PowerFile A3 manual Connecting Cache Expansion Arrays, Cache Expansion Array Connectors

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60	Setting Up the A3 System

Connecting Cache Expansion Arrays

Up to two Cache Expansion Arrays can be connected to one Archive Engine. You use the RAID controller cables supplied with the Cache Expansion Array to connect the I/O module on the Cache Expansion Array to the RAID controller on the Archive Engine. All connections are made to the back of the chasses.

The following illustration shows the Cache Expansion Array connectors on the I/O module.

I/O Module

UP1 UP2 Down

Cache Expansion Array Connectors

Connecting Two Cache Expansion Arrays to an Archive Engine

To connect two Cache Expansion Arrays to an Archive Engine:

1.Connect A on the RAID Controller card of the Archive Engine to C (UP2) on the I/O module of the top Cache Expansion Array.

2.Connect B on the RAID Controller card of the Archive Engine to D (UP2) on the I/O module of the bottom Cache Expansion Array.

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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 About This Guide PurposeAudience Related DocumentsActive Archive Appliance A3 PowerFile Confidential Introduction This ChapterA3 System Shipping Components 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 A3 System Powering On the Media LibraryPowering 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 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