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Replacing a RAID adapter battery or flash power module

Use this information to replace a RAID adapter battery or flash power module in the server.

When you install any RAID adapter that comes with batteries or flash power modules, it is sometimes necessary to install the batteries or flash power modules in another location in the server to prevent the batteries or flash power modules from overheating. Depending on your server model, a battery must be installed remotely near the optical drive cage or the backplane.

Note
RAID adapter battery or flash power module is only supported in the 2.5-inch models.

Read the safety information in Safety and Installation guidelines.

If you are replacing a server component in the server, you need to slide the server out from the rack enclosure, turn off the server and peripheral devices, and disconnect the power cords and all external cables.

To replace a RAID adapter battery or flash power module in the server, complete the following steps:

  1. Install the battery or flash power module:
    1. Remove the retainer.
    2. Release the retention clip in the open position.
    3. Align the cable connector with the slot on the holder. Place the battery or flash power module into the holder and make sure that the holder engages the battery or flash power module securely.
      Figure 1. RAID adapter battery or flash power module installation
      RAID adapter battery or flash power module installation
      Note
      The positioning of the remote battery or flash power module depends on the type of the remote batteries or flash power modules that you install.
    4. Connect the other end of the cable to the cable connector on the battery or flash power module.
    5. Lower and press down on the retention clip until it snaps in place to hold the battery or flash power module firmly in place.
    6. Install the retainer that you removed.
    7. Install the retainer.
  2. Reinstall the cover (see Replacing the cover).

What to do next

  1. Install the server into the rack enclosure and push the server into the rack until it clicks into place.
  2. Reconnect the power cords and any cables that you removed.
  3. Turn on the peripheral devices and the server.