1. On the node back panel, check the LED indicator for each battery assembly to determine which battery has failed.
The LED on the right side of the battery assembly lights red when the battery fails.
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1 NVRAM battery assemblies
Figure 4. NVRAM battery location
2. Lift up the locking tab at the bottom of the battery assembly.
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Figure 5. Removing an NVRAM battery assembly
3. Remove the battery assembly from the node, using the handle. The system software detects the removal of the battery,
and generates alerts.
4. Wait at least 30 seconds for all the alerts to generate.
Install the NVRAM battery assembly
Install a battery assembly to replace a failed battery, or after using it as a transfer battery to move an IB/NVRAM card.
Note: Installing an NVRAM battery assembly does not require powering down the node. However, verify that
the node is in the read-only state prior to installing the NVRAM battery assembly. Use the Node Status page on
the web interface, front panel LCD display, or
isi readonly show
from the command-line interface to
verify the node is in a read-only state.
Insert the battery assembly into the empty battery bay.
The locking tab clicks into place when the battery assembly is fully inserted.
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NVRAM battery assembly
