DX500-BBRKT
DS500 Battery Bracket
(Part Number DX500-BBRKT)
StorCase will not be responsible for any damages caused by improper installation of this
product. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
CAUTION: Remove ALL power from the DS500 before removing any chassis
covers.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly installed! Install only with
the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to manufacturer's
instructions.
DO NOT SHIP/TRANSPORT DS500 CHASSIS WITH BATTERY
INSTALLED! Battery may loosen from bracket which can result in fire
and/or explosion!
NOTES: The DS500 Battery Bracket is designed to house a RAID-compatible
back-up battery with approximate dimensions of 6"(L) x 4"(H) x 1"(W)
or 6"(L) x 4"(H) x 2"(W).
This option is designed only for DS500 units containing Rev. G and
above Motherboard Mounting Brackets. Rev. F and earlier
Motherboard Mounting Brackets can be identified by an open slot and
do not have the mounting holes required to mount the Battery Bracket.
(Figure 2).
This document provides information for installing the StorCase DS500 RAID controller
Battery Bracket (DX500-BBRKT) into either a tower or rack mount DS500 9-bay chassis.
These instructions supplement the DS500 User's Guide which should be used for
additional reference during the conversion process.
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Figure 1: DS500 Battery Bracket
D89-0000-0049 Rev. B00 StorCase Technology, Inc.
DX500-BBRKT
4 Mounting Holes
for Mounting
Battery Bracket
DS500 Motherboard Mounting Bracket
Open
Slot
Rev. G
(Compatible with
Battery Bracket)
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Rev. F and Earlier
(Not Compatible
with Battery Bracket)
Figure 2: Distinguishing Between DS500 Motherboard
Mounting Bracket Revisions
Installation
A #2 Phillips screwdriver is required to complete the following steps.
1. If installing the Battery Bracket into a rack mounted DS500, both the front and
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rear panels will need to be removed.
Remove the eight (8) screws and the front panel as shown in Figure 3.