Cable Management Guidelines; Cable Management Kit - Quantum Scalar i500 User Manual

Cable Management Guidelines

Cable Management Kit

Scalar i500 User's Guide
6 Connect a power cord to the outlet on the power supply on the rear of
the library.
There should always be a power cord connected to the power supply
on the control module. If redundant power supplies are used,
connect a power cord to each of the additional power supply outlets.
7 Plug the power cord into a nearby AC power source.
8 Power on the library.
a Turn on the rear power switch of each of the power supplies.
b Turn on the front power switch.
c Power up the host system.
9 Verify communication with all devices on the bus.
10 Configure the library using the commands on the operator panel. See
configuration information in
As the library expands to support larger configurations, it is important to
restrain and organize cables and power cords on the rear of the library.
Doing so ensures that the rear of the library remains accessible and
reduces the possibility that cables become damaged.
Use this section to find cable management guidelines and best practices
for power cords and Ethernet cables. Use the equipment specified in the
Cable Management Kit
drives, see Recommended Library Cabling for FC I/O Blades
page 187.
If you purchase a Fibre Channel I/O blade, you will receive a cable
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management kit with all the equipment necessary to perform these
procedures. You can also order the cable management kit from
http://shop.quantum.com. The color of the straps matches the color of
the cords they are designed to secure.
Chapter 7 Installing, Removing, and Replacing
Configuring Your Library
section below. For recommended cabling of tape
Cable Management Guidelines
on page 47.
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