5-20 Sun Fire X4450 Server Service Manual • November 2009
5.8.1 Removing Drive Cables in a SAS Configuration
To remove drive cables in a SAS configuration.
1. Prepare the server for service.
a. Power off the server.
See Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3.
b. Disconnect the power cord (or cords) from the power supply (or supplies).
See Section 2.4, “Powering Off the Server” on page 2-3.
c. Slide the server out of the rack.
See Section 2.5, “Extending the Server to the Maintenance Position” on
page 2-5.
d. Attach an antistatic wrist strap.
See Section 2.7, “Performing Electrostatic Discharge and Antistatic Prevention
Measures” on page 2-9.
e. Remove the top cover.
See Section 2.8, “Removing the Top Cover” on page 2-11.
2. Remove the memory tray.
See Section 4.2.1, “Removing the Memory Tray” on page 4-11.
3. Remove the air duct.
See Section 4.4.1, “Removing the Air Duct” on page 4-17.
4. Remove the memory tray support bracket from the power supply bay wall.
5. Remove the fan modules.
See Section 3.3.4, “Removing a Fan Module” on page 3-12.
6. Remove the fan power boards.
See Section 5.1.1, “Removing a Fan Power Board” on page 5-2.
7. Untwist the cable tiedowns to release the cables.
8. Remove each cable at the drives backplane by depressing the latch and then
pulling out the connector. (
FIGURE 5-14)
9. Disconnect each cable at the SAS HBA card by depressing the latch and then
pulling out the connector.
10. Pull the cables through the mid-wall.
Avoid damaging the air blocker.
To Next Page
Loading...
