Ibm Ds3000 Storage Manager
IBM System Storage DS3200, DS3300, and DS3400 support single or dual Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) controllers. Each controller has 512 megabytes (MB) of cache (upgradeable to 1 gigabyte (GB)) and a Smart cache battery pre-installed. The battery is designed to have a life expectancy of two (2) years and to maintain the data in cache for up to three (3) days in the event of a power outage.
Users are encouraged to install controller firmware version 07.35.41.00 or later to take advantage of the Smart Battery Learn Cycle technology, which monitors battery life. The Smart battery, along with code level 07.35.41.00 or later, performs a battery discharge and charge function every 13 weeks, which allows the system to more accurately calculate the life of the battery. Note that the write cache function is suspended during the battery learn cycle and performance may be impacted. If a user wishes to disable the battery learn cycle so that the write cache function is not suspended, then refer to RETAIN tip H195594 for a description of how to accomplish that.
To fully monitor IBM DS3000, DS4000, DS5000 disk systems, you are required to install IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager. Install IBM System Storage DS Storage. Maintenance release of DS3000 Storage Manager version 02.17.x5.05 to support dual controller configurations with the DS3200 and DS3400 storage subsystems. Version 02.17.x5.02 Initial release of DS3000 Storage Manager version 02.17.x5.02 to support the new DS3200 and DS3400 storage subsystems.
The replacement batteries are an option that the user must purchase. The user must purchase DS3000 System Memory Cache Battery, Option 39R6519, as the replacement battery.
Note: A very small subset of users at the very beginning of the product life may have received a version of the battery that does not support the Smart Battery Learn Cycle technology. One way to verify this is a visual inspection of the battery. The Smart battery version is identified on the part by label, 16353-04 or later. Another method for verifying installation of the Smart Battery is to check Storage Manager for the information on the Battery Learn Cycle.
Storage Manager Ibm
This information can be found on the Tools tab under Change Battery Settings. When running controller firmware level before 07.35.41.00 or with while the Smart Battery Learn Cycle is disabled on controller firmware 07.35.41.00 and higher: IBM DS Storage Manager is designed to alert the user that the batteries have expired and should be replaced.
Ds3000 Ibm Storage Manager 10 Fail A Drive
IBM recommends to replace the battery after the expiration warning message is received. Users will have to order the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) option, Option 39R6519, via IBM Direct or their DS3000 Business Partner.
When running controller firmware level 07.35.41.00 and higher: With Smart Battery Learn Cycle enabled, users no longer need to rely on the time expiration battery strategy. If the expiration timer still appears and nears expiration then reset the timer since its importance is superseded by the Smart Battery Learn cycle. With Smart batteries, the system will provide an error message once the battery is no longer able to maintain the up time requirement of 72 hours. Replace the battery option if you receive a 'Defective Battery' error message. Below is an example of a 'Defective Battery' error message at this level of code: 'Defective' Battery EVENT SYNOPSIS: Battery Replacement Required MEL EVENT TYPE: Critical MEL AFFECTED COMPONENT: Battery Backup Unit FAILURE TYPE NAME: RECBATTERYWARN RECOVERY PROCEDURE: Replace the BBU. ADDITIONAL EVENT DETAILS: The Failure Type Entry will identify the affected battery component. There is one entry for each affected component.
Belkin Storage Manager
Each entry is persistent as long as the condition is present. The reason code distinguishes between the following events: 1. Full charge capacity is below the replacement capacity. Incorrect replacement battery type. Improperly configured smart battery circuit (e.g. Invalid parameters in data flash).
To order the cache battery from North America, contact your local IBM Representative, Business Partner, or IBM Direct (1-800-656-0833). To order the cache battery from all other countries, contact your local IBM Representative or Business Partner.
ENUS107518.PDF (71KB) Table of contents Document options The IBM System Storage DS3300, DS3400, and EXP3000 Express models include popular options to help you more easily create your storage configuration.