Powerfile Active Archive Appliance A3 User Manual

Active Archive Appliance (A3)Racking and Installation Guide v6.5

2 IntroductionActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide• 8 M5x12 Pinhead Screws• 8 Lock Washers• 1

Introduction 3Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideMedia Library (Generation 2 or Generation 3)•

4 IntroductionActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideElectrical Distribution System Precautions•

Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide2 Preparing for InstallationIn This Chapter• Unpacking the A

6 Preparing for InstallationActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideChoosing a Setup Location• Lea

Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide3 Installing the Archive EngineIn This Chapter• Determining

8 Installing the Archive EngineActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideInstalling the Archive Engi

Installing the Archive Engine 9Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideAllen Wrench 1 Attaching the

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Installing the Archive Engine 11Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideTo attach the inner rails:1

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12 Installing the Archive EngineActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideArchive Engine Rail Assemb

Installing the Archive Engine 13Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide3. (Perform this step only

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16 Installing the Archive EngineActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideIdentifying the Rail Kit C

Installing the Archive Engine 17Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideTo attach the inner rail ex

18 Installing the Archive EngineActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideAttaching the Outer RailsT

Installing the Archive Engine 19Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideAttaching the Extension Bra

20 Installing the Archive EngineActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide5. Secure the extension br

Installing the Archive Engine 21Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide4. (Optional) Insert the tw

Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideContentsAbout This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22 Installing the Archive EngineActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide

Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide4 Installing the Media Library in a Front-mount Configuratio

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iv CONTENTSActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideDetermining the Archive Engine Model . . . . . .

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Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide5 Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configurati

36 Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back ConfigurationActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation

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CONTENTS vActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideFront Panel HDDs and LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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vi CONTENTSActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide

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Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide6 Installing the Cache Expansion UnitIn This Chapter• Identi

54 Installing the Cache Expansion UnitActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideIdentifying the Rail

Installing the Cache Expansion Unit 55Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideBefore You BeginDo no

56 Installing the Cache Expansion UnitActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideFront Panel HDDs and

Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide7 Setting Up the A3 SystemIn This Chapter• Connecting the Ar

58 Setting Up the A3 SystemActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideThe following steps require the

Setting Up the A3 System 59Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideArchive Engine and Media Library

60 Setting Up the A3 SystemActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideConnecting Cache Expansion Arra

Setting Up the A3 System 61Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideTwo Cache Expansion Arrays and A

Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideAbout This GuidePurposeThe Active Archive Appliance (A3) Rack

62 Setting Up the A3 SystemActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideConnecting One Cache Expansion

Setting Up the A3 System 63Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuidePowering On the A3 SystemThe ind

64 Setting Up the A3 SystemActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideCache Expansion Array Power Con

Setting Up the A3 System 65Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuidePowering On the Archive Engine (

66 Setting Up the A3 SystemActive Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuidePowering Off the A3 SystemThe i

Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation GuideContacting PowerFileIf you have specific comments or question

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Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide1 IntroductionIn This Chapter• Archive Engine (Generation 1)