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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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