Users Guide

Chapter 12 Installing, Removing, and Replacing
Installing the Library in a Rack
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Preparing for
Installation 12
Required tools: None
1 Before beginning installation, verify the contents of the rack-mount
kit (see Table 8) and the rack ear kit (see Table 9).
• You only need one rack-mount kit per library. The rack-mount
kit allows you to secure the bottom module in the rack. It
includes rack ears for additional security.
Warning: All libraries taller than 14U must be installed in a rack
having a main protective earthing (grounding) terminal,
and power must be supplied via an industrial plug and
socket-outlet and/or an appliance coupler complying with
IEC 60309 (or an equivalent national standard) and having
a protective earth (ground) conductor with a cross
sectional area of at least 1.5 mm
2
(14 AWG).
To ensure proper airflow and access space, Allow 60 cm
(24 inches) in the front and back of the library.
Warning: Under no circumstances should a rack be moved while
loaded with one or more modules.
Warning: Without tape drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, a
5U Library Control Module weighs approximately 60 lbs
(27.2 kg). A 9U Library Expansion Module, without tape
drives, tape cartridges, or power supplies, exceeds 65 lbs
(29.5 kg).
To avoid serious injury, at least two people are required to
safely lift the modules.
Note: The rack-mount kit cannot be used with every type of rack.
Racks with threaded rails or unique hole spacing, for example,
may not support the rack-mount kit. In addition, the rack must
have rail spacing (front to rear) of between 605 mm (23.8 in.)
and 770 mm (30.3 in.).