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6-8 Using the Intelligent Battery Backup Unit
6.1.2.6 Start BBU Learning Cycle
Use the command in Table 6.6 to start the BBU learning cycle on the
selected controller(s). A learning cycle is a battery calibration operation
performed by the controller periodically (approximately every three
months) to determine the condition of the battery.
6.1.2.7 Place Battery in Low-Power Storage Mode
Use the command in Table 6.7 to place the battery into Low-Power
Storage mode on the selected controller(s). This saves battery power
consumption.
6.1.2.8 Set BBU Properties
Use the command in Table 6.8 to set the BBU properties on the selected
controller(s) after reading from the file.
Description Displays current properties of the BBU. The information displays in the following
formats:
BBU Properties for Adapter: x
Auto Learn Period: xxx Sec
Next Learn Time: xxxx Sec
Learn Delay Interval: xx Hours
Auto-Learn Mode: Warn via Event/Disabled/Enabled
Table 6.5 Display Current BBU Properties (Cont.)
Table 6.6 Start BBU Learning Cycle
Convention
MegaCli -AdpBbuCmd -BbuLearn -aN|-a0,1,2|-aALL
Description Starts the learning cycle on the BBU. No parameter is needed for this option.
Table 6.7 Place Battery in Low-Power Storage Mode
Convention
MegaCli -AdpBbuCmd -BbuMfgSleep -aN|-a0,1,2|-aALL
Description Places the battery in Low-Power Storage mode. The battery automatically exits this
state after 5 seconds.
Table 6.8 Set BBU Properties
Convention
MegaCli -AdpBbuCmd -SetBbuProperties -f<fileName> -aN|-a0,1,2|-aALL