Installing the Tape Library

Step 1: Choose a Location

Step 1: Choose a Location

Choose a location that meets the following criteria. Take the library there before unpacking it.

Table 1-1Location Criteria

 

 

 

 

 

 

Room temperature

50-104° F (10-40° C)

 

 

 

 

Power source

AC power voltage: 100-127 V or 200-240 V

 

 

 

 

Air quality

Minimal sources of particulate contamination. Avoid areas

 

 

near frequently used doors and walkways, stacks of

 

 

supplies that collect dust, and smoke-filled rooms.

 

 

CAUTION: Excessive dust and debris can damage tapes

 

 

and tape drives.

 

 

 

 

Adequate

Standalone configuration — free standing or against a

 

clearance

wall/desk:

 

 

 

Back

56 cm (22 in.) for cooling and service.

 

 

Front

86 cm (34 in.) for operator access.

 

 

Sides

56 cm (22 in.) for removal of the external

 

 

 

cover.

 

 

If less space is allowed, move the library to an open area

 

 

before servicing.

 

 

 

 

 

Rack mount configuration:

 

 

Back

Allow adequate room to open the rear door of

 

 

 

the rack for service access, usually 46-61 cm

 

 

 

(18-24 in.), depending on the rack.

 

 

Front

86 cm (34 in.) for operator access.

 

 

Height

For ease of use, install the library so the

 

 

 

bottom is 60-120 cm (24-48 in.) above the

 

 

 

floor. Do not install the library in the bottom

 

 

 

rail position because of clearance.

 

 

 

 

Installation

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