Knowledge Article: ID B0EA0E801: Battery Backup Unit %d is not installed for I/O Module

Description

The SAS RAID controller module requires that a battery backup unit (BBU) be installed. A battery backup unit for the specified SAS RAID controller module is not installed.

Causes

When the SAS Controller Module is installed, it will check for the presence of the battery backup unit.

Implications

When the battery backup unit is not installed, this event is generated.

Resolutions

If the battery backup unit is not installed, install the battery backup unit. Refer to the IBM BladeCenter SAS RAID Controller Installation and User"s Guide for information about installing a battery backup unit.

If the battery backup unit is currently installed, perform these steps:

  1. Log in to SAS RAID controller module through either Storage Configuration Manager or through the command-line interface (CLI) to determine the cause of this event.

  2. See the IBM BladeCenter SAS RAID Controller Module Installation and User"s guide for more information regarding this error.

Additional information

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