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•If more than one Media Library is installed at your site, it is recommended that you distribute the Media Libraries among the FireWire cards. For example, given four libraries, plug one library into each card before you start doubling up.

•If using a back-to-back configuration, connect all front-facing Media Libraries to the front- facing Archive Engine. Similarly, connect all rear-facing Media Libraries to the rear-facing Archive Engine.

•Daisy chaining of Media Libraries is not supported.

3.Use the provided power cords to connect the Archive Engine to a UPS or properly grounded electrical outlet.

4.Connect the Media Libraries to a Universal Power Supply (UPS) or properly grounded electrical outlet.

WARNING: DO NOT use a UPS with automatic shutdown or so called smart features. The PowerFile system does not support these features. Use a simple UPS to protect your system from power blackouts and brownouts.

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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 Related Documents About This GuidePurpose AudienceActive Archive Appliance A3 PowerFile Confidential Archive Engine Generation IntroductionThis Chapter A3 System Shipping ComponentsIntroduction Media Library Generation 2 or Generation Rack System PrecautionsElectrical Distribution System Precautions Preparing for Setup Preparing for InstallationUnpacking the A3 System 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 ConfigurationGetting Started Setting Up the Front-mounted ChassisMedia Library Self-tapping Screws 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 Attaching the Mounting Brackets and Rails Before You BeginMounting Bracket Attached to Fixed Rail 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 Connecting Two Cache Expansion Arrays to an Archive Engine Connecting Cache Expansion ArraysCache Expansion Array Connectors Two Cache Expansion Arrays and Archive Engine Connections One Cache Expansion Array and Archive Engine Connections Connecting One Cache Expansion Array to an Archive EngineMedia Library Power Button Powering On the A3 SystemPowering On the Media Library Powering On the Cache Expansion ArrayCache Expansion Array Power Connectors Powering On the Archive Engine GenerationArchive Engine Generation 1 Power Button and Alarm Button 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