Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller 6i: Disconnecting the BBU from a PERC x/i Controller

Disconnecting the BBU from a PERC x/i Controller

This section describes the procedure to disconnect the BBU on a PERC

x

/i

Adapter or PERC

x

/i Integrated controller while it is installed in a system.

CAUTION: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system

cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before performing any

procedure, see your Product Information Guide for complete information about

safety precautions, working inside the computer, and protecting against

electrostatic discharge.

NOTE: PERC x/i Adapters installed in Dell Precision™ workstations or PowerEdge

SC servers do not have a BBU.

1

Perform a controlled shutdown of the system in which the PERC

x

/i

controller is installed.

2

Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet and remove the system

cover.

NOTE: See the Hardware Owner’s Manual included with the system for more

information on removing and reinstalling the system cover.

3

Locate the PERC

x

/i controller in the system and visually inspect the

controller to determine whether the dirty cache LED on the controller is

turned on. If the LED is turned on, replace the system cover, reconnect

the system to power, turn the system on and repeat steps 1 and 2.

CAUTION: Running a system without the system cover installed may cause

damage due to improper

cooling.

4

Locate the battery cable connection next to the memory module on the

controller, and disconnect the battery.

See the

Hardware Owner’s Manual

included with the system for information

on removing the BBU from the system chassis. The location of the TBBU

for the PERC

x

/i controller varies from system to system.

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