Contents
Back Panel Connector Locations ..............................................................  41
Configuring Serial Port Sharing ...............................................................  42
Server Operating System Names for the NVMe Storage Drives ...................... 44
Ethernet Device Naming ......................................................................... 45
MAC Address Mapping to Ethernet Ports ..................................................  45
Back Panel Pinhole Switches ................................................................... 46
Getting Help .................................................................................................  47
Contacting Support ................................................................................  47
Locating the Chassis Serial Number .........................................................  48
Auto Service Requests ...................................................................................  48
Preparing for Service ........................................................................................  51
Safety Precautions .........................................................................................  51
Safety Symbols .............................................................................................  52
Electrostatic Discharge Safety .......................................................................... 52
FRU Key Identity Properties (KIP) Automated Update ......................................... 53
Required Tools .............................................................................................. 54
Preparing the Server for Component Replacement ...............................................  54
Powering Down the Server .....................................................................  55
▼ Disconnect Cables From the Server .....................................................  61
▼ Extend the Server to the Maintenance Position ......................................  62
▼ Remove the Server From the Rack ......................................................  64
▼ Take Antistatic Measures ...................................................................  65
▼ Remove the Server Top Cover ............................................................  65
Servicing Storage Drives (CRU) ........................................................................  69
Storage Drives Hot-Plug Conditions .................................................................  69
Storage Drive Failure and RAID ......................................................................  70
Storage Drive Locations and Numbering ...........................................................  70
Removing and Replacing a Storage Drive ..........................................................  71
▼ Remove a Storage Drive .................................................................... 72
▼ Install a Storage Drive ......................................................................  74
Removing and Replacing an NVMe Storage Drive Using Oracle Solaris ..................  76
▼ Unmount an NVMe Storage Drive ......................................................  76
▼ Remove an NVMe Storage Drive ........................................................  77
▼ Verify Removal of an NVMe Storage Drive ..........................................  77
▼ Install an NVMe Storage Drive ..........................................................  77
6 Oracle Server X8-2L Service Manual • January 2021