PowerFile A3 manual To connect the Archive Engine and Media Libraries

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58	Setting Up the A3 System

The following steps require the use of cables and connectors that have been supplied as part of the PowerFile Archive Engine or Media Library package.

To connect the Archive Engine and Media Libraries:

1.Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Archive Engine to the network. There are two ports on the back of the unit. Only one of the ports should be connected to the network for initial setup.

If you will be using DHCP to obtain an IP address for the Archive Engine, connect the port labeled DHCP to the network. Otherwise, connect the port labeled static to the network.

DHCP

Static

Archive Engine Ethernet Jack Connections

2.Use the provided FireWire cable to connect A on the Media Library to B on the Archive Engine. This connection can use any available FireWire port on the chasses.

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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 Installation Preparing for SetupUnpacking 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 ConfigurationSetting Up the Front-mounted Chassis Getting StartedMedia 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 Before You Begin Attaching the Mounting Brackets and RailsMounting 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 Cache Expansion Arrays Connecting Two Cache Expansion Arrays to an Archive EngineCache 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 ButtonPowering On the Archive Engine Generation Cache Expansion Array Power ConnectorsArchive 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