EonStor A16E-G2130-4 Installation and Hardware Reference Manual

2.7.2 BBU Warnings and Precautions

Install or replace the BBU module only with a BBU module supplied by your subsystem vendor. Use of battery cells provided by another source will void our warranty.

Always dispose of discharged or used batteries in an ecologically responsible manner. Dispose used BBUs at authorized battery disposal sites only.

Do not use nor leave the BBU near a heat source. Heat can melt the insulation and damage other safety features of battery cells, possibly leading it to acid leak and result in flames or explosion.

Do not immerse the BBU in water nor allow it to get wet. Its protective features can be damaged. Abnormal chemical reactions may occur, possibly causing functional defects, acid leak, and other hazardous results.

Do not disassemble or modify the BBU. If disassembled, the BBU could leak acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite.

Do not pierce the BBU with a sharp object, strike it with a hammer, step on it, or throw it. These actions could damage or deform it, internal short-circuiting can occur, possibly causing functional defects, acid leak, and other hazardous results.

If the BBU leaks, gives off a bad odor, generates heat, becomes discolored or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it from the subsystem and stop using it. If this is discovered when you first use the BBU, return it to Infortrend or your system vendor.

2.7.3 Installation Procedure

To install a BBU into the controller module, please follow these steps:

Step 1. Prior to installing the BBU module, power off the subsystem or restart the subsystem after installation. For power off procedures, please refer to Section 4.4.

Step 2. Use a screwdriver to loosen the two (2) retention screws located on both sides of the dummy plate. (See Figure 2- 2)

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BBU Installation