Installing The Flash-Backed Write Cache Module - HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 User Manual

CAUTION:
before unplugging the cable from the cache module. If the amber LED blinks after 15 seconds, do
not remove the cable from the cache module. The cache module is backing up data, and data is
lost if the cable is detached.
IMPORTANT:
error message is displayed when the server is powered up, indicating that the battery pack is
temporarily disabled. No action is necessary on your part. The internal circuitry automatically
recharges the batteries and enables the battery pack. This process might take up to four hours.
During this time, the cache module functions properly, but without the performance advantage of
the battery pack.
NOTE:
is restored to the system, an initialization process writes the preserved data to the hard drives.

Installing the flash-backed write cache module

CAUTION:
pinout. Do not use the controller with cache modules designed for other controller models,
because the controller can malfunction and you can lose data. Also, do not transfer this cache
module to an unsupported controller model, because you can lose data.
To install the component:
Back up all data.
1.
Close all applications.
2.
CAUTION:
powered down and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system
does not erroneously mark the drives as failed when the server is powered up.
Power down the server (on page 23).
3.
Remove all power:
4.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
b.
Extend the server from the rack (on page 23).
5.
Remove the access panel (on page 24).
6.
After the server is powered down, wait 15 seconds and then check the amber LED
The battery pack might have a low charge when installed. In this case, a POST
The data protection and the time limit also apply if a power outage occurs. When power
The cache module connector does not use the industry-standard DDR3 mini-DIMM
In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be
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