
4.FCO Type A Installation
4.1Fibre Channel Option (FCO) Type A Installation Considerations
4.1.1Operating Environment
A TLS with the Fibre Channel Option is designed to operate in an ambient environ- ment from 41oF to 95oF (5oC to 35oC), 20% to 80% relative humidity, and at altitudes from
4.1.2Ventilation
When selecting a location for the TLS, be sure to provide sufficient space behind the unit to allow for cable connections. Also, be sure nothing will block the air intake at the inlet air filters or the top air vent slots.
4.2Drive Cabling for TLS-5/6/8000 and 58/68/88xxx Libraries
Prior to installing a Fibre Channel Option on
4.2.1Drive Cabling
After the tape drive assemblies have been installed the following steps outline the ac- tions necessary to properly cable the tape drives prior to FCO installation. See Figure
1.Remove power from the TLS: first turn the power switch off and then remove the power cord.
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