Battery management – Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller 6i User Manual
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About PERC 6 and CERC 6i Controllers
4 Boot the system and import the foreign configuration that is detected.
You can do this in two ways as described below:
•
Press <F> to automatically import the foreign configuration
•
Enter the BIOS Configuration Utility and navigate to the Foreign
Configuration View
NOTE:
For more information on BIOS Configuration Utility, see
NOTE:
For more information on Foreign Configuration View, see
5 If the migrated virtual disk is the boot volume, ensure that the virtual disk
is selected as the bootable volume for the target PERC 6 and CERC 6i
controller. See "Controller Management Actions" on page 103.
6 Exit the BIOS Configuration Utility and reboot the system.
7 Ensure that all the latest drivers available on the Dell support website at
support.dell.com for PERC 6 or CERC 6/i controller are installed. For
more information, see "Installing the Drivers" on page 63.
NOTE:
For more information about compatibility, contact your Dell Technical
Support Representative.
Battery Management
NOTE:
Battery management is only applicable to PERC 6 family of controllers.
The Transportable Battery Backup Unit (TBBU) is a cache memory module
with an integrated battery pack that enables you to transport the cache
module with the battery into a new controller. The TBBU protects the
integrity of the cached data on the PERC 6/E adapter by providing backup
power during a power outage.
The Battery Backup Unit (BBU) is a battery pack that protects the integrity of
the cached data on the PERC 6/i adapter and PERC 6/i Integrated controllers
by providing backup power during a power outage.
The battery may provide up to 72 hours for a 256-MB controller cache
memory backup power and up to 48 hours for a 512-MB cache when new.
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