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CHAPTER

4

Maintaining the Sun Fire V40z

Server

This chapter describes how to add, replace and configure components in the Sun Fire
V40z server after it has been set up.

Caution –

Before touching or replacing any component inside the server, disconnect
all external cables. If possible, place the server on a grounded electrostatic-discharge

(ESD) pad and ALWAYS wear a properly grounded, antistatic wrist strap.
For instructions on maintaining a Sun Fire V20z server, see Chapter 3.
This chapter contains the following sections:

“Tools and Supplies Needed” on page 4-1

“Powering Off the Server and Removing the Cover” on page 4-2

“Locations of Sun Fire V40z Components” on page 4-3

“Customer-Replaceable-Unit Replacement Procedures” on page 4-12

“Sun Fire V40z Indicators, Switches and Jumpers” on page 4-78
To determine and isolate a faulty component, refer to the

Sun Fire V20z and Sun Fire
V40z Servers—Troubleshooting Techniques and Diagnostics Guide

(817-7184).

4.1 Tools and Supplies Needed

#2 crosshead screwdriver

Antistatic wrist strap

Alcohol pads (for CPU replacement only)