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Setting Up the PowerVault ML6000 Library
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Setting Up the PowerVault ML6000 Library: Dell™
PowerVault™ ML6000 Tape Library User's Guide
Finding a Location
Read this Section Before Unpacking and Installing the PowerVault ML6000
Unpacking your Library
Installing and Rack-Mounting
Before Running and Configuring the Library
Initial Administrative Login ID and Password Information
Setup Wizard
Configuration Details
This chapter provides an overview of the steps required to unpack, set up, and install the PowerVault ML6000 library.
For basic library setup instructions, see the Dell PowerVault ML6000 Getting Started Guide on the Dell PowerVault ML6000
Documentation CD. A copy of the Dell PowerVault ML6000 Getting Started Guide is also included in the product box with your
library.
For complete installation instructions, see
In addition, read the documents listed in
through setting up, using, and maintaining your library.
Finding a Location
To avoid damage, the library must be positioned in a stable location. Refer to the Servers and Storage Systems Safety,
Environmental, and Regulatory information document listed in
finding an optimal location for your library.
WARNING:
The power outlet must be available near the library and must be easily accessible.
Details on positioning the library include:
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Make sure a power source (only of the type marked on the product label) is available. See
power requirements.
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Route any cables to avoid walking on them or pinching them with items placed on or against them. Pay particular
attention to the cord at the wall receptacle and the point where the cord exits from the library.
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Make sure that objects will not fall and liquids will not spill into the library's chassis through openings.
Read this Section Before Unpacking and Installing the
PowerVault ML6000
This section includes important information you need to know before unpacking, installing, and powering up your PowerVault
ML6000 library.
WARNING:
Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a 5U Library Control Module weighs
approximately 60 lbs (27.2 kg). A 9U Expansion Module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power
supplies, exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg). To avoid serious injury, two people are required to safely lift the
modules.
WARNING:
All libraries must be installed in a rack having a main protective earthing (grounding)
terminal, and power must be supplied via an industrial plug and socket-outlet and/or an appliance coupler
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Installing, Removing, and
Other Documents You Might
Other Documents You Might Need
Replacing.
Need. The information in these documents guides you
for more information on
Library Specifications
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