Users Guide

Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing
Cable Management Guidelines
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Managing Power
Cords 12
Power cord management is important especially for the larger, expanded
library configurations. An ML6030 CM plus two PowerVault ML6000 9U
Library Expansion Modules with redundant power (the maximum
configuration) may contain as many as 10 power supply units with 10
power cords to manage.
To organize power cords on the rear of the library, mount a black hook-
and-loop fastener to each module and then secure the power cords with
the fastener.
Power cords and power cord hook-and-loop fasteners that are shipped
with the library are black in color.
You can apply the following procedure to any library that contains at
least one 9U Library Expansion Module.
To secure a power cord to the library frame:
Push-in clip — to secure hook-and-loop fasteners to
9U Library Expansion Modules.
2
M5 thumbscrew — For older library models without
drilled holes for push-in clips. The M5 thumbscrew
attaches hook-and-loop fasteners to the M5 threaded
hole on the lower right of any module chassis.
2
Push-in wire saddle cable clamp — Secures Ethernet
cables to the 5U Library Control Module.
2
Adhesive-backed wire saddle cable clamp — For older
library models without drilled holes for push-in wire
saddle clamps. The adhesive-backed wire saddle
clamp secures Ethernet cables to the 5U Library
Control Module.
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Component Description Quantity