AMCC 3WARE 9690SA - Manual (Page 22)

Chapter 3. Installing a Battery Backup Unit
18 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
Before You Start
Before installing the BBU, do the following:
1 Decide which expansion slot locations to use for the 3ware
RAID controller and the remote battery board.
2 For the remote battery board, consider ventilation and
convenience of access for battery replacement. If possible,
leave a space for airflow around the remote battery board, as
battery life is shortened by excessive heat.
3 If your enclosure is low-profile, unscrew the full height bracket
from the remote battery board and replace it with the included
low-profile bracket, using the same screws.
4 Choose which of the 3 mounting positions you want to use for
mounting the battery on the remote battery board
5 Determine if you will need to use the extension cable to
connect the remote battery to the control module
For instructions on how to install your 3ware 9690SA RAID
controller, see “Chapter 2. Installing Your 3ware RAID Controller”
on page 11.
Installing the Control Module
You will need
„ 3ware 9690SA SAS RAID controller
„ Battery Backup Unit (BBU) control module
Important: Inadequate airflow will cause the battery
backup unit to be disabled if the temperature exceeds a
preset limit