Users Guide

Chapter 2 Setting Up the PowerVault ML6000 Library
Read this Section Before Unpacking and Installing the PowerVault ML6000
Dell PowerVault ML6000 User’s Guide 8
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
Chapter 12, Installing, Removing, and Replacing.
• 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 Chapter 12, Installing, Removing, and
Replacing.
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
2
(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 http://support.dell.com.