1 configuring the battery pack, Table6.6 backup battery menu options – LSI MegaRAID SCSI 320-2 RAID Controller Series 518 User Manual

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Figure 6.7

MegaRAID Controller with Backup Battery Module

6.2.7.1

Configuring the Battery Pack

After you install the MegaRAID controller you must configure the battery
pack in the BIOS Configuration Utility. To do this, you select the Objects
menu, then select Battery Backup.

Table 6.6

explains the battery backup

menu options.

Table 6.6

Backup Battery Menu Options

Menu Item

Explanation

Battery Pack

PRESENT appears if the battery pack is properly installed;
ABSENT if it is not.

Temperature

GOOD appears if the temperature is within the normal range.
HIGH appears if the module is too hot.

Voltage

GOOD appears if the voltage is within the normal range. BAD
appears if the voltage is out of range.

Fast Charging

COMPLETED appears if the fast charge cycle is done.
CHARGING appears if the battery pack is charging.

No. of Cycles

Must be configured when you first install a battery pack. When
you select this option, a small pop-up window appears asking
if you want to reset the charge cycles. Select YES to reset the
number of cycles to zero.
After 1100 charge cycles, the life of the battery pack is
assumed to be over and you must replace it.

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