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The package contains the following items. 

 

Battery Backup Unit 

Setup Date Label 

Us er’s G uide 

T his M an ual

 

Y        .M

 

Set up D at e

 

C onnect B oard 

B attery  C ontrol  C able - 3p 

Battery Screw  (B) - 3p 

(2.5x 4x15  flat head)

 

Serial Number Label 

Battery  Sc rew (A) - 3p 

(2.5x4x15 r oun d head) 

Sc rew for Con nec t Board - 1p 

(2.5x4x15 round head) 

Notic es for operating 

 

 

Summary of Contents for N8103-126

Page 1: ...this manual carefully N8103 126 RAID Battery Backup Unit User s Guide Make sure you read this manual before using the product After reading this manual carefully store it in a safe place 855 900758 0...

Page 2: ...l may be revised without prior notice 3 The contents of this manual shall not be copied or altered without the prior written permission of NEC Corporation 4 All efforts have been made to ensure the ac...

Page 3: ...de thoroughly before handling it In addition refer to this manual when you want to know how to use it or some malfunction occurs Always keep the manual at hand so that you can see it as soon as possib...

Page 4: ...product Refer to Names and Functions of Sections for the name used in the User s Guide SAFETY INDICATIONS In the User s Guide WARNING or CAUTION is used to indicate a degree of danger These terms are...

Page 5: ...illustrates the hazard type Example Precaution against electric shock Prohibited Action This symbol indicates prohibited actions An image in the symbol illustrates a particular prohibited action Examp...

Page 6: ...s or fire Prohibited Actions Indicates a general prohibited action that cannot be specifically identified Do not disassemble repair or modify the server Otherwise an electric shock or fire may be caus...

Page 7: ...ruments aerospace instruments transportation facilities or instruments NEC does not assume any liability for accidents resulting in injury or death or for any damages to property that may occur as a r...

Page 8: ...ter the server Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock a fire or a failure of the server When such things accidentally enter the server immediately turn off the power and disconnect...

Page 9: ...use any damaged cable Make sure the cable condition before connection Using the damaged connector bent connector pin or dirty connector may cause a fire due to short circuit Do not hold the power plu...

Page 10: ...ause an electric shock or a fire resulted from a short circuit Do not use any unauthorized interface cable NEC Use only interface cables authorized by NEC and locate a proper device and connector befo...

Page 11: ...components accelerating corrosion ex sulfur sodium chloride or conductive metals There is a risk of a fire due to corrosion and shorts of an internal printed board Consult with your service represent...

Page 12: ...fore accessing inside the server OFF AC OFF Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power plug from a AC outlet before accessing inside the server Touching any internal device of the serv...

Page 13: ...Keep animals away from the server Keep animals away from the server containing the product Pet s discharges or fur may enter the server and cause a fire or electric shock Warning Labels The warning la...

Page 14: ...onnected to any other disk array controllers The BBU is an extremely sensitive electronic device First make your body contact with metallic frame of the server to discharge static electricity from you...

Page 15: ...ral purpose I O devices including the keyboard and mouse Text Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual For safety symbols see SAFETY INDICATIONS provided earlier Notice It...

Page 16: ...1 Overview to make sure that you have everything and that individual components are not damaged If you find any component missing or damaged contact your sales agent Transportation 1 To transport the...

Page 17: ...empty Recycle Bin of Windows or execute the format command of the operating system However the actual data remains written on the hard disk Data not erased completely may be restored by special softw...

Page 18: ...ing conditions Replace the battery with a new one after about two years from the installation of the BBU the installation time can be known by the battery label put on the server and the BBU Contact y...

Page 19: ...following the regulation of the local government For details contact the local government or your service representative Take sufficient note on the handling of the battery pack following Chapter 3 O...

Page 20: ...tes on Use for correct operation of BBU xii This Manual xiii In the Package xiv Transportation xiv Transfer to Third Party xv Life of BBU xvi Maintenance Parts xvi Recycle and Disposal xvii Contents x...

Page 21: ...re 34 1 1 Putting Setup Date Label 34 1 2 Connect the Battery Backup Unit 35 2 Checking by Utility 36 2 1 Windows 36 2 2 Linux 38 2 3 WebBIOS 40 Chapter 3 Operation and Maintenance 44 1 Maintenance Se...

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Page 23: ...1 1 N8103 126 1 N8103 115 RAID RAID RAID Write Back RAID SDRAM 72 Write Back 2 72 9 80 48 X13 mm 0 10 kg 3 7 V 1 85 W 10 C 35 C 20 80 0 C 35 C 20 80 2...

Page 24: ...2 3 1 2 2 2 1...

Page 25: ...A 3 1 Express5800 R120a 1 Express5800 R120a 2 Express5800 R110b 1 Express5800 E110b 1 Express5800 iR120a 1E 7 B 3 1 Express5800 T120a E Express5800 T120a M Express5800 GT120a 8 1 9 1 10 1 11 N8103 12...

Page 26: ...4 Y M Set up Date A 3 6 32x5 8 3 B 3 2 5x4x15 1...

Page 27: ...5 5 2 3 1 1 2 3 N8103 126...

Page 28: ...6 Y M Set up Date 6 4 5 N8103 126 XXXXXXX RAID Battery Backup Unit 7 4 RAID 5 RAID 6 7 N...

Page 29: ...7 8 8 9 10 8 N8103 126 45cm 75cm 95cm 9 1 10 2 RAID...

Page 30: ...1 6 2 RAID Universal RAID Utility 4 4 4 Universal RAID Utility RAID OS Windows Linux syslog Raidsrv ID 508 800001FC RU0508 CTRL x ID x 4 1 2 Raidsrv ID 417 400001A1 RU0417 CTRL x ID x LD x ID x Write...

Page 31: ...sing or bad Please allow the battery to charge for 24 hours before evaluating the battery for replacement The following VDs are affected XX Press any key to continue The battery hardware is missing or...

Page 32: ...10 2 1 RAID RAID 1 1 2 2 72 3 Set up Date Y M Y 2012 M 4...

Page 33: ...11 1 2 1 4 1...

Page 34: ...12 2 Windows Linux WebBIOS 2 1 Windows RAID Universal RAID Utility 1 Universal RAID Utility RAID xx xx 2...

Page 35: ...13 2 LD x x xxxxx Write Back Write Through Write Back Universal RAID Utility 24 Universal RAID Utility 9 RAID...

Page 36: ...atus Normal RAID Controller 1 ID 0 Vendor LSI Corporation Model MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 xxxMB Firmware Version 1 xx xx xxxx Cache Size xxxMB Battery Status Normal Rebuild Priority Low Consistency Check P...

Page 37: ...ode Setting Auto Switch Cache Mode Current Write Back RAID Controller 1 Logical Drive 1 ID 0 Physical Drive Number 1 2 3 Disk Array Information 1 order 1 1 RAID Level RAID 5 Capacity 67GB Stripe Size...

Page 38: ...16 2 3 WebBIOS 1 POST Ctrl H WebBIOS 2 Controller Properties 3 Next...

Page 39: ...17 4 RAID Battery Back Up Present Battery Back Up 2 Present none Battery Back Up none 24...

Page 40: ...18 5 WebBIOS Virtual Drives 6 Properties Go...

Page 41: ...19 7 Current Write Write Back with BBU Default Write Write Back with BBU 9 RAID...

Page 42: ...20 3 1 NEC NEC 2 2 1 RAID Universal RAID Utility WebBIOS 2 2 2 2 3...

Page 43: ...21 3 2 2 Universal RAID Utility 24 Universal RAID Utility 9 NEC Set up Date Y M Y 2012 M 4...

Page 44: ...22 4 Learn Cycle 1 RAID 3 4...

Page 45: ...k 3 Windows http support express nec co jp dload 411298 A01 index html Linux VMware ESX 3 5 http support express nec co jp dload 411298 A02 index html VMware ESX 4 x http support express nec co jp dlo...

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Page 47: ...eous power interruption in the WriteBack mode Backup of data in SDRAMs on RAID controller for up to 72 hours Improvement of reliability in WriteBack mode Use of rechargeable lithium ion battery 2 Spec...

Page 48: ...ation Install BBU Check connections and set write cache mode End Chapter 1 Describes how to check the BBU and accessories in the package and the notes on installation Chapter 2 2 Check from Utility De...

Page 49: ...Setup Date Label 1 6 Screw for Connector board 1 Use to Connector board 7 Battery Screw A 3 Use to the following server 1 Express5800 R120a 1 Express5800 R120a 2 Express5800 R110b 1 Express5800 E110b...

Page 50: ...tup Date Label User s G uide This Man ual Y M Set up Date Connect B oard Battery Control Cable 3p Battery Screw B 3p 2 5x4x15 flat head Serial Number Label Battery Screw A 3p 2 5x4x15 roun d head Scre...

Page 51: ...Litium battery cell 2 Recycle Caution Label The label is put on the battery case It indicates the recycle symbol battery type and warning message and is filled with the management revision of the bat...

Page 52: ...ay supply the electric power from the battery pack to the RAID Controller 6 Battery Connector Connect to the RAID controller 7 Setup Date label accessory The label comes with the BBU Fill the year and...

Page 53: ...board Rear view 8 8 9 10 8 Battery Cable To fix the Battery Backup Unit and Connector board Fix connector 1 and connector 2 N8103 126 has 45cm 75cm and 95cm cable 9 Connector 1 Connect to the Battery...

Page 54: ...in 3 months For details refer to Chapter 4 Refresh It is sometimes necessary to execute manual refresh For details refer to Chapter 4 Refresh The following message is registered in RAID log in Univers...

Page 55: ...g the battery for replacement The following VDs are affected XX Press any key to continue When the battery is missing The battery hardware is missing or malfunctioning or the battery is unplugged or t...

Page 56: ...e BBU is installed in the RAID controller on the battery label coming with the cover We suggest to fill in the setup date label and to put it on the battery case Notice The life of the battery is abou...

Page 57: ...ld the part shown in figure with too much power Parts might be damaged Notice Select the screws carefully to install to the server Using wrong screw might be causes the following problem 1 Cannot inst...

Page 58: ...al is to be seen on the Tree View The display of Normal shows the Battery status There is no problem if it is displayed as Normal Check Indicates the status of the battery installed in the RAID Contro...

Page 59: ...eral tab indicates the property of the Logical Drive Confirm the value of Cache Mode Setting is Write Back Notice Universal RAID Utility may not able to recognize the battery pack if it is charged onl...

Page 60: ...RAID Controller 1 ID 0 Vendor LSI Corporation Model MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 xxxMB Firmware Version 1 xx xx xxxx Cache Size xxxMB Battery Status Normal Rebuild Priority Low Consistency Check Priority Low...

Page 61: ...tch mode changes the Cache Mode to Write Back or Write Through automatically It judges the two states from the Battery status whether Battery status is normal or not 4 The property of the RAID Control...

Page 62: ...40 2 3 WebBIOS 1 To launch WebBIOS press Ctrl H at POST 2 Select the Controller Properties at the top menu 3 Select Next at the following view...

Page 63: ...the battery can be used normally None Indicates that the battery cannot be used normally due to some reason There are following reasons that the Battery Back Up becomes None The cables of battery are...

Page 64: ...42 5 Go back to Top menu of WebBIOS and select the Virtual Drives 6 Check the Properties and select Go at the menu...

Page 65: ...Write is displayed as Write Back with BBU Notice If the battery connected immediately before Cache Mode becomes Write Through because of the refresh You must wait for 9 hours or more to charge the bat...

Page 66: ...entatives 2 Preventive Maintenance 2 1 Preventive Maintenance of BBU Check the states of the BBU including voltage and temperature regularly as preventive maintenance For the purpose you can use WebBI...

Page 67: ...after OS started For detail refer to 2 2 Checking by Utility Notice Universal RAID Utility may not able to recognize the battery pack if it is charged only at the minimum level or uncharged If this oc...

Page 68: ...AID controller charges the battery fully and then discharges Finally it charges the battery again and refresh completes For the periodic refresh refer to 3 Periodic refresh in this chapter For the man...

Page 69: ...he refresh of the battery When Cache Mode Current does not switch to Write Back even if it passes over 9 hours from the refresh beginning there is possibility of the battery failure The manual refresh...

Page 70: ...it User s Guide 2012 9 Sep 2012 Ver 2 7 1 TEL 03 3454 1111 NEC Corporation 5 7 1 Shiba Minato ku Tokyo Japan TEL 03 3454 1111 main NEC Corporation 2012 Reprinting or changing of this document without...

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