AMCC 3WARE 720-0138-00, Installation Manual

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Appendix A. Installing the Battery Backup Unit
100 3ware 9000 Series Serial ATA RAID Controller Installation Guide
Tools and equipment required
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Phillips-head screwdriver
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Grounding strap
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Battery Backup Unit (BBU) and battery
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3ware 9000 series controller
Installation Overview
The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) attaches to the controller at three
points, as illustrated in Figures 1 through 3:
a Slots on the edge of the controller (visible after removing the
PCI bracket) match to clips on the BBU
b Receptacle on the controller matches to connector on the BBU
c Post hole on the controller mates to post on the BBU
Figure 1. Points of connection on the BBU (bottom view)
c) post
a) Clips
b) BBU connector