PowerFile manual Setting Up the A3 System, Connecting the Archive Engine and Media Libraries

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Setting Up the A3 System

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Connecting the Archive Engine and Media Libraries

Connecting Cache Expansion Arrays

Powering On the A3 System

Loading Qualification Media in Media Library (Generation 3)

Powering Off the A3 System

This chapter provides instructions for setting up the A3 system after all components have been mounted in the rack.The hardware components of an A3 system can consist of the Archive Engine, one or more Media Libraries, and up to two Cache Expansion Arrays (optional). Follow the procedures in this chapter for your A3 system configuration.

Connecting the Archive Engine and Media Libraries

The Archive Engine is provided with the following connections:

•Two Gigabit Ethernet ports that can connect to 10BaseT, 100BaseT, or 1000BaseT networks.

•Two PS2 ports and one VGA port for attaching keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

Note: You are not required to connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor since the A3 can be administered remotely through the A3 Management Console.

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One serial port reserved for diagnostic use by authorized service personnel.

Two USB ports.

Nine FireWire ports.

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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 Purpose About This GuideAudience Related DocumentsActive Archive Appliance A3 PowerFile Confidential This Chapter IntroductionA3 System Shipping Components Archive Engine GenerationIntroduction Media Library Generation 2 or Generation Rack System PrecautionsElectrical Distribution System Precautions Unpacking the A3 System Preparing for InstallationPreparing for Setup Rack Mounting Considerations Choosing a Setup LocationDetermining the Archive Engine Model Installing the Archive EngineIdentifying the Rail Kit Hardware Installing the Archive Engine GenerationInstalling 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 Attaching the Inner Rail Extensions Identifying the Rail Kit ComponentsArchive Engine Generation 2 Inner Rail Assembly Detail Attaching the Outer Rails Archive Engine Generation 2 Outer Rail Assembly DetailArchive Engine Generation 2 Extension Bracket Attaching the Extension BracketsArchive Engine Rack Assembly Installing the Archive Engine Installing the Archive Engine Front-mount Configuration Installing the Media Library in a 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 Media Library Inner Slide Rail and Self-tapping Screws Installing the Outer Rails on the Front-mounted ChassisMedia Library Inner Slide Rail on Front-mount Configuration Mounting-bracket Flange Close Up Mounting-bracket Flanges on Outer RailMounting-bracket Flange Attached Outer Rail Installed in RackMedia Library Aligned with Rack Rails Installing the Chassis in the RackMedia Library Rail Latch Close Up Media Library Rail LatchAttaching the Media Library Feet Media Library in Front-mount ConfigurationMedia Library Feet Back-to-Back Configuration Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back ConfigurationPower Strip Requirements Rack SpecificationsBack-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 Media Library Inner Slide Rails and Self-tapping Screws Installing the Inner Slide Rails on the Rear-mounted ChassisOuter 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 HDD Bays and LEDs Front Panel HDDs and LEDsConnecting the Archive Engine and Media Libraries Setting Up the A3 SystemArchive Engine Ethernet Jack Connections To connect the Archive Engine and Media LibrariesArchive 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 One Cache Expansion Array and Archive Engine Connections Connecting One Cache Expansion Array to an Archive EnginePowering On the Media Library Powering On the A3 SystemPowering On the Cache Expansion Array Media Library Power ButtonArchive Engine Generation 1 Power Button and Alarm Button Powering On the Archive Engine GenerationCache Expansion Array Power Connectors Loading Qualification Media in Media Library Generation Archive Engine Generation 2 Power ButtonPowering Off the A3 System Contacting PowerFile 951-13035-04 A3 Racking and Installation Guide