Quantum DXi6900

Chapter 3: FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures
Replacing the Node Integrated Storage Controller Battery
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Replacing the
Integrated Storage
Controller Battery
This section describes how to remove and replace the integrated storage
controller battery in the DXi6900 G1 Node.
Caution: Use appropriate ESD precautions, including the use of a
grounding strap, when performing this procedure.
Removing and replacing the integrated storage controller battery in the
Node includes the following steps:
• Identifying a Failed Integrated Storage Controller Battery
• Removing a Failed Integrated Storage Controller Battery
• Installing a Replacement Integrated Storage Controller Battery
Identifying a Failed Integrated Storage Controller Battery
The integrated storage controller (Dell PERC H710) in the DXi6900 G1
Node includes a battery that protects the RAID controller during power
failures. The battery allows the RAID controller to store any cached data
until power can be restored.
To identify a failed integrated storage controller battery:
1 Access the remote management console (see Accessing Remote
Management on page 25).
2 Navigate to the Status > Hardware > Details > Storage Arrays
page.
3 Under Storage Arrays, click a0, and then click Batteries and note
the PERC H710 battery status below (see
Figure 87).