PowerFile A3 manual Introduction

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2	Introduction

•8 M5x12 Pinhead Screws

•8 Lock Washers

•1 Torx Screwdriver

•2 Power Cords

•1 Front Bezel

•User Documentation

Archive Engine (Generation 2)

•PowerFile Archive Engine

•Accessory box containing:

•2 Inner Rails Pre-attached to Server (Left and Right)

•2 Inner Rail Extensions

•4 M5x10 Phillips Pan Head Screws

•2 M5x24 Phillips Pan Head Screws

•4 M3x6 Phillips Flat Head Screws

•8 M5x16 Phillips Flat Head Screws

•10 M5 Cage Nuts

•8 Washers

•2 Power Cords

•1 Front Bezel

•User Documentation

•Foam packing containing:

•2 Outer Rails (Left and Right)

•2 Outer Rail Extensions

Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5

PowerFile Confidential

Racking and Installation Guide

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Contents Racking and Installation Guide PowerFile, Inc Contents Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configuration Front Panel HDDs and LEDs Contents Audience About This GuidePurpose Related DocumentsActive Archive Appliance A3 PowerFile Confidential A3 System Shipping Components IntroductionThis Chapter Archive Engine GenerationIntroduction Rack System Precautions Media Library Generation 2 or GenerationElectrical Distribution System Precautions Preparing for Setup Preparing for InstallationUnpacking the A3 System Choosing a Setup Location Rack Mounting ConsiderationsInstalling the Archive Engine Determining the Archive Engine ModelInstalling the Archive Engine Generation Identifying the Rail Kit HardwareInstalling the Archive Engine M5 Spring Washer Archive Engine Generation Archive Engine Rail Assembly Generation Archive Engine Rail Assembly Close Up Generation Mounting the Archive Engine in the Rack Installing the Archive Engine Generation Identifying the Rail Kit Components Attaching the Inner Rail ExtensionsArchive Engine Generation 2 Inner Rail Assembly Detail Archive Engine Generation 2 Outer Rail Assembly Detail Attaching the Outer RailsAttaching the Extension Brackets Archive Engine Generation 2 Extension BracketArchive Engine Rack Assembly Installing the Archive Engine Installing the Archive Engine Installing the Media Library in a Front-mount Configuration Front-mount ConfigurationGetting Started Setting Up the Front-mounted ChassisMedia Library Self-tapping Screws Media Library Keyhole Screws Media Library Inner Slide Rails and Keyhole Screws Installing the Outer Rails on the Front-mounted Chassis Media Library Inner Slide Rail and Self-tapping ScrewsMedia Library Inner Slide Rail on Front-mount Configuration Mounting-bracket Flanges on Outer Rail Mounting-bracket Flange Close UpOuter Rail Installed in Rack Mounting-bracket Flange AttachedInstalling the Chassis in the Rack Media Library Aligned with Rack RailsMedia Library Rail Latch Media Library Rail Latch Close UpMedia Library in Front-mount Configuration Attaching the Media Library FeetMedia Library Feet Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configuration Back-to-Back ConfigurationRack Specifications Power Strip RequirementsBack-to-Back Configuration Setting Up the Front-mounted Chassis Media Library Keyhole Screws Media Library Inner Slide Rails and Keyhole Screws Setting Up the Rear-mounted Chassis Media Library Keyhole Screws Installing the Inner Slide Rails on the Rear-mounted Chassis Media Library Inner Slide Rails and Self-tapping ScrewsOuter Rail Front-mounted Chassis Inner Slide Rail Mounting-bracket Flanges on Outer Rail Mounting-bracket Flange Attached Installing the Outer Rails on the Rear-mounted Chassis Mounting-bracket Flanges on Outer Rail Mounting-bracket Flange Attached Installing the Chasses in the Rack Media Library Rail Latch Media Libraries in Back-to-Back Configuration Installing the Cache Expansion Unit Identifying the Rail Kit Components Attaching the Mounting Brackets and Rails Before You BeginMounting Bracket Attached to Fixed Rail Front Panel HDDs and LEDs HDD Bays and LEDsSetting Up the A3 System Connecting the Archive Engine and Media LibrariesTo connect the Archive Engine and Media Libraries Archive Engine Ethernet Jack ConnectionsArchive Engine and Media Library Connections Connecting Two Cache Expansion Arrays to an Archive Engine Connecting Cache Expansion ArraysCache Expansion Array Connectors Two Cache Expansion Arrays and Archive Engine Connections Connecting One Cache Expansion Array to an Archive Engine One Cache Expansion Array and Archive Engine ConnectionsPowering On the Cache Expansion Array Powering On the A3 SystemPowering On the Media Library Media Library Power ButtonCache Expansion Array Power Connectors Powering On the Archive Engine GenerationArchive Engine Generation 1 Power Button and Alarm Button Archive Engine Generation 2 Power Button Loading Qualification Media in Media Library GenerationPowering Off the A3 System Contacting PowerFile 951-13035-04 A3 Racking and Installation Guide