Minimum firmware versions
Product
Server system ROM
SR900 series type-p Gen11 controllers
Smart Storage Battery
The Smart Storage Battery supports both SR and MR storage controllers. A single
96 W battery can support up to 24 devices.
After the battery is installed, it might take up to two hours to charge. Controller features requiring backup
power are not re-enabled until the battery is capable of supporting the backup power.
This server supports the 96 W Smart Storage Battery with the 145 mm cable.
Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor
The Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor supports both SR and MR storage controllers. The
capacitor pack can support up to two devices.
This server supports the Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor with the 145 mm cable.
Before installing the Smart Storage Hybrid Capacitor, verify that the system BIOS meets the minimum
firmware requirements to support the capacitor pack.
IMPORTANT: If the system BIOS or controller firmware is older than the minimum recommended
firmware versions, the capacitor pack will only support one device.
The capacitor pack is fully charged after the system boots.
Installing a smart storage battery/capacitor
Prerequisites
Be sure you have the components included with the hardware option kit.
Procedure
1.
Power down the server.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
Do one of the following:
a. Extend the server from the rack.
b. Remove the server from the rack.
4.
Remove the access panel.
5.
Install the energy pack.
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Hardware options installation
Minimum firmware version
1.20
03.01.14.062