Lithium batteries are restricted for air travel and may require a dangerous goods certificate with additional carrier fees. Ground shipping adds transit time — plan accordingly. Always check the date code, batteries degrade over time. Buy in bulk when possible, these are consumables. Key checks: Buy in bulk — consumables.
RESTRICTED for air — DG certificate required
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
IBM LI-ION BATTERY (46C9040)
The IBM 46C9040 is a Battery-Backed Write Cache pack, designed for enterprise RAID controllers in enterprise servers. It provides backup power to the BBWC module during unexpected power loss, ensuring cached write data is safely committed to flash memory. This is a high-volume replacement part in TPM market as enterprise servers remain widely deployed.
WHERE IT FITS
BATTERY→LITHIUM→46C9040
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number
46C9040
Manufacturer
IBM
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
KEY FEATURES
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Battery-Backed Write Cache Module
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Rechargeable Battery Technology
Provides cache backup power for 48+ hours after power loss
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Hot-Plug Capable
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
RAID cache protection during power loss events
Write-back cache enablement for storage controllers
Enterprise server data integrity assurance
Hot-swap battery/capacitor replacement in production