Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 system-board CMOS battery

If you are exchanging the battery for a new one, use only IBM® Part Number 33F8354 or a similar type of battery that the manufacturer recommends.

CAUTION:

The battery contains lithium. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn or charge the battery.

Do not:

Throw or immerse into water
Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
Repair or disassemble

Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call. (C003)

Use the reference numbers in parentheses at the end of each notice, such as (C003) for example, to find the matching translated notice in IBM Systems Safety Notices.

Perform the following steps to replace the system board CMOS battery.

Tilt the battery so that you can insert it into the socket under the battery clip.
As you slide it under the battery clip, press the battery down into the socket, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Replacing the SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 system board CMOS battery
Replace the top cover. See Replacing the top cover.
Place the node in the rack. See Replacing the SAN Volume Controller in a rack.
Turn on the node.

If this SAN Volume Controller 2145-4F2 was the configuration node when the CMOS battery failed, the cluster date and time might not be correct. After replacing the CMOS battery, check the cluster time from the IBM System Storage® Productivity Center or master console server and correct it if necessary.