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8. Reinstall the RAID Controller.
See “Replacing a RAID Controller” on page 237.
This completes the fan replacement procedure.
Replacing the Cache Battery
A cache battery or Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is optional on VessRAID. If your
system has a cache battery, it is located inside the RAID Controller. The battery
assembly is replaced as a unit.
To replace the cache battery:
1. Verify that the Battery LED is amber or red. See Figure 5.
Figure 5. VessRAID enclosure LEDs
2. Shut down the VessRAID. See “Shutting Down the Subsystem” on page 91
or page 204.
3. Shut down the VessRAID and remove the RAID Controller.
See “Replacing a RAID Controller” on page 237.
Cautions
• Try reconditioning the battery before you replace it. See
page 103 or page 153 for more information.
• If power service has failed, do not remove the RAID Controller
if the Dirty Cache LED is lighted. See Figure 5. Wait until
power service is restored.
• Only a qualified technician should perform this procedure.
• You must shut down the VessRAID subsystem before you
can perform this procedure.
• Installing the wrong replacement battery can result in an
explosion.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions that
come with the battery.
Battery LED
Dirty Cache LED
Status LED