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Battery-backed write cache enabler overview – HP StorageWorks 500 G2 Modular Smart Array User Manual

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Component

identification

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Item LED

Description

Status

11

Logical I/O activity

Green = System is currently processing
logical requests from the host adapter.

Off = System is not processing any logical
requests.

12

SCSI bus 0 activity

Green = Outstanding requests exist on the
SCSI bus.

Off = No outstanding requests exist.

13

SCSI bus 1 activity

Green = Outstanding requests exist on the
SCSI bus.

Off = No outstanding requests exist.

14

Cache activity

Green = Cache activity is present.

Off = No cache activity is present.

Flashing green = Cache transfer is
pending.

15

Drive failure

Green = An array-configured drive has
failed.

Off = No drives have failed.

16

Active redundancy

Green = Controllers are operating with
redundancy.

Off = No redundancy exists.

17

Fault

Amber = Error message has been received
by the controller display.

Off = No error message has been received
or no error message is displayed currently.

Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler Overview

The Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler, also known as the battery module,
provides transportable data protection, increases overall controller performance,
and maintains any cached data for up to 72 hours. The NiMH batteries in the
battery module are continuously recharged through a trickle-charging process
whenever the system power is on. Under normal operating conditions, the battery
module lasts for 3 years before replacement is necessary.