Qualstar 501440 Rev. G Fibre Channel Option FCO Type a Installation Considerations

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 -1000 to +10,000 feet. Moisture must not be allowed to condense inside the sys- tem.

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 TLS-5000, 58xxx, 6000, 68xxx, 8000 or 88xxx libraries the tape drive assemblies may need to be installed in the library and the drives will need to be cabled as shown in this section. Refer to the Installation sec- tion in the TLS-5000/6000/8000 Installation and Operation Manual (Qualstar docu- ment number 501450) for details about tape drive assembly preparation, enabling SCSI termination power and installation.

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 4-1and Figure 4-2.

1.Remove power from the TLS: first turn the power switch off and then remove the power cord.

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