Figure 6.7 MegaRAID Controller with Backup Battery Module
6.2.7.1Configuring 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 | ||
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| Battery Pack |
| PRESENT appears if the battery pack is properly installed; |
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| ABSENT if it is not. |
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| Temperature |
| GOOD appears if the temperature is within the normal range. |
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| HIGH appears if the module is too hot. |
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| Voltage |
| GOOD appears if the voltage is within the normal range. BAD |
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| appears if the voltage is out of range. |
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| Fast Charging | COMPLETED appears if the fast charge cycle is done. |
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| CHARGING appears if the battery pack is charging. |
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| No. of Cycles |
| Must be configured when you first install a battery pack. When |
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| you select this option, a small |
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| if you want to reset the charge cycles. Select YES to reset the |
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| number of cycles to zero. |
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| After 1100 charge cycles, the life of the battery pack is |
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| assumed to be over and you must replace it. |
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