Raid Battery Backup?

Hi. I'm working through new disk subsystem issues (see links below for reference). It looks like I have a new issue to address - raid battery backup.
My current editing system uses a battery backup. Other than some issues lately, it's worked well. I'm getting a new Areca 1882ix raid controller soon. The question is, do I need a battery backup specifically for the raid controller? E.g. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816151111 Or is a system battery backup adequate?
Thanks,
Dan.
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Harm,
Thanks. Fortunately we have pretty good power here. When we loose power, it's typically for just a few seconds maybe twice a month.
I have a small UPS hooked up now. It's good for about 20 minutes. But I'm a bit concerned that it will react fast enough for the raid controller. I think I'll get that Areca BBM. Cheap insurance.
Now if Areca will get their buns in gear and bring out the PCIe 3.0 version of the 1882ix...
Thanks and regards,
Dan.

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Harm,
Thanks for the reply. I triple checked that the cable was properly seated on both the BBM and the 1680ix. It's just the single cable correct? No other power cables necessary? It currently says 'Charging(96%)', however when the BBM is connected all the hardware readings are normal except for the CPU 1.2V which is at 1.12V dropping down to 1.08. When it hits 1.088, that's when under voltage error appears, which is about every 5 minutes while I'm trying to get this battery charged.
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hello,
I've not even 1yr old Mac Pro with MB535PL/XXX/RAID,
Logs say in RAID logs that: `Battery failed (code 0x#0 = 18)', hard to imagine that it is battery fault.
I would like to know if there is any known solution because hw support wants me to send whole Mac to them.
Please check screenshot for more RAID Utility logs.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11758451/raid_bat.png
TIA
BRGRDS
LVJ

Hi, this is my whole log since attaching the card.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 8:23:47 AM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Monday, April 18, 2011 12:17:09 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Friday, April 15, 2011 12:31:04 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Monday, March 28, 2011 8:52:28 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Sunday, March 27, 2011 1:40:53 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Monday, March 14, 2011 11:24:20 AM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Sunday, March 13, 2011 5:41:10 PM Poland Time          Battery failed (code 0x#0 = 18)          critical
Sunday, March 13, 2011 5:41:22 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Monday, March 7, 2011 4:34:36 PM Poland Time          Battery finished conditioning          informational
Monday, March 7, 2011 9:33:31 AM Poland Time          Battery started scheduled conditioning cycle (write cache disabled)          informational
Monday, March 7, 2011 8:14:19 AM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Saturday, March 5, 2011 8:44:39 AM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Sunday, February 27, 2011 7:48:08 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:23:56 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Monday, February 14, 2011 12:50:45 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Sunday, February 13, 2011 8:44:28 AM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 11:23:02 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Friday, January 28, 2011 5:33:49 PM Poland Time          Battery failed (code 0x#0 = 18)          critical
Friday, January 28, 2011 5:33:48 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Monday, January 24, 2011 10:50:30 AM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Monday, January 17, 2011 11:59:31 AM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Thursday, January 6, 2011 4:11:33 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 3:16:53 AM Poland Time          Battery failed (code 0x#0 = 18)          critical
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 3:17:02 AM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Friday, December 31, 2010 2:37:30 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Monday, December 20, 2010 4:03:06 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 1:00:33 PM Poland Time          Write cache set to battery detect          informational
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 1:00:20 PM Poland Time          Write cache temporarily enabled          informational
Saturday, December 11, 2010 7:00:11 AM Poland Time          Battery failed (code 0x#0 = 18)          critical
Saturday, December 11, 2010 7:00:12 AM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 11:17:34 PM Poland Time          Battery finished conditioning          informational
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 4:46:07 PM Poland Time          Battery started conditioning cycle (write cache disabled)          informational
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 4:22:20 PM Poland Time          Battery started conditioning cycle (write cache disabled)          informational
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 5:40:07 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Friday, October 29, 2010 9:35:08 AM Poland Time          Controller detected disorderly shutdown without battery backup          critical
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 5:19:11 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Friday, October 29, 2010 9:36:14 AM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 12:58:09 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 12:17:16 AM Poland Time          Battery finished conditioning          informational
Monday, August 23, 2010 5:11:50 PM Poland Time          Battery started scheduled conditioning cycle (write cache disabled)          informational
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 5:27:59 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Sunday, August 15, 2010 4:08:23 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Thursday, June 17, 2010 2:34:45 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Sunday, June 6, 2010 4:56:42 PM Poland Time          Write cache disabled due to insufficient battery charge          informational
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 5:11:29 PM Poland Time          Battery finished conditioning          informational
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 9:55:53 AM Poland Time          Battery started conditioning cycle (write cache disabled)          informational
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 1:04:33 PM Poland Time          Battery finished conditioning          informational
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 5:43:31 AM Poland Time          Battery started scheduled conditioning cycle (write cache disabled)          informational
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 5:43:30 AM Poland Time          Battery finished conditioning          informational
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:36:37 PM Poland Time          Write cache set to battery detect          informational
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:36:33 PM Poland Time          Write cache temporarily enabled          informational
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:36:30 PM Poland Time          Write cache set to battery detect          informational
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:36:18 PM Poland Time          Write cache temporarily enabled          informational
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:31:34 PM Poland Time          Created volume “R1V1” on RAID set “RS1”           informational
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:27:41 PM Poland Time          Created RAID set “RS1” (RAID 0)          informational
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:27:33 PM Poland Time          Deleted RAID set “JBODSet1”          informational
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 8:27:13 PM Poland Time          Deleted RAID set “JBODSet2”          informational
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 5:44:10 PM Poland Time          Battery started conditioning cycle (write cache disabled)          informational
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 1:38:34 PM Poland Time          Battery started conditioning cycle (write cache disabled)          informational

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1476
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Hello,
For three years, we've had Verizon Fios Internet and TV. We've never had a phone.
Today, the contraption Verizon plugged in the wall (sadly, I'm not really sure what it is, and had forgotten it existed until today as it's tucked behind some furniture) started beeping and the replace battery indicator light is on. Furthermore, when I turn on TV, I am greeted with this message:
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astro_guy wrote:
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