Dell PowerVault ML6010 - Installing the Library in a Rack

Installing, Removing, and Replacing
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All PowerVault ML6000 libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack. The rack secures the bottom module, and all other
modules are then secured to the bottom module.
The rack-mount kit secures your library within a rack. These instructions explain how to install your stand-alone library into a
rack and how to install additional modules into an existing rack.
Installing the modules into the rack requires at least two people.
Warning: Under no circumstances should a rack be moved while loaded with one or more modules.
Warning: Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a 5U Library Control Module weighs
approximately 60 lbs (27.2 kg). A 9U Library Expansion Module, without tape drives, tape cartridges, or
power supplies, exceeds 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
To avoid serious injury, at least two people are required to safely lift the modules.
Note: The rack-mount kit cannot be used with every type of rack. Racks with threaded rails or unique hole spacing,
for example, may not support the rack-mount kit. In addition, the rack must have rail spacing (front to rear) of
between 605 mm (23.8 in.) and 770 mm (30.3 in.).
Preparing for Installation
Required tools: None
1 Before beginning installation, verify the contents of the rack-mount kit (see Table 1) and the rack ear kit (see Table
2).
• You only need one rack-mount kit per library. The rack-mount kit allows you to secure the bottom module in the
rack. It includes rack ears for additional security.
• You need one rack ear kit for each additional module. Each rack ear kit contains the supplies to install right and
left rack ears on one module.
• You must install one set of rack ears for each module in the rack.
Table 1 Rack-mount Kit Contents
Component Description Quantity
Small ferrule — Used in racks with round
holes
10 (8 required; 2
spares)
Large ferrule — Used in racks with square
holes
10 (8 required; 2
spares)
Thumbnut — Secures the rack shelves to the
rack
8
M5 thumbscrew — Secures the rack ears 4
Rack ear, left — Holds the modules in the
rack
1