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- Page 1 USER’S GUIDE ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly M a y 2 0 1 3 IBM P/N: 00D2442...
- Page 2 Second Edition (May 2013) Copyright © 2013 by LSI Corporation. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
- Page 3 This document assumes that you are familiar with installing add-in boards to computers. The people who benefit from this book are: • End users who need to install the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly on a ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller. • Engineers and managers who are evaluating BBU products for possible use with ServeRAID controllers.
- Page 4 • Chapter 4, Battery Backup Unit Specifications, has complete technical information and specifications for the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly. Related Publications ServeRAID-MR Device Driver Installation User’s Guide IBM Document Number: 46M1382 This document explains how to install the ServeRAID device driver for your operating system.
- Page 5 Important: These notices provide information or advice that might help you avoid inconvenient or problem situations. Attention: These notices indicate potential damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage might occur. CAUTION: These statements indicate situations that can be potentially hazardous to you.
- Page 6 Note: Use the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly with UL-listed Information Technology Equipment (ITE) products only. Preface...
- Page 7 DANGER When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions: Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Connect power to this unit only with the provided power cord. Do not use the provided power cord for any other product.
- Page 8 CAUTION: The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn. Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly Control- 2.1.1 Installing the battery assembly Directly on a ServeRAID SAS/SATA Controller Connecting the Battery Assembly to a ServeRAID Controller Re-... - Page 10 Battery Assembly Specifications Battery Life and Data Retention Time Contents...
- Page 11 SAS/SATA Controller Installing the ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA Controller Connecting the Daughtercard to the ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA Controller Installing the ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA Controller Connecting the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly Remotely to the Controller 2-11 First Controller Properties Screen Second Controller Properties Screen...
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- Page 13 Tables Display BBU Information Display BBU Status Information Display BBU Capacity Information Display BBU Design Parameters Display Current BBU Properties Start BBU Learning Cycle Place Battery in Low-Power Storage Mode Set BBU Properties Specifications Reference Data Retention Times Contents xiii...
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- Page 15 Chapter 1 Introduction IBM provides the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly for use with its high-performance ServeRAID SAS/SATA controllers. The battery backup unit protects the integrity of the cached data on by providing backup power if there is a complete AC power failure or a brief power outage.
- Page 16 The ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly has built-in functionality to charge the battery pack automatically and to communicate battery status information such as voltage, temperature, and current, to the host computer system.
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Page 17: Installing The Serveraid M5000 Series Battery Assembly
Chapter 2 Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly This chapter explains how to install the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly on your ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller. Attention: Electrostatic discharge can damage the iBBU and the ServeRAID SAS/SATA controller on which it is installed. - Page 18 Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly Controller You can mount the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly mounts directly or remotely (using a supplied 12-inch cable) to the following ServeRAID SAS/SATA controllers: – ServeRAID-M5014/M5015 SAS/SATA controller – ServeRAID-M5025 SAS/SATA controller –...
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Page 19: Serveraid M5000 Series Battery Assembly
Warranty and Support Information document for the replacement battery part number and battery-disposal instructions. If the controller is already installed in a computer, follow these steps to remove it before you install the battery assembly: Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly Controller... - Page 20 3. Hold the daughtercard for the battery assembly so that the battery side is up and the J5 connector lines up with the J1 BBU connector on the ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA controller, as shown in Figure 2.2. Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly...
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Page 21: Installing The Battery Assembly On The Serveraid-Mr10M Sas/Sata Controller
Caution: Never apply pressure to the battery assembly when you insert the controller. Instead, press down only on the top edge of the controller, as shown in Figure 2.3. Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly Controller... -
Page 22: Installing The Serveraid-Mr10M Sas/Sata Controller
Connecting the Battery Assembly to a ServeRAID Controller Remotely This section contains the procedures used to connect the battery assembly remotely to the controller. Perform the following tasks to connect the battery assembly remotely to the controller: Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly... - Page 23 – Remove the controller from the computer – Mount the daughtercard to the controller – Mount the iBBU to the chassis – Re-install the controller – Connect the controller to the remote iBBU using the 12-inch cable and daughtercard (the battery backup unit must be mounted inside the chassis within 10 inches of the controller) Note: Because server and workstation chassis vary from vendor...
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Page 24: Connecting The Daughtercard To The Serveraid-Mr10M Sas/Sata Controller
Connecting the Daughtercard to the ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA Controller Follow these steps to install the controller in the computer. Step 1. Insert the controller in a PCI Express slot on the motherboard, as shown in Figure 2.5. Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly... -
Page 25: Installing The Serveraid-Mr10M Sas/Sata Controller
Step 2. Press down gently but firmly to seat the card correctly in the slot. Step 3. Secure the controller to the computer chassis with the bracket screw. Note: Refer to your computer documentation for information about the PCI Express slot. Figure 2.5 Installing the ServeRAID-MR10M SAS/SATA Controller Follow these steps to connect the cable between the daughtercard on the... - Page 26 Step 5. Attach the cables, as needed, to the connectors on the controller. Step 6. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords. Step 7. Turn on the power to the computer. 2-10 Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly...
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Page 27: Connecting The Serveraid M5000 Series Battery Assembly Remotely To The Controller
Figure 2.6 Connecting the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly Remotely to the Controller Important: See the ServeRAID-MR Software User’s Guide for information about running the configuration utility and installing software drivers. Connecting the Battery Assembly to a ServeRAID Controller Remotely... - Page 28 2-12 Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly...
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Page 29: Using The Battery Backup Unit
• Section 3.1, “Monitoring the Battery Assembly with the MegaRAID Configuration Utilities” • Section 3.2, “Replacing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly” • Section 3.3, “Transferring Cached Data from a Failed Controller” • Section 3.4, “Resolving a Configuration Mismatch”... -
Page 30: Monitoring The Battery Assembly With The Megaraid Configuration Utilities
install a new battery assembly, the battery recharge cycle counter for the battery assembly is automatically set to zero. Note: For optimal performance, replace the battery assembly once a year. This chapter describes only the battery assembly-related features of the MegaRAID configuration utility programs. -
Page 31: First Controller Properties Screen
Figure 3.1 First Controller Properties Screen 4. Click Next to view the second Controller Properties screen. The second Controller Properties screen appears, as shown in Figure 3.2. The Battery Backup field at the top left of the screen indicates whether the battery backup assembly is present. Monitoring the Battery Assembly with the MegaRAID Configuration Utilities 3-3... -
Page 32: Second Controller Properties Screen
Figure 3.2 Second Controller Properties Screen 5. Click Present in the Battery Backup field. The Battery Module screen appears, as shown in Figure 3.3. This screen contains the following information: – Battery information – Design information – Capacity information – Auto Learn properties Using the Battery Backup Unit... -
Page 33: Battery Module Screen
Figure 3.3 Battery Module Screen Most of the Battery Module properties are view-only and are self- explanatory. In the lower right corner of the screen are the Auto Learn options. A learning cycle is a battery calibration operation performed by the controller periodically to determine the condition of the battery. -
Page 34: Monitoring The Battery Assembly With The Megacli Utility
3.1.2 Monitoring the Battery Assembly with the MegaCLI Utility You can use the MegaCLI commands in this section to monitor the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly and to select the settings for battery backup unit (BBU)-related options. 3.1.2.1 Display BBU Information Use the command in Table 3.1... -
Page 35: Display Bbu Status Information
Table 3.2 Display BBU Status Information Convention MegaCli -AdpBbuCmd -GetBbuStatus –aN|-a0,1,2|-aALL Description Displays complete information about the BBU status, such as the temperature and voltage. The information displays in the following formats: BBU Status for Adapter: xx Battery Type: XXXXXX(string) Voltage: xx mV Current: xx mA Temperature: xx C°... -
Page 36: Display Bbu Design Parameters
Table 3.3 Display BBU Capacity Information (Cont.) Description Displays BBU capacity information. The information displays in the following format: BBU Capacity Info for Adapter: x Relative State of Charge: xx% Absolute State of Charge: xx% Remaining Capacity: xx mAh Full Charge Capacity: xx mAh Run Time to Empty: xxx Min Average Time to Empty: xxx Min Average Time to Full: xxx Min... -
Page 37: Start Bbu Learning Cycle
Table 3.5 Display Current BBU Properties (Cont.) Description Displays current properties of the BBU. The information displays in the following formats: BBU Properties for Adapter: x Auto Learn Period: xxx Sec Next Learn Time: xxxx Sec Learn Delay Interval: xx Hours Auto-Learn Mode: Warn via Event/Disabled/Enabled 3.1.2.6 Start BBU Learning Cycle... -
Page 38: Monitoring The Battery Assembly With Megaraid Stor
Table 3.8 Set BBU Properties (Cont.) Description Sets the BBU properties on the selected controller(s) after reading from the file. The information displays in the following formats: autoLearnPeriod = 1800Sec nextLearnTime = 12345678Sec Seconds past 1/1/2000 learnDelayInterval = 24hours Not greater than 7 days autoLearnMode = 0 0 –... -
Page 39: Battery Assembly Operations
battery learn cycles, enable automatic learn cycles. To choose manual battery learn cycles, disable automatic learn cycles. If you enable automatic learn cycles, you can delay the start of the learn cycles for up to 168 hours (7 days). If you disable automatic learn cycles, you can start the learn cycles manually, and you can choose to receive a reminder to start a manual learn cycle. -
Page 40: Replacing The Serveraid M5000 Series Battery Assembly
Start Learn Cycle. Replacing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly For optimal performance, replace the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly once a year. See the Warranty and Support Information document for the replacement battery part number. -
Page 41: Transferring Cached Data From A Failed Controller
CAUTION: The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn. Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426- 4333. -
Page 42: Resolving A Configuration Mismatch
Note: Chapter 2, “Installing the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly” for instructions about how to install the battery assembly on your controller and about how to install the controller in a system. 7. Install the replacement controller in the computer and connect it to the drives. -
Page 43: Disposing Of Battery Backup Units
Disposing of Battery Backup Units WARNING: Do not damage the battery pack in any way. Toxic chemicals may be released if it is damaged. The material in the battery pack contains heavy metals that can contaminate the environment. Federal, state, and local regulations prohibit the disposal of rechargeable batteries in public landfills. - Page 44 3-16 Using the Battery Backup Unit...
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Page 45: Specifications
Battery Backup Unit Specifications This chapter includes technical information and specifications for the ServeRAID M5000 Series Battery Assembly. The second section lists information about battery life and data retention time. Click on the following links to access detailed BBU specifications: •... - Page 46 BBU. LSI recommends that you replace the battery pack on the BBU once a year. The warranty on the battery pack is good for one year.
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Page 47: Reference Data Retention Times
• Number of DIMMs installed and number of chips on installed DIMMs • DRAM size Table 4.2 Reference Data Retention Times BBU Name Data Retention Times ServeRAID - 72 hours for 512 Mbytes, using five 64 Mx16 parts DDR2 (low power) M5000 Series - 72 hours for 256 Mbytes, using five 32 Mx16 parts DDR2 (low power) Battery... - Page 48 Battery Backup Unit Specifications...
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