Installing A Serveraid Adapter Battery On The Remote Battery Tray - IBM x3630 M4 Type 7158 Installation And User Manual

10. Install PCI riser-card assembly 2 (see "Installing the PCI riser-card assembly"
If you have other devices to install or remove, do so now. Otherwise, go to
"Completing the installation" on page 89.
Notes:
1. When you restart the server for the first time after you install a ServeRAID
2. When you restart the server, you are given the opportunity to import the existing

Installing a ServeRAID adapter battery on the remote battery tray

The Intelligent Battery Backup Unit (iBBU) is an optional battery for the ServeRAID
adapter. It is referred to as the battery throughout this section. You must purchase
the remote battery cable and install the battery at a distance from the ServeRAID
adapter to avoid overheating.
You can install up to two batteries on the remote battery trays on the PC riser-card
assembly.
To install a battery on the remote battery tray, complete the following steps:
1. Read the safety information that begins on page vii and "Installation guidelines"
2. Turn off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect all power cords and
3. Remove the server top cover (see "Removing the server top cover" on page
4. Install the battery in the RAID battery tray:
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Attention:
v When you route cables, do not block any connectors or the ventilated space
around any of the fans.
v Make sure that cables are not routed on top of components that are under
the PCI riser-card assembly.
v Make sure that cables are not pinched by the server components.
9. Rotate the retention latch to the closed position, making sure the retention
latch engages the ServeRAID adapter. Then, push in the release pin to lock
the retention latch in place.
on page 90).
adapter with a battery, the monitor screen remains blank while the controller
initializes the battery. This might take a few minutes, after which the startup
process continues. This is a one-time occurrence.
Important: You must allow the initialization process to be completed. If you do
not, the battery pack will not work, and the server might not start.
The battery comes partially charged, at 30% or less of capacity. Run the server
for 4 to 6 hours to fully charge the battery. The LED just above the battery on
the controller remains lit until the battery is fully charged.
Until the battery is fully charged, the controller firmware sets the controller
cache to write-through mode; after the battery is fully charged, the controller
firmware re-enables write-back mode.
RAID configuration to the new ServeRAID adapter.
on page 35.
external cables (see "Turning off the server" on page 24).
44).
a. Orient the battery as shown in the following illustration; then, lower the
battery into the RAID battery tray. If the battery comes with a battery carrier,
ensure that battery carrier posts align with the rings on the battery mounting
slot so that the battery carrier is secure in the slot.