1. Exadata Server X11M Service Manual
  2. Servicing the Disk Backplane
  3. Install the 12-Drive Backplane

Install the 12-Drive Backplane

To install the 12-Drive backplane (DBP):

  1. Lower the 12-Drive backplane into the server, and position it to engage the standoff hooks [1 and 2].
    Figure showing the 12-Disk backplane being installed in the server.
  2. Using a Torx T15 screwdriver, tighten the right-side and left-side spring-mounted screws to secure the 12-Drive backplane to the chassis [3].
  3. Reconnect the cables to the disk backplane.
    1. Reconnect the DBP auxiliary signal cable to the 12-Drive backplane [4].
    2. Reconnect the two power cables to the disk backplane [5].
    3. Reconnect the three SAS cables to the 12-Drive backplane [6].

      To ensure proper SAS cable connections, see the SAS cabling reference table in Step 3 in Install SAS Storage Drive Cables.

  4. Return the server to operation.
    1. Install the fan tray.
    2. Install the fan modules.
    3. Install the air baffle.
    4. Install the server top cover.
    5. Install all storage drives into the storage drive cage.

      When reinstalling storage drives, start with the top row and go from left to right.

      See Install a Storage Drive.

    6. Return the server to the normal rack position.
    7. Reconnect the power cords to the power supplies, and power on the server.
    8. Verify that the power supply AC OK LED is lit.

    Note:

    IMPORTANT: When the disk backplane is replaced, the key identity properties (KIP) of the backplane is programmed by Oracle ILOM to contain the same KIP as the other quorum member components. If you removed other quorum member components, you might need to manually program the product serial number (PSN) into the new backplane. For more information, see FRU Key Identity Properties (KIP) Automated Update.