Disabling and Enabling the BBU in the Router
When the BBU discharge is disabled by the backup-battery inhibit discharge command, the BBU does
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not charge, even if it is connected to AC power. The BBU discharge must be enabled by the
backup-battery un-inhibit discharge command, and the BBU connected to AC power, for the BBU to
charge.
To enable the BBU discharge in a Cisco CG-OS router:
Connect the router to an AC power source.
Step 1
Enter the backup-battery un-inhibit discharge EXEC command:
Step 2
CGR1240# battery-backup un-inhibit discharge
For more information, see the
Enabling the BBU Discharge in a Cisco IOS Router
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Enable the BBU discharge—for example, if a BBU is in a disabled state after storage, shipping or
transportation.
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When the BBU discharge is disabled by the backup charge-discharge disable command, the BBU does
not charge, even if it is connected to AC power. The BBU discharge must be enabled by the backup
charge-discharge enable command, and the BBU connected to AC power, for the BBU to charge.
To enable the BBU discharge in a Cisco IOS router:
Step 1
Connect the router to an AC power source.
Step 2
Enter the backup charge-discharge enable EXEC command:
CGR1240# battery charge-discharge enable
For more information, see the
Enabling the BBU Operation in a Cisco CG-OS Router
Enable the BBU operation—for example, after a replacement BBU is placed in an installed and
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operational router.
To enable the BBU operation in a Cisco CG-OS router:
Step 1
Connect the router to an AC power source.
Enter the backup-battery enable EXEC command:
Step 2
CGR1240# backup-battery enable
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Installing Battery Backup Units
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