M2488 PRODUCT GUIDE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
April 1997 CG00000-011503 REV. A 1-19
1-6.5 Rack-Mount Installation
This procedure is for mounting the M2488 tape drive, with or without a medium changer, in the rack-
mount tray.
The weight of the equipment may exceed 10kg, use caution when
mounting the tape drive and medium changer. Installation may
require two or more service personnel.
** NOTE **
Use M4 x 6mm length screws to m ount the M2488 on the rack-
mounting tray.
1-6.5.1 Tools Required
The following tools are required to install the M2488 in a rack-mount configuration:
Phillips screwdriver
Hex wrench (M4)
Flat-head screwdriver
1-6.5.2 Adjust the Guide Plate
Refer to Figure 1-13 and Figure 1-14 for this procedure.
For a single drive configuration, the guide plate must be mounted as the guide for the inner cover
on the drive mounting side. The drive must be mounted on t he right side and use the optional front
panel.
For a two drive configuration, the guide plate is not used.
1-6.5.2.1 Inner Cover Mounted to Mounting Tray
See Figure 1-13 (A).
1-6.5.2.2 Inner Cover NOT Mounted to Mounting Tray
See Figure 1-13 (B).
STEP ACTION
1 Insert the inner cover from the front of the mounting tray and push it into the tray until the
stopper is locked.
2 Align the round bump at the center of the guide plate with the hole of the inner cover. Use two
bolts to attach guide plate.
STEP ACTION
1 Remove the inner cover from the mounting tray.
2 Align the round bump at the center of the guide plate with the hole of the mounting tray. Use
two bolts to attach guide plate.
CAUTION
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