Dell PowerVault ML6000 User Manual

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Chapter 2 Setting Up the PowerVault ML6000 Library

Read this Section Before Unpacking and Installing the PowerVault ML6000

Dell PowerVault ML6000 User’s Guide

Before installing the library:

• Remove any power supplies. The library can have a maximum of ten

power supplies. Rack-mount the library before re-installing the

power supplies. For complete rack-mounting instructions, see

• Remove any tape drives. The library can have a maximum of 18

drives. Rack-mount the library before re-installing the tape drives.

• Prior to loading media into the PowerVault ML6000, be sure that all

tape cartridges have barcode labels.

• Prior to powering on your library, see the information on module

terminator and cable installation in the Dell PowerVault ML6000

Getting Started Guide or in

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 complying with IEC 60309

(or an equivalent national standard) and having a

protective earth (ground) conductor with a cross sectional

area of at least 1.5 mm

(14 AWG).

To ensure proper airflow and access space, Allow 60 cm

(24 inches) in the front and back of the library.

Caution:

ML6030 (and higher) CM and Expansion Modules require

professional installation. Professional installation may

have been included with your purchase. Please call

1-800-945-3355 to schedule professional installation of

your PowerVault library.

Note:

For the latest product updates, refer to