APPENDIX
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Changing the Battery Backup Module
At some point, the LI-ION battery will no longer accept a charge
properly. LI-ION battery life expectancy is anywhere from ap-
proximately 1 to 5 years.
1. Shutdown the operating system properly. Make sure that
cache memory has been ushed.
2. Disconnect the BBM cable from J2 on the SAS RAID controller.
3. Disconnect the battery pack cable from JP2 on the BBM.
4. Install a new battery pack and connect the new battery pack
to JP2.
5. Connect the BBBM to J2 on the SAS controller.
6. Disable the write-back function from the McBIOS RAID man-
ager or McRAID storage manager .
Note:
Do not remove BBM while system is running.
Battery Functionality Test Procedure:
1. Writing amount of data into controller volume, about 5GB or
bigger.
2. Waiting for few seconds, power failed system by remove the
power cable
3. Check the battery status, make sure the D13 is bright light,
and battery beeps every few seconds.
4. Power on system, and press Tab/F6 to login controller.
5. Check the controller event log, make sure the event shows
controller boot up with power recovered.
BBM Specications
Mechanical
• Module Dimension (W x H x D)
37.3 x 13 x 81.6 mm
• BBM Connector
2 * 6 box header
Environmental
• Operating Temperature
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