Seagate DL585 manual Bbwc assembly

BBWC assembly

IMPORTANT: The Battery-Backed Write Cache Enabler (BBWCE) and the 5i Plus BBWC Module must be removed together with the cable connected to save the data in the cache. Unplugging the cable deletes all the data in the cache.

To remove the BBWC assembly:

1.Power down the server. See “Powering down the server” earlier in this chapter.

2.Extend the server from the rack. See “Extending the server from the rack” earlier in this chapter.

3.Remove the access panel. See “Removing the access panel” earlier in this chapter.

4.Remove the processor memory boards. See “Processor memory boards” earlier in this chapter.

5.Remove the SCSI cables. See “SCSI cables” earlier in this chapter.

6.Remove the PCI-X expansion boards. See “PCI-X expansion boards” earlier in this chapter.

7.Remove the front fan cage. See “Front fan cage” earlier in this chapter.

8.Remove the 5i Plus BBWC Module.

CAUTION: Do not disconnect the cable connecting the BBWCE and the 5i Plus BBWC Module. Unplugging the cable deletes all the data in the cache.

9.Remove the BBWCE.

Figure 40 Removing the BBWCE and 5i Plus BBWC Module

Reverse the steps to replace the BBWCE and 5i Plus BBWC Module.

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