Mellanox Technologies SX6710, Hardware User Manual

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2.4 Mounting Options
2.4.1 Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Installation for SX6720
If the BBU is deformed, leaking, corroded or visually damaged, replace it immediately
Do not use a BBU that was not provided by Mellanox Technologies
• A BBU that has not been used for two years or longer past ts printed manufacturing
date is unusable.
• A BBU that is older than five years, according to the printed manufacturing date,
has reached its "end of life" state and may not provide enough energy to handle the
platform.
• In case the battery should be replaced, software notifications will appear on a
monthly basis, starting three months before EOL time.
A new Battery Back-up Unit (BBU) will be approximately 50% charged when you receive it. In
case of a power outage, only a fully charged BBU can supply power of up to 5 minutes to the sys-
tem.
2.4.1.1 Installing the Battery
Step 1.
Extract the power FRU module from the chassis of the switch by unlocking all latches
Step 2.
Insert the BBU into the empty slot in the module by sliding it in and pushing the top end of it
down until it snaps into place, as illustrated in the left image of Figure 10.
Step 3.
Slide the module back into the chassis.
2.4.1.2 Extracting the Battery
Step 1.
Extract the power FRU module from the chassis of the switch by unlocking all latches.
Step 2.
Press both release buttons simultaneously and lift the battery up to remove it, as illustrated in
the right image of Figure 10.
Step 3.
Slide the module back into the chassis.