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  • Page 1 Active Archive Appliance (A3) Racking and Installation Guide v6.5...
  • Page 2 Copyright ©2006, 2007, 2008 PowerFile, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This work contains trade secrets and confidential material of PowerFile, Inc., and any use or disclosure in whole or in part without the express written permission of PowerFile, Inc., is prohibited. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of PowerFile, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    In This Chapter............. . . 7 Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Attaching the Mounting Brackets and Rails ........55 Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential CONTENTS...
  • Page 5 Powering Off the A3 System ........... 66 Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Audience This guide is intended for professional system integrators and PC technicians. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Related Documents The following documents provide additional information about PowerFile products: • A3 Administrator’s Guide • A3 Field Replaceable Unit Guide •...
  • Page 8 Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    A3 system function best when they are mounted in standard IT racks. This chapter provides an overview of the A3 system shipping components and safety precautions. A3 System Shipping Components Archive Engine (Generation 1) • PowerFile Archive Engine • Accessory box containing: • 2 Outer Rails (Left and Right) •...

  • Page 10: Archive Engine (Generation 2)

    • 2 Power Cords • 1 Front Bezel • User Documentation Archive Engine (Generation 2) • PowerFile Archive Engine • Accessory box containing: • 2 Inner Rails Pre-attached to Server (Left and Right) • 2 Inner Rail Extensions • 4 M5x10 Phillips Pan Head Screws •...

  • Page 11: Media Library (Generation 2 Or Generation 3)

    Note: Do not open the Media Library unit. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. For service questions, please contact PowerFile Technical Support. WARNING: Opening the cover of the Media Library unit may expose you to visible and invisible laser radiation.

  • Page 12: Electrical Distribution System Precautions

    WARNING: DO NOT use a UPS (Universal Power Supply) 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.”...

  • Page 13: Preparing For Installation

    Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 “A3 System Shipping Components” on page 1 PowerFile Confidential for the shipping Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 14: Choosing A Setup Location

    Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.). Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Preparing for Installation Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Installing The Archive Engine

    Note: The following installation procedures apply to standard Electronics Industries Association (EIA) racks. Non-EIA racks may not be able to support the Archive Engine. If you are using a non-EIA rack, PowerFile recommends that you secure the Archive Engine using slide rails, which are available from PowerFile Authorized Resellers.

  • Page 16: Installing The Archive Engine (Generation 1)

    Name Quantity M3x4 Button Head Screw ATX Chassis Latch and Screws PowerFile Confidential Installing the Archive Engine Mounting inner rails to Archive Engine chassis Mounted to inner rail to restrict chassis withdrawal Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 17 M5x12 Flathead Screw ATX Rail Slide Washer (Square Hole) ATX Rail Slide Washer (Round Hole) M5x12 Pinhead Screw PowerFile Confidential Attaching the chassis latches to the inner rail. Securing outer rails into rack (front and rear). Use with ATX rail slide washers.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Inner Rail To The Chassis And The Outer Rails To The Rack

    Serial Number Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Name Quantity Lock Washers Torx Screwdriver PowerFile Confidential Installing the Archive Engine Securing outer rails in a tapped hole rack with M5x12 Pinhead Screw. (For Tapped Hole Racks). Locking drives in Archive Engine chassis.
  • Page 19 (At top on right-hand side and at bottom on left-hand side). Repeat this step on the other side of the chassis. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 with the Allen wrench. Repeat Latch stop . Ensure the latch PowerFile Confidential is oriented with its Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 20 Archive Engine Rail Assembly (Generation 1) Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Clamping screws Rail kit can be adjusted to fit racks of sizes (between internal faces). Minimum: 685mm, Maximum 889mm PowerFile Confidential Installing the Archive Engine Rear rack post Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 Archive Engine Rail Assembly Close Up (Generation 1) Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Remove this nut if installing it tapped hole rack Use same screws and washers on front and rear posts PowerFile Confidential Tapped hole rack Front post rack Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 22: Mounting The Archive Engine In The Rack

    3. Using the captive screws on the front of the Archive Engine, secure the server to the rack. 4. (Optional) PowerFile recommends that you unlatch and reseat the hard disk drives before powering on the Archive Engine. Use the provided torx screwdriver to unlock and lock the drives.

  • Page 23: Installing The Archive Engine (Generation 2)

    These tabs also lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Inner Rail Extensions Rail Locking Tabs...

  • Page 24: Identifying The Rail Kit Components

    M3x6 Phillips Flat Head Screw M5x16 Phillips Flat Head Screw M5 Cage Nut PowerFile Confidential Installing the Archive Engine Attach the extension bracket to the short bracket Hold the server in the rack. Secure the inner rail extension to the Archive Engine.
  • Page 25 3. Secure the inner rail extension to the Archive Engine with two of the M3x6 screws, as illustrated. 4. Repeat steps for the other rail extension. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 on the side of the Archive Engine aligning the hooks of the PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 26: Attaching The Outer Rails

    5. Repeat steps for the other outer rail. Secure to Front of Rack Archive Engine (Generation 2) Outer Rail Assembly Detail Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Attach Outer Rails Together PowerFile Confidential Installing the Archive Engine Secure to Rear of Rack Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Attaching The Extension Brackets

    4. Secure the long bracket side of the rail to the front side of the rack with two of the M5x16 screws and the provided washers. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Attach Outer Rails Together PowerFile Confidential Secure to Rear of Rack Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 28: Mounting The Archive Engine In The Rack

    “click”. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 are installed on the rack. with the front of the rack rails PowerFile Confidential Installing the Archive Engine and rail extensions attached. Also, Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 4. (Optional) Insert the two M5x24 screws on either side of the server, and then tighten to hold the server in the rack. 5. (Optional) If the drives were shipped in the Archive Engine, PowerFile recommends that you unlatch and reseat the drives before powering on the server. When performing this step, ensure that you do not replace the drives in the wrong slots.
  • Page 30 Installing the Archive Engine Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Installing The Media Library In A Front-Mount Configuration

    Media Library Generation 3 is labeled “A200 BDB” on the rear chassis. Regardless of which model you have, the racking installation instructions for front-facing chassis are the same. Figures in this chapter illustrate the Media Library Generation 3. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Getting Started

    Save the four screws. You’ll need them in a later step. Media Library Self-tapping Screws Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Front-mount Configuration on the right and left side of the chassis. PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 33 2. Loosen the keyhole screws on the right and left side of the chassis. Media Library Keyhole Screws The pre-installed keyhole screws must be loosened to allow proper mounting of the inner rails. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 34: Installing The Inner Slide Rails On The Front Mounted Chassis

    3. Fasten the inner slide rails to the Media Library using the four self-tapping screws you saved in Step 1 page 24. Insert the two screws on each side of the Media Library. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Front-mount Configuration PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 35: Installing The Outer Rails On The Front-Mounted Chassis

    1. On the rack's rear vertical post, identify the RMU location where you want to attach the right outer rail. The right outer rail should be installed at the same level as the right inner slide rail on the chassis. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 36 3. At the rear of the rack, position the rail so that one of the white mounting-bracket flanges rests against the inside of the rack post. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Front-mount Configuration Inner Slide Rail PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 37 See the following figure for a close-up picture of the mounting-bracket flange. Mounting-bracket Flange (Close Up) When attached, the prongs on the mounting-bracket flange wrap around the rail and insert in the screw holes to secure the rail in place. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 38 The mounting-bracket flange will lock automatically in the rack post. When you are done attaching the rail, it should look similar to the following illustration. Outer Rail Installed in Rack Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Front-mount Configuration PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Installing The Chassis In The Rack

    2. Line up the chassis’ inner rails with the front of the rack rails. Outer Rail Media Library Aligned with Rack Rails Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Step 7 for the left outer rail. Step 1 through Inner Slide Rail PowerFile Confidential Step 8 for each front-facing chassis you Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 40 6. Push the Media Library until it is fully inserted into the rack and it locks into place. The Media Library should glide smoothly on the rails. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Front-mount Configuration PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Attaching The Media Library Feet

    Media Library unit on a flat surface instead of installing it on a rack. Your PowerFile Library Accessory Kit contains four (4) feet that can be attached to the bottom of the Media Library.
  • Page 42 Media Library Feet Note: If you choose to attach the feet to the Media Library, you must attach all four feet. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Front-mount Configuration PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Installing The Media Library In A Back-To-Back Configuration

    To use back-to-back racking, you need to: • Install the chasses from the bottom of the rack first, filling the middle and upper sections of the rack as you add more components. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 44: Rack Specifications

    Output of 9 or more AC connectors The following figure shows an example of back-to-back racking with six Media Libraries, two Archive Engines, and two power strips. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configuration PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Getting Started

    3. Slide the gray latch until the two parts of the rail can be detached. 4. Separate the inner and outer rails. The rails must be separated before they can be attached to the Media Library. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 46: Setting Up The Front-Mounted Chassis

    Save the four screws. You’ll need them in a later step. Media Library Self-tapping Screws Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configuration on the right and left side of the chassis. PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 47 2. Loosen the keyhole screws on the right and left side of the chassis. Media Library Keyhole Screws The pre-installed keyhole screws must be loosened to allow proper mounting of the inner rails. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 48: Installing The Inner Slide Rails On The Front Mounted Chassis

    3. Fasten the inner slide rails to the Media Library using the four self-tapping screws you saved in Step 1 page 38. Insert two screws on each side of the Media Library. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configuration PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 49: Setting Up The Rear-Mounted Chassis

    1. Remove the self-tapping screws Save the four screws. You’ll need them in a later step. Media Library Self-tapping Screws Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 on the right and left side of the chassis. PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 The pre-installed keyhole screws must be loosened to allow proper mounting of the inner rails. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configuration on the right and left side of the chassis. PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Installing The Inner Slide Rails On The Rear-Mounted Chassis

    3. Fasten the inner slide rails to the Media Library using the two self-tapping screws you saved in Step 1 page 41. Insert two screws on each side of the Media Library. Media Library Inner Slide Rails and Self-tapping Screws Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 52: Installing The Outer Rails On The Front-Mounted Chassis

    There is one mounting-bracket flange on each end of the outer rail. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configuration Outer Rail Inner Slide Rail PowerFile Confidential Front-mounted Chassis Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 See the following figure for a close-up picture of the mounting-bracket flange. Mounting-bracket Flange (Close Up) When attached, the prongs on the mounting-bracket flange wrap around the rail and insert in the screw holes to secure the rail in place. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 54 The mounting-bracket flange will lock automatically in the rack post. When you are done attaching the rail, it should look similar to the following illustration. Outer Rail Installed in Rack Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configuration PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Installing The Outer Rails On The Rear-Mounted Chassis

    3. At the rear of the rack, position the rail so that one of the white mounting-bracket flanges rests against the inside of the rack post. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Step 7 for the left outer rail. Step 1 through Outer Rail PowerFile Confidential Step 8 for each front-facing chassis you Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 56 Mounting-bracket Flanges on Outer Rail See the following figure for a close-up picture of the mounting-bracket flange. Mounting-bracket Flange (Close Up) Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configuration PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 57 The mounting-bracket flange will lock automatically in the rack post. When you are done attaching the rail, it should look similar to the following illustration. Outer Rail Installed in Rack Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: Installing The Chasses In The Rack

    Media Library Aligned with Rack Rails Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configuration Step 7 for the left outer rail. Step 1 through PowerFile Confidential Step 8 for each front-facing chassis you Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 59 4. Locate the rail latch on the right outer rail. Pull up on the rail latch. 5. Slide the Media Library rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 60 6. Push the Media Library until it is fully inserted into the rack and it locks into place. The Media Library should glide smoothly on the rails. Rear-mounted Chassis Media Libraries in Back-to-Back Configuration Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 Installing the Media Library in a Back-to-Back Configuration Front-mounted Chassis PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Installing The Cache Expansion Unit

    Note: The following installation procedures apply to standard Electronics Industries Association (EIA) racks. Non-EIA racks may not be able to support the Cache Expansion Unit. If you are using a non-EIA rack, PowerFile recommends that you secure the Cache Expansion Unit using slide rails, which are available from PowerFile Authorized Resellers.

  • Page 62: Identifying The Rail Kit Components

    Phillips Pan Head Screw Phillips Flat Head Screw Rear Mounting Brackets Fixed Rails PowerFile Confidential Attaching rear mounting brackets to rear rack posts. Attaching rails to chassis. Attaching brackets to rails. Attaching rails to Cache Expansion Unit. Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Before You Begin

    You will need to provide your own cage nuts. 5. After ensuring that the chassis is securely attached to the rack, insert each of the 12 hard disk drives. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 64: Front Panel Hdds And Leds

    • Red LED On: System has a fault. Fault can result from a fan failure, power failure, I/O module failure, or the system over- heating. • Red LED Off: System normal. PowerFile Confidential Installing the Cache Expansion Unit Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: Setting Up The A3 System

    Note: You are not required to connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor since the A3 can be administered remotely through the A3 Management Console. • One serial port reserved for diagnostic use by authorized service personnel. • Two USB ports. • Nine FireWire ports. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67 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.

  • Page 68: Connecting Cache Expansion Arrays

    RAID Controller card of the Archive Engine to of the bottom Cache Expansion Array. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 UP2 Down (UP2) on the I/O module (UP2) on the I/O module PowerFile Confidential Setting Up the A3 System I/O Module Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 Setting Up the A3 System Two Cache Expansion Arrays and Archive Engine Connections Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 70: Connecting One Cache Expansion Array To An Archive Engine

    RAID Controller card of the Archive Engine to of the Cache Expansion Array. One Cache Expansion Array and Archive Engine Connections Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 (UP2) on the I/O module PowerFile Confidential Setting Up the A3 System Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 71: Powering On The A3 System

    UPS with built in surge protection and line conditioning. Power on the Cache Expansion Array(s) by pressing the black power switch on the back of the chassis. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 PowerFile Confidential Racking and Installation Guide...

  • Page 72: Powering On The Archive Engine (Generation 1)

    Once the Media Libraries are powered on, and the LCDs display a message similar to “PowerFile Archive Library,” power on the Archive Engine (Generation 1) by pressing the power button located on the back of the chassis. It will take the Archive Engine 3-5 minutes to discover and initialize all external devices.

  • Page 73: Powering On The Archive Engine (Generation 2)

    Once the Media Libraries and optional Cache Expansion Arrays are powered on, and the Media Library LCDs display a message similar to “PowerFile Archive Library,” power on the Archive Engine (Generation 2) by pressing the power button located on the front of the chassis. It will take the Archive Engine 3-5 minutes to discover and initialize all external devices.

  • Page 74: Powering Off The A3 System

    Power off all Media Libraries Refer to “Powering On the A3 System” on page 7–63 these components. Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5 for the location of the power buttons on PowerFile Confidential Setting Up the A3 System Racking and Installation Guide...
  • Page 75 Contacting PowerFile If you have specific comments or questions about PowerFile solutions that have not been addressed in this document, please check our FAQ or fill out our Information Form. This will help us to learn a little about you, and will give you an opportunity to send us your comments and questions.
  • Page 76 951-13035-04 A3 Racking and Installation Guide v6.5...

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