NonStop S-Series Planning and Configuration Guide (G06.29+)

Specifications
HP NonStop S-Series Planning and Configuration Guide—523303-021
B-2
Batteries
Batteries
The batteries in NonStop S-series processor enclosures and I/O enclosures are
identical.
A battery contains:
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Nonreplaceable fuses for short-circuit protection
•
24 sealed, cylindrical, lead-acid cells
Battery Voltage and Amperage
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Each cell is rated at 2.5 ampere-hours.
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The 24 cells in each battery are partitioned into two groups of 12 cells each (24
volts in each group).
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A power monitor and control unit (PMCU) connects the two cell groups in series to
form a -48 (minus 48)-volt string.
Battery Disposal and Recycling in the United States
Federal Regulations
United States federal legislation requires that spent lead-acid batteries be managed in
the following ways:
State and Local Regulations
Many states and cities require that lead batteries be recycled, or they have restrictions
on or have completely banned the disposal of lead batteries with municipal solid waste.
For information about recycling spent batteries in the United States, contact your
service provider. Batteries are FRUs and must be serviced by trained service
providers.
If Spent Battery Is to Be ... It Is ... In Compliance With ...
Disposed of Managed as hazardous
waste
40 CFR parts 260 through 272
Recycled Sent for reclamation 40 CFR part 266, subpart G