Make sure the firmware is up to date on the Perc 5/i controller. Go to this site: [URL]  and select your OS, and then go down SAS RAID and select the Perc 5/i firmware update.  You will need to power down the server, replace the battery, and then power it back up. Here is a link to the User Guide, page 74-75 will show you how to replace the battery: ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_ser_stor_net/esuprt_poweredge/poweredge-2950_owner%27s%20manual_en-us.pdf Here is a link to the replacement battery: [URL]~ck=dellSearch  Regards,
hi, i have one question if any one can answer it i will be appreciating we had poweredage 2950 server and the Open Manage Server Administrator portal showing that the battery for the PERC 5/i is faild with red cross mark. do i need to replace it really or it is not serious ? and if i should .. what is the step to replace it ? thanks in advance and best regards,
Battery on Controller PERC 5/i Integrated