Checking the battery
Before you begin
• Confirm that the storage system power is turned on.
• Confirm that the red STATUS LED for the backup module containing the
battery to be replaced is blinking.
• The power supply is operating normally.
• You have readBattery replacement guidelines on page 311.
• You have read the precautions supplied by the battery manufacturer and
understand the procedure for your battery.
Procedure
1. Start the maintenance utility.
2. In the Maintenance Utility window, click Hardware > Controller
Chassis.
3. In the Controller Chassis window, click the BKMFs tab.
4. To display the most recent status of the battery, click Refresh.
5. Confirm that the status of the battery to be replaced is Warning.
122 Replacing a battery
Service Guide for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models