My question:
Hi managers,
Does anybody know how many years before replacement of battries
in Storage Works HSZ  raid controllers?
Is there a test to see if the battery is good or not?
Thanks.
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Here are the replies:
From: alan_at_nabeth.cxo.dec.com
        HSZ40, HSZ50 or HSZ70?
        I think the batteries for the HSZ50 and HSZ70 are the same
        and should be replaced every two years.  The HSZ40 batteries
        have a poor reputation and modern versions of the firmware
        have period power checks they perform on the batteries.  If
        you have an old version of HSOF, upgrade.
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>From rjackson_at_portal.gmu.edu 
Originally the batteries were advertised as having a life of 5 years.  Then
it was discovered, the hard way, the batteries were only good for about
one year.  The batteries shipping as of spring/summer of 1997 have a life
of two years.
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Thanks for your quick response!!
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Received on Fri Jul 10 1998 - 23:45:00 NZST