Bull NovaScale 9006 User manual

NovaScale 9006 Server
VGA Kit
Service Sheet
NOVASCALE
REFERENCE
86 A7 82FB 00
September 2009

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Servicing the VGA Kit 1
Servicing the VGA Kit
The VGA Kit is located on the Dummy CSI Interconnect Board (DSIB) (E) inside the server
drawer. This kit allows the connection of a VGA Cable to the DSIB board.
Figure 1. Locating the VGA kit
WARNING
This component is NOT hot-swappable.
Note This intervention is performed with the server drawer in the Servicing Position, as
explained below.
Required Tools
M3 Torx screwdriver
Estimated Intervention Time
30 minutes

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Procedure
1. Unpack the new component on a clean ESD-protected work surface.
2. Open the cabinet front door.
3. Power down the server drawer.
4. Open the cabinet rear door.
5. Disconnect the related cables (rear).
6. Place the Server Drawer in the Servicing Position.
1. From the rear of the cabinet, check that all cables connected to the server drawer are
clearly labeled at both ends. Label any cables that lack identification.
2. Extend the two red cable hanger stop pins and turn 90° to lock them into position.
Figure 2. Extending cable hanger stop pins

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3. From the front of the cabinet, release the two captive screws securing the server drawer
to the cabinet rack (A).
Figure 3. Server drawer rack fixture screws
4. Slowly pull the server drawer forward until the rails are fully extended and locked, taking
care not to snag or loosen connected cables.
Figure 4. Server drawer in the servicing position

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7. Unlock/Open the Front Cover.
1. Press the 2 locking studs (A) on each side of the server drawer to unlock the front cover.
2. Raise the front cover to an angle of 45°.
Figure 5. Front cover raised
8. Remove the Front Cover.
Slide the raised front cover upward and remove it.
Figure 6. Removing the front cover

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9. Remove the Rear Cover.
1. Slide the rear cover backwards.
Figure 7. Removing the rear cover
2. Lift up and away from the server drawer to remove it.

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10. Disconnect the Rear Right Cable Bundle.
mportant Check that all cables are correctly labeled before disconnecting.
The rear right cable bundle comprises the following cables:
•ILB-PDB 3.3V STBY Cable
•ILB-HDX Signal Cable
•PDB_ILB 12V Cable
•PDB_MTB 12V Cable
1. Remove the PCI separator, if required.
Figure 8. Removing the PCI separator

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2. Disconnect the cables from the boards:
-PDB_ILB 12V Cable (A) from the ILB
-ILB-PDB 3.3V STBY Cable (B) from the ILB
-ILB-HDX Signal Cable (C) from the ILB
-PDB_MTB 12V Cable (D) from the MTB
Figure 9. Disconnecting the rear right cables
3. Place the cables outside the server drawer. If necessary, free the cables by unclipping the
cable straps.

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11. Disconnect the Rear Left Cable Bundle.
mportant Check that all cables are correctly labeled before disconnecting.
The rear left cable bundle comprises the following cables:
•PDB_MTB 12V Cable
•ILB-PDB 3.3V STBY Cable
•LCP-ILB Mixed Cable
•ILB-HDX Signal Cable
•2 x ILB-HDX SATA Cable
1. Remove the PCI separator, if required.
Figure 10. Removing the PCI separator

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2. Disconnect the cables from the boards:
-PDB_MTB 12V Cable (A) from the MTB
-ILB-HDX Signal Cable (B) from the ILB
-LCP-ILB Mixed Cable (C) from the ILB
-ILB-PDB 3.3V STBY Cable (D) from the ILB
Figure 11. Disconnecting the rear left cables
3. Place the cables outside the server drawer. If necessary, free the cables by unclipping the
cable straps.

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12. Disconnect the VGA Cable
Disconnect the VGA Cable (A) from the ILB board (B).
Figure 12. Disconnecting the VGA Cable
13. Remove the DSIB.
1. Loosen the two large screws(A) securing the DSIB to the rear of the server drawer
alternatively, beginning with the screwdriver and ending manually.
Figure 13. Removing the DSIB board

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2. Carefully pull the board out of the server drawer.
mportant The DSIB board is secured to the rear of the server drawer by a
tenon-mortise device. Take care not to damage connectors when removing
the board.
14. Servicing the VGA Kit
With the T10 TORX screwdriver, unscrew the 4 M3 screws (A) to remove the VGA bracket
from the DSIB board.
Figure 14. Unmounting the DSIB VGA kit
15. Install the VGA kit
Tighten the 4 M3 screws (A) to secure the VGA bracket on the DSIB board.
Figure 15. Installing the VGA Kit

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16. Install the DSIB.
1. Align the board with the rear of the server drawer. The locking flap(A) on the rear panel
of the server drawer enters the dedicated opening in the DSIB board(B).
Figure 16. Aligning the DSIB board
2. Allow the board to swivel, taking care that the three tenons(B) on the DSIB stiffener enter
the three corresponding mortises on the rear(A) panel of the server drawer. Carefully
push the assembly to the rear of the server drawer if the connectors do not fit
immediately.
Figure 17. Securing the DSIB board

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3. Tighten the two large screws(A) alternatively, beginning manually and ending with the
screwdriver, until all the connectors are plugged in and the board is locked into place.
Figure 18. Locking the DSIB board
17. Connect the VGA Cable
Connect the VGA Cable (A) to the ILB board (B). A foolproofing device prevents cabling
errors.
Figure 19. Connecting the VGA Cable

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18. Connect the Rear Left Cable Bundle.
The rear left cable bundle comprises the following cables:
•PDB_MTB 12V Cable
•ILB-PDB 3.3V STBY Cable
•LCP-ILB Mixed Cable
•ILB-HDX Signal Cable
•2 x ILB-HDX SATA Cable
1. Route the cables as shown in the following figure.
mportant Comply with the cable placement shown in the figure. It will be easier to
adjust and close the cable straps.
Figure 20. Routing the rear left cables
2. Close the cable straps to secure the cables into place.

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3. Connect the cables to their related boards, as shown in the following figures:
a. Step 1:
.PDB_MTB 12V Cable(A) to the MTB
.ILB-HDX Signal Cable(B) to the ILB
.LCP-ILB Mixed Cable(C) to the ILB
b. Step 2: ILB-PDB 3.3V STBY Cable(D) to the ILB
Figure 21. Connecting the rear left cables
Figure 22. Connecting the 3.3V ILB cable

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c. Step 3: ILB-HDX SATA Cables
.Instructions for SATA disks:
Connect cables(E) and (F) to the SATA 0 and 1 connectors on the ILB board. To
facilitate cable placement, release the second ILB-HDX SATA Cable from the second
cable strap.
Figure 23. Connecting SATA disk cables
.Instructions for SAS disks:
Connect cables(E) and (F) to the rear of the PCIe SAS card, taking care to connect
cable(E) cable to the 0-3 port connector and cable (F) to the 4-7 port connector.
To facilitate cable placement, release the second ILB-HDX SATA Cable from the
second cable strap.
Figure 24. Connecting SAS disk cables

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4. Add the PCIe separator, if required.
Figure 25. Adding the PCI separator
19. Connect the Rear Right Cable Bundle.
The rear right cable bundle comprises the following cables:
-ILB-PDB 3.3V STBY Cable
-ILB-HDX Signal Cable
-PDB_ILB 12V Cable
-PDB_MTB 12V Cable
1. Route the cables as shown in the following figure, taking care to route the ILB-PDB 3.3V
STBY Cable and ILB-HDX SATA Cable behind the PDB_ILB 12V Cable and the PDB_MTB
12V Cable.
mportant Comply with the cable placement shown in the figure. It will be easier to
adjust and close the cable straps.
Figure 26. Routing the rear right cables

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2. Close the cable straps to secure the cables into place.
Figure 27. Mounting of a cable clip
3. Connect the cables to their related boards:
-PDB_ILB 12V Cable (A) to the ILB
-ILB-PDB 3.3V STBY Cable (B) to the ILB
-ILB-HDX Signal Cable (C) to the ILB
-PDB_MTB 12V Cable (D) to the MTB
Figure 28. Connecting the rear right cables