PowerFile A3 manual Choosing a Setup Location, Rack Mounting Considerations

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Preparing for Installation

Choosing a Setup Location

Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches).

Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature.

Reduced Airflow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).

Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5

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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 Unpacking the A3 System Preparing for InstallationPreparing for Setup 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 ConfigurationMedia Library Self-tapping Screws Setting Up the Front-mounted ChassisGetting Started 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 Mounting Bracket Attached to Fixed Rail Before You BeginAttaching the Mounting Brackets and Rails 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 Cache Expansion Array Connectors Connecting Cache Expansion ArraysConnecting Two Cache Expansion Arrays to an Archive Engine 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 ButtonArchive Engine Generation 1 Power Button and Alarm Button Powering On the Archive Engine GenerationCache Expansion Array Power Connectors 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