the server's front and back panels for troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting System Cooling Issues

Addresses overtemperature and hardware-related issues impacting server cooling.

Troubleshooting Power Issues

Provides a table to troubleshoot server power-on issues.

Troubleshooting Using the Server Front and Back Panel Status Indicators

Server System-Level Status Indicators

Describes system-level status indicators (LEDs) on the front and back panels.

Troubleshooting With Diagnostic Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Lists diagnostic tools available for server troubleshooting, from validation suites to event logs.

Preparing for Service

Powering Down the Server

Power Down the Server Gracefully Using the Oracle ILOM CLI

Power Down the Server Gracefully Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface

Power Down the Server Gracefully Using the On/Standby Button

Power Down the Server for Immediate Shutdown Using the Oracle ILOM CLI

Power Down the Server for Immediate Shutdown Using the Oracle ILOM Web Interface

Power Down the Server for Immediate Shutdown Using the On/Standby Button

Servicing Storage Drives (CRU)

Removing and Replacing a Storage Drive

Describes how to remove and replace an HDD or SSD storage drive.

Removing and Replacing an NVMe Storage Drive Using Oracle Solaris

Provides procedures for removing and replacing NVMe drives in Oracle Solaris.

Removing and Replacing an NVMe Storage Drive Using Oracle Linux

Provides procedures for removing and replacing NVMe drives in Oracle Linux.

Removing and Replacing an NVMe Storage Drive Using Microsoft Windows Server

Provides procedures for removing and replacing NVMe drives in Microsoft Windows Server.

Remove a Storage Drive

Install a Storage Drive

Removing and Replacing an NVMe Storage Drive Using Oracle Solaris

Power On an NVMe Storage Drive and Attach a Device Driver

Details powering on an NVMe drive and attaching a device driver.

Removing and Replacing an NVMe Storage Drive Using Oracle Linux

Unmount an NVMe Storage Drive

Details steps to unmount an NVMe storage drive in Oracle Linux.

Verify Operation of an NVMe Storage Drive

Explains how to verify that an NVMe drive is operating properly.

Removing and Replacing an NVMe Storage Drive Using Microsoft Windows Server

Remove an NVMe Storage Drive

Provides procedure to physically remove an NVMe storage drive from the server.

Install an NVMe Storage Drive

Provides procedure to physically install an NVMe storage drive into the server.

Servicing Fan Modules (CRU)

Remove a Fan Module

Details procedures for removing a fan module from the server.

Install a Fan Module

Servicing Power Supplies (CRU)

Remove a Power Supply

Details procedures for removing a power supply unit (PSU) from the server.

Install a Power Supply

Details procedures for installing a power supply unit (PSU) into the server.

Servicing the Internal M.2 Flash SSDs (CRU)

Remove a Flash Riser Board

Install a Flash Riser Board

Identify and Remove an M.2 Flash SSD

Details how to identify and remove a failed M.2 flash SSD from its riser board.

Install an M.2 Flash SSD

Details how to install an M.2 flash SSD onto its riser board.

Servicing an Internal USB Flash Drive (CRU)

Remove an Internal USB Flash Drive

Install an Internal USB Flash Drive

Servicing the Air Baffle (CRU)

Servicing the DIMMs (CRU)

Populating DIMMs for Optimal System Performance

Identify and Remove a DIMM

Details how to identify and remove a failed DIMM.

Install a DIMM

Details how to install a DIMM into the server.

Servicing PCIe Cards (CRU)

Remove a PCIe Card

Provides procedures for removing a PCIe card from the server.

Install a PCIe Card

Provides procedures for installing a PCIe card into the server.

Servicing the Battery (CRU)

Remove the Battery

Install the Battery

Servicing Processors (FRU)

Identify and Remove a Processor

Details how to identify and remove a processor from the server.

Install a Processor

Details how to install a processor into the server.

Servicing the Disk Backplane (FRU)

Remove the Disk Backplane

Install the Disk Backplane

Servicing the Front LED Indicator Module (FRU)

Servicing the Temperature Sensor (FRU)

Servicing the Internal HBA Card (FRU) and HBA Super Capacitor (CRU)

Remove the Internal HBA Card and HBA Super Capacitor

Install the Internal HBA Card and HBA Super Capacitor

Servicing SAS Cables (FRU)

Servicing NVMe Cables (FRU)

Verify NVMe Cable Connections

Servicing the Motherboard Assembly (FRU)

Remove the Motherboard Assembly

Install the Motherboard Assembly

Returning the Server to Operation

Power On the Server

Setting Up BIOS Configuration Parameters

Verify BIOS Factory Default Settings

Select a Temporary Boot Device

Monitoring Components and Identifying SNMP Messages

Monitoring Component Health and Faults Using Oracle ILOM

Explains how to view component health and faults using Oracle ILOM interfaces.

Monitoring System Components

Monitoring System Components