Flash-Backed Write Cache Procedures; Flash-Backed Write Cache Module - HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Maintenance And Service Manual

Power up the recovery server. A 1759 POST message is displayed, stating that valid data was flushed
5.
from the cache. This data is now stored on the drives in the recovery server. You can now transfer the
drives (and controller, if one was used) to another server.

Flash-backed write cache procedures

Two types of procedures are provided for the FBWC option:
•
Removal and replacement of failed components:
Removing the cache module
o
Removing the capacitor pack
o
•
Recovery of cached data from a failed server
on page 52)
CAUTION:
module. Detaching the cable causes any unsaved data in the cache module to be lost.

Flash-backed write cache module

To remove the component:
CAUTION:
because the controller can malfunction and you can lose data. Also, do not transfer this cache
module to a different controller module, because you can lose data.
Back up all data.
1.
Close all applications.
2.
Power down the server (on page 26).
3.
CAUTION:
powered down and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system
does not erroneously mark the drives as failed when the server is powered up.
Extend the server from the rack (on page 27).
4.
Remove the access panel
5.
Remove the PCI riser cage
6.
If the existing cache module is connected to a capacitor pack, observe the FBWC module LEDs (on
7.
page 102):
If the amber LED is flashing, data is trapped in the cache. Restore system power, and restart this
o
procedure from step 1.
If the amber LED is not illuminated, remove the controller from the server, and then continue with the
o
next step.
Do not detach the cable that connects the battery pack or capacitor pack to the cache
Do not use this controller with cache modules designed for other controller models,
In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be
("Access panel" on page 31).
("PCI riser cage" on page 33)
("Recovering data from the battery-backed write
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cache"