Rackmounting the Library (for Rack Installation ONLY)

Attention: If you haven’t removed the shipping lock, complete this first before

rackmounting your library. See “Removing and Storing the Shipping Lock” on
page 4-4.
The 2U library and the 4U library are easily installed into a standard 19-inch rack
system. A standard 19-inch rack system contains multiple mounting locations
called EIA units as defined by the Electronics Industries Association. Each EIA unit
contains three square or round holes used to mount rack designed equipment.
These units are often referred to as ″U″s, thus the 2U library requires 2 EIA units
(or 6 holes) of space; the 4U library takes 4 EIA units (or 12 holes) of space. Each
unit is separated by a very small space. See Figure 2-5 for an example of how to
count EIA units. The 2U library requires 2U (3.5 in.) of space. The 4U library
requires 4U (7 in.) of space.
If you are not rackmounting your library, skip this procedure and go to
“Connecting the Host Interface Cable” on page 4-12.

Important: A 2U library weighs 15.59 kg (34.37 lbs.) with one drive and without

media. A 4U library weighs 21.32 kg (47 lbs.) with one drive and
without media.

To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the library:

1. observe local health and safety requirements and guidelines for
manual material handling,
2. obtain adequate assistance to lift and stabilize the library during
installation or removal, and
3. always remove all cartridges to reduce the overall weight of the
library.

To install your library in a rack, perform the following steps.

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Figure 4-5. Library shipping lock and label storage location on rear panel of library
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