NOTE: This topic is intended for maintenance technicians or qualified users. Contact Hitachi Data Systems customer support if you have any questions regarding this feature.
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NOTE: This topic is intended for maintenance technicians or qualified users. Contact Hitachi Data Systems customer support if you have any questions regarding this feature. |
This help page provides information to guide you through the features and basic operations of the Batteries window. It contains the following topics:
Batteries are installed in the array to supply backup power in case the normal power source to the unit fails. The properties of the batteries of the selected array are displayed in the Batteries window. You must set the number of batteries that are installed in your unit.
To display the properties of the batteries installed in the array:
In the Array List window, select an array of interest and click its name ,or click the next to its name and then click Show and Configure Array.
In the array settings tree, expand the Components menu and select batteries. The Batteries window is displayed. It contains a table that lists the batteries that are installed in the array. The following data for batteries is included in the table.
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Column |
Data |
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Battery |
This column displays the list of batteries that exist in the selected array. |
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Status |
This column displays the status of each battery in the array. |
To reset the status when reducing the battery count, adjust the battery alarm condition in the array as described below. This button is the same as the Adjusting Battery Alarm Condition button in the Additional Modules window.
To adjust the battery alarm condition for the array:
In the Batteries window, click Adjust Battery Alarm Condition.
A message box is displayed asking you to confirm that you want to adjust the battery alarm condition. Click Confirm to continue or Cancel to exit.
Change the setting to match the number of batteries that are installed in the array. In the case that you do not actually remove a battery from the array, change the setting to match the number of batteries that you want to be considered installed.
When the battery alarm condition has been set, another message box is displayed confirming that the battery alarm condition has been set. Click Close to exit the window and go back to the Batteries window.
Reducing the battery count registered in the software prevents the battery alarm from displaying when you remove a battery from the array.
To reduce the battery count in the array:
Click Change number of Batteries in the Battery window.
In the Change number of Batteries window, enter the number of batteries that you want to use. Click OK. A confirmation message is displayed.
Click Close to continue to complete the operation and return to the Battery window.
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