Dell ML6020 CM Rack Installation Owner's Manual
Summary
This rack installation document provides instructions for installing the Dell PowerVault ML6020 14U tape library in a rack. It covers preparation steps, rack-mount shelf installation, and specific guidance for keeping the library pre-assembled during installation. The document is intended for technicians and administrators deploying the ML6020 tape library in a data center rack.
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Dell ML6020 CM: Rack Installation
This document discusses the procedure to install a ML6020 14U library in a rack. Other documents about this library do not include information about the 14U library being pre-assembled, which greatly simplifies the installation of the ML6020 14U library in a rack. Refer to the Dell™ Power Vault™ ML6000 Tape Library User’s Guide to perform this procedure.
Installing a 14U Library in a Rack
The steps below describe modifications to the procedure “Installing the Library in a Rack” which will make installing the 14U library in a rack easier. Read this procedure before unpacking the library because the shipping restraints are left in place to simplify installation.
Note: This procedure assumes that you are installing a new library in a rack.
Do not take apart the 5U and 9U modules for this procedure, and do not remove the shipping restraints. Leave the 14U library intact and the shipping restraints in place. Unpack the library from the shipping carton. Leave the orange robot shipping restraint and the magazine shipping restraint in place until this procedure directs you to remove it. Follow the instructions for “Preparing for Installation” in the User’s Guide. Follow the instructions for “Installing the Rack-mount Shelves” in the User’s Guide.
6-68170-01 Rev A, May 2014
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 2 |
| File Size | 50.29 KB |
| Published | June 20, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I remove the shipping restraints before installing the library?
No, leave the orange robot shipping restraint in place until the procedure directs you to remove it.
Is the 14U library pre-assembled to simplify installation?
Yes, the 14U library is pre-assembled, which greatly simplifies the installation process compared to other documents.
How many people are required to lift a 5U Library Control Module?
At least two people are required to safely lift a 5U module without tape drives, which weighs approximately 60 lbs.
What should be removed from the library modules before lifting them into the rack?
Remove all tape drives, power supplies, and all cords and cables to reduce weight for easier lifting.