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80-00162-01 Rev. C

Intelligent Battery
Backup Units for 1078-
based MegaRAID

Products

USER

GUIDE

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Summary of Contents for iBBU06

Page 1: ...80 00162 01C 80 00162 01 Rev C Intelligent Battery Backup Units for 1078 based MegaRAID Products USER GUIDE A p r i l 2 0 0 9...

Page 2: ...convey a license under any patent rights copyrights trademark rights or any other of the intellectual property rights of LSI or third parties Copyright 2006 2009 by LSI Corporation All rights reserved...

Page 3: ...kup Unit LSIiBBU07 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit LSIiTBBU03 Intelligent Transportable Battery Backup Unit Audience This document assumes that you are familiar with installing add in boards to comput...

Page 4: ...and the WebBIOS Configuration Utility as well as the MegaRAID Manager operating system based tool The information in this document is independent of the back end bus and applies to both MegaRAID SCSI...

Page 5: ...History Notation Example Meaning and Use Courier typeface nwk file Names of commands files and directories as well as code and screen messages are shown in Courier Initial capital letters Undo Edit Ap...

Page 7: ...onnector Daughtercard 2 18 2 3 2 Connecting the iBBU06 Remotely to the 8708EM2 RAID Controller 2 21 2 4 Installing the LSIiBBU07 2 22 2 4 1 Connecting Using a Board to Board Connector Daughtercard 2 2...

Page 8: ...3 11 3 2 Replacing Battery Backup Units 3 13 3 3 Disposing of Battery Backup Units 3 14 3 4 Transferring Cached Data from a Failed Controller 3 14 Chapter 4 Battery Backup Unit Specifications 4 1 Spec...

Page 9: ...06 and Components 2 18 2 12 Installing the LSIiBBU06 Daughtercard on the MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 RAID Controller 2 20 2 13 Installing the MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 RAID Controller 2 21 2 14 Connecting the iBB...

Page 11: ...3 6 3 2 Display BBU Status Information 3 6 3 3 Display BBU Capacity Information 3 7 3 4 Display BBU Design Parameters 3 8 3 5 Display Current BBU Properties 3 8 3 6 Start BBU Learning Cycle 3 9 3 7 Pl...

Page 13: ...ware application level The MegaRAID RAID controller then writes the cached data to the storage device when system activity is low or when the cache is getting full The risk of using write back cache i...

Page 14: ...option LSI iBBU05 NiMH Intelligent BBU NiMH Technology Compatible with backup auxillary power source MegaRAID SAS 8704ELP Daughtercard MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP Daughtercard no auxillary power capability M...

Page 15: ...Corporation All rights reserved new RAID controller it flushes the unwritten data preserved in the cache to the drive through the new controller For more information see Section 3 4 Transferring Cache...

Page 17: ...touching the RAID controller or the BBU Perform all installation work at an ESD safe workstation that meets the requirements of EIA 625 Requirements for Handling Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devi...

Page 18: ...ycle ambient temperature should be less than 40 C If the ambient temperature exceeds 40 C the fast charge cycle will terminate prematurely thus preventing the battery pack from reaching a fully charge...

Page 19: ...RAID controller as shown in the example in Figure 2 2 The battery backup unit must be mounted inside the chassis within 12 inches of the RAID controller Because server and workstation chassis vary fro...

Page 20: ...ips head screws that are provided to secure the iBBU01 to the motherboard or server chassis 3 Insert the battery pack harness connector at the end of the 5 pin cable into the J2 connector on the backs...

Page 21: ...ature and current to the host computer system The iBBU05 which features NiMH battery cell technology can be used in two application modes Mode 1 The iBBU05 mounts directly to the following SAS RAID co...

Page 22: ...troller Using a Board to Board Connector Daughtercard The first method for connecting the iBBU05 is to mount it directly to the RAID controller using a small board to board connector known as a daught...

Page 23: ...ace and continue with the next section Perform the following steps to mount the iBBU05 directly to the RAID controller using the daughtercard All components are installed on the bottom of the card The...

Page 24: ...screwholes The standoffs are threaded at both ends and a 6mm screw goes into each end Important Center the screwdriver carefully to avoid stripping the screwhead Do not over tighten the screws 6 Insta...

Page 25: ...o the computer Important Refer to the MegaRAID SAS Software User s Guide for information about running the RAID configuration utilities and the MegaRAID SAS Device Drivers Installation User s Guide fo...

Page 26: ...s Follow these steps to install the iBBU05 remotely 1 Ground yourself and remove the iBBU05 from the package 2 Use the three Phillips head screws that are provided to secure the iBBU05 to the motherbo...

Page 27: ...e integrity of the cached data on a MegaRAID controller for up to 72 hours in the event of a complete AC power failure or a brief power outage The iBBU05 LiON battery cell technology can be used in tw...

Page 28: ...7 Intelligent Battery Backup Unit 05 1 J3 Battery Pack Harness Connector 2 Battery Pack Harness 3 J1 Connector 4 J2 Board to board Connector 2 2 2 1 Connecting to the RAID Controller Using a Board to...

Page 29: ...ce and continue with the next section Perform the following steps to mount the iBBU05 directly to the RAID controller using the daughtercard All components are installed on the bottom of the card The...

Page 30: ...ds and a 6mm screw goes into each end Important Center the screwdriver carefully to avoid stripping the screwhead Do not over tighten the screws 5 Install the controller in the computer in the PCI Exp...

Page 31: ...r The iBBU05 does not mount directly to the SAS 8888ELP RAID controller Instead use the supplied 12 inch cable to connect the iBBU05 to a RAID controller The battery backup unit must be mounted inside...

Page 32: ...ded to secure the iBBU05 to the motherboard or server chassis 3 Insert the battery pack harness connector at the end of the 5 pin cable into the J3 connector on the backside of the iBBU05 4 Connect th...

Page 33: ...MegaRAID SAS 8888ELP RAID Controller 2 3 Installing the LSIiBBU06 The iBBU06 LiON battery cell technology can be used in two application modes Mode 1 The iBBU06 mounts directly to the following SAS RA...

Page 34: ...e RAID Controller Using a Board to Board Connector Daughtercard Figure 2 11 displays the top view and the bottom view of the card The top side is the side you can see after you install the iBBU06 on t...

Page 35: ...und yourself before touching the RAID controller 4 Unplug all cables from the RAID controller remove the screw attaching the bracket to the computer case and carefully remove the RAID controller from...

Page 36: ...end 7 Use the Phillips head screws that are provided to secure the iBBU06 to the RAID controller as shown in Figure 2 13 Caution Center the screwdriver carefully to avoid stripping the screwhead Do n...

Page 37: ...onnecting the iBBU06 Remotely to the 8708EM2 RAID Controller You can connect the iBB06 remotely to the 8708EM2 RAID controller Use the supplied 20 pin cable to connect the iBBU06 to the RAID controlle...

Page 38: ...D controller as shown in Figure 2 14 Use the supplied 20 pin 10 inch cable to connect the iBBU06 to the RAID controller There are black triangles on the connectors to help you install them properly In...

Page 39: ...ing a 12 inch cable MegaRAID SAS 8880EM2 2 4 1 Connecting Using a Board to Board Connector Daughtercard Figure 2 11 displays the top view and the bottom view of the card The top side is the side you c...

Page 40: ...controller 3 Ground yourself before touching the RAID controller 4 Unplug all cables from the RAID controller remove the screw attaching the bracket to the computer case and carefully remove the RAID...

Page 41: ...ighten the screws 7 Install the SAS 8880EM2 RAID controller in the computer in the PCI Express slot as shown in Figure 2 17 Press down gently but firmly to ensure that the RAID controller is correctly...

Page 42: ...ler 10 Reinstall the computer cover and reattach the power cords 2 4 2 Connecting the iBBU07 Remotely to the 8880EM2 RAID Controller You can connect the iBB07 remotely to the 8880EM2 RAID controller U...

Page 43: ...7 4 Connect the J2 connector on the iBBU07 to the J10 battery backup connector of the RAID controller as shown in Figure 2 18 Use the supplied 20 pin 10 inch cable to connect the iBBU07 to the RAID co...

Page 44: ...ata Specification which relieves the host system from the responsibility of communicating battery information and charging the battery Battery charging and recharging take place automatically Note The...

Page 45: ...t before you install the iTBBU03 1 Shut down the computer turn off the power and unplug the power cords 2 Remove the cover from the computer according to the instructions in the system user s manual s...

Page 46: ...s connector at the end of the 5 pin cable into the 5 pin connector in the opening in the corner of the iTBBU03 3 Place the SAS 8888ELP on a flat clean static free surface with the front side up 4 Moun...

Page 47: ...ensure that the RAID controller is correctly seated in the slot The bottom edge of the RAID controller must be flush with the slot Caution Never apply pressure to the iTBBU03 or to the DIMM when inser...

Page 49: ...Units Section 3 4 Transferring Cached Data from a Failed Controller You can monitor the battery status temperature voltage and so on in these MegaRAID utility programs MegaRAID WebBIOS Configuration...

Page 50: ...y The MegaRAID WebBIOS Configuration Utility CU configures disk arrays and logical drives Because the WebBIOS CU resides in the BIOS it is independent of the operating system 3 1 1 1 Viewing Battery B...

Page 51: ...erties Screen 3 Click the word Present in the Battery Backup field at the top left of the screen The Battery Module screen appears as shown in Figure 3 3 This screen contains the following information...

Page 52: ...n change the learn delay interval the length of time between automatic learning cycles and the auto learn mode Note LSI recommends leaving the the learn delay interval and the auto learn mode at their...

Page 53: ...plete firmware resets the counter and warns you when the next learning cycle time is reached Perform the following steps to choose an auto learn mode 1 Open the drop down menu in the Auto Learn Mode f...

Page 54: ...about the status of the BBU such as temperature and voltage for the selected controller s Table 3 1 Display BBU Information Convention MegaCLI AdpBbuCmd aN a0 1 2 aALL Description Displays complete i...

Page 55: ...ully Charged Yes No Discharging Yes No Initialized Yes No Remaining Time Alarm Yes No Remaining Capacity Alarm Yes No Discharge Terminated Yes No Over Temperature Yes No Charging Terminated Yes No Ove...

Page 56: ...ty xx mAh Full Charge Capacity xx mAh Run Time to Empty xxx Min Average Time to Empty xxx Min Average Time to Full xxx Min Cycle Count xx Max Error xx Table 3 3 Display BBU Capacity Information Cont T...

Page 57: ...ntroller s after reading from the file Description Displays current properties of the BBU The information displays in the following formats BBU Properties for controller x Auto Learn Period xxx Sec Ne...

Page 58: ...on looks like this If it has failed a red dot appears next to the icon To show the properties for a BBU perform the following steps 1 Click the Physical tab to open the physical view 2 Select the BBU...

Page 59: ...of its current state of charge and the estimated time until it will be depleted The current BBU temperature voltage current and remaining capacity If the battery is charging the estimated time until i...

Page 60: ...for up to 168 hours 7 days If you disable automatic learn cycles you can start the learn cycles manually and you can choose to receive a reminder to start a manual learn cycle 3 1 4 1 Setting Learn C...

Page 61: ...le Manually To start the learn cycle properties manually perform the following steps 1 Click the Physical tab to open the physical view 2 Select the BBU icon in the left panel 3 Click the Operations t...

Page 62: ...D controller fails when there is data in the cache that has not been written to disk you can save the data by removing the BBU from the failed RAID controller and installing it on a new MegaRAID RAID...

Page 63: ...rved 5 Install the replacement RAID controller in the computer and connect it to the disk drives 6 Turn on the power to the computer The replacement RAID controller then reads the disk configuration i...

Page 65: ...s Table 4 1 lists the specifications for the BBUs used with the MegaRAID 1078 based SAS RAID controllers Table 4 1 Specifications for the BBU Models LSIiBBU01 LSIiBBU05 LSIiBBU06 LSIiBBU07 LSIiTBBU03...

Page 66: ...licable LSIiBBU07 Not applicable LSIiTBBU03 MiniDIMM 244 pin Module Support LSIiBBU01 DDR1 DDR2 LSIiBBU05 DDR2 DDR2 Cache Memory Size Supported N A 128 512 Mbytes Memory Bus Speed N A 667 MHz Memory B...

Page 67: ...alled DIMMs DRAM size Note Battery temperatures kept above 45 C greatly reduce the life expectancy of the battery Table 4 2 Reference Data Retention Times BBU Name Data Retention Times LSIiBBU01 72 ho...

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