NEC N8100-1220F, User Manual

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Configuring Your Server 4-85
Battery for Onboard RAID (MegaRAID ROMB)
This section describes the features operations of battery for onboard RAID (MegaRAID ROMB).
Features
The onboard RAID (MegaRAID ROMB) has factory-installed battery.
With the following features, the possibility of data loss due to an unexpected accident (e.g., an
instantaneous power failure which may occur in Write Back mode) can be avoided.
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Backup of data in cache memory of disk array controller
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Improvement of reliability in Write Back mode
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Adoption of reusable nickel hydrogen battery
Checking Battery Status
Use the disk array management utility MegaRAID Storage Manager to check status of battery for
onboard RAID (MegaRAID ROMB).
1.
Start OS, and run MegaRAID Storage Manager (MSM).
2.
If the battery is properly connected, the [Battery Backup Unit] icon is shown under the
[Physical] tab at the left frame of MSM.
[Battery Backup Unit] icon
Physical
NOTE:
If the battery is properly connected, the status of "Battery
Backup" is indicated as "Present" in [Adapter Properties] menu of
WebBIOS.