Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler (Bbwce) - HP ProLiant DL585 User Manual

Hardware Options Installation

Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler (BBWCE)

Features of the BBWCE include:
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Protects against hard boot, power, controller, or system board failures
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Provides up to 64-MB write cache memory protection (cache memory located on
the 5i Plus Memory Module)
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Fully transportable to another ProLiant DL585 server in the data center
NOTE: In order to easily transport protected cache data to another ProLiant DL585
server, remove the BBWCE and the 5i Plus Memory Module simultaneously. The BBWCE
and 5i Plus Memory Module are connected to each other using a short cable.
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Battery charge up to 72 hours
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Battery life up to 3 years
The NiMH batteries in the battery module are continuously recharged through a
trickle charging process whenever the system power is on. Under normal operating
conditions, the battery module lasts 3 years before replacement is necessary.
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