Remote Battery Installation Guide2Installation Instructions1 Decide which expansion slot locations to use for the 3wareRAID controller and the remote battery board.For the remote battery board, consider ventilation andconvenience of access for battery replacement. If possible,leave an space for airflow around the remote battery board.2 Remove the metal filler brackets for the expansion slots.Save the screws; they will be used to secure the 3ware RAIDcontroller and remote battery board after you have installedthem in the slots.3 Attach the BBU control module to your 3ware RAIDcontroller, as described in the Installation Guide.4 If necessary, attach the extension cable to the BBU controlmodule in order to reach the intended location of the remotebattery board.5 Install your 3ware RAID controller. Refer to your 3ware RAIDcontroller Installation Guide for details.6 If your enclosure is low-profile, unscrew the full height bracketfrom the remote battery board and replace it with the includedlow-profile bracket, using the same screws.7 Select the battery location on the remote battery board.The battery can be mounted in 3 different positions, as markedon the board (see Figure 1). Use the position that will make iteasiest to connect the battery power cable to the BBU controlmodule on the 3ware RAID controller.