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Status indication, Battery and charge circuit, Disposition of failed batteries – Avago Technologies eXtremeRAID 2000 User Manual

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BDIMM Functional Description

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eXtremeRAID 2000 Installation Guide

Status Indication

Battery status can be checked using the Intelligent Battery Backup Unit
dialog box in Global Array manager Client. This is accessed by selecting the
Intelligent BBU option on the Administration menu. Please refer to the
Global Array Manager Client Software Installation Guide and User Manual.

Battery and Charge Circuit

Onboard Battery

The onboard battery is rated at 4.1 V with a capacity of 900 mAH. The
BDIMM has a DC-DC converter that converts 4.1 V to 3.3 V, which is the
nominal voltage required for the cache.

Battery Charger

Battery charging is automatically handled by the BDIMM. No manual
preconditioning needs to be performed by the user. If the battery capacity
falls below a predetermined level (which is likely to happen after a power
failure), the battery charger goes into a quick charge mode. The battery
charger will operate between 0ºC to + 45ºC.

Disposition of Failed Batteries

Currently, requirements for disposal or recycling of rechargeable lithium-
ion batteries are under consideration by many agencies, both local and
international. Lithium-ion batteries should not be punctured or incinerated
(the electrolyte can generate steam and cause the gas to explode).

The battery on the BBM/BDIMM contains the following text:

“Li-Ion Battery. Must be disposed of properly.”

Contact your local authorities to determine the appropriate method of
disposal.