EMC SPS for CX, CX3, CX4 and VNX Series Storage Arrays

EMC standby power supplies (SPS) are a crucial part of all EMC storage arrays. Without the proper amount of SPS units in good health, your EMC SAN is at risk. EMC SPS units are required for write cache to function properly in EMC Navisphere. Proper SPS configuration also allows for your EMC storage array to gracefully shut down in the event of a power loss, to ensure that you do not lose any data.

Replacing an EMC SPS unit is fairly simple, and there is a great online tutorial located here:

How to replace an EMC CX3 / CX4 SPS

EMC SPS units available

• 078-000-062 – EMC CX3 1000W SPS Replacement Battery 118031985 for CX3-10, CX3-20, CX3-40, CX300, CX500, CX700 – 071-000-459 – 078-000-083
• 078-000-064 – EMC CX4 1200W SPS Replacement Battery for CX4-120, CX4-240, CX4-480 – 078-000-063
• 078-000-084 – EMC VNX 1200W SPS Replacement Battery for VNX5100, VNX5300, VNX5500, VNX5700, VNX7500
• 078-000-021 – EMC Symmetrix DMX 850W SPS Replacement Battery for DMX-800, DMX-1000, DMX-2000, and DMX-3000
• 078-000-033 – EMC CX3-80 2200W SPS Replacement Battery 100809008
• 078-000-050 – EMC 2200W VNX5700 & VNX7500 SPS Replacement Battery