PowerFile A3 Manuel D’Utilisation
Active Archive Appliance (A3) v6.5
PowerFile Confidential
Racking and Installation Guide
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Installing the Media Library in a
Back-to-Back Configuration
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This chapter provides instructions for mounting the Media Library Generation 3 in a
back-to-back rack configuration. The Media Library Generation 3 is labeled “A200 BDB” on
the rear of the chassis.
back-to-back rack configuration. The Media Library Generation 3 is labeled “A200 BDB” on
the rear of the chassis.
Back-to-Back Configuration
A back-to-back racking configuration is recommended for those sites that want to optimize
system serviceability, rack density, and thermal management. An A3 back-to-back racking
configuration supports seven front-facing Media Libraries, seven rear-facing Media Libraries,
and two Archive Engines in an extended-depth 42U rack.
system serviceability, rack density, and thermal management. An A3 back-to-back racking
configuration supports seven front-facing Media Libraries, seven rear-facing Media Libraries,
and two Archive Engines in an extended-depth 42U rack.
To use back-to-back racking, you need to:
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Install the chasses from the bottom of the rack first, filling the middle and upper sections of
the rack as you add more components.
the rack as you add more components.